Selenio MCP3 6.5 Revised - 20160722

Installation and Operation Manual
Selenio™ MCP3
SEL-FR3 3RU Frame
Controller software version 6.5 (revised)
July 2016
Selenio™ MCP3 SEL-FR3 3RU Frame Installation and Operation Manual
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Installation and Operation Manual Contents
Contents
Preface................................................................................................................... 5
Manual Information ................................................................................................................................. 5
Purpose................................................................................................................................................. 5
Audience ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Revision History .................................................................................................................................... 5
Writing Conventions............................................................................................................................. 6
Obtaining Documents........................................................................................................................... 6
Unpacking/Shipping Information ............................................................................................................. 6
Safety Standards and Compliances .......................................................................................................... 7
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive ....................................................................... 7
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive......................................................... 8
Installation, Operation, and Specifications............................................................. 9

Environment ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Frame Packages and Options ................................................................................................................. 11
Frame Installation Procedure ................................................................................................................. 12
Removing and Installing Components .................................................................................................... 14
Front Module Removal....................................................................................................................... 14
Back Module Removal ........................................................................................................................ 15
Front and Back Module Installation ................................................................................................... 15
Local Control Panel Removal and Replacement................................................................................. 18
Power Supply Removal and Installation ............................................................................................. 18
Controller Module Removal and Installation ..................................................................................... 21
Controller Video IP Submodule .......................................................................................................... 22
Fan Removal and Installation ............................................................................................................. 22
Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 24
Frame Dimensions .............................................................................................................................. 24
Control Panel Specifications ............................................................................................................... 25
Back Connector Specifications ........................................................................................................... 26
Controller ........................................................................................................................................... 30
Power Supplies ................................................................................................................................... 30
Midplane Interface ............................................................................................................................. 32
Laser Safety............................................................................................................................................. 32
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Precautions for Enclosed Systems...................................................................................................... 32

Precautions for Unenclosed Systems ................................................................................................. 33
Label ....................................................................................................................................................... 34
Inspecting and Cleaning Fiber Optic Connections .................................................................................. 34
Important Points ................................................................................................................................ 35
Inspection and Cleaning Procedure ................................................................................................... 35
Controller Configuration, Monitoring, and Control .............................................. 37

Getting Started ....................................................................................................................................... 37
System Requirements for Device Monitoring .................................................................................... 37
Accessing MIBs ................................................................................................................................... 37
Default IP Address .............................................................................................................................. 38
Initial Configuration............................................................................................................................ 38
Logging In To the SEL-MCP3 Control Interface................................................................................... 39
Installing the Silverlight Plug-in .......................................................................................................... 40
Exiting the SEL-MCP3 Control Interface ............................................................................................. 41
Navigating the Interface ......................................................................................................................... 41
Using the Dashboard .......................................................................................................................... 42
Summary Panel................................................................................................................................... 48
Active Faults Panel ............................................................................................................................. 50
Faults and Events .................................................................................................................................... 51
Active Faults ....................................................................................................................................... 52
Live Events .......................................................................................................................................... 53
Log ...................................................................................................................................................... 54
Thumbnail and Video Streaming ............................................................................................................ 57
Switching to High End Video .............................................................................................................. 58
Switching to Thumbnail View ............................................................................................................. 58
Viewing Thumbnail Video................................................................................................................... 59
Viewing High-End Video ..................................................................................................................... 61
Using the Frame Control Panel ............................................................................................................... 62
Using the Frame — Controller Settings .............................................................................................. 63
SEL-MCP3 Controller Module Faults ................................................................................................ 109
Device Control ...................................................................................................................................... 112
Using Parameters ............................................................................................................................. 113
Using Favorites ................................................................................................................................. 119
Using Presets .................................................................................................................................... 120
Configuring Module Faults ............................................................................................................... 127
Index .................................................................................................................. 130
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Installation and Operation Manual Preface
Preface
Manual Information
Purpose
This manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance, and specifications for the SEL-FR3
Selenio Frame.
Audience
This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for installation, setup,
maintenance, and operation of SEL-FR3 Selenio Frame.
Revision History
Figure 1: Revision History of Manual
Edition Date Revision History

A March 2011 First release
B May 2011 Updates to installation procedures, minor corrections
C December 2011 Update Selenio Controller to version 2.0
D February 2012 Update Selenio Controller to version 2.1
E August 2012 Update Selenio Controller to version 3.0
F May 2013 Addition of DC power supply and MIB information
G July 2013 Updates to part numbers and installation instructions
5.0 October 2014 Refers to the corresponding Controller firmware version
6.0 June 2015 Minor updates to content
6.1 August 2015 Added UDP broadcast support
6.5 May 2016
Changes to implementation of SNMP and LRC support; see the following
topics:
• SNMP Agent (on page 70)
• SNMP Traps (on page 71)
• Connecting to a Router (on page 82)
• Modifying the Protection Router (see "Modifying a Legacy Protection
Router" on page 83)
July 2016 Correction to controller specifications; see Controller (on page 30)
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Figure 2: Writing Conventions
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NOTE
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Obtaining Documents
Product support documents can be viewed or downloaded from our website. Alternatively, contact your
Customer Service representative to request a document.
Unpacking/Shipping Information
This product was carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated before shipment to ensure years of stable
and trouble-free service.
1. Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit.
2. Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list.
3. Contact your dealer if any item on the packing list is missing.
4. Contact the carrier if any item is damaged.
5. Remove all packaging material from the product and its associated components before you install
the unit.
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Keep at least one set of original packaging, in the event that you need to return a product for servicing.
In the unlikely event that your product fails to operate properly, please contact Customer Service to
obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number, then send the unit back for servicing.
Keep at least one set of original packaging in the event that a product needs to be returned for service.
If the original package is not available, you can supply your own packaging as long as it meets the
following criteria:
• The packaging must be able to withstand the product’s weight.
• The product must be held rigid within the packaging.
• There must be at least 2 in. (5 cm) of space between the product and the container.
• The corners of the product must be protected.
Ship products back to us for servicing prepaid and, if possible, in the original packaging material. If the
product is still within the warranty period, we will return the product prepaid after servicing.
Safety Standards and Compliances

See Laser Safety (on page 32) for information about the safe use of Selenio fiber optic products. Also see
the Selenio series safety manual, available on our website, or on the Harris Infrastructure and
Networking Documentation and Product Resources DVD.
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive

Directive 2002/95/EC—commonly known as the European Union (EU) Restriction on Hazardous
Substances (RoHS)—sets limits on the use of certain substances found in electrical and electronic
equipment. The intent of this legislation is to reduce the amount of hazardous chemicals that may leach
out of landfill sites or otherwise contaminate the environment during end-of-life recycling. The Directive
took effect on July 1, 2006, and it refers to the following hazardous substances:
• Lead (Pb)
• Mercury (Hg)
• Cadmium (Cd)
• Hexavalent Chromium (Cr-V1)
• Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)
• Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)
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According to this EU Directive, all products sold in the European Union are fully RoHS-compliant and
"lead-free." (See our website for more information.) Spare parts supplied for the repair and upgrade of
equipment sold before July 1, 2006 are exempt from the legislation. Equipment that complies with the
EU directive are marked with a RoHS-compliant emblem, as shown below.
Figure 3: ROHS Compliance Symbol
Waste from Electrical and Electronic

Equipment (WEEE) Directive
The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) deals with the collection, treatment, recovery, and recycling of electrical and electronic waste
products. The objective of the WEEE Directive is to assign the responsibility for the disposal of
associated hazardous waste to either the producers or users of these products. Effective August 13,
2005, producers or users are required to recycle electrical and electronic equipment at end of its useful
life, and may not dispose of the equipment in landfills or by using other unapproved methods. (Some EU
member states may have different deadlines.)
In accordance with this EU Directive, companies selling electric or electronic devices in the EU will affix
labels indicating that such products must be properly recycled. (See our website for more information.)
Contact your local sales representative for information on returning these products for recycling.
Equipment that complies with the EU directive is marked with a WEEE-compliant emblem, as shown
below.
Figure 4: WEEE Symbol
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Installation and Operation Manual Installation, Operation, and Specifications
Chapter 1
Installation, Operation, and

Specifications
The SEL-FR3 Selenio Frame supports primary and secondary (redundant) power supplies, control
modules, genlock input boards, and Ethernet boards. It has the capacity for 14 processing modules, and
includes one GPI In/Out module.
The processing modules communicate to the control modules via a 100Base-T Ethernet network, while a
low-level communication bus (midplane interface) provides module discovery, power down, command,
and control for application modules. The SEL-FR3 also supports an internal 1000Base-T GigE Data
network between all processing modules and control modules, and SDI internal routing (up to 3 Gb/s)
between application modules and controller modules.
The front panel houses four fans and a display board. Air cooling moves from the front to the back.
Figure 5: Front View of Selenio Frame (Shown with Local Control Panel)
Figure 6: Rear View of Selenio Frame (Shown with SELOPT-CTR-RR-IP Controllers)
Environment
Selenio frames are cooled by forced air drawn in from the front of the frame and exhausted through
vents between the back modules at the rear of the frame. There must be free passage for air flow on to
allow for adequate ventilation.
The Selenio Frame requires an ambient temperature of between 32° to 104°F (0° and 40°C), with a
relative humidity of 10-90% (non-condensing). The frame can only maintain proper operating
temperatures when the front panel is closed.
The SEL-FR3 frame occupies a vertical space of 3RU. It uses standard front mounting ears located on the
frame chassis. You must provide adequate space behind the mounting ears, and clearance for the
connecting cables at the rear of the frame.
CAUTION
To ensure proper ventilation, keep the front panel closed, and
install blank back modules behind empty module slots. The
frame will overheat if you do not observe these precautions.
Frame Packages and Options

Table 1: Selenio Frame Packages
Selenio Frame AC DC Ext.
Controller Module LCP
Part Number PSU PSU Ref.
Number of Control (RJ- Video IP Data (RJ- Data
Units 45) SM 45) (Optical)
SEL-FR3-AC-RR 1 0 2 1 1 No -- --
SEL-FR3-AC-RR-R 2 0 2 2 1 No -- --
SEL-FR3-AC-RR-IP 1 0 2 1 1 Yes 1 -- 1
SEL-FR3-AC-RR-IP-R 2 0 2 2 1 Yes 1 -- 1
SEL-FR3-AC-RO-IP 1 0 2 1 1 Yes -- 1 1
SEL-FR3-AC-RO-IP-R 2 0 2 2 1 Yes -- 1 1
SEL-FR3-DC-RR-IP 0 1 2 1 1 Yes 1 -- 1
Table 2: Hardware Options

Item Description
SELOPT-LCP Optional local control panel
SELOPT-PSU-AC Optional AC power supply module
SELOPT-PSU-DC Optional DC power supply module
SELOPT-CTR Controller module (no back connections or video IP submodule included)
SELOPT-CTR-RR Optional controller module with one RJ45 for control and monitoring and one
RJ45 for data (video IP submodule not included)
SELOPT-CTR-RR-IP Optional controller module with one RJ45 for control and monitoring, and one
RJ45 for data (video IP), video IP submodule included
SELOPT-CTR-RO-IP Optional controller module with one RJ45 for control and monitoring, and one
optical transceiver for data (video IP sub module included); SFP ordered
separately
SELOPT-FAN One spare fan
SELOPT-RR Optional dual RJ45 back module only, for controller module
SELOPT-RO Optional single RJ45 back module only, with single optical transceiver
connections for controller module (SFP transceiver ordered separately)
SELOPT-VIDEO-IP Optional video IP submodule for controller module
164-100113Q00 Spare blank back module
SELOPT-TOOL-CABLE HD-BNC insertion/extraction tool
SELOPTCAB-HD-BNC-V HD-BNC video adapter cable
SELOPTCAB-HD-BNC-A HD-BNC audio adapter cable
Table 3: SFP Options

Item Description
OP+SFP1+TRM Small Form factor Pluggable (SFP) multimode transceiver with up to 1 Gb/s
bandwidth capability for data/telecom or TDMs
OP+SFP1+TR13 Small Form factor Pluggable (SFP) single-mode transceiver with up to 1 Gb/s
bandwidth capability for data/telecom or TDMs
Frame Installation Procedure
Although the front mounting ears provide the main support for the frame within a rack, you must install
additional brackets at the rear of the unit to support the weight of cabling and frame stacking. Attach
the brackets to the frame using only the screws that are provided.
1. Locate two tongue-shaped frame support brackets and two slotted rack support brackets in the
packing box. (See below.)
Figure 7: Support Brackets
2. Attach the two tongue-shaped frame support brackets to the sides of the frame, using the screws
provided in the frame holes. (See below.)
Figure 8: Installation of a Rear Support Bracket
CAUTION
Do not use screws longer than those provided for the rear
support brackets. Five 4-40 x1/4-inch flat-head screws are
provided for this purpose. Longer screws could cause internal
damage.
3. Attach the two slotted rack support brackets at the rear of the rack, with the slots facing inside.
4. Push the Selenio Frame frame into the front of the rack, ensuring that the frame support brackets
slide into the slotted rack supports.
Figure 9: Sliding Rear Support Bracket
5. Attach the front of the frame to the rack, using the appropriate rack screws.
6. Close the front cover to ensure to ensure proper cooling.
7. Attach all of the necessary cable connections.
WARNING
Frames using DC power supplies MUST be grounded using the

external ground lug located on the back of the frame. See DC
Power Supply Installation (on page 19).
Removing and Installing Components

Front Module Removal
To remove a front module from a Selenio frame, follow this procedure:
1. Open the front panel.
2. Grasp the extractor handle on the module, pulling down slightly.
3. Using the handle, slide the module out of its slot.
Figure 10: Removing a Front Module
Back Module Removal

To remove a back module from a video conversion module frame, unscrew the module, and then pull it
straight out. Then re-attach a blank back module to ensure proper frame ventilation.
Front and Back Module Installation

To install a Selenio module, the power supply can be on or off. Follow this procedure:
1. Remove a blank back module from the frame.
Do not discard the blank back modules and their captive screws. You may need them for future
configurations.
2. Attach the new back module to the empty slot, using the mounting screws provided.
Align the back module’s pin into the guide hole, and ensure that the EMI gaskets separating the back
modules remain in place during the installation. The EMI gaskets fit tightly. To ease the installation
of back modules, gradually press each back module into place from the left side to the right side.
Figure 11: Example of Back Module Installation
3. Apply labels to the back module, if these are supplied separately.

4. Print out this page and write down the placement of the back modules in the diagram below (back
modules appear on the reverse side when viewed from the front).
Figure 12: Writing Space for Identifying Back Modules
CAUTION
Do not mix and match back and front modules. The front module must mate with a back
module of the same product.
5. (SEL-UCIP modules only) Check to ensure that the board-mounted fan module is flush with the heat
sink. If the fan is protruding, it may scrape and damage the adjacent MCP module in the frame.
Figure 13: Position of Module Fan (SEL-UCIP)
6. Open the front panel and then slide the correct front modules into the slots that match the back
modules.
7. Push the module until it seats properly, ensuring the edge of the module is flush with the edge of
the module guides, and the square extractor handle clicks into its slot.
8. Install the remaining back and front modules, make all of the necessary rear connections, and then
close the front panel.
CAUTION
To prevent overheating during frame operation, keep the front panel closed and all back
module slots covered. Do not open the cover for more than a couple of minutes when the
frame is running.
9. Close the front panel to ensure proper frame ventilation.
Local Control Panel Removal and Replacement

To remove and replace a local control panel, remove the two screws that attach each hinge to the frame
(see below). Then install the new control panel by attaching its hinges to the same location.
Figure 14: Control Panel Hinge
Power Supply Removal and Installation

Selenio frames are available with swappable AC or DC power supplies. The installation and removal
process is the same for AC and DC power supplies, except for the different wiring connections.
WARNING
Risk of shock and fire. Do not mix AC and DC power supplies in

the same frame.
AC Power Supply Installation

To remove and replace an AC power supply (SELOPT-PSU-AC), follow these steps:
1. Open the front panel and then switch the power supply off.
2. Disconnect the AC power cord at the back of the frame.
3. Remove the mounting screw located below the power cord connector.
4. At the front of the frame, grasp the power supply handle and then pull the power supply unit
straight out.
5. Follow these steps in revers to replace the unit with another AC power supply; to replace the unit
with a DC power supply, see DC Power Supply Installation (on page 19).
DC Power Supply Installation

Note: Harris Broadcast recommends the use of 35A breakers in the DC power source for each Selenio
frame. Only qualified technicians should install Selenio DC power supplies. See Tyco application
specification 114-6051 for additional details on hand crimping recommendations, including strip length
and dies for other gauges of wire.
To install a DC power supply (SELOPT-PSU-DC), follow these steps:

1. Open the front of the frame and then slide the DC power supply unit into its slot.
2. At the rear of the frame, secure the power supply by inserting and tightening the mounting screw.
3. Use a crimp tool to attach your #12 AWG DC supply wires to the red and black crimp connectors
(crimp connectors are supplied with the Selenio frame).
Recommended hand crimping tool is Amp 69710-1, used with Amp crimping die 58490-1 for 12
AWG gauge wire.
4. Crimp a ring terminal (for a #10 size screw) to your #12 AWG ground wire.
Recommended ring terminal is Panduit P10-10R-L, with Panduit CT-1570 crimping tool. See the
Panduit PA22153A05 Operation Instructions for details.
5. Secure the ground wire under the ground lug nut located at the bottom left corner of the frame (see
below)
6. Snap the DC conductors into the same-colored mating connectors inside the power supply.
7. At the front of the frame, turn the power supply on, and then close the front panel to ensure proper
cooling of the frame.
Figure 15: DC Power Supply Rear View
WARNING
For personal safety, frames using DC power supplies MUST be
grounded using the external ground lug located on the back of
the frame. Do not install a DC power supply in a frame using an
AC power supply.
8. Gently press the submodule down onto the controller module, and then, from underneath the
controller module, insert and gently tighten the four screws to attach the submodule.
9. Reinsert the controller module, turn on the power, then close the front panel.
Controller Module Removal and Installation

Selenio Frames operate with or without a redundant secondary controller module. To remove an
existing controller module, place two fingers in the handle, and pull straight out. When a redundant
controller is not installed, a blank airflow card must be inserted in its space (below). This card ensures
the proper cooling of the frame.
Figure 16: Resource Module, replaced by Blank Airflow Card
To insert a controller module, push the module straight into its slot until the LEDs near the handle light
up.
Controller modules in a Selenio frame can interface with two different types of back modules: SELOPT-
RR (dual RJ45) and SELOPT-RO (RJ45 and optical SFP). These back modules are also included in the
controller packages SELOPT-CTR-RR and SELOPT-CTR-RO.
Figure 17: SELOPT-RR and SELOPT-RO Controller Back Modules
Controller Back Module

To install a separate controller back module, follow these steps:
1. Turn off power to the frame (the frame cannot be operated during this procedure).
2. Remove the top and bottom screws of the controller back module (leave the center screw in place),
and then gently pull the back module out of its slot.
3. Insert the new SELOPT-RR or SELOPT-RO back module, and then tighten the two screws provided.
4. Turn on the power, and close the front panel to ensure proper cooling.
Controller Video IP Submodule

A video IP ("mezzanine") submodule is required if data Ethernet connections are used by the frame, or if
application modules must communicate with each other internally. If this submodule was not installed
as part of the ordered frame package, the SELOPT-VIDEO-IP can be installed separately. (When a
secondary controller module is in use, a secondary submodule will also be necessary for complete
redundancy.)
Follow these steps to install the submodule:

1. Turn off power to the frame.
The frame cannot be operated during this procedure.
2. Remove the controller module.
3. Position the video IP submodule over the rear portion of the controller module (below), being
careful to align the card-to-card multipin connector.
Figure 18: Installation of Video IP Submodule
Fan Removal and Installation

Follow these steps to remove a defective fan module, and replace it with a new SELOPT-FAN spare. This
procedure can take place while the frame is operating.
1. Remove the bottom two screws on each side of the control panel, and then remove the safety grille
(see below).
2. Locate the defective fan, and then remove its two mounting screws.
3. Gently slide the fan module forward out of its alignment pins.
4. Grip the white power connector and gently pull it down, out of its base.
5. Replace the defective fan, following steps 1 to 4 in reverse.
Align the white connector with the slot in the frame before inserting. Ensure the connector tab on
the fan is facing into the frame, and the wires are tucked under the metal edge (see the images
below).
Figure 19: Safety Grille Removal
Figure 20: Fan Wiring Connection
Figure 21: Location of Connector Pins
Figure 22: Wires Tucked Under Metal Edge
Specifications
Frame Dimensions
Table 4: Frame Dimensions
Item Specification
Height 3RU
Width 19 in. (48.3 cm)
Depth, including visible 0.7 in (1.8 cm) of 20.8 in. (52.8 cm)
optional SFP module and transceiver
Control Panel Specifications

Display Screen Controls
The control panel includes a 256 X 64 dot matrix LCD, with 16 levels of grey scale. The LCD provides four
lines of text, with 24 characters per line. The menus on the LCD are controlled by the four buttons
(Home, Escape, Select, and Help) and one scroll wheel. The Help button provides a description of the
parameter that is currently selected on the control panel display screen.
Front Ethernet Port

Using the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port, you can directly control the frame using a web browser on your
PC.
Front Ethernet Specifications
Item Specification
Connector RJ-45
Standard 10/100BASE-T
Differential output voltage 0.75 V +/-0.83 dB
High frequency jitter 0.3 ns
CMRR 1V RMS 1-250 MHz
Clock frequency 125 MHz +/-0.01%
Fans
Four user-replaceable fans provide front-to-back cooling of the frame. Power is provided to the fans by
either the primary or secondary resource module.
LEDs
Five status/alarm LEDs are located on the right side of the control panel.
Table 5: LED Indicators

LED Name Color Description
Controller Red The controller is in startup mode.
Yellow The secondary control module is active.
Green The primary control module is active.
System Red A major frame fault has occurred (over-
temperature, fan failure, or IP network failure) that
will cause a module failure.

Yellow A minor frame fault has occurred (failure of display
panel, high temperature threshold reached) that
will not immediately cause a module failure.
Green The system is OK
Module Red A module that is configured for use (and has no
backup is missing or has failed.
Yellow A module is missing or has failed, but a backup is
functioning (or the failed module is not configured
for use).
Green The modules are all OK
Input Red An active input has lost a signal.
Yellow The frame detects bit errors or the loss of a
channel, but a backup input is operating.
Green The input is OK.
Alarm Red The frame has activated a major alarm (fault).
Yellow The frame has activated a minor alarm (fault).
Green No alarms (faults) are detected.
USB Port
Table 6: USB Specifications
Item Specification
Connector USB Type A
Standard USB 2.0
Back Connector Specifications

Ethernet Ports
The Selenio Frame supports redundant primary and secondary Ethernet modules, providing control and
data ports that are connected to the resource module via the midplane interface. The SELOPT-RR option
provides dual RJ45 connectors; the SELOPT-RO option provides an RJ45 connector, and an SFP optical
connector.
Table 7: Gigabit Electrical Ethernet Specifications

Item Specification
Connector RJ-45
Standard 10/100/1000BASE-T
(1000BASE-T is not supported on the front Ethernet
port)
Differential output voltage 0.75 V +/-0.83 dB
High frequency jitter 0.3 ns
CMRR 1V RMS 1-250 MHz
Clock frequency 125 MHz +/-0.01%
Table 8: Gigabit Optical Single-Mode Laser (OP+SFP+SEL) Laser Specifications

Item Specification
Type LC
Average output power -9 dBm
(min.)
Average output power -3 dBm
(max.)
Mean optical wavelength 1270 nm-1355 nm; 10 km range
Input power (min.) -20 dBm
Input power (max.) -3 dBm
Laser mode Single-mode, 1310 nm FP laser
Supply voltage 3.135 to 3.465 V
Ejector Bail actuator operating case
Temperature -40º to +85ºC
Table 9: Gigabit Optical Multi-Mode (OP+SFP1+TRM) Laser Specifications

Item Specification
Output power (min.) -9.5 dBm
Output power (max.) -2 dBm
Output center wavelength 830 nm–860 nm; 850 nm (typical)
Input power (min.) -17 dBm
Input power (max.) 0 dBm
Optical input wavelength 770 nm–860 nm
Line rate 1.25/1.0625 Gbaud
Laser mode Multi-m\-ode, 850 nm VCSEL
Voltage +3.3 V
Item Specification
Ejector Bail actuator operating case
Operating case temp 23° F to 176° F (-5° to +80°C)
Applicable standards IEEE 802.3z 1000 Base SX Specification for Optical Links
External Reference (Genlock)

The Selenio Frame supports redundant primary and secondary genlock modules. These modules are
designed for in-field replacement. Each genlock module includes a loop-through BNC and provides DC
clamping for the composite video reference. The composite video reference is provided to both
resource modules and to all 14 product modules.
Table 10: External Reference (Genlock) Specifications
Item Specification
Connector
BNC (IEC169-8)
Impedance
75Ω
Return loss
>40 dB 25 Hz to 10 MHz (SMPTE 318M-1999)
Common mode range
5.5 V pk-to-pk
CMRR
60 dB @ 60Hz, 5 V pk-to-pk
Input level • NTSC/PAL-B: 1 V pk-to-pk, –6.0 dB to +6.0 dB
• Tri-level sync: ±300 mV, –6.0 dB to +6.0 dB
DARS: 1 V pk-to-pk
Controller module reference standards • 525i/59.94 • 1080i/60
• 625i/50 • 1080sF/23.98
• 720p/25 • 1080sF/24
• 720p/29.97 • 1080sF/25
• 720p/30 • 1080sF/29.97
• 720p/50 • 1080sF/30
• 720p/59.94 • 1080p/23.98
• 720p/60 • 1080p/24
• 1035i/60 • 1080p/25
• 1035i/59 • 1080p/29.97
• 1080i/50 • 1080p/30
• 1080i/59.94
Standard • SMPTE 170M (NTSC)

• ITU-R BT.470-6 (PAL-B)
• SMPTE 274M(1080i, 1080p)
• SMPTE 296M (720p)
AES3 SMPTE 276M
GPI In/Out
One GPI In/Out module provides two GPI inputs and two GPI outputs, configurable by the control
system software. The GPI outputs ware relay-controlled contact closures that are in turn controlled by
the active control module. GPI outputs are normally opened when the Selenio Frame is powered up and
one resource module is operational and active. GPI outputs are closed when the system is powered
down.
Table 11: GPI In/Out Specifications

Item Specifications
Connector 2 X 3 position screw terminal (Keystone 8739)
Input signal level 3.3 V logic (5 V tolerant) with pull-up
Output • Max switching voltage: 125 VAC, 110 VDC
• Max switching current: 0.3 A
Figure 23: GPI In/Out Pinouts
Controller
The Selenio Frame supports a primary and a secondary controller (resource module). One controller
must always be installed in the frame. Each controller supports an optional mezzanine module
containing a GigE switch, required for the data Ethernet network.
Each product module in the Selenio Frame has one dedicated low-level communication (LLC) signal,
which is connected to both the primary and secondary controllers.
Power Consumption
Each slot has a maximum budget of 40W.
Modules installed Maximum Power Consumption
No modules installed 90 W maximum
14 modules installed 650 W maximum
Power Supplies
The SEL-FR3 supports a primary and a secondary 12V power supply for redundancy. During normal
operation, the two power supplies will load share; if one power supply fails, a single power supply can
provide the requirements of a fully-stuffed frame. SEL-FR3 power supplies are available in swappable AC
or DC versions; both versions share the same LED descriptions.
Table 12: Power Supply LEDs

Fault Red A fault has occurred in the power supply.
Off No faults are detected in the power supply.
Power Green AC power is available and the power supply is on.
Off No AC (or DC) power is available, or the power
supply is switched off.
AC Power Supply
The AC power supply auto-detects the line voltage. It is rated at 100-240 VAC input, and operates
between 90 - 250 VAC.
Table 13: AC Power Supply Specifications

Item Specification
Input voltage • Rated: 100 - 240 VAC
• Operating: 90 - 250 VAC
Frequency • Rated: 50 - 60 Hz
• Operating: 47 - 63 Hz
Item Specification
Input current • Rated: 9A RMS maximum
• Operating: 8A RMS maximum at 90 VAC with 650 W
output
• 3A RMS maximum at 250 VAC with 650 W output
Inrush current • 40A peak maximum @ high line, hot or cold start, duration
not to exceed 10 ms.
Efficiency No less than 86% at any net power level greater than 25% of
rated output.
Power factor • >0.95 at output power >50% load @ 250 VAC input
• >0.95 at output power >30% load @ 90 VAC input
• >0.97 at 90 to 135 VAC and >0.95 at 180 to 250 VAC,
typical
Harmonic distortion Complies with the requirements of EN61000-3-2.
DC Power Supply
The DC power supply auto-detects the line voltage. It operates between 36 and 75 VDC and is rated at
48 VDC, 25 A, maximum.
Table 14: DC Power Supply Specifications

Item Specification
Input voltage • Rated: 48 VDC
• Operating: 36 - 75 VDC
Output Voltages • Nominal: 12 VDC
• Set tolerance at 1/2 load: 11.98 VDC to 12.02 VDC
• Output Programming: 10.8 VDC to 13.2 VDC
Output Power 25 A
Transient Response ±0.60 V
Maximum Inrush 40 A Cold Start @ 75 VDC
Fuse Rating 40 A at 60 VDC
Hold-Up Time 1.5 ms at 48 VDC
Thermal Shutdown 55°C (ambient), with auto restart
Protection
Midplane Interface
The midplane interface provides communication, genlock and upstream/downstream signals between
application modules and the controller using the following internal paths:
• CXN (1000BASE-T data from the video IP submodule)
• CTR-SDI (SD/HD-SDI)
• 100BASE-T
• Digital Reference
• External Reference (Genlock)
Laser Safety
WARNING
Use of controls, adjustments, and procedures other than those
specified in this document may result in hazardous laser
radiation exposure.
Optical fiber telecommunication systems use semiconductor laser transmitters that emit infrared light
that is normally not visible to the human eye. Although a conventional laser produces a small beam of
light, the power density is very high, and it can damage your eyes.
If a beam of laser light enters the eye, the eye magnifies and focuses the energy on the retina. The
energy that reaches the retina can be as much as 100,000 times more than at the cornea and, as a
result, it can burn the retina.
Laser transmission products are classified in four major groups (Class 1, 2, 3, and 4), according to their
emissions and potential for causing injury. Fiber optic transmitter modules in this series are designated
Class 1.
Precautions for Enclosed Systems

In its normal operating mode, an optical fiber communication system is totally enclosed and presents no
risk of eye injury. However, if the fiber optic cables that interconnect various components of an optical
fiber disconnect or break, you may be exposed to laser emissions. Also, technicians may be exposed to
laser emissions during installation and servicing.
Unlike some other laser designs, semiconductor lasers have a highly divergent beam that decreases
rapidly with distance. The greater the distance, the less energy will enter the eye, and the less potential
risk for eye injury.
WARNING
Eye damage may occur if an optical instrument such as a

microscope, magnifying glass, or eye loupe is used to stare at the
energized fiber end.
Under normal operating conditions, optical fiber telecommunication systems are completely enclosed;
nonetheless, observe the following precautions:
1. Do not stare into optical connectors or broken fibers.
2. Ensure technicians have satisfactorily completed an approved training course before performing
installation or maintenance.
3. Ensure there are appropriate warning labels near the optical ports of the modules.
Precautions for Unenclosed Systems

During service, maintenance, or restoration, an optical fiber telecommunication system is considered
unenclosed. Under these conditions, follow the practices described below.
CAUTION
Only authorized, trained personnel shall be permitted to do

service, maintenance, and restoration.
1. Avoid exposing the eye to emissions from unterminated, energized optical connectors at close
distances.
2. Ensure that only authorized, trained personnel use optical test equipment during installation or
servicing.
3. Turn off all laser sources before scanning a fiber with an optical test set.
4. Keep all unauthorized personnel away from the immediate area of the optical fiber systems during
installation and service.
For guidance on the safe use of optical fiber communication systems in the workplace, consult ANSI
Z136.2, American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers in the U.S. or outside the U.S., IEC-60825,
Part 2.
Label
The label shown below is applicable to Class 1 laser products.
Figure 24: Label for Class 1 Laser Products
Inspecting and Cleaning Fiber Optic

Connections
When connecting fibers to a back module, ensure that you do not touch the end of the fiber, or allow it
to become dirty. Small amounts of microscopic dust or other contaminants can seriously impair or
disable a fiber optic network. If you touch the end of a fiber prior to connecting it to the back module, or
otherwise allow it to become dirty, you must carefully inspect and clean the connection.
This table lists some typical contaminants of a fiber optic connection. The inspection and cleaning
procedure is in Inspection and Cleaning Procedure (on page 35).
Table 15: Typical Contaminants

Contaminant Comments
Dust particle, 1 Can block up to 1% of the light transmission,
micron creating a loss of 0.05 dB
Dust particle, 9 Although microscopic, the particle can
microns completely block the fiber core
Human hair Typically 50 to 75 microns in diameter
Oil Frequently caused by touching
Film residues Can accumulate from vapors or smoke
Powdery coatings Can be left behind after water or other
solvents evaporate
Important Points
• Before you begin cleaning, always inspect the fiber connections.
• Inspect and clean both fiber ends every time you make a connection.
• Keep a protective cap on unplugged fiber connectors.
• Do not touch the end of a fiber.
• Store unused protective caps in a clean resealable container, located nearby for easy access.
• Do not reuse cleaning tissues or swabs.
• Do not allow alcohol or another wet cleaning agent to dry on a fiber end.
• Never touch the dispenser tip of an alcohol bottle or any clean portion of a tissue or swab.
• Use care when handling the fiber; do not twist or pull.
• Keep your cleaning fluids away from open flame or spark.
The figure below describes the acceptable limits of defects in a fiber connection.
Figure 25: Fiber Optic Cross-Section
Inspection and Cleaning Procedure

Inspection
To inspect and clean the fibers, follow these steps:
1. Ensure the fiber is not "live."
WARNING
Eye damage may occur if an optical instrument such as a
microscope, magnifying glass, or eye loupe is used to stare at an
energized fiber end.
2. Inspect the fiber endface with a fiberscope.

3. If the fiber endface is clean, return to the installation instructions.
If the connector is dirty, proceed to the dry cleaning instructions.
Dry Cleaning
If you are using cartridge- or pocket-style dry cleaning tools, follow the manufacturer’s directions. If you
are using lint-free wipes, follow these steps:
1. Fold the lint-free wipe four to eight times into a square, taking care to avoid touching the cleaning
surface of the wipe.
2. Lightly wipe the fiber tip in the central portion of the lint-free wipe.
Do not scrub the fiber. Excessive rubbing will leave scratches.
3. Repeat the wiping action on another clean section of the wipe or a new wipe.
4. Inspect the connector again with the fiberscope.
5. If the connection is clean, return to the installation steps.
If the connector is still dirty, proceed to the wet cleaning instructions.
Wet Cleaning
Using 99.8% isopropyl alcohol and lint-free wipes, follow these steps to wet clean the fiber:
1. Fold the wipe into a square, about 4 to 8 layers thick.
2. Moisten one section of the lint-free wipe with one drop of 99.8% alcohol, ensuring that a portion of
the wipe remains dry.
3. Lightly wipe the fiber end in the alcohol-moistened portion of the lint-free wipe.
4. Immediately repeat the wiping action on the dry section of the wipe, removing any residual alcohol.
5. Inspect the fiber endface again, and if necessary, repeat the wet cleaning with another clean section
of the lint-free wipe.
CAUTION
Do not scrub the fiber. Excessive rubbing will leave scratches.
6. Dry clean any remaining residue, and then inspect the connector again.
7. If the contamination persists, repeat the dry and wet cleaning procedure until the endface is clean.
If the fiber end still remains dirty after repeated cleaning attempts, call Customer Service for further
instructions.
If the fiber end is clean, return to the installation instructions.
Installation and Operation Manual Controller Configuration, Monitoring, and Control
Chapter 2
Controller Configuration, Monitoring,

and Control
A Selenio frame and its installed modules can be controlled through Ethernet using the SEL-MCP3
Controller module.
The control interface allows up to 10 simultaneous monitoring connections. Each connection shows
device fault and parameter information. When a change occurs to a device, such as a fault or a
parameter change, that change will appear on the monitoring screens of other users.
Getting Started
System Requirements for Device Monitoring
The network and computer used to monitor and control a SEL-MCP3 frame must meet or exceed the
following hardware and software requirements:
• A Selenio frame installed and connected to the LAN
• A PC connected to a LAN with:
 Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Service Pack 2 operating system
 Intel® Pentium® III 450MHz or faster processor (or equivalent)
 A minimum of 128MB of RAM
 JavaScript enabled web browser; for best results use Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0
 Silverlight version 5.0 (You can install the plug-in from the controller. See Installing the
Silverlight Plug-in (on page 40).)
 Quicktime version 7.6.8
• A standard crossover or straight-through Ethernet cable to connect to a PC (the frame auto-detects
the cable type)
Accessing MIBs
MIB files for all modules can be downloaded directly from any SEL-MCP3 frame. MIBs are generated on
a per-device basis. For example, if there are three SEL-ENC2 modules in a frame, only one of the three
MIBs is required, assuming all of the modules are using the same version of software. If the frame
includes multiple modules of the same type, but different software versions, the module with the latest
version should be used to generate the MIB.
If an older MIB is used with newer firmware (for example, an older version of firmware was used instead
of the latest firmware), the new parameters added to the new version will not be available on the MIB,
and thus, will not be accessible via the MIB.
Before downloading module MIBs, you must first download the InfrastructureNetwork.mib file. Copy
the following into a browser to access the InfrastructureNetwork.mib:
http://<IP address>/InfrastructureNetwork.mib
<IP address> is that of the primary controller in the frame
Once any MIB file is downloaded from the frame, you should rename it immediately to prevent
overwriting.
To download a specific module MIB file, copy this line into a browser:
http://<IP address>/mib/slot<slot#>/snmp.mib
<IP address> is that of the primary controller in the frame
<slot#> is the slot in the frame, as seen from the front
Examples:
http://137.237.173.15/mib/slot0/snmp.mib
Accesses the controller MIB from frame 137.237.173.15.

http://137.237.173.15/mib/slot2/snmp.mib
Accesses the MIB for slot 2 from frame 137.237.173.15
Default IP Address
The default IP address of a SEL-MCP3 frame is: 192.168.100.250.
Initial Configuration
Before you can connect to a SEL-MCP3 frame using a web browser, you must configure the IP address
of the frame. To configure the IP address using the SEL-MCP3 Control interface, follow these steps:
Note: You can also set the IP address on the frame itself if the frame has a front control panel.
1. Set Network on the PC to DHCP.
2. Connect one end of a crossover or straight-through cable to the Ethernet port on the front of the
SEL-MCP3 frame, and connect the other end of the cable to a PC with the required software.
The frame automatically detects the cable type and assigns an IP address to the computer so that
they are on the same subnet.
3. Launch a browser and type anything in the address bar.
The SEL-MCP3 Control interface appears.
4. Select Configuration (the middle part of the banner in the figure below).
5. Select Frame — Controller in the tree view at the left of the screen (the panel at the left in the
figure below).
Figure 26: Controller Control Panel
6. On the Frame Control Panel, select Controller Settings.

The Control screen appears.
7. Click IP Settings, and under Frame IP, enter an IP address for the frame.
The IP address should be consistent with your network’s configuration. For more information,
contact your network administrator. The default IP address is 192.168.100.250.
8. Connect the SEL-MCP3 Controller module to a switch on your network.
9. Follow the instructions in Logging In To the SEL-MCP3 Control Interface (see "Logging In To the SEL-
MCP3 Control Interface" on page 39).
Note: The IP address is assigned to the frame, not the controller module. When you change Controller
modules, you should not have to reassign the IP address.
Logging In To the SEL-MCP3 Control Interface

To open a browser connection to a Selenio frame, follow these steps:
1. In your browser, enter the IP address of the SEL-MCP3 frame and click Enter to connect.
The default IP address is 192.168.100.250.

If the SEL-MCP3 Controller module is off or in a failed state (i.e., disconnected), then you will see a
"browser cannot display the page" or "browser could not connect" message.
Note: If you are using Windows 7 operating system, a security dialog box may appear. Click Ok to
confirm that you want to go to the page. If you click No on this dialog box, you will instead see a
"Page cannot be displayed" message.
If the computer you are attempting to log in from does not have Silverlight installed, you can install
the plug-in from the controller. See Installing the Silverlight Plug-in (on page 40).
2. Enter a defined user name and password.
The user name can be chosen from a drop-down menu. The default user name is Administrator, and
by default there is no password (leave the field blank).
For more information on configuring user IDs and passwords, see Managing User Accounts (on page
94).
3. Click Enter.
The SEL-MCP3 Control Interface appears.
The number of PCs connected to the SEL-MCP3 frame has an impact on the frame’s ability to present
data in a timely fashion. If a large number of users are logged into the frame, response time may
become slower. Up to ten separate PCs can be connected to the SEL-MCP3 frame at any one time. When
you are not actively using the interface for the SEL-MCP3 frame, please log off out of the system.
Installing the Silverlight Plug-in

If the computer you are attempting to log in from does not have Silverlight, when you enter the IP
address of the SEL-MCP3 frame, the following message will appear:
Figure 27: Screen That Appears if Silverlight is not Installed on the PC
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. An internet connection is not required for the PC to
complete the install.
Exiting the SEL-MCP3 Control Interface

To log off the SEL-MCP3 control interface, do one of the following:
• Close your browser.
• Navigate to a different page in your browser.
• Click Logout in the top right corner of the control panel, under the Imagine Communications logo.
Navigating the Interface
Figure 28: The SEL-MCP3 Control Interface Screen
Table 16: Key for the SEL-MCP3 Control Interface
1 Tabs Tabs lead to various portions of the interface, described in these

sections:
• Using the Dashboard (on page 42)
• Faults and Events (on page 51)
• Thumbnail and Video Streaming (on page 57)
• Using the Frame Control Panel (on page 62)
The currently selected tab (in this case Dashboard) is highlighted.
2 Dashboard Provides an overview of the SEL-MCP3 frame's contents and statuses.

See Using the Dashboard (on page 42).
3 Frame/Connections Menu Switches the dashboard view. Options are described in the following
sections:
• Frame View (on page 43)
• Connections List (on page 44)
• Connections Diagram (on page 46)
4 Summary Panel Lists the status information for the frame in general. See Summary
Panel (on page 48).
5 Theme Click here to open a dialog box where you can select a skin to change
the appearance of the interface. The theme is applied on the current
PC only, and only for the SEL-MCP3 Frame that is currently connected.
6 Active Faults Panel Click the Up arrow to display Active Faults, and the Down arrow to
hide them. See Active Faults Panel (on page 50).
Using the Dashboard

The SEL-MCP3 Dashboard provides an overview of the SEL-MCP3 frame’s contents and statuses. If you
have logged into the panel and the dashboard is not displayed, click on the Dashboard tab at the top of
the window.
The dashboard has three views, selectable from the Frame/Connections Menu. These are described in
the following sections:
• Frame View (on page 43)
• Connections List (on page 44)
• Connections Diagram (on page 46)
Frame View
The Frame View shows a graphical representation of the back of your SEL-MCP3 frame. It provides a
graphical indication of the module that is in each slot, its protection status, and whether it has major or
minor alarms.
Table 17: Dashboard Components -- Key

Key Label Description
Module type Indicates the type of module in the slot. Roll the mouse over to see
the module’s custom name, if one has been assigned. See Adding or
1 Changing the Name of a Module (on page 106) for more
information.
Back module Displays the back module that is in the slot; when surrounded by a
red or yellow border, the module is in a fault state. If the space is
2 filled with a black box, the slot is empty.
Click a module to jump to the configuration window for that slot.
Slot number Indicates the slot number.

3
Failsafe indicator Indicates that the module in the slot is in Failsafe mode. See
4 Upgrading Firmware (on page 99) for more information.

Protection indicator Indicates the slot’s protection status, as follows:
• Green—The module is protected by another module, and is not
in a failed state
• Green with a red X—The module is assigned protection by
another module, but that protection is disabled
• Red—Module has failed over to another module
5 • Blue—The module is protecting another module
• Grey—Indicates that protection is configured for the module, but
that the backup module is no longer valid or available
• No indicator—The slot is neither protecting another slot, nor
protected
Roll the mouse over the indicator to see the module that is assigned
to protect this slot.
Empty slot Indicates that the slot is currently unoccupied, or that the module
6 in the slot is currently covering the functionality of a failed module
in another slot.
Connections List
The Connections List shows all defined connections within the frame. It is primarily for informational
purposes. You can, however, filter and organize the connections that are displayed.
To open the Connections List, click the drop-down menu at the top right of the Dashboard screen (to the
left of the Controller Status panel) and select Connections List.
Table 18: Connection List Components

1 Group By This drop-down menu provides the following options:
• Service Name: Groups connections by optional titles that can be
defined at the time the connections were created, or can be added
or edited later.
• None: Displays all connections in a single list.
• Connection Type: Divides connections into the following groups:
Xpoint, CXN, External mod, and External IP. If there are no
connections of a particular type, that sub-group does not appear in
the Connection List.
Filter Invalid When checked, the list only displays completed connections, where no
2
Connections portion of the connection is unknown.
Column Headers Click a column header to sort the connections by that column’s
3
function. Connections are sorted within the Group.
• Connection Name—The optional name that can be given for the
connection at the time of creation or added later by editing the
connection.
• Src. Slot—The source (input) of the connection.
• Source Interface—The type of video, audio or data that comes into
that source.
• Dest. Slot —The destination (output) of the connection.
• Destination Interface—The type of video, audio or data that goes
out of that source.
• Type —Can be any of the following:
Connection—Internal connection over Data Ethernet (available only
if the SEL-MCP3 controller module is equipped with a video IP
submodule)
Ext-Ip—External connection over Data Ethernet (available only if the
SEL-MCP3 controller module is equipped with a video IP submodule)
External Module—External module connector on back panel of
frame
Crosspoint—End point on cross-point switch
Service Name—A name that identifies the connection; when
multiple connections are defined by the same service name, they
can be grouped together.
If you cannot see all the columns listed, drag the slider at the bottom of
the Connections List to the left and right, or make your browser screen
wider.
Connections that are red in the Connections List have a major fault. Connections that are yellow have a
minor fault.
In the case of a redundant connection, the primary and secondary connections are always displayed
together. Both connections share the same destination info.
• A green dot shows that the primary connection is active, and is protected by a secondary connection.
• A red dot indicates that the primary connection has failed.
• A blue dot indicates that the secondary connection is active.
Connections Diagram
The Connections Diagram shows all defined connections within the frame.
To open the Connections Diagram, click the drop-down menu at the top right of the Dashboard screen
(to the left of the Controller Status panel) and select Connections Diagram.
The Connections Diagram is primarily for informational purposes. The elements of a Connections
Diagram include the following:
Table 19: Connections Diagram Key

Key Item Description
Zoom in/out slider Use the slider, or the wheel on your mouse, to zoom in and out on the
Connections Graph, so you can see the overall picture or just a small area.
1 If the graph is too large to view in the window provided for it, use the
sliders at the left and/or bottom of the screen to view the correct portion
of the graph.
Key Item Description

Refresh button This button only appears if the connections have been altered and the
graph is no longer representative of the current flow of signals through the
SEL-MCP3 frame. Because the flow is built dynamically based on
2 information provided to the controller module, even a minor change to
connections can create a radically different connection diagram.
Flow indicator Shows the direction and status of a signal within the frame. Roll the mouse
over the line to highlight it, and to view an information box that describes
3 that signal. A dashed line indicates a secondary (redundant) connection.
See Creating a Redundant Connection (on page 92).
Protection status Any slot (functional block) within the frame that is involved in protecting
indicator another module, or is being protected by that other module, indicates its
4 protection status here. Statuses are indicated by color. Color meanings are
described in Frame View (on page 43).
Input indicator • A circle indicates a protection router source or destination. The status of
that item is indicated by the color of the line emanating from that circle
5 (as in alarms)
• Color bars indicate a test signal generator from the controller module
Service menu The drop-down menu has options to show all services, or to show a single
6 service, as defined in the Connection Manager. See the figure below.
Module The box size of a module is based on the number of connections it has.
7
Legend Click the up arrow to view an explanation of items on the graph, or click
8 the down arrow to close the legend.
Figure 29: Single Service on the Connections Graph
A service that is shown in dark amber or grey (depending on the theme), indicates that the function has
been removed from the configuration.
Connections that are red in the Connections Graph have a major fault. Connections that are yellow have
a minor fault.
Summary Panel
The Summary Panel appears on the right side of the SEL-MCP3 Controller screen. It is for informational
purposes, and provides alarm and status overview information for the frame as a whole at a glance. It is
visible when the Dashboard, Fault Log and Streaming tabs are active, but not when the Configuration
tab is active.
Table 20: Summary Panel Contents

Item Function
Controller Status • Primary: Indicates presence (bright green), absence (dull green), or failure
(red) of the controller module.
• Secondary: Indicates presence (bright green), absence (dull green), or failure
(red) of the primary controller module. A secondary controller is
recommended, but not required.
Network Status • IP: Displays the IP address of the frame (should match the URL bar in your web
browser, but may not match if the IP settings have not been applied yet)
• Subnet Mask: Defines the mask of the network address that the device
belongs in.
• Gateway: Defines the router the device needs to go through to reach IPs that
do not belong to the current network.
For information on configuring the network settings, see Setting Control
Parameters (on page 67).
Device Summary Lists the number of devices, and the total number of alarms currently existing for
the frame.
• Total Monitor Devices: The modules, including the frame device, that are
contained in the frame.
• Active faults: The total number of faults currently active on all devices in the
frame.
• Major faults: The number of active faults with severity 6-10.
• Minor faults: The number of active faults with severity 1-5.
Power Supply Status The indicator for each installed power supply in the frame has the following
meanings:
• Green: Power supply is present and functioning
• Dull Green: Power supply is not expected, and not functioning
• Red: Power supply is expected (based on the setting for the Power Supply
Expected parameter), but is not functioning
The type of power supply (AC or DC) is indicated in parentheses for each power
supply that is present.
The secondary power supply is optional, though recommended. If two power
supplies are installed, when looking at the front of the frame, the primary power
supply is on the left, and the secondary power supply is on the right.
Chassis Fan Status There is an indicator for each fan in the frame (fans are required). The indicator
displays red for each fan that has failed. When looking at the front of the frame,
fan 1 is on the left, and fan 4 is on the right.
Chassis Temperature Indicates the ambient temperature around the frame.
Item Function
Primary Controller Info Lists information for the controller.
• Serial No: This is the frame’s unique ID.
• Hardware Revision: Indicates the hardware revision of the controller module
• Firmware Revision: Indicates the version number of the controller firmware
• User Interface Version: Indicates the version number of the external control
software on the controller module
To view the history of faults, see Faults and Events (on page 51).
Active Faults Panel

The Active Faults panel appears at the bottom of the dashboard screen. It displays faults as they are
received by the Controller module. As such, it is a dynamic view, and may change rapidly as events are
triggered and cleared.
When the Active Faults list is collapsed, it displays a narrow bar at the bottom of the interface. The bar
displays the color of the worst active fault in the frame.
To open the Active Faults list, click the up arrow in the bottom right of the dashboard.
Figure 30: Active Faults Open on Dashboard
If there are more faults than can appear on the page, a scroll bar appears at the right of the list so you
can view items that are not currently visible.
Table 21: Active Faults List Key

Key Description
Opens (up) or closes (down) the Active Faults panel
1
Toggles All Faults or By Device (which displays all faults grouped by device)
2
You can sort the Active Faults List by column headers.
Table 22: Active Faults List Column Headers

Column Header Function
Device The module name (and custom name, if created) of the module that originated the
fault
Ack Whether the fault has been acknowledged
Time Issued The point at which the fault was triggered (some conditions must be in an activated
state for a period of time before the Fault is triggered)
Fault Name The name of the fault, as defined by the triggering module
Data If necessary, the triggering module uses this field to present more information
about the fault; this field can be empty
Error Level Indicates the severity of the fault as Major (6-10) or Minor (1-5)
Count Number of times this fault has been triggered (you can usually clear this count by
resetting the module)
Parameter Provides a hyperlink to a specific control associated with correcting the fault.
Configure
To view the history of faults, see Faults and Events (on page 51).
Faults and Events

When there is an alarm within the frame, this is always visible in the SEL-MCP3 controller interface.
Figure 31: Normal, Unalarming Faults and Events Tab
Figure 32: Alarm Indication in the Faults and Events Tab
Click on the Faults and Events tab at the top of the SEL-MCP3 Control interface to see the following
options:
• Active Faults (on page 52)
• Live Events (on page 53)
• Log (on page 54)
Active Faults
The Active Faults panel displays faults as they are received by the Controller module. As such, it is a
dynamic view, and may change rapidly as events are triggered and cleared.
If there are more faults than can appear on the page, a scroll bar appears at the right of the list so you
can view items that are not currently visible.
Table 23: Active Faults List Key

Key Description
Click the tab to view Active Faults.
1
2
You can sort the Active Faults List by column headers.
Table 24: Active Faults List Column Headers

fault
Fault Name The name of the fault, as defined by the triggering module

Data If necessary, the triggering module uses this field to present more information
about the fault; this field can be empty
Error Level Indicates the severity of the fault as Major (6-10) or Minor (1-5)
Count Number of times this fault has been triggered (you can usually clear this count by
resetting the module)
Parameter Provides a hyperlink to a specific control associated with correcting the fault.
Configure
Live Events
The Live Events log lists events that have occurred since the session began (since the SEL-MCP3 web
page was opened). Events include:
• Modules being inserted or removed in the frame
• Connection failover
• System preset failing to load part of a preset
• The front cover of the frame being removed or replaced
Table 25: Live Events List Key

Key Description
Click the tab to view Live Events.
1
Clear All empties the Live Events list.

2
3
Table 26: Live Events List Column Headers

fault

Data More information about the fault provided by the triggering module; this field can
be empty
To view events that took place prior to your web page being opened, click the Log (see Log (on page 54)
for more information). You can sort by the Fault/Event Name column to see the events.
Log
The fault log is primarily for troubleshooting purposes. It can contain up to 10,000 faults or 1 MB of
data. Downloading or refreshing the fault log loads the entire log.
Table 27: Fault Log Key

Key Description
Click the tab to open the Fault Log.
1
Click the Load Log button, if the log is not loaded to the client yet
2
Opening a Fault and Event Log

If you have previously opened a fault log during this session (since connecting this PC via browser to the
frame), when you click on the Fault Log tab, the downloaded log is automatically opened. Because the
log is downloaded to a cache on the PC, to see the most recent faults, you need to refresh it.
1. Click Faults and Events.
2. Click the Log tab.
3. Click Load Log, if necessary.
4. Click Refresh to update the fault log to show the latest faults, if necessary.
Figure 33: Fault Log, Populated
Deleting a Fault Log

To delete the contents of the Fault Log, click Clear Log. This button only appears after successful parsing
of the alarm log.
When the fault log has been cleared and new faults are generated, the first new fault index will start
again with a Log Cleared event.
Exporting a Fault and Event Log

To save a fault log for future reference before clearing, you can export it.
1. In the fault log, click Export.
A browse dialog box appears.

2. Choose a location to save the fault log.
3. Enter a new file name for the fault log, and then click Save.
This saves the fault log locally on the connected PC. Fault logs are exported as comma-delimited files
that can be opened in a spreadsheet program.
For best results, open saved logs in Microsoft Excel.
Sorting Log Data

By default, the fault log sorts faults by their index number, with the most recent fault first. You can sort
by the fault column headers.
By sorting the rows in the fault log, you can determine how long a fault takes to be acknowledged and
cleared and the frequency with which various devices have certain types of faults. For example, by
sorting by the Fault Name column, you could retrieve the following sequence of events:
• A fault initially appears in the log, with its color indicating its severity (red or yellow).
• The fault is acknowledged by any operator on the system, and another row with that fault on it
appears, but this time in orange.
• The error condition is corrected, and the fault appears a third time in the fault log, but this time the
row is white.
Note: You will not see this dynamically in the fault log. To view fault receipts, acknowledgments, and
clears on the fly, use the Active faults panel. See Active Faults (on page 52).
Table 28: Fault Column Headers Table

Index An unique numeric identifier for the fault receipt that is reset to 1 when the
fault log is cleared, or in the unlikely event that the fault count reaches
1,000,000,000 and rolls over to 0, and then gets another alarm
Slot The slot number of the affected module
Module Name The type of module
Time Issued When the fault was triggered.
Note: Some conditions must be in an activated state for a period of time
before a fault is triggered.
Fault/Event Name The name of the fault, as defined by the triggering module
Data More information about the fault, as provided by the triggering module;
this field can be empty
Priority A number from 1-10 assigned to the fault to indicate its severity; major
faults have a severity of 6-10, and Minor faults have a severity of 1-5
Count Number of instances of this fault that have occurred

Triggered • Yes indicates that the fault is currently active
• No indicates that the fault is currently not active
Fault ID The specific fault location within the protocol; this is sometimes required
when troubleshooting the system
The color of each row in the fault log indicates the state or severity of the fault, as follows:
Table 29: Fault Log Color Definitions

Color Description
Red Major fault (severity 6-10)
Yellow Minor fault (severity 1-5)
Orange Acknowledged fault
White Cleared fault or event
Thumbnail and Video Streaming

The SEL-MCP3 frame supports both MPEG streaming and thumbnails. The frame can output only
thumbnails or a single high-end stream at any one time. All users logged into the frame will see the
same type of streaming. If one user changes the streaming type, the video streaming type is changed for
all users. Before switching the streaming view type, be sure that you are not interfering with someone
else’s critical path.
The output type that is displayed is determined by the controller module. If no other users are
connected to the SEL-MCP3 frame, the display will show the same type of output that it displayed the
last time it was used. If other users are connected to the frame, any user can change the display, so you
will see the type of video (either a series of thumbnails or a single HD stream) that was most recently
selected by any users on the system.
See the following topics:

• Viewing High-End Video (on page 61)
• Viewing Thumbnail Video (on page 59)
Not all modules support streaming. See the documentation for your specific module if you are not sure
whether it supports streaming.
To view the streaming output of the SEL-MCP3 frame, click the Streaming tab.
Switching to High End Video

You can choose any thumbnail to view as a high-end stream, including each of the four possible
channels from a SEL-J2K1 module. To change the display from thumbnails to show a single stream high-
end video, follow these steps:
1. Roll the mouse over the thumbnail you want to view.
The audio meter and high-end streaming icons appear.
2. Click the Stream icon.
A dialog asks whether you want to start the high-end streaming for the selected thumbnail or return
to the thumbnail view.
3. If you are sure this will not interfere with other users, click Switch to video streaming.
The high-end video opens in a separate window on your computer desktop. See Viewing High-End
Video (on page 61) for more information.
A streaming URL is also provided. You can select, copy and paste this URL into another streaming
program such as VLC to view the video.
Switching to Thumbnail View

When you are in high-end video mode, the SEL-MCP3 control screen shows the following:
Figure 34: Streaming Change Confirmation Screen
To change to thumbnails from high-end video, click Switch to Thumbnail Mode. See Viewing Thumbnail
Video (on page 59) for more information.
Viewing Thumbnail Video
Figure 35: Streaming View Displaying Thumbnails
Table 30: Thumbnail Display Key

Key Description
Click the tab to open the Streaming view.
1
Empty slot
2
Slot with video and audio meters

3
Slot that contains a module that is not currently displaying video

4
Normally, SEL-MCP3 displays one thumbnail per slot displayed at a resolution of 128 x 96, and updating
at approximately one frame every two seconds. SEL-MCP3 displays up to four thumbnails per SEL-J2K1
ENC or DEC module, depending on how many channels are configured on that module. In this case, each
indicates the channel it belongs to.
Figure 36: SEL-J2K1 ENC With Four Configured Channels
When viewing thumbnails, the border of the thumbnail indicates if the source module has a fault. A red
border indicates a major fault, and a yellow border indicates a minor fault.
If all slots in the frame are not currently occupied, or are not actively processing video, click Hide
Empty/Unsupported Slots to only view frames that actively display video. If this is selected and a
module is ejected its thumbnail disappears from the page. If the module is then reinserted, or if a new
module is inserted into the frame, when it has viewable content, the thumbnail for that module/slot will
appear.
A thumbnail has the following components:
Figure 37: Thumbnail with Rollover Buttons Visible
Slot number and default name of device in slot

1
Click to toggle audio meters

2
Click to switch to high-end streaming

3
Roll the mouse over the slot number of the thumbnail to see the module’s custom name, if one has
been assigned. See Adding or Changing the Name of a Module (on page 106) for more information.
Thumbnails update approximately once every two seconds.
Viewing High-End Video

SEL-MCP3 can display one stream of high-end MPEG H.264 HD video. QuickTime must be installed on
the PC to view high-end video.
Figure 38: High-End Streaming Video
Play/pause
1
Refresh — This button only shows up during loading. You may

2 have to click it to activate the picture.
The SEL-MCP3 controller module does not resize the video, so it may appear with a border. Audio
overlay appears or does not appear on the streaming video based on its setting in Thumbnail mode.
A streaming URL is also provided. You can copy and paste this URL into another streaming program such
as VLC to view the video.
Using the Frame Control Panel

Administrators can use the SEL-MCP3 Frame Control Panel to configure and control the frame and its
modules on the network, control communication within the frame, configure redundancy, and perform
other administrative tasks such as managing licenses and firmware.
Figure 39: Frame View in the SEL-MCP3 Control Interface
Table 31: Frame View Key

Key Description
Click the tab to open the Configuration view and access
1
parameter settings for all the modules in the frame.
Click a module in the System Explorer to view the options for
2
that module.
In the System Explorer, a dot beside a module’s name indicates
3
that the module has a fault.
In the upper left of this screen, the Tree View lists all modules in the frame, with information about each
module’s status. Click on any module in the frame and the right portion of the screen updates to display
parameters and alarms for that module. Information on individual module parameters and alarms is
provided in the documentation for that module. For general information on parameter and alarm
controls, see Using Parameters (on page 113).
In the lower left of this screen, you can create, modify and apply presets. For complete information
about presets, see Using Presets (on page 120).
Using the Frame — Controller Settings

To access the frame control panel, click the Configuration tab, and then select Frame - Controller in the
tree view menu at the left side of the screen.
Figure 40: Controller Configuration Options
Table 32: Controller Configuration Options Key

Key Description
Click the tab to open the Configuration view and access
1
parameter settings for all the modules in the frame.
Click the frame controller in the System Explorer to control
2
general aspects of the frame.
When the Frame — Controller is selected in the Tree View, the right of the screen displays series of
buttons that configure and control generic aspects of the modules in the frame. The following sections
describe the functions behind each of these buttons:
• Setting General Parameters (on page 65)
• Viewing Status Parameters (on page 67)
• Setting Control Parameters (on page 67)
• Configuring Redundancy (on page 72)
• Managing Connections (on page 86)
• Managing User Accounts (on page 94)
• Upgrading Module Firmware (on page 95)
• File Management (on page 103)
• Reviewing Device Information and Activating License Keys (on page 105)
• Using Parameter Control (on page 107)
• Reboot (on page 109)
In addition, regardless of the control panel that is open within the Frame — Controller option, you can
access the fault tab for the controller module, as described in SEL-MCP3 Controller Module Faults (on
page 109).
From any of the sub-screens within the Frame — Controller section, click the Back button to return to
the main Frame — Controller screen.
Table 33: Controller General Settings Key

Key Description
Click the frame (light blue above) to return to the main Frame Controller screen
1
(Using the Frame Control Panel (on page 62))
Lock or unlock control of all parameters
2
Back button — click to return to the main Frame — Controller screen

3
Using Lock and Unlock Modes

When a device is in Lock mode, you can view parameter settings for all devices in the frame, including
the controller and all modules. Functionality in Unlock mode depends on whether you are logged in as
an Administrator or Operator user.
For an Administrator user, Unlocked mode allows control access to all parameters and controls on all
devices inside the frame, including its controller module. Lock mode allows you view-only access to all
parameter settings.
For an Operator user, Unlocked mode allows control access to parameters marked as favorites only. All
other parameters are in read-only state. Lock mode allows you view-only access to all parameter
settings.
For both Administrator and Operator users, Unlocked mode is the default.
Setting General Parameters

Configuration and feedback parameters for various functional areas of the frame are divided into the
following sections.
Basic
On this panel, you can enter a name for your frame and set the frame’s clock to a specific time server.
You can also manually configure the UTC day and time if a time server is not available.
The Service Degrade Delay parameter controls when the connection failover/failback occurs from the
time a service degrade fault has been issued. The default value is 10 seconds, which means the
connection fails over to the backup connection 10 secs after detecting a service degrade fault. This helps
avoid unnecessary automated connection failovers/failbacks.
DejaView
The SEL-MCP3 DejaView feature allows parameter settings for a specific slot to be saved on the
Controller module, so if the module is replaced in the slot with another module of the same type, the
parameter settings are automatically loaded onto the replacement module. DejaView can be enabled or
disabled per slot.
By default, DejaView is Enabled for every slot. If you make extensive use of module redundancy within
your configuration and need to replace a card, if DejaView is enabled, the controller module provisions
that slot in the same way as the previous (failed) module. This helps restore services quickly, and allows
for replacement hardware to be installed without the help of engineering supervisors.
If you want a backup module to have its original configuration restored after performing a failback,
DejaView must be enabled on its slot.
Note: You can achieve similar functionality using Presets. See Using Presets (on page 120).
Hardware
Settings on the top portion of this panel determine whether a fault is triggered when specific hardware
(primary and secondary power supply and physical front panel display on the frame) are not available. If
these hardware components are not part of your configuration, disable these faults so they do not
trigger all the time.
Under Module Type Setup, you can indicate which modules go in what slots. Module Save saves the
current detected setup (which device is in which slot). Module Clear deletes this configuration. When
inserting a new module that does not match the expected configuration, or when removing the module,
the Controller triggers a fault.
TSG
The parameters on this panel define the test signal that is provided to different modules through the
Connection Router.
Table 34: TSG Configuration Options
Parameter Description Options

TSG Pattern Specifies the video test • Black
signal content • 75% Color Bars
• 100% Color Bars
• eq
• pll
TSG Format Specifies the video test • 480i/59.94 • 576i/50
signal video format • 720p/59.94 • 720p/50
• 1080i/59.94 • 1080i/50
• 1080p/59.94 • 1080p/50
Reference
The Reference panel shows the status of the external reference (Genlock) and reference inputs for the
frame and allows you to choose which one to use.
When using an external reference to the frame, if Input Reference Source Select is set to Auto, the
controller module automatically switches to the internal reference signal if it detects the absence of the
external reference signal.
The Reference Absent fault is not issued if the fault trigger is less than the time it takes to switch to the
internal reference (usually within a few seconds). Adjust the trigger time accordingly if a Reference
Absent fault is needed.
Viewing Status Parameters

On the Frame Controller main screen, click Status to view these parameters, which are divided into
three groups. All parameters in this section are read-only and are provided for monitoring purposes.
Note: To view information about a processing module, select that module in the navigation tree at the
left of the screen.
General
This panel displays information about the frame’s state, including whether various LEDs are active
(indicating that there are faults with modules in the system), and the firmware and bootrom versions.
Physical
This panel displays information about the frame’s environment, including whether various LEDs are
active (indicating that there are faults with protective hardware in the system, such as fans and power
supplies).
Module
This panel has a section for the controller module that indicates its general health, including serial
number, hardware version, and date of manufacture.
The table in the lower portion of this panel indicates general status for each module in the frame,
including the module’s in service status, temperature status, and hardware version.
Setting Control Parameters

The parameters in this panel group define the various communication systems the frame can use for
control.
IP Settings
Frame IP
Settings on this screen determine how the frame is controlled using the Browser Control interface (the
interface described in this chapter). If you make a wrong choice on this screen, you could lose
connection with the frame.
The frame’s default IP address is 192.168.100.250.
Control Ethernet Status

These parameters provide information about the control network.
Data Ethernet
The Data Ethernet settings described on this screen only affect frames where the controller module has
an optional video IP submodule.
The Data Ethernet jacks are used for sending compressed video streams to and from the modules in the
frame. The Primary external Data Ethernet jack connects to an Ethernet switch on the video IP sub-
module of the frame Controller module.
Advanced IP Settings
You will normally only change these on the advice of customer service.
Note: The controller module uses a VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) to create a network domain that
all modules within the frame use for control and data traffic communication. A VLAN has the same
attributes as a physical network, including subnet and ID properties. The SEL-MCP3 frame has default
settings for Control and Data Subnet and VLAN IDs for both primary and secondary controller cards
(parameters found in the Advanced IP Setting area). Unless there is conflict with your own network
settings, these parameters should NOT be changed. If changes are required, consult a Imagine
Communications Customer Service representative. Failure to do so might result in improper control and
monitoring of SEL-MCP3 systems.
Interface Settings
This panel displays the current status of each control interface, and has buttons to enable and disable
that interface. The interfaces available are:
• Front Panel—A hardware panel display on the front of your frame that, when installed, lets you do
local control and monitoring when you are physically in front of the frame.
• FTP—The frame’s FTP interface, responsible for all file transfers.
• HTTP—The server that allows you to enter the IP address of the frame and control and monitor the
frame using a web browser.
• SNMP—The agent responsible for implementing the SNMP interface that sends traps and allows
parametric control via SNMP protocol.
• Telnet—The interface responsible for accessing the frame via telnet (mainly used for
troubleshooting purposes).
• SSH—A protocol used for internal communications. Do not disable this option unless directed to do
so by Customer Service.
• CCSP—Interface that allows clients (such as webpage, CCS Navigator, NUCLEUS, etc.) to control and
monitor the frame.
Note: If you disable the HTTP server on this screen, your browser will immediately lose its connection
with the frame. If you disable CCSP, this also disables HTTP.
Reducing Network Traffic when using Magellan CCS Navigator

If you have a lot of clients on your network, all using the same subnet, and you want to reduce the
network traffic, there are two things you can try:
1. Disable sending of redundant messages.
From the Frame Control Panel, click Parameter Control, and browse to Control > CCSP in the tree
view. By default, the CCSP Redundant Messages parameter is enabled. Disable this parameter.
2. Enable UDP Broadcast support.
From the Frame Control Panel, click Parameter Control, and browse to Control > CCSP in the tree
view. By default, the CCSP Broadcast Support is disabled. Enable this parameter, and then
rediscover your Selenio control panels, this time using the first discovery option (as selected in the
figure below).
This will only be useful if you have a lot of Navigator clients.
GPI
A SEL-MCP3 frame has two GPI inputs and two GPI outputs.
For each GPI input, you can define:

• Function—Specifies the action for the specified GPI input, with options None (default), Alarm Close,
Alarm Open, and Load Preset
• Preset—Specifies the system preset to load on the transition from "open" to "close" when the GPI
input function is set to Load Preset for the specified GPI input, with the string representing the name
of the system preset
The Status field indicates the GPI input contact condition.

For each GPI output, you can define the triggering Function, with options listed below.
• Closed
• Open (default)
• Backup (1-14; primary; secondary)—triggers when a device that is assigned to redundancy takes over
for another device, or when it gives up control of that other device
• Minor Alarm
• Major Alarm
The Status field indicates the GPI output contact condition.
The Fault field indicates the GPI output fault state.

SNMP Agent
The SNMP Agent settings are as follows:
• SNMP Name – Name for the device to use for OID 1.3.6.1.2.1.1.5 (As defined by SNMP MIB-2)
• SNMP Description – Description for the device to use for OID 1.3.6.1.2.1.1.1 (As defined by SNMP
MIB-2)
• SNMP Contact – Contact information for the device to use for OID 1.3.6.1.2.1.1.4 (As defined by
SNMP MIB-2)
• SNMP Location – Location information for the device to use for OID 1.3.6.1.2.1.1.6 (As defined by
SNMP MIB-2)
• SNMP Version – Choose SNMPv2 or SNMPv3
• SNMP Local Engine Id – (SNMPv3 only) Displays the agent's unique identifier, which is used to
identify the Selenio frame
• SNMP Community String – Represents both read and write community strings for the device. The
setting here must match that in a MIB browser in order for the MIB browser to communicate to the
device via SNMP
When using SNMPv3, you can configure up to four users. These parameters will not appear when v2 is
the chosen SNMP version.
SNMP Secure User Name (1 - Provide an unique ID for each user.

4)
This string parameter can contain up to 32 characters, and cannot contain
a quote (") or back slash (\)
SNMP User (1 - 4) Security This setting determines the level of security applied to messages sent by
Level this user. Authentication signs the message being sent. Privacy encrypts
the data portion of the message.
Options are:
• No Authentication and No Privacy
• Authentication Only
• Authentication and Privacy
SNMP User (1 - 4) Auth Type This option is only available if the user has a security level that requires
authentication. Options are:
• MD5
• SHA
SNMP User (1 - 4) Auth Key This option is only available if the user has a security level that requires
authentication.

SNMP User (1 - 4) Privacy Type This option is only available if the user has a security level that requires
privacy. Options include:
• AES128
• DES
SNMP User (1 - 4) Use Auth This option is only available if the user has a security level that requires
Key as Privacy Key privacy, with options of Yes and No.
SNMP User (1 - 4) Privacy Key This option is only available if the user's privacy key is not the same as the
Authentication key.

SNMP Traps
This screen defines the traps that will be sent by this device.
If you are using SNMPv3, the following settings are available:
SNMPv3 Secure User Name Provide an unique ID for the device.

SNMPv3 Trap User Security This setting determines the level of security applied to sent messages.
Level Authentication signs the message being sent. Privacy encrypts the data
portion of the message.
Options are:
• No Authentication and No Privacy
• Authentication Only
• Authentication and Privacy
SNMPv3 Trap User Auth Type This option is only available if the security level requires authentication.
Options are:
• MD5
• SHA
SNMPv3 Trap User Auth Key
This option is only available if the security level requires authentication.

a quote (") or back slash (\)string)
SNMPv3 Trap User Privacy This option is only available if the security level requires privacy. Options
Type are:
• AES128
• DES
SNMPv3 Trap User Use Auth This option is only available if the security level requires privacy. Options
Key as Privacy Key are Yes and No.
SNMPv3 Trap User Privacy Key This option is only available if the privacy key is not the same as the
Authentication key.
• Whether you are using SNMPv2 or SNMPv3, you can define ten trap destinations, as follows:
• SNMP Dest Desc—Description of the host to which SNMP trap messages will be sent.
• SNMP IP Address—If non-zero, specifies the IP address of a host to which SNMP trap messages will be
sent.
• Trap/Inform—Choose one or the other. A trap is an event notification; an inform is a trap that retries
up to 5 additional times, unless it has been acknowledged.
For SNMPv3 only, configure the Inform Engine Id parameter with the client's engine ID.
Configuring Redundancy
If you have both a primary controller module and a secondary controller module, the secondary
controller module automatically serves as backup to the primary module. You do not need to configure
anything for this to be so.
Your SEL-MCP3 frame supports application module redundancy, where a module of a particular type can
be designated to protect one or more modules of the same type within the same frame. When
configured, if a primary module fails, the controller module automatically reconfigures the backup
module to take over.
Some modules that are designated to be a similar type can serve as backup for each other. For example:
• SEL-ENC1 and SEL-ENC2 in distribution mode
• SEL-DEC1 and SEL-DEC2
• SEL-MDX1 and SEL-MDX2
If a module is not sufficiently similar in type or configuration to back up another module, then the action
will not be allowed during the configuration process. For example, an ENC2 configured in contribution
mode cannot back up an ENC1.
When a module with an expansion module (for example, a SEL-XD1 with AAEX audio expansion module)
fails, both modules go offline. If the module configured to serve as backup for the main module also has
an expansion module, both the main module and the expansion module will fail over or back at the
same time. This happens automatically and does not require configuration.
Protection Chains and Priorities

The controller module supports multiple protection layers, so a backup module can have protection
applied to itself as well. The protection relationship could look like the figure below.
Figure 41: Protection of Modules within a SEL-MCP3 Frame
In the figure above, the module in slot 1 is a primary module, configured to designate the modules in
slots 2 and 3 as backup. The modules in slots 2 and 3 are assigned a priority order where the first
module to pick up a failed module’s service is the lowest priority, in this case the module in slot 2 (note
that in the figure above, the protection status for slot 2 is Unavailable, because there is no slot that is
lower priority to take over its service if required.
This relationship between the modules is indicated in the figure above at the top of the group’s Slots
listing in the following notation:
(1) ->(2,3)
The priority slots are in parentheses to indicate they are not protecting any module and their
functionality is protected.
Slot 2 is the lowest priority, so when slot 1 fails, slot 2 will pick up that service. If slot 2 fails as well, slot 3
will be the next slot to replace slot 1’s functionality.
Below, the module in slot 3 has failed. Because the module in slot 2 has been assigned a lower priority, it
takes over the service the of the higher priority module.
Figure 42: Protection in Action in a SEL-MCP3 Frame
Note: For instructions on how to configure a module as a primary or backup module, see Configuring
Module Redundancy (on page 78). Redundancy for processing modules requires configuration of
external equipment such as routers and supporting wiring. These topics are described in Configuring the
Router (see "Configuring the Protection Router" on page 81) and Using the Connections Manager (see
"Connections Manager Overview" on page 89).
All modules are eligible to carry service, regardless of their protection mode. A protection module's
service can be discarded if a failover selects that module to pick up a failed primary module's service.
The protection graph implicitly sets priorities for module selection during failover. Modules with longer
protection chains (e.g., the module in slot 1 above) have a higher priority than those in redundant slots
(modules in slots 2 and 3 above). In the figure above, the services on module 1 have the highest priority,
and that module is not designated as backups for failover duty. The service on the module in slot 2 has
the lowest priority, so 2 will be chosen first for backup duty.
The controller module tries to preserve higher priority services, potentially at the expense of lower
priority services. A backup module inherits the primary module's priority during a failover. That backup
module can be selected again for failover duty, if another module with a higher priority needs
protection.
A few examples illustrate the behavior (using the figure above with modules in slots 1 through 3).
Example 1
1. The module in Slot 1 fails.
The module in slot 2 serves as the backup, because slot 2 is the lowest priority backup available.
No backups are available (slots 2 carries the content of slot 1, which are higher priority than slot 3).
Example 2
The module in Slot 2 serves as the backup, because slot 2 is the lowest priority backup available.
The module in Slot 2 drops the content for slot 3 (because slot 1 is higher priority than slot 3) and
serves as slot 1's backup.
No backups are available. All slots have failed and are out of service.
Example 3
The module in Slot 2 serves as the backup (because slot 2 is the lowest priority backup available).
The module in Slot 3 serves as the backup to Slot 1 (because slot 3 is the lowest priority backup
available).
No backups are available. All slots have failed and are out of service.
After module 2 is serviced, you need to manually failback module 2 in order to indicate that the module
is now operational. Failure to do so will keep the module 2 marked as not available for protection
operations.
Primary and Backup Compatibility

Only similar modules may share a protection chain. When a failover occurs, the backup module inherits
the configuration of the primary module. To prevent loss of service because of feature conflicts, the
backup's feature keys should be a superset of the primary's keys. This ensures that when the backup
goes into service it can supply all required functionality.
When a module that has a companion module (i.e. audio/video expansion board) fails, both modules go
offline. If the assigned backup module has a similar companion module, both modules will replace the
functionality in the case of failure. This does not require special configuration.
Protection Router
Many redundant systems use protection routers to help recover from system failures. For example, if a
system has two modules of same type (one primary and one backup), video and audio routers might
switch a set of input signals between the two modules. During normal operation, the router sends the
video and audio signals to the primary module. During a failover operation, the router redirects the
primary module's video and audio to the backup module, thus ensuring continued availability of the
incoming feed.
Triggering Failover
The controller module monitors primary modules for change in status. When a primary module ceases
operating normally, this triggers a failover:
• The controller module copies the primary module's configuration to the selected backup module. This
includes all parameter values for the primary module's slot. As long as the backup module carries the
failed primary module's service, the controller module copies updated configuration values for the
primary slot to the backup.
• In addition to slot-based configuration, the controller module uses the connection table to adjust data
flows for the new slot assignments.
On failover, the connection table information is unchanged, however, internally, connections are re-
routed from the primary module to the backup module such that the duties and obligations of the
primary module can be performed by the backup module. If a protection router is configured (see page
Configuring Module Redundancy (on page 78)), the controller will also re-configure the protection
router to route signals of the primary module to the backup module. If a failed primary module remains
out of service after a reset, the controller module will invoke the failover action again.
Note: DejaView must be enabled on the primary slot for the backup module to take on the settings of
the primary slot.
Using Error Failover Control

After failing back a module, if the error that caused the original failover recurs, the module will normally
fail over again. In order to resolve the issue, disable Error Failover Control for that slot. This option is
available as a button for each slot on the Redundancy > Module screen.
When Error Failover Control is disabled for a module, the controller will ignore failover requests from
that module. This is useful for debugging purposes. Even though Error Failover Control is disabled, the
module can still be failed over due to the module being removed, the module having communication
problems with the controller, or a manual failover.
When Error Failover Control is disabled for a module, a red X appears on the Protect icon for that
module in the dashboard.
Figure 43: Failover Disabled Icon
Triggering Failback
SEL-MCP3 uses manual failback. Unlike the initial failover, which transfers control automatically, you
must explicitly restore service to the primary module.
When an operator issues a failback command (as in Returning to Full Functionality (on page 81)), the
updated service transfers from the backup module to the original primary module. The controller
module updates the protection status for the primary and backup modules, and updates the data flows
in the connection table, restoring the role of the primary module. The primary module resumes
ownership of the configuration and status values for its slot. The controller module restores the original
configuration values for the backup module.
Manual service restoration avoids a potential situation where a service repeatedly switches between an
intermittently defective primary module and its backup. Also, manual operation lets you schedule the
service restoration, which can cause a brief service interruption.
Note: For a backup module to have its original configuration restored after performing a failback,
DejaView must be enabled on its slot.
Viewing a Module’s Redundancy Settings

On the Configuration screen, select Frame — Controller from the tree view.
1. If any other configuration interface is open, click Back.
2. From the Frame Control Panel page, click Redundancy.
3. At the left side of the screen, click Module.
Figure 44: Module Redundancy Settings and Control Panel
The Module Table section of the screen indicates the following information:
Table 35: Module Redundancy Table

Column Function
Group Indicates the redundancy group the modules are assigned to.
Each group has Primary slots and Redundant slots.
Primary slots are in parentheses beside the group label. Outside the
parentheses modules are listed in the order they will be called into backup
service. See Protection Chains and Priorities (on page 73) for more
information.
Slot Displays the slot number (1-14) of the module.
Module Type Displays the product code of the module in the slot. If no module is in the slot,
displays N/A.
Column Function
Protect Status Indicates the protection state of each module in the frame; options are:
• Unprotected—The module is not protected or all protecting modules have
failed. If it fails, its service will be dropped.
• FailedTo-N—(where N represents the protecting module) The module has
failed over to the protection module, either manually using the Failover
button or because it is not operating normally (for example, if it was
removed from the frame). Modules that have failed over are still visible on
the Dashboard but are physically being managed by the assigned protection
module.
• Protecting-N—(where N represents the module this module is assigned to
protect) The module is protecting the specified protected module due to a
fail over. Protecting modules are not visible in the Dashboard until the
protection ends.
• Ready—The module is protected and operating normally. It is visible on the
Dashboard. A module that is Ready can be failed over or can be used to
protect another module if protection is assigned.
• Failback-Required—The module is operating normally but must be failed
back using the Failback button to restore it to Ready status. There are two
cases where a module becomes Failback-Required:
• If this module is protecting another module and then is no longer
operating normally, and another module higher in the protection chain is
present, that will take over protecting the failed module. If this module
starts operating normally again, then it will be Failback-Required. To move
the protection back to this module, fail back the module.
• If this module is manually failed over and the protecting module is no
longer operating normally or has to protect a higher priority module than
this module, then this module will be Failback-Required. To make this
module Ready, fail back the module.
Error Failover Control Indicates whether the module will failover in the case of an error.
• Enable—the module can signal the controller to failover the module in case
of an error.
• Disable—the module will ignore failover requests from the module (but can
still failover if the controller has problems with the module.
Fail Action The button indicates the following action is available for the module:
• Failover—Activates the backup device for the selected module.
• Failback—Returns the primary module to service.
Configuring Module Redundancy

Various modules within your frame will have different priorities. When configuring your modules, assign
functions of primary importance to a module, with a second module of the same type performing less-
important functions. You will normally assign this second, less important module as the
backup/redundancy support module for the primary module.
When a module goes into a failed state for whatever reason, the module assigned as the backup module
drops the functions it normally provides, in order to take over the functionality of the primary module.
That means that unless you have assigned redundancy to the second module, its functions will no longer
be performed. This primary/secondary relationship is explained in Protection Chains and Priorities (on
page 73).
1. On the Redundancy > Module screen, click Create Redundancy Group.
The Configure Redundancy dialog box appears.
Figure 45: Configure Redundancy Dialog Box
2. To add an item to the Primary Slots list, click it in the Unprotected Slots list and click the upper >>.
3. To add an item to the Redundant Slots list, click it in the Unprotected Slots list and click the lower
>>.
Once an item is selected and added to either list, only compatible modules can be selected.
4. Use the up and down buttons above the Redundant Slots list to determine the order that modules
will be used to back up other modules. The module at the top of the list will be the first module
called into service, and then the second module, and so on down the list. Order the redundant
modules so the module carrying the least-important functions is used first.
5. Click Set to save the redundancy group but keep the Configure Redundancy window open so you
can configure another group, or click OK to save the redundancy group and close the dialog box.
The Module Redundancy screen updates to display redundancy groups and unprotected slots.
Removing a Redundant Group

1. On the Redundancy > Module screen, click the Group row for a redundant group.
2. Click Delete Selected.
A warning appears.
3. If you are sure you want to delete the group, click Yes. Otherwise click No.
The Module Redundancy screen updates, adding modules that formerly had been in the protected
group to the Unprotected Slots list.
Editing a Redundant Group

1. On the Redundancy > Module screen, click the Group row for a redundant group.
2. Click Delete Selected.
The Configure Redundancy dialog box opens, with thee Primary and Redundant Slots lists populated
by the modules in that group.
3. Remove or reorder modules in the Primary Slots and Redundant Slots lists, or add items to either
group from the Unprotected Slots list.
4. Click Set to save the redundancy group but keep the Configure Redundancy window open so you
can configure another group, or click OK to save the redundancy group and close the dialog box.
The Module Redundancy screen updates to display redundancy groups and unprotected slots.
Testing Redundancy
If your Selenio frame has both a primary and a secondary controller, you can test failover by clicking
Failover for the controller in the Controller section of the screen. For module redundancy, first select the
row in the Module Table. The parameters to the right of the Module Table update to display
parameters, status, and buttons to test failover and failback for the specified module (indicated by the
module’s slot number).
To test module redundancy, follow these steps.

1. Select a row in the Module Table.
The parameters to the right of the Module Table update to display parameters, status, and buttons
to test failover and failback for the specified module (indicated by the module’s slot number).
2. Click Failover for the module.
3. Check the Dashboard — Frame screen.
The device that serves as backup for the module will indicate the device it is protecting.
If DejaView is enabled for the slot, failover loads DejaView settings to the protecting module, so that
it has the same configuration as the protected module. (See Configuring Module Faults (on page
127).)
4. Return to the Configuration screen, and then click Failback for the module.
The modules reset so that the selected test module and protecting module perform their own standard
functions again.
Note: If a module fails, after it is serviced, you need to manually failback the failed module to indicate
that it is now operational. Failure to do so leaves the protecting module unavailable for protection
operations.
Operating With a Failed Module

When a module fails, if it has a protection module assigned, all functionality of the primary module is
transferred to the protection module. Any functionality assigned to the protection module at that time
is abandoned by the protection module. For this reason, it is best to assign protection modules to lower-
priority functions.
When you configure a slot that has failed, you are actually configuring the protection module, rather
than the failed module. In this way, switching functions should be seamless, and those functions are
returned to the primary module when it is returned to service.
Returning to Full Functionality

When you insert a primary module back into the frame, or it returns to normal functionality, it comes on
in an offline state. You must manually return the protected, primary module to its normal functionality
by clicking Failback for that module.
Failback executes two operations: it returns the functionality to the primary module, and it returns the
backup module to its original functionality.
Configuring the Protection Router

To provide full module redundancy, the input audio/video signals feeding a failed module need to be
transferred to the backup module during a failover operation. This way, the backup module receives the
same signals from the upstream devices that were reaching the main module prior to the failure
condition. Similarly, the output signals from the backup module need to feed the downstream devices
that were once fed by the main module prior to the failure condition. This is accomplished by having a
router managing these signals via inputs, outputs, and cross-points. When you configure the Routers
section (found under Redundancy) on the SEL-MCP3 controller to represent your existing
physical/logical routing system configuration, the interaction between the controller and the external
router happens smoothly during failover/failback (router protection) operations.
When using Legacy router protocol, the controller can performing cross-point switches to a 16-level
router (with each level having up to 32 inputs and 32 outputs). LRC protocol does not have this
limitation. You can configure the protection router to route the signal in case of module failure.
The connections manager must be configured to use the connections you have just created before any
protection router features are enabled.
Launching the Router Interface

On the Configuration screen, select the Frame—Controller.
1. If any other configuration interface is open, click Close.
2. From the Frame Control Panel page, click Redundancy.
3. At the left side of the screen, click Router.
Figure 46: Router Settings
Connecting to a Router
1. On the SEL-MCP3 Controller’s Router panel, under Protection Router Settings, enter the IP address
of the router.
2. From the Router Protocol Selection menu, choose the communications protocol your router uses:
 Legacy - Works with Panacea routers.
 LRC - Works with Platinum, Platinum VX, and IP3 routers.
Note: With the LRC Protection feature completely utilized, when toggling from LRC to Legacy
and back to LRC, it can take up to 10 minutes for all clients to be updated with locked
destinations by the Selenio Controller.
3. (Legacy Router Protocol only) Enter the Telnet Login ID to the router you are connecting.
Usually the default value is leitch.
4. (Legacy Router Protocol only) Enter the password associated with the router Telnet Login ID.
Usually the default value is leitchadmin.
5. (Legacy Router Protocol only) (Optional) Enter a number for Router Port Offset.
This setting defines the router offset for both inputs and outputs in the router matrix.
6. Configure your router interfaces in SEL-MCP3 to indicate what levels, inputs, and outputs are valid
on your system.
This configuration creates the routing interfaces that are available in the Connection Manager and that
are used to perform router protection.
Modifying a Legacy Protection Router

Each row in the Protection Router table represents a router level. To modify a row in the Protection
Router table, follow these steps:
1. Click the row (level) you want to modify.
The parameter list to the right of the Protection Router table updates to display data for that router
level. Each parameter in the table below is available for each level in the router.
2. Beside Num Inputs, select the number of inputs for this level of the router.
3. Beside Num Outputs, select the number of outputs for this level of the router.
The other parameters are optional.
4. Select Enable.
Table 36: Protection Router Parameters

Enable Enables/disables this router level • Disable
• Enable
Custom Name Specifies the text name for this router level <String>
Num Inputs Specifies the number of input ports that the Selenio output 0 to 32
will go to for this router level
Num Outputs Specifies the number of output ports that are connected to 0 to 32
the input of the Selenio frame for this router level
Subtype Specifies the expected data type for ports on this router • 3GSDI
level • AES
• Any
• ASI
• HDSDI
• SDI

Output Displays a router table for the selected router level; see
Show Table
Using the Router Output Table (on page 84)
When you have finished configuring the Router Protection settings, the selected levels, and the selected
inputs and outputs on those levels, the new data will appear on the Connections panel as protection
router interface options.
Using the Router Output Table
The Router Output Table represents the current state of the router crosspoints per level. This is used to
facilitate the module redundancy operations (failover and failback events).
To use the Router Output table, follow these steps:

1. On the Redundancy > Router pane, click the level you want to modify.
The parameter list to the right of the Protection Router table updates to display parameters for that
router level.
2. Click Show Table.
The Router Output Table dialog box for the selected router level opens. Outputs are numbered
based on setting of the Router Port Offset parameter.
Figure 47: Router Output Table Dialog Box
3. Select a row in the table.
The Input parameter updates to display the input selected for that output.
4. In the Input field, do either of the following:
 Click Up or Down to change the input number
 Enter a number between 1 and 512 using your keyboard
The inputs defined in the Router Output Table are used by the controller to switch the output router
connections feeding a failed module to the backup module as defined by the Connection Manager.
Outputs with a zero (0) in the Input field are not used during router protection operations, and no
crosspoint commands are sent to the router. You can route any of the router physical inputs to the
output being configured.
If you are concerned that another user may have changed the router output table since you launched
the service, click Populate to refresh the list. This downloads the current level crosspoint status from the
frame and populates the Output/Input (crosspoint) table. Set all Inputs that are not part of your
protection configuration to zero (0). The system will not send cross-point commands down to the router
when Inputs are set to zero (0), and consequently will not affect other configurations that use these
crosspoints.
Note: Any reference router destinations will be controlled by the SEL-MCP3, and will not be controllable
by other clients until the connection is removed from the Connection Manager, and becomes not
reference anymore.
Modifying an LRC Protection Router

Note: If you downgrade your Selenio Controller firmware to a version earlier than 6.5, any LRC
connections will be lost.
The table that loads with a LRC router contains the following columns:
LRC_Entry
Output An external router connection which an input to the Selenio frame can be
connected to, which is defined in the router's matrix. Breakaways can be
managed by specifying a '.' after the output, with the level name following
the '.'
Input An external router connection which an output from the Selenio frame can
be connected to, which is defined in the router's matrix. Breakaways can
be managed by specifying a '.' after the input, with the level name
following the '.'
Enable When set to Yes, this connection is sent to the Connection Manager.
State This read-only field has the following possible indicators:

• Associated - The input and output for this row are valid and being used
by the Connection Manager
• Disabled - The row is not enabled
• Errored - There is an internal error within the controller for the
connection
• Not Associated - The input and output names are valid, but the
connection is not mapped in the Connection Manager
• Invalid - The input or output name is invalid
• Invalid Associated - The input or output name is invalid, but the
connection is used in the Connection Manager
The inputs defined in the Protection Router are used by the controller to switch the output router
connections feeding a failed module to the backup module as defined by the Connection Manager.
Note: When a connection is Associated, the SEL-MCP3 will take over that destination, and make it
uncontrollable via other clients. To make it controllable again, the connection should be removed from
the Connection Manager.
Managing Connections
On the Configuration screen, select the Frame - Controller, and then click Connections to open the
Connections Manager.
Using the Connections Manager within the Controller module, you can indicate all the transfer points,
both external to the frame and within and between the modules in the frame. If this is done correctly,
when removing a module from the frame and using the protection function to replace the functionality
of that module, the routings can be reproduced, assuming the redundant, protecting module is
configured to the same router.
When you need the redundant functionality out of the backup module, the Connections Manager maps
the functionality from one module to the other, by way of a crosspoint switch.
The Connections Manager also allows you to route signals between different modules in the frame,
without having to run cabling to modules within the same frame. It may not be possible to route some
or all signals from one module to another within the frame using the internal bus, and may require
external cabling.
Connections are subject to the same delay as the outputs of the module. The connection manager is
limited to 1024 independent connections.
Connections are organized first by function, and then below that, by interface.
• Function—A capability of a module that provides a particular feature or group of features. A function
that has no inputs or outputs (interfaces) does not appear in the connection manager.
The controller module has two functions:
 Test Signal Generator—Provides test video feed and tone to other devices within the frame.
The test signal generator is always available in the Connections Manager.
 Protection router—Provides external routing interfaces between the protection router and the
Connections Manager. The protection router must be configured before it appears in the
Connections Manager. See Launching the Router Interface (on page 81) for more information.
• Interface—Each function has at least one interface, which is used to connect functions. Interfaces are
divided into the following types:
 CXN—Internal connection over Data Ethernet (available only if the SEL-MCP3 controller module
has an optional video IP submodule)
 Ext-Ip—External connection over Data Ethernet (available only if the SEL-MCP3 controller
module has an optional video IP submodule)
 Ext-Mod—External module connectors on back panel
 Xpoint—End points on cross-point switch within the frame
You can have multiple interfaces for the same function. An interface can be a connector on the back
of the module, or it can be an internal connection for the module within the frame.
Use the Filter interface types menu to hide different types of interfaces. For example, you can filter
out the external connections (which are infrequently changed in most environments) to reduce the
list size.
Using the Connection View

The Connection View shows all defined connections within the frame. You can filter and organize the
connections using the same tools as the Connection List. See Connections List (on page 44).
Opening the Connection View

From the Configuration panel, select the Frame Controller.
1. Click Close to return to the Frame Control Panel (if necessary), and then click Connections.
2. Click Connection List.
Changing Connections in the Connection List

You can change connection options if you launch the Connection List from the Configuration panel. The
functions described in this section cannot be done from the Connections list on the Dashboard.
To select multiple connections at the same time, hold down the Control key while clicking to select
multiple non-consecutive connections, or hold the Shift key to select a range of connections
• To remove a connection or group of connections, first select a row (connection) or group of rows
within the Connection List, and then click Remove Selected Connection(s). You will be asked to
confirm the deletion.
• To change the service name for a connection or a group of connections, first select the connection(s).
Click Edit Service Name, and then enter new text. Before making the change, click OK to confirm.
• To change the name of a connection or group of connections, first select the connection(s). Click Edit
Connection Name, and then enter new text. Before making the change, click OK to confirm.
Using the Connection Manager

To launch the Connections manager, follow these steps:
1. On the Configuration screen, select Frame—Controller.
3. From the Frame Control Panel page, click Connections, and then click Manage Connections.
Figure 48: Connections Manager
If one of the following conditions exists, then the web browser may temporarily not be able to query the
connections.
• A module has been removed or reseated in the frame
• A new module has been placed in the frame
• This is the first time the frame has been started
• The configuration of the protection router has changed
• Parameters affecting the connections on a module have been changed
• The frame has disabled connection management and view in order to update connection information
When the frame is ready to launch the connections interface, a message will appear and you can click
the button to open the Connections Manager.
To close the Connections Manager and return to the Control Panel, click Close.
Connections Manager Overview

The left side of the Connections Manager displays a list of interfaces within the frame. Rows are divided
into function types by bars with triangles. Click the triangle to the left of the function type bar to hide or
display the interfaces for that function. Click + or - in the top left of the function browser to expand or
collapse all functions.
You can filter (hide unnecessary or distracting portions of) the list using the Filter Options menu. Options
are:
• All Interfaces
• Used Interfaces
• Unused Interfaces
You can also filter by type of interface using the check boxes:
• Connection (internal IP)
• External module
• Crosspoint
Functions are divided into groups, depending on the functions that are defined within the frame. All
frames have a Test Signal Generator (TSG) and protection router, (see Configuring the Router (see
"Configuring the Protection Router" on page 81)) because these functions are on the SEL-MCP3
Controller module. Other functions available are defined by the modules within the frame.
Some modules within the frame may have connection functions that are not, by default, visible to the
Connection manager. These functions may need to be activated by a parameter before they become
available to the Connection Manager. To activate a function on a module, see the documentation for
that module.
You can sort the rows in the Connections tables by clicking on the column headers. The column headers
are described in the table below.
Table 37: Interface Descriptions

Column
Description
Header
Alias An alternate name for the interface.
Either of the following:
• Left-facing arrow — Input (destination)
• Right-facing arrow — Output (source)
Arrow colors indicate different states for the connection:
• Empty — Unused connection
Direction
• Filled — Used connection
• Red — The content on this connection is in a failed state
• Yellow — The content on this connection is in a degraded state
Inputs can only connect to outputs, and outputs can only connect to inputs.
Column
Description
Header
One of the following:
• External Module —Cable connection to the router
• Connection—IP connection switch on internal IP (baseband) switch on controller
Type module
• External IP—External IP connection, normally seen on Networking products
• Crosspoint—Router crosspoint
Name Official name of the interface
Some outputs can be connected to many inputs, for example for IP multicasting; while others cannot,
for example an 'External Modules' connection which is physically connected to a router.
When you click an interface in the Functions browser, the right of the screen updates to display the
configuration information for that interface.
Creating a New Connection

1. Select an interface from the Function Browser.
The Current Interface section of the screen updates to display information about that interface.
2. Under New Connection, click Select.
3. The Function Browser dialog box opens.
Figure 49: Function Browser Dialog Box
Only interfaces that can be connected to the selected interface appear in the Function Browser.
4. Choose an interface and click Select.
The Function Browser dialog box closes. The New Connection section of the screen updates to
display information about the interface.
5. Enter a Connection Name and a Service Name for the connection, if you feel they will be useful, and
then click Connect.
The new connection appears in the Connection Viewer, and in the Interface Connection Information
table for that interface.
Creating a Redundant Connection

Redundant connections are only available for Crosspoint and Connection destination types. (Normally a
destination can only accept one source.)
1. Select a crosspoint or connection interface from the Function Browser.
2. Under New Connection, click Select.
3. The Function Browser dialog box opens.
Only interfaces that can be connected to the selected interface appear in the Function Browser.
4. Choose an interface and click Select.
The Function Browser dialog box closes. The New Connection section of the screen updates to
display information about the interface.
5. Enter a Connection Name and a Service Name for the connection, if you feel they will be useful, and
then click Connect.
The new connection appears in the Connection Viewer, and in the Interface Connection Information
table for that interface.
6. Under New Connection, click Select again, and in the Function Browser dialog, choose another
interface.
7. Click Select.
8. On the New Connection portion of the screen, complete the New Connection portion of the screen.
Figure 50: Options for a Redundant Connection
9. In addition to the optional Connection Name, choose a redundancy type.

In all cases, the connection is routed to the secondary option when the primary connection has an
error. The redundancy type determines the circumstances when the connection will be switched
back to its primary option.
 Revert on fault—The connection does not switch back to the primary source until the secondary
connection has a fault itself.
 Manual—The connection switches back to the primary option when an operator manually
triggers failback.
 Revertive—The connection reverts to the primary source when that primary source comes back
online.
The Service Name automatically populates with the name of the primary service.
10. Click Connect.
Your redundant secondary connection is added to the Connection View.
Redundant connections appear in the Connections diagram as dashed lines.
Removing a Connection
To remove a connection from the Connections Manager, follow these steps:
1. Select an interface from the Function Browser.
2. Select a row in the Interface Connection Information table.
3. Click Remove Connection, and then click OK to confirm.
The connection is removed immediately.
When working in the Connections interface, click Refresh to update the local database with any changes
that have been made by other users on other PCs connected to the SEL-MCP3 frame.
When removing a redundant connection, if you remove the primary connection, the secondary
connection is removed automatically. You can remove the secondary connection by itself, leaving just
the primary connection.
You can also remove connections from the Connections List. See Connections List (on page 44).
Managing User Accounts

To open the User Account manager, follow these steps:
1. On the Configuration screen, select Frame—Controller.
3. From the Frame Control Panel page, click User Account.
The SEL-MCP3 Controller has the following user IDs:

• Administrator—Can perform all administrative functions on the frame, including upgrading module
firmware, altering parameter settings, creating and applying presets, etc.
• Operator—Can perform limited functions, including viewing parameter settings and saving fault logs
for modules within the frame. Can only alter parameter settings for Favorite parameters (as
designated by an administrator user).
The type of user you are is indicated in the top right corner of the screen below the Imagine
Communications logo.
Changing a Password
The administrator user can change the password for any user on the system by following these steps:
1. In the SEL-MCP3 control application, select the Configuration tab.
2. Select the SEL-MCP3 Controller module, and close any other panels that may be open.
3. Select User Account.
4. Click Administrator or Operator.
The selected user name appears above the Password and Confirm Password fields.
Figure 51: Password Manager
5. Enter the new password for the account in the Password field, and then enter the new password
again in the Confirm Password field.
Passwords are case-sensitive. The old password is not required to change the password.
If the password created for the administrator user account has been lost or forgotten, contact Customer
Service.
Upgrading Module Firmware

You can use the SEL-MCP3 control interface to upgrade the firmware on any module in the frame,
including the controller module. Upgrading module firmware is a two-stage process. On most modules
(except the FS and XD) you can copy the firmware to the device and then switch the device to that new
firmware when you are ready. Switching the device to use the new firmware involves taking the module
offline.
SEL-MCP3 modules other than the FS and XD can be upgraded without affecting service. This makes it
possible for two versions of firmware to be loaded onto a non-FS/XD module, by transferring the
firmware out to module(s) at any time, and then cutting over during a scheduled outage or maintenance
window. When a new version of firmware is transferred to the module, the previous inactive version is
overwritten.
To upgrade the software on an FS or XD, you must take the module completely offline to prevent
disrupting services.
During normal operation, the SEL-MCP3 controller holds a version of code for each module type. Upon
the insertion of a new module into the frame, the controller loads its version of firmware onto the new
module. This is true even if the module has a newer version of code. However, each slot in the frame
can independently be put into Test mode. When a new module is inserted into a slot that is in Test
mode, the controller does not load its version of firmware onto the new module. Instead, the module
runs with its current firmware. This is helpful when testing a new version of firmware.
Note: Firmware upgrading does not affect any parameter settings on the module.
Viewing the Firmware Upgrade Options

To view the firmware upgrade options, follow these steps:
1. On the Configuration pane, select Frame—Controller.
2. On the Configurations tab, click Upgrade Firmware.
Click Firmware Overview (if it is not already selected) to view a list of all the modules in all the slots of
the frame, and the upgrade status of each module.
Figure 52: Firmware Overview Page
The firmware overview always shows the current and alternate firmware for each module. If the module
is in managed mode and there is no firmware version for that specific module on the controller, a
warning icon will show beside the version number to indicate that the module is running on its own
firmware.
The Firmware Overview table has a row for each module type.
Table 38: Firmware Overview Columns

Item Function
Slot Indicates the number of the slot the module is in.
Item Function
Module Lists the module type.
Version Indicates the firmware version number in use on the module.
Alternate Version Indicates the other firmware version that is stored on the module.
Firmware Indicates how the firmware on the slot is managed:

Management • Controller Managed—Firmware in the repository is always forced onto this
module.
• Test—Firmware in the repository is not forced onto this module.
Upgrade Status Indicates the current status of upgrades on the slot.
• Ready—The module is ready to accept new firmware, or the upgrade has
finished and is ready to activate
• Downloading—Firmware is being transferred
• Auto Updating—When the module is inserted in the frame, if not in test mode, it
will auto update to the firmware on the controller, if there is firmware available
that does not match the module's firmware
• Activating—Firmware is being activated
• N/A—Module is not present, or firmware information is not available yet
• Validating—Validating the package after transfer; the firmware will not activate
until after it is validated, and has entered a "ready" state
The Version and Alternate Version columns in the Firmware Overview table indicate various statuses of
the firmware loaded on the modules.
Firmware Repository
This screen lists the firmware that is available for all the slots in the frame.
Note: Automatic upgrades only take place on Controller-managed modules.
Table 39: Version and Alternate Version States

Alternate
Version Comments
Version
# N/A If a new module is added to the frame, the controller will automatically
upgrade/downgrade it to the same firmware version found in the controller
module.
# Higher # The firmware version on the module(s) is already downloaded to the controller
module. Any new module of the same type inserted into the frame will be
upgraded (or downgraded) to that version. A newer version has been
downloaded to the controller module, but has not yet been activated.
N/A N/A No firmware version has been found for this module type. Each module of this
type is running its own version of firmware and no automatic
upgrade/downgrade will take place.
Alternate
Version Comments
Version
N/A # No firmware version for this module type has been found on the controller
module. Each module is running its own version of the firmware, and no
automatic upgrade/downgrade will take place. However a firmware version has
been downloaded to the controller module, but not activated yet. Once the
firmware is activated, all modules of this type will be updated automatically and
the Alternate Version will become N/A.
If a module is removed from the frame, and another module of the same type is inserted into the same
slot, that module will be automatically updated to the current firmware.
Setting Test Mode for a Slot

Before you take firmware into production, you should first install it in a Test slot and ensure that all
presets, parameters, etc. will behave consistently on the new firmware. To set a slot to Test mode,
follow these steps:
1. To view the firmware upgrade options, on the Configuration pane, select Frame—Controller, and
then click Upgrade Firmware.
2. Click Test Firmware.
The page contains a table with the following columns:
Table 40: Test Slot Table Data

Item Function
Slot Lists each slot in the frame
Module Indicates the module type that is in the slot; this field is blank if there is no module
in the slot.
Version Lists the firmware version currently assigned to the module in the slot.
Alternate Version Lists the alternate version of software available for the module in the slot
Firmware The drop-down menu has the following options:

Management • Test mode
• Controller Managed
Upgrade Status Indicates the current status of upgrades on the slot.
3. Click the button in the Firmware Management column and choose Test Mode.
You can change the mode of a slot whether or not it contains a module.
Note: When you set a module to Controller Managed mode, the firmware is changed according to the
following conditions:
If there is firmware for the module type in the repository, the new module is upgraded or downgraded
automatically.
If the module type is not in the repository, it will just display the current and alternate versions on the
module.
Alternate firmware does not have to match the firmware in the repository.
Upgrading Firmware
You can transfer firmware to the repository regardless of whether the module is present in a slot. There
is a limit of 16 firmware packages that can be transferred to the repository. If this limit is reached, you
must remove a firmware package in order to proceed.
For best results, first upgrade firmware in a test slot, before propagating firmware to all like slots in a
frame. In the SEL-MCP3 frame control panel, follow these steps:
1. On the Upgrade Firmware screen, click Test Firmware.
2. Select a slot that contains the type of module you would like to upgrade, and set the Firmware
Management column to Test Mode (See Setting Test Mode for a Slot (on page 98)).
3. Click Transfer Firmware, and then click Browse and select the new firmware package.
4. Click Transfer to load the new alternate firmware (see Transferring Alternate Firmware (on page
102)).
5. Click Activate Firmware, and then click OK to confirm.
The new firmware is applied to the test module.
6. Test the module to ensure it performs as required.
When firmware is changed on a module, this can affect the presets, parameter settings, and
options. Testing the module may involve leaving the Configuration > Frame—Controller screen.
7. Click Firmware Repository.
The screen updates as follows:
Figure 53: Firmware Repository Screen
8. Select a firmware package, click Transfer Firmware, and then Browse to select the same firmware
package.
A progress bar appears, marking the transfer of firmware to the modules. When the firmware
transfer is complete, the display returns to the Firmware Repository screen.
9. Click Activate Firmware.
The screen updates to display firmware activation options.
Figure 54: Activate Firmware Screen
The new firmware is applied to the managed module(s).

In the table displaying firmware versions, the Version column shows the version of the transferred
firmware, and the Alternate Version column displays the previous firmware.
10. (Optional) Click Test Firmware, select the slot that contains the test module, and reset the Firmware
Management column to slot to Controller Managed (See Setting Test Mode for a Slot (on page 98)).
Upgrading Firmware
The process for upgrading controller firmware is similar to that of upgrading module firmware, except
that controller modules do not have test mode.
1. Click Firmware Repository on the left panel, click Transfer Firmware, and then click Browse and
select the new firmware package.
2. Click Transfer to load the new alternate firmware (see Transferring Alternate Firmware (on page
102)).
3. Click Activate Firmware on the left panel.
4. For systems with a redundant Controller module only, choose the Activate Mode.
See Using Firmware Activation Modes (on page 101)for more information.
5. Click Activate Firmware (see Activating Alternate Firmware (on page 103)).
The new firmware is applied to the module(s).

In the table displaying firmware versions, the Version column shows the version of the transferred
firmware, and the Alternate Version column displays the previous firmware.
Using Firmware Activation Modes

In a system where there is a redundant resource module, the Activate Mode has the following options:
• Simultaneous: Both controllers are taken offline at the same time. When you select Simultaneous
mode, the firmware will update on both controllers without further intervention.
• Serial: The secondary controller is taken offline for activation, and when the primary controller is
activated, it must be manually failed over to the secondary controller. This allows control over when
the service disruption happens. Follow these steps:
a. Select Serial under Activate Mode, and then click Activate Firmware.
The Primary controller enters an Activating state. During this period, synchronization between
the controllers is disabled. The controller web interface is placed in Locked mode to prevent
configuration changes from being made and then lost.
b. Activate firmware on the secondary controller.
When firmware activation is complete on the secondary controller, the primary controller
enters a Needs Failover state. Synchronization between the controllers is disabled. The
controller web interface is placed in Locked mode to prevent configuration changes from being
made and then lost.
c. Press Failover to activate firmware on the primary controller.
Secondary controller becomes activem and the primary controller starts the activating process.
The frame is in Unlocked mode for this part of the process.
d. Once the primary controller enters Standby mode, at your convenience, press Failback to make
the primary controller the active controller in the frame.
Note: When activating a version prior to 6.5, all LRC configurations will be lost, since LRC was not
supported prior to version 6.5.
Upgrading a Controller Module in Failsafe Mode

In rare circumstances your controller module may boot up in failsafe mode. The most common reason
would be if the frame was powered down while the firmware was activating. In failsafe mode, no
modules will appear in any slots, and the statuses for the controller will be incorrect.
To repair your controller firmware, follow these steps:

1. On the Configuration tab, select the frame controller and then select Upgrade Firmware.
2. Click Firmware Repository on the left panel, click Transfer Firmware, and then click Browse and
select the new firmware package.
3. Click Transfer to load the new alternate firmware.
4. Click Activate Firmware on the left panel.
5. Select the controller module and click Activate Firmware in the top right corner of the screen.
The controller module reboots. When complete, all modules should appear, and all statuses should be
correct. The controller is no longer in failsafe mode.
If there are further issues, contact Customer Service.
Transferring Alternate Firmware

Firmware can be transferred to the SEL-MCP3 frame whether or not there are currently modules of the
firmware’s type currently in the frame.
In theSEL-MCP3 frame control panel, follow these steps:

1. Download the most recent appropriate upgrade package from our website.
Upgrade packages come in the form of ZIP files. You do not need to extract the files; this is done by
the software as part of the upgrade process.
2. To view the firmware upgrade options, on the Configuration pane, select Frame—Controller, and
then click Firmware Repository.
3. Click Transfer Firmware.
A Browse Alternate Firmware dialog box appears.
Figure 55: Browse Alternate Firmware Dialog Box
4. Click Browse and select the new firmware package.

Information about the selected package appears below the Package information header.
If the controller module’s repository for firmware is full and the firmware you are adding will not be
replacing some other firmware on the module, a message appears, indicating that you need to
remove some unused firmware from the frame before the transfer can continue. See Removing
Firmware (on page 103).
5. If the firmware can be applied to multiple modules, select the rows for the module types you want
to transfer the firmware to, and then click OK.
6. Click Transfer.
The firmware is transferred to the Alternate Firmware bank of all modules of that same type that are
currently in Controller Managed mode, as well as the controller's repository. The information for the
modules displays the current firmware in the Version column, and the new alternate version in the
Alternate Version column.
Modules will not start using the upgrade firmware until you follow the steps in Activating Alternate
Firmware (on page 103).
Activating Alternate Firmware

Once firmware has been transferred to a module, as described in Transferring Alternate Firmware (on
page 102), you can activate that firmware at your convenience. Follow these steps:
1. To view the firmware upgrade options, on the Configuration pane, select Frame—Controller.
2. Select Upgrade Firmware, and then click Activate Firmware.
3. Select the row for the module type you want to switch to alternate firmware.
4. Click Activate Firmware.
The modules are reset and return to functionality with the new firmware in the Version column, and the
previous version in the Alternate Version column.
Removing Firmware
You can remove the firmware for any module in the repository.
1. On the Configuration pane, select Frame—Controller, and then click Firmware Repository.
2. Select a row in the table, and then click Remove Firmware.
A confirmation dialog box opens.
3. If you are sure you want to remove both the current and alternative firmware for that module type,
click Yes.
Upgrade Failure Instructions

If the module detects a problem immediately after a firmware upgrade, a System Recovery Upgrade
Required fault is triggered. In this event, you should activate the alternate firmware and attempt the
upgrade again. If this second attempt fails, use the Failsafe mode to install the new firmware.
See your application module instructions for details about failsafe mode.
File Management
This tool can be used to move a file from a PC to the controller for any modules in the frame to use (also
known as the Fileshare directory). The File Management tool can be used for the following tasks:
• Downloading pattern files into the "/" directory so that they can be accessed over nfs by the SEL-ENC
card. The encoder would use these files as "trouble slides" to be used when a Loss of service condition
occurs in the input video.
• Downloading carousel files intended for the SEL-MDX card.
Figure 56: File Management Tools
Navigating the File System

Double-click to look inside a folder.
Click the ".." button to go up a level.
Making a New Folder

Folders are not required for file management, but will probably help.
1. Click Create.
2. In the dialog box that appears, enter a name for the folder.
To make a folder within a folder, do either of the following:
 Type the parent folder’s name, followed by /, and then enter the sub-folder’s name.
 Open the folder first before clicking Create.
3. Click OK.
Your folder is created.
Deleting a Folder or File

If a folder has contents, you must delete those first, before you can delete the folder they are contained
in.
1. Click on the object you want to delete.
2. Click Delete.
3. When asked if you are sure, click Yes.
The selected object is deleted.
Uploading a File to the Frame

This is the process whereby you copy a file from your local PC to the frame.The space on the controller is
limited; hence, the contents uploaded should not exceed 1 GB.
1. Click Upload.
2. Click Select on the dialog box that appears.
3. Browse to the file you want, and then click Open.
4. On the Upload dialog box, click Upload.
5. Click Close on the Completed dialog box.
6. If you have no more files to upload, click Close again.
Otherwise, repeat steps 3–5.
Downloading a File From the Frame

To copy a file from the frame to your local PC, follow these steps:
1. Click the file you want to download.
The Download button becomes available.
2. Click Download.
3. Click OK.
4. Browse to the location on the local PC where you want to store the file.
5. Click Save.
6. Click Close on the Download dialog box.
Reviewing Device Information and Activating License Keys

To obtain a license, contact Customer Service. You will need the module’s serial number and any license
keys that are currently on the device. These are available on the SEL-MCP3 Controller interface; see Step
4 below.
To activate a license key using the SEL-MCP3 control interface, follow these steps:
2. Select the Frame—Controller in the System Explorer, and if any other configuration tool is open,
click < Control Panel to view the Configuration screen.
3. Click Device Information.
A table displays all the modules in the frame, and all license-related information for those modules.
Figure 57: License Key Table
4. Click on the row for the device you want to change licensing information on.
The right portion of the pane updates to display information specific to the selected module.
If you have not acquired a license key, use Windows copy-and-paste tools to copy the text from the
Serial Number and Current Licence Key fields to provide to Customer Service.
5. When you have acquired it, enter your device key in the Change License Key field.
If possible, for greater accuracy, use copy-and-paste tools to copy the license key sent to you by
Customer Service.
6. Click Apply.
The Licensed Options table updates to display changes to the installed license options, including tokens
and specific license keys.
You are now ready to configure the options you have unlocked.
License data is stored on the individual module for which the key is assigned, not on the Controller
module, so when you transfer a module from frame to frame, its complete feature set travels with it.
Adding or Changing the Name of a Module

If you assign a name to a module, that name appears in the Name column, when you roll over the
Module Type indicator on the dashboard, and when you roll over the streaming thumbnail header.
To add or change the module’s name, follow these steps:


2. Select the Frame—Controller in the System Explorer, and if any other configuration tool is open,
click < Control Panel to view the Configuration screen.
3. Click Device Information.
A table displays all the modules in the frame, and all license-related information for those modules.
4. Click on the row for the device you want to name or rename.
The right portion of the pane updates to display information specific to the selected module.
5. Click in the Change Slot Name field and type a name.
The name is attached to the slot, not the module. Any module placed in this slot will have this name.
The slot name is saved on the controller.
6. Click Apply.
Using Parameter Control

On the Frame Control Panel, click Parameter Control. This opens a list of all parameters for the SEL-
MCP3 Controller module.
The IP Advanced settings are intended for internal VLAN configuration. These settings customize how
the frame and modules communicate. For most networking configurations, they should not be changed.
Note: If you disable HTTP control in the Parameter tree, use another interface (such as front panel or
SNMP) to re-enable HTTP control.
See our website for a complete HTML list of tree view parameters.
When you change a control parameter, the effect is immediate. However, it may take up to 30 seconds
to save the latest change. After 30 seconds, the new settings are saved and will be restored if the
module loses power and must be restarted.
Controller Favorites
Favorites for a controller are usually the most commonly used parameters. Only an administrator user
can select favorites. An operator user can only modify parameters that are designated as favorites. All
other parameters in the other views are view-only for operator users.
When viewing parameters in the All mode, each parameter has a small star in the top right corner. This
indicates the Favorites state for that parameter.
Selecting Favorites
Follow these steps to select or update the favorites list for the controller:
2. In the system explorer at the left of the screen, select the Frame - Controller module.
3. Click Parameter Control on the Frame Control Panel screen.
4. Select the All view.
5. Browse the parameters in the controller.
 To designate a parameter as a favorite, click the white favorite indicator in the top right corner
of the parameter control.
 To remove the favorite designation from a parameter, click the yellow favorite indicator in the
top right corner of the parameter control.
You can select Favorites view to view the selected favorite parameters.
Favorites you have designated are saved in local memory until you save them. The marked favorites
are saved locally, even if you switch to another device in the same frame. However, users on other
PCs will not be able to see the updated favorites list, and if you browse away from the frame
without saving favorites, your changes will be lost.
Note: Favorites will not show up in the Favorites View until they have been saved.
6. When you are satisfied with the favorites designated for a module, click Save Favorites.
Saved favorite parameters are stored on the controller module, and can be used by any operator on the
system.
Color State
White Not a favorite
Yellow Favorite
Keep in mind that if administrators on different PCs are adjusting the favorites list, their changes will
overwrite each other’s. You will not see updated favorites from another PC until you refresh.
Viewing Controller Favorites

2. In the system explorer at the left of the screen, select the Frame - Controller module.
3. Click Parameter Control on the Frame Control Panel screen.
4. From the View menu, select Favorites.
System Favorites
The System Favorites screen combines the favorites for the controller and all modules within the frame
in one screen. This allows you to monitor favorites for multiple modules at the same time. Favorites are
grouped per module.
Reboot
Contains options to reboot each module in the frame. When you reboot the SEL-MCP3 Controller
module, the entire system reboots.
SEL-MCP3 Controller Module Faults

Below is a complete list of the SEL-MCP3 Controller module’s faults, and their settings options.
Table 41: SEL-MCP3 Controller Module Faults

Default
Default Default
Fault Trigger
Priority Clear Delay
Delay
Ambient temperature high 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
Temperature of the controller out of range 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
Primary power supply fault 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
Secondary power supply fault 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
Voltage of the controller out of range 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
Fan (1 - 4) fault 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
1
Module input fault 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
Primary control Ethernet link lost 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
Primary data Ethernet link lost 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
Front panel not responding 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
Module configuration error 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
Reference absent 2 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
Hardware fault 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
System controller failed over 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
GPIO fault 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
GPI Input 1 contact changed 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
GPI Input 2 contact changed 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
Router fault 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
3
Module shutdown 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
Module is hot 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
Secondary data Ethernet link lost 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
Secondary Controller failed 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
Connection Failover 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
Slot (1 - 14) failover 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
Thumbnail DSP not booted 3 (Minor) 1.0 s 0.0 s
Compact Flash Failed 9 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
Primary Data Ethernet Half Duplex 4 (Minor) 1.0 s 0.0 s
Secondary Data Ethernet Half Duplex 4 (Minor) 1.0 s 0.0 s
Front Cover Opened 10 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
Slot (1 - 14) Not In Service 8 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s
1
The Module Input Fault fault indicates an interface fault occurred on a module in the frame. Interface
faults are usually generated by another fault condition in the module. For instance, the Loss of Video
fault condition will generate an EXT SDI In interface fault if this interface is defined. When you receive a
Module Input Fault, check its Data column in the Active Faults tab for more details.
2
When using an external reference to the frame, if the Input Reference Source Select field
(General/Reference section) is set to Auto, the controller module will automatically switch to the
internal reference signal if it detects the absence of the external reference. The Reference Absent alarm
only triggers when Reference mode is set to Primary or Secondary, and the matching external reference
is not present. The internal reference is used regardless of the reference mode selected if no external
reference is present.
3
The controller module will shut down any module if overheating occurs, and then issues a Module
Shutdown fault message. At this point, the power line reaching the module slot is disabled. Reseating
the module or inserting a new one in the same slot will not reactivate the slot. To restore power to the
slot, reboot the failed slot (from the General > Reboot section of the Frame control panel). To prevent
overheating during frame operation, keep the front panel closed and all back module slots covered.
Chapter 3
Device Control
Click the Configuration tab at the top of the screen.
The System Explorer on the left side of the screen displays a menu of all modules in the frame. Click on
any module to view or adjust parameter settings and control fault monitoring for that device.
Figure 58: Configuration Parameters in the SEL-MCP3 Control Interface
Table 42: Key for Configuration Parameters in the SEL-MCP3 Control Interface
Number Function Description
Back and Forward These buttons support multi-level block
1 buttons diagrams and navigating into table parameters.
Legend Opens and closes a menu showing the meanings

2 of various items in the signal flow diagram
Zoom slider Drag the slider left to zoom out from the signal
3 flow diagram; drag it to the right to zoom in
The Configuration tab for the module has specific parameters. See the documentation for that module
to view complete descriptions of its unique controls. The View menu has various ways to browse the
parameters for a module:
• Block Diagram—Click on a square on the block diagram to view controls within that functional region.
See the module’s manual for information on the various controls.
• All—Displays the module’s entire parameter list in a tree view. To view a modular group of
parameters, click an item in the tree.
• Favorites—Displays selected parameters for the module. Only an administrator user can designate
favorites. An operator user can only control favorites. See Using Favorites (on page 119).
• Custom Interface—A module may have further options, which provide a custom toolset for that
modules. See the module’s documentation for more information.
The Faults tab displays control settings for all faults on the module. Depending on the type of module,
controls and options may vary. See the documentation for each module for complete descriptions.
Using Parameters
Parameters come in various types:
• Read-only parameters display feedback and information
• List parameters include a series of options
• Range parameters provide a slider from a minimum to a maximum option
• String parameters have a field where you can enter text or numbers
• Table parameters contain multiple instances of the same parameter, as when you have multiple
inputs that may be set the same way
Viewing Read-Only Parameters

Read-only parameters feed back the current state of a specific parameter.
Figure 59: Example of a Read-Only List Parameter
Changing a List Parameter

List parameters contain a series of possible values for a specific parameter. List parameters are
identifiable by the arrow in the right corner of the button. When you roll the mouse over a list
parameter, the button highlights.
The button for a list parameter shows the current selection for that parameter.
To adjust a list parameter, click the list. The current parameter value is replicated in the list and in the
parameter bar.
Use the mouse or the arrow keys on the keyboard to select an item in the list.
Changing a Range Parameter

A range parameter uses a slider to choose a value from all available values. Numeric parameter values
are represented by a sliding bar on the display screen. A progress bar indicates where the current value
is within the entire range the parameter presents. The current value is shown at the right of the
progress bar.
Figure 60: Example of a Numeric Range Parameter
To change the parameter’s value, do one of the following:

• Using the mouse, drag the slider to the left or right to decrease or increase the parameter value.
• Click Up or Down in the spin control.
• Use the mouse or tab button to select the slider knob, and then press the left and right arrow keys on
the keyboard to decrease or increase the parameter value.
• Click on the text box and type or paste in a new value.
As you adjust a numeric parameter, the value is immediately set on the product.
Changing a String Parameter

String parameters are items that can be set using text characters. String parameter changes do not take
effect until enter is pressed or the string entry box loses focus. Use a keyboard, or copy and paste, to
enter a value.
To modify string parameters, follow these steps:

1. Use the mouse or tab button to select the parameter you want to modify.
2. To modify the string, do one of the following:
 Type new data using your computer keyboard.
OR
 Copy and paste data from another program or another portion of the screen. Copy and paste is
particularly useful when adding nonintuitive data such as license keys.
Using Dynamic Combo Box Parameters

Entries in a Dynamic Combo Box are variable.
You can limit the displayed entries by typing a portion of the option's name in the entry field. The list of
parameter options is automatically updated as required.
Using Dynamic String List Box Parameters

Dynamic String List Box parameters are used for dynamic lists that don't provide feedback on change.
To view the contents of this type of parameter, click Select.
Figure 61: Current Entries in a Dynamic String List Box
To view an updated list of options, click Refresh.
To enter a custom value, enter text in the Value field and click OK.
Navigating Table Parameters

Table parameters provide an interface to view a large number of settings in a single screen, linking
multiple instances of the same parameter or series of parameters. When a large number of parameters
are duplicated over a series of inputs, outputs, or controls, a parameter table groups these parameters
together for easier navigation.
The table parameter is for the Multiplexer, which is highlighted in the block diagram.
Figure 62: Table Parameter Initial View
The screen is divided into three panes when you use a table parameter. You can drag the divider
between these panes to view more or less of the table, parameters, and block diagram or parameter list.
The table portion of the screen, as shown below, has a row for each item for which the series of
parameters applies.
Figure 63: Table Parameter Display
Use the slider at the bottom of the screen to see the complete list of parameters. The table structure
makes it easy to see where parameters vary from the norm, for example due to an error condition or
different type of input, etc. The table is not editable.
To change a parameter:
Select the row.
The Parameter pane updates to display the settings for that row. By default, the parameter pane
displays the parameters for the first row in the table. The top right corner of the screen updates to
indicate which row the parameters are for.
Figure 64: Parameters for a Row in the Parameter Table
1. Select the parameter you want to change.
The individual parameter control types are the same as for regular parameters.
Parameter Verification
Normally when you change a parameter value on the controller or any module using the HTTP interface,
the change takes place immediately. However, some parameters require validation before the change
can be made. If you apply a parameter set requiring validation, a dialog box appears, indicating that
validation is underway. If the change passes the validation, the dialog box closes when the check is
complete. If a parameter does not pass validation, the parameter is surrounded by a red box. Hover
your mouse over the top right corner of the red box to see an explanation of the error.
Parameter values are left at their original settings (the setting in effect prior to attempting to apply the
invalid parameter setting(s)). If you navigate away from a page with invalid parameter settings, a dialog
box indicates the following:
There are errors in setting parameter value(s) on this page. Would you
like to drop the changes?
You have two choices:

• Yes—cancels the changes and reverts to previous settings.
• No—Returns the GUI to the page with the errors so you can change the parameters to (new) valid
values.
Using Favorites
Favorites for a module are usually the most commonly used parameters. Only an administrator user can
select favorites. An operator user can only modify parameters that are designated as favorites. All other
parameters in the other views are view-only for operator users.
When viewing parameters in the Block or All mode, each parameter has a small star in the top right
corner. This indicates the Favorites state for that parameter.
Table 43: Parameter Favorites States

Color State
White Not a favorite
Yellow Favorite
Selecting Favorites
Follow these steps to select or update the favorites list for a device:
2. In the system explorer at the left of the screen, select the device for which you would like to
designate favorites.
3. Select the All view or the Block view (in the case of modules that have one).
4. Browse the parameters in the module.
 To designate a parameter as a favorite, click the white favorite indicator in the top right corner
of the parameter control.
 To remove the favorite designation from a parameter, click the yellow favorite indicator in the
top right corner of the parameter control.
You can select Favorites view to view the selected favorite parameters for that device. Favorites you
have designated are saved in local memory until you save them. The marked favorites are saved
locally, even if you switch to another device in the same frame. However, users on other PCs will not
be able to see the updated favorites list, and if you browse away from the frame without saving
favorites, your changes will be lost.
Note: Favorites will not show up in the Favorites View until they have been saved.
5. When you are satisfied with the favorites designated for a module, click Save Favorites.
Saved favorite parameters are stored on the controller module, and can be used by any operator on the
system.
Keep in mind that if administrators on different PCs are adjusting the favorites list for a module, their
changes will overwrite each other’s. You will not see updated favorites from another PC until you
refresh.
Viewing Favorites
When you select the Favorites tab, all parameters marked as favorites appear on the screen.
Using Presets
A preset is like a snapshot of a module’s parameters. You can create a preset from one module, and
then load it onto another module of a similar type.
For example, if you have a frame full of XD1 modules that you want to configure with the same settings,
you could configure one, and then create a preset from that module. You could then load that preset to
each of the other identical modules, applying the same settings.
Presets can be shared between modules designated to be similar types. Presets can be shared between
the following modules:
• SEL-ENC1 and SEL-ENC2
• SEL-DEC1 and SEL-DEC2
• SEL-MDX1 and SEL-MDX2
If a preset was made for a module that is not sufficiently similar to the selected module, then that preset
will not be available to that module.
Presets are saved on the SEL-MCP3 controller module, and can be backed up to a computer, USB key,
etc.
Note: When a module is in Failsafe mode, you cannot load presets to the module. The Module Presets
option does not appear for any module in Failsafe mode.
Presets can be created for the following parts of a SEL-MCP3 system:

• Device preset—Contains the parameters for the selected node. The device can be any module within
the frame, including the controller module.
• System preset—Contains parameters for all devices in the frame, including the controller module and
all regular slot modules.
There are two types of presets stored on the controller module:

• System Presets —includes all parameters on the controller module and all parameters across all
modules installed in the frame
• Module Presets —all parameters for an individual module or modules that are combined together
The controller has 20 memory locations for system presets and 100 memory locations for module
presets. System presets may be recalled on another frame if the module types and slot locations are
identical.
Module presets may be recalled even though the configuration of the module may be different for the
saved presets. For matching parameters, the parameter will be recalled from the preset. A preset from a
different module cannot be recalled by a different module (for example, you cannot recall an XD1 preset
to an FS1 module).
Viewing Presets
Presets appear in the bottom left corner of the screen.
Figure 65: Preset Options
2. To view the presets available for any module in the frame, including the controller module, select
 Module presets—When you select a device and then look at the presets available for that
device, all presets created for all versions of that device will appear. So if you had a module in
the frame and removed it, and then replaced it with another device of the same type, then all
presets created for both devices will appear as available for the module.
 System Presets—Lists all system presets stored in the controller module.
 All Module Presets—Lists all frame and module presets stored on the controller module,
whether those presets are usable in the frame's current configuration or not. This display mode
is primarily intended for deleting unused, unneeded presets.
You can perform various functions, including the following:
• Create preset—Saves a snapshot of the parameters on a selected module (can be any module in the
frame, including the controller module) or the entire contents of the frame.
• Load preset—Sends the selected preset to a module or the entire frame.
• Refresh—Requests the list of presets that are stored on the controller module.
The list of presets will not update when a preset is saved from another client or another slot, unless
you refresh the view.
Creating a Device Preset

A device preset is a snapshot of the settings of all the parameters on an individual module at the point
when the preset was created. To create a preset using the SEL-MCP3 control interface, follow these
steps:
2. In the System Explorer section of the screen, select the module for which you want to create a
preset.
3. Select (Device) Presets in the bottom left quadrant of the screen.
4. Click Edit > New.
The Create New Preset dialog box opens.
5. Enter a descriptive name for your preset.

You cannot look at the settings of a preset to find out if it’s the one you want prior to loading it; you
have to load the preset to view its settings, so a descriptive name is important.
6. Click OK.
Your preset is saved.
Creating a System Preset

A system preset is a snapshot of the settings of all the parameters for all modules in the frame, including
the frame—controller at the point when the preset was created. To create a preset using the SEL-MCP3
control interface, follow these steps:
2. Select System Presets in the bottom left quadrant of the screen.
3. Click Edit > New.
The Create New Preset dialog box opens.
4. Enter a descriptive name of your preset.

You cannot look at the settings of a preset to find out if it’s the one you want; you have to load the
preset to view its settings, so a descriptive name is important.
5. Click OK.
Your preset is saved.
Loading a Preset to a Module or Frame

The process of applying the settings included in a preset file is referred to as Loading. When loading
presets, you may need to wait some time for changes on the module to appear.
To load a preset file to a module of the same type using the SEL-MCP3 control interface, follow these
steps:
2. Do either of the following:
 If loading a preset to a module, in the System Explorer section of the screen, select the module
for which you want to load a preset, and then select (Device) Presets in the bottom left
quadrant of the screen.
 If loading a preset to a frame, select System Presets in the bottom left quadrant of the screen.
3. Click on a preset in the list that appears.
4. Click Load.
The selected preset is loaded to the selected module or the entire frame. During this process, an
indicator appears near the top of the screen. This indicator appears for all PCs that are connected to the
frame. The module or frame to which the preset is being loaded is in locked mode until preset loading is
complete so no parameter changes can be made.
Figure 66: Indicator that a Preset is Being Loaded in the Upper Right Near the Frame's Name
It is not possible to load a preset to a device for which it does not apply. The Preset list for a module only
shows presets that are compatible with the selected device. A system preset can only load parameters
to compatible devices.
If there are multiple of the same type of module in the frame, then presets created on all like devices
will appear in the list for each device. You may need to click Refresh to see the presets on other
applicable devices.
Be careful when loading presets to ensure that the firmware is consistent between like devices. If
parameters are not available or have settings that are inconsistent with the firmware on a device, those
settings will remain unchanged.
Using Factory Recall

Factory recall returns all parameters on a module (either a module in one of the module slots, or the
controller module) to their default settings.
Note: When a module is in Failsafe mode, you cannot reset the module to Factory Recall.
To return a module to its default parameter settings, follow these steps:

2. In the System Explorer section of the screen, select the module you want to set to defaults.
3. Select Edit > Factory Recall.

4. On the confirmation dialog box that appears, click OK to continue (otherwise, click Cancel to abort).
The selected module returns to its default parameter settings.
When resetting to factory defaults, you may need to wait a few seconds for changes on the module to
appear.
Renaming a Preset
2. Click on a preset in the bottom left quadrant of the screen.
Presets can be renamed in the Device Presets, System Presets, or All Presets lists.
3. Select Edit > Rename.
4. In the Rename Preset dialog box, enter a new name for the preset, and then click OK.
The preset’s name is updated immediately in the open list. The update may not appear in other lists
where that preset appears (in the All Presets list, in Device Presets lists for other like devices, etc.) until
you click Refresh.
Deleting a Preset
You can only delete one preset at a time.
Presets can be deleted in the Device Presets, System Presets, or All Presets lists.
3. Select Edit > Delete.
4. In the Delete Preset dialog box, click OK.
The preset’s name is removed immediately in the open list. The update may not appear in other lists
where that preset appears (in the All Presets list, in Device Presets lists for other like devices, etc.) until
you click Refresh.
Overwriting a Preset
To overwrite a preset, follow these steps:
3. Select Edit > Overwrite.
The Overwrite Preset dialog box opens.
The Preset Name field indicates the preset that will be overwritten. A preset cannot be renamed
from this dialog box.
4. Click OK.
Exporting a Preset
All presets are stored on the controller module for the SEL-MCP3 frame, which is why you can see all
presets created by all users for a device, and why presets are easily shared between modules of the
same type.
When you export a preset, you save it to the computer on which you are viewing the SEL-MCP3. To
transfer a preset to a different SEL-MCP3 frame (without physically moving a module from frame to
frame), you must first export it by following these steps:
Presets can be exported in the Device Presets, System Presets, or All Presets lists.
3. Select Edit > Export.
The Export Preset dialog opens.
4. Select a location for the preset to be stored in, and then click OK.
Importing a Preset to a Module

When transferring a module preset from a different SEL-MCP3 frame to the current frame, you only
need to import it once. After it has been imported, it will be available to all compatible devices.
To import a preset using the SEL-MCP3 control interface, follow these steps:
2. In the System Explorer section of the screen, select the module for which you want to import a
preset.
3. Select Device Presets in the bottom left quadrant of the screen.
4. Click Edit > Import.
The Import Preset dialog opens.
5. Browse to the location where your presets are stored, and then select a preset.
If a preset by the same name already exists on the frame, you are offered options to first delete the
other preset or to change the name of the preset to be imported.
6. Click OK.
If there are multiple of the same type of module in the frame, then the preset will appear in the list for
each applicable device. You may need to click Refresh to see the preset on other applicable devices.
Importing a Preset to a Frame

To import a preset file to a frame, follow these steps:
2. Select System Presets in the bottom left quadrant of the screen.
3. Click Edit > Import.
The Import Preset dialog opens.
4. Browse to the location where your presets are stored, and then select a preset.
If a preset by the same name already exists on the frame, you are offered options to first delete the
other preset or to change the name of the preset to be imported.
5. Click OK.
If the preset is incompatible with the frame (has devices that are not in the frame, does not have devices
that are in the frame), then those portions of the preset will be ignored when applied to the current
frame.
Protecting a Preset
A preset that is protected cannot be deleted or overwritten. To protect a preset, follow these steps:
1. Select the preset.
2. Click Edit > Protect.
A Protect Preset dialog box opens.
3. Click OK.
The dialog box closes and the preset's name is prefixed with a # sign.
To unprotect a preset (so you can delete it or rename it, etc.) follow these steps:
1. Select the preset.
2. Click Edit > Unprotect.
A Protect Preset dialog box opens.
3. Click OK.
The dialog box closes and the # symbol is removed from the start of the preset's name.
Configuring Module Faults

On the dashboard for the SEL-MCP3 frame, each module that has a fault condition appears with a
colored border to indicate the severity of the fault.
You can configure the faults for a module (including the Controller module) by selecting that module in
the device tree, and then clicking the Faults tab on the control panel for that module.
Figure 67: Module Faults
Whether it is selected or not, the Faults tab indicates if the module has a fault by displaying either a
yellow (minor) or red (major) fault indicator.
At the top of the panel, you can sort the faults list using the following check boxes:
• Sort all by active—Puts active faults at the top of the list. Active major faults are highlighted in red.
Active minor faults are highlighted in yellow.
• Show All—Displays all active and inactive faults for the module in a continuous list.
When you select this option, you can filter by name by entering a keyword in the Sort by Name field
(which appears when Show All is selected).
• Click the page numbers to the right of the Show All check box to view other pages of faults.
You can also sort the faults by the column headers, as described below.
Table 44: Fault Column Headers

Column Header Description
A sequential label for the fault—each fault has an unique ID, starting from 1
ID [RO]
A short description of the fault that you can use to find a longer description in the
Fault Name [RO]
module’s manual, or in its HTML parameter list
Column Header Description

An indicator of the priority of the alarm:
Error Level [RO] • Major faults display red when active, and have a priority of 6-10
• Minor faults display yellow when active, and have a priority of 1-5
The master setting that determines whether the alarm will activate
• Enable—the defined condition generates a fault
Enable/Disable
• Disable—the condition is ignored
Default settings are determined by the module.
A number from 1-10 indicating whether a triggered fault is reported as major or
Priority minor; a priority of 6 or higher is a major fault, and a priority of 5 or lower is a
minor fault
The duration over which the fault condition must exist (in seconds) before the fault
is triggered. If the fault level is reached for less time than the Trigger duration,
Trigger (sec) then the fault will not trigger. Choose any duration from 0 to 7200 seconds (two
hours). If Trigger is set to 0 and the fault condition exists for any period of time,
the fault is triggered.
The amount of time the fault condition must be in abatement in order for the fault
Clear (sec) to be turned off. Choose any duration from 0 to 7200 seconds (two hours). If Clear
is set to 0 and the fault condition ceases for any period of time, the fault is cleared.
An indicator as to whether or not the alarm has been acknowledged; when a fault
Ack is active, click this option to allow other users on the network to see that you have
acknowledged the fault
Active [RO] An indicator of whether the alarm is active (triggered) or inactive
Modifying a Fault’s Properties

1. Click a row in the Fault table.
To the right of the table, that fault’s properties appear as parameters.
2. Use standard parameter modification tools to change the fault’s properties.
Changes take place immediately.
Selenio™ MCP3
Installation and Operation Manual Index
Controller Video IP Submodule • 22

Index Cooling the frame • 10
Creating a Device Preset • 122
A Creating a New Connection • 91
Creating a Redundant Connection • 92
AC Power Supply • 30 Creating a System Preset • 122
AC Power Supply Installation • 18
Accessing MIBs • 37 D
Activating Alternate Firmware • 103 Data Ethernet • 68
Active Faults • 52 DC Power Supply • 31
Active Faults Panel • 50 DC Power Supply Installation • 19
Adapter cables • 11 Default IP Address • 38
Adding or Changing the Name of a Module • DejaView • 65
106 Deleting a Fault Log • 55
Advanced IP Settings • 68 Deleting a Folder or File • 104
Ambient temperature • 10 Deleting a Preset • 125
Audience • 5 description • 11
B Device Control • 112
Display Screen Controls • 25
Back Connector Specifications • 26 Downloading a File From the Frame • 105
Back Module Removal • 15 Dry Cleaning • 36
Basic • 65
E
C
Editing a Redundant Group • 80
Changing a List Parameter • 113 Environment • 10
Changing a Password • 94 Environment for operation • 10
Changing a Range Parameter • 114 Ethernet Ports • 26
Changing a String Parameter • 115 Example 1 • 74
Changing Connections in the Connection List • Example 2 • 74
88 Example 3 • 75
Configuring Module Faults • 127 Examples: • 38
Configuring Module Redundancy • 78 Exiting the SEL-MCP3 Control Interface • 41
Configuring Redundancy • 72 Exporting a Fault and Event Log • 55
Configuring the Protection Router • 81 Exporting a Preset • 126
Connecting to a Router • 82 External Reference (Genlock) • 28
Connections Diagram • 46 Extraction tool • 11
Connections List • 44
Connections Manager Overview • 89 F
Contact Information • 2 Fan Removal and Installation • 22
Control Ethernet Status • 67 Fans • 25
Control panel • 18, 25 Faults and Events • 51
Control Panel Specifications • 25 File Management • 103
Controller • 30 Firmware Repository • 97
Controller Back Module • 21 frame • 12
Controller Configuration, Monitoring, and Frame Dimensions • 24
Control • 37 Frame Installation Procedure • 12
Controller Favorites • 107 Frame IP • 67
Controller Module Removal and Installation • Frame Packages and Options • 11
21 Frame View • 43
Selenio™ MCP3
Front and Back Module Installation • 15 Modifying a Legacy Protection Router • 83

Front Ethernet Port • 25 Modifying an LRC Protection Router • 85
Front Module Removal • 14 Module • 67
G N
General • 67 Navigating Table Parameters • 116
Getting Started • 37 Navigating the File System • 104
GPI • 69 Navigating the Interface • 41
GPI In/Out • 29
O
H Obtaining Documents • 6
Hardware • 66 Opening a Fault and Event Log • 55
Opening the Connection View • 87
I
Operating temperature • 10
Important Points • 35 Operating With a Failed Module • 81
Importing a Preset to a Frame • 127 Optical transceivers • 11
Importing a Preset to a Module • 126 Overwriting a Preset • 125
Initial Configuration • 38
Inspecting and Cleaning Fiber Optic Connections P
• 34 Parameter Verification • 119
Inspection • 35 Physical • 67
Inspection and Cleaning Procedure • 35 Power Supplies • 30
installation and removal • 15, 21 Power Supply Removal and Installation • 18
Installation, Operation, and Specifications • 9 Precautions for Enclosed Systems • 32
Installing the Silverlight Plug-in • 40 Precautions for Unenclosed Systems • 33
Interface Settings • 68 Preface • 5
IP Settings • 67 Primary and Backup Compatibility • 75
Protecting a Preset • 127
L
Protection Chains and Priorities • 73
Label • 34 Protection Router • 75
Laser precautions • 32, 34 Publication Information • 2
Laser Safety • 32 Purpose • 5
Launching the Router Interface • 81
LEDs • 25 R
Live Events • 53 Reboot • 109
Loading a Preset to a Module or Frame • 123 Reducing Network Traffic when using Magellan
Local Control Panel Removal and Replacement • CCS Navigator • 68
18 Reference • 66
Log • 54 Reference signal • 28
Logging In To the SEL-MCP3 Control Interface • Removing a Connection • 93
39 Removing a Redundant Group • 80
Removing and Installing Components • 14
M
Removing Firmware • 103
Making a New Folder • 104 Renaming a Preset • 125
Managing Connections • 86 Replacing local control panel • 18
Managing User Accounts • 94 Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
Manual Information • 5 Directive • 7
Midplane Interface • 32 Returning to Full Functionality • 81
Modifying a Fault’s Properties • 129
Selenio™ MCP3
Reviewing Device Information and Activating Table-style parameters • 116

License Keys • 105 test/manage • 99
Revision history • 5 Theme, display • 41
Revision History • 5 upgrading • 99, 103
Upgrading firmware • 99
S
Video IP submodule • 67
Safety Standards and Compliances • 7 Siting requirements • 10
Selecting Favorites • 107, 119 SNMP Agent • 70
SEL-MCP3 Controller Module Faults • 109 SNMP Traps • 71
Setting Control Parameters • 67 Sorting Log Data • 56
Setting General Parameters • 65 Specifications • 24
Setting Test Mode for a Slot • 98 Status LEDs • 25
SFP transceivers • 11 Summary Panel • 48
Active faults panel • 50, 52 Support brackets • 12
AlarmSee Fault. • 41 Support Contact Information • 2
Browser requirements • 37 Switching to High End Video • 58
Configuration, initial • 38 Switching to Thumbnail View • 58
custom name • 43 System Favorites • 109
Custom name • 106 System Requirements for Device Monitoring •
Dashboard • 42 37
dashboard indicators • 43
Data Ethernet • 67 T
default • 39 Temperature range for operation • 10
Default IP address • 38 Testing Redundancy • 80
fault correction • 50 Thumbnail and Video Streaming • 57
Genlock • 66 To change a parameter: • 118
high-end video • 61 Trademarks • 2
in connections viewer • 44, 46 Transferring Alternate Firmware • 102
IP address • 38, 67 Triggering Failback • 76
List-style parameters • 113 Triggering Failover • 75
Live Events panel • 53 TSG • 66
Log, fault • 56
U
MIB files • 37
on device summary • 48 Unpacking/Shipping Information • 6
Operating system • 37 Upgrade Failure Instructions • 103
parameter configure • 50 Upgrading a Controller Module in Failsafe Mode
presets • 120, 127 • 101
Protect status • 80 Upgrading Firmware • 99, 100
QuickTime • 37, 57 Upgrading Module Firmware • 95
Range-style parameters • 114 Uploading a File to the Frame • 105
Read-only parameters • 113 USB Port • 26
Removing firmware • 103 Using Dynamic Combo Box Parameters • 115
Silverlight • 37 Using Dynamic String List Box Parameters • 115
Status indicators, power supply • 48 Using Error Failover Control • 76
string-style • 115 Using Factory Recall • 124
Summary panel • 48 Using Favorites • 119
System preset • 124 Using Firmware Activation Modes • 101
System requirements • 37 Using Lock and Unlock Modes • 65
Using Parameter Control • 107
Selenio™ MCP3
Using Parameters • 113

Using Presets • 120
Using the Connection Manager • 88
Using the Connection View • 87
Using the Dashboard • 42
Using the Frame — Controller Settings • 63
Using the Frame Control Panel • 62
Using the Router Output Table • 84
V
Video IP submodule • 11, 22
Viewing a Module’s Redundancy Settings • 77
Viewing Controller Favorites • 108
Viewing Favorites • 120
Viewing High-End Video • 61
Viewing Presets • 121
Viewing Read-Only Parameters • 113
Viewing Status Parameters • 67
Viewing the Firmware Upgrade Options • 96
Viewing Thumbnail Video • 59
W
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive • 8
Wet Cleaning • 36
Writing Conventions • 6

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Installation, Operation, and Specifications............................................................. 9

Precautions for Enclosed Systems...................................................................................................... 32

Controller Configuration, Monitoring, and Control .............................................. 37

Index .................................................................................................................. 130

Edition Date Revision History

Safety Standards and Compliances

Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive

Figure 3: ROHS Compliance Symbol

Waste from Electrical and Electronic

Figure 4: WEEE Symbol

Installation, Operation, and

Figure 6: Rear View of Selenio Frame (Shown with SELOPT-CTR-RR-IP Controllers)

Frame Packages and Options

Table 2: Hardware Options

Table 3: SFP Options

Frame Installation Procedure

Figure 7: Support Brackets

Figure 8: Installation of a Rear Support Bracket

Figure 9: Sliding Rear Support Bracket

Frames using DC power supplies MUST be grounded using the

Removing and Installing Components

3. Using the handle, slide the module out of its slot.

Figure 10: Removing a Front Module

Back Module Removal

Front and Back Module Installation

Figure 11: Example of Back Module Installation

3. Apply labels to the back module, if these are supplied separately.

Figure 12: Writing Space for Identifying Back Modules

Figure 13: Position of Module Fan (SEL-UCIP)

9. Close the front panel to ensure proper frame ventilation.

Local Control Panel Removal and Replacement

Figure 14: Control Panel Hinge

Power Supply Removal and Installation

Risk of shock and fire. Do not mix AC and DC power supplies in

AC Power Supply Installation

DC Power Supply Installation

To install a DC power supply (SELOPT-PSU-DC), follow these steps:

Figure 15: DC Power Supply Rear View

Controller Module Removal and Installation

Figure 16: Resource Module, replaced by Blank Airflow Card

Figure 17: SELOPT-RR and SELOPT-RO Controller Back Modules

Controller Back Module

Controller Video IP Submodule

Follow these steps to install the submodule:

Figure 18: Installation of Video IP Submodule

Fan Removal and Installation

Figure 19: Safety Grille Removal

Figure 20: Fan Wiring Connection

Figure 21: Location of Connector Pins

Figure 22: Wires Tucked Under Metal Edge

Control Panel Specifications

Front Ethernet Port

Table 5: LED Indicators

LED Name Color Description

Back Connector Specifications

Table 7: Gigabit Electrical Ethernet Specifications

Table 8: Gigabit Optical Single-Mode Laser (OP+SFP+SEL) Laser Specifications

Table 9: Gigabit Optical Multi-Mode (OP+SFP1+TRM) Laser Specifications

External Reference (Genlock)

Table 10: External Reference (Genlock) Specifications

Standard • SMPTE 170M (NTSC)