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SEL-FR3 

Selenio Frame 

Installation and Operation Manual 

D 

Edition B 

175-100261-00


Selenio Frame 

Installation 

and Operation Manual 

Edition B 

May 2011

Harris Corporation 

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Copyright © 2011, Harris Corporation 

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Publication Date: April 2011

Contents 

Preface..........................................................................................................................v 

Manual Information .......................................................................................................v 

Purpose ......................................................................................................................v 

Audience ....................................................................................................................v 

Revision History ..........................................................................................................v 

Writing Conventions ...................................................................................................v 

Obtaining Documents ................................................................................................vi 

Unpacking/Shipping Information ................................................................................vi 

Safety Standards and Compliances ............................................................................ vii 

Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive ............................................... vii 

Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive ......................... viii 

Installation, Operation, and Specifications............................................. 1 

Overview ....................................................................................................................... 1 

Environment .............................................................................................................. 2 

Frame Options ........................................................................................................... 3 

Frame Installation Procedure ....................................................................................... 4 

Frame Dimensions ......................................................................................................... 5 

Installing Selenio Modules ........................................................................................... 6 

Removing Selenio Modules .......................................................................................... 7 

Front Module ............................................................................................................ 7 

Back Module ............................................................................................................. 8 

Controller Modules .................................................................................................... 8 

Optional Rear Controller Connections ........................................................................ 8 

Optional Controller Video IP Submodule .................................................................... 8 

Front Panel Controls and Features ............................................................................... 9 

Display Screen Controls ............................................................................................. 9 

Front Ethernet Port .................................................................................................... 9 

Fans .......................................................................................................................... 9 

LEDs ........................................................................................................................ 10 

USB Port .................................................................................................................. 10 

Back Connectors .......................................................................................................... 11 

Ethernet Ports .......................................................................................................... 11 

External Reference (Genlock) ................................................................................... 13 

GPI In/Out ............................................................................................................... 14 

Internal Function ......................................................................................................... 14 

Controller ................................................................................................................ 14 

Power Supplies ........................................................................................................ 15 

Midplane Interface .................................................................................................. 15 

Laser Safety ................................................................................................................. 16 

Precautions for Enclosed Systems ............................................................................. 16 

Precautions for Unenclosed Systems ........................................................................ 16 

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Label .............................................................................................................................17 

Inspecting and Cleaning Fiber Optic Connections ....................................................17 

Important Points ......................................................................................................18 

Inspection and Cleaning Procedure ..........................................................................18 

Controller Configuration, Monitoring, and Control ...........................21 

Overview ......................................................................................................................21 

System Requirements for Device Monitoring ............................................................21 

Initial Configuration .................................................................................................22 

Logging In To the Selenio Control Interface ..............................................................22 

Exiting the Selenio Control Interface ........................................................................23 

Navigating the Selenio Control Interface ..................................................................24 

Using the Selenio Dashboard ...................................................................................25 

Summary Panel ........................................................................................................26 

Active Faults Panel ...................................................................................................28 

Fault Log ......................................................................................................................29 

Opening the Fault Log .............................................................................................29 

Exporting the Fault Log ............................................................................................30 

Sorting Fault Log Data .............................................................................................30 

Using the Fault Log ..................................................................................................31 

Thumbnail and Video Streaming ...............................................................................31 

Viewing Streaming Video .........................................................................................31 

Switching the Video Streaming Type ........................................................................32 

Using the Frame Control Panel ...................................................................................34 

Setting General Parameters ......................................................................................35 

Viewing Status Parameters .......................................................................................36 

Setting Control Parameters ......................................................................................37 

Configuring Redundancy .........................................................................................38 

Configuring the Router ............................................................................................46 

Managing Connections ............................................................................................49 

Managing User Accounts .........................................................................................55 

Upgrading Module Firmware ...................................................................................56 

Activating License Keys ............................................................................................61 

Using the Parameter Tree .........................................................................................62 

Selenio Controller Module Faults ..............................................................................63 

Device Control .............................................................................................................65 

Using Favorites .........................................................................................................70 

Using Presets ...........................................................................................................70 

Configuring Module Faults .......................................................................................76 

Index ...........................................................................................................................79

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 

Writing 

Conventions 

Table P-1. Revision History of Manual 

Edition Date Revision History 

A March 2011 First release 

B May 2011 Updates to installation procedures, minor corrections 

This manual adheres to the following writing conventions. 

Table P-2. Writing Conventions 

Term or 

Convention 

Description 

Bold Indicates dialog box, property sheet, field, button, check box, list box, 

combo box, menu, submenu, window, list, and selection names 

Italics Indicates email addresses, names of books and publications, and first 

instances of new terms and specialized words that need emphasis 

CAPS Indicates a specific key on the keyboard, such as ENTER, TAB, CTRL, 

ALT, DELETE 

Code Indicates variables or command-line entries, such as a DOS entry or 

something you type into a field. 

> Indicates the direction of navigation through a hierarchy of menus and 

windows. 


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Preface 

Obtaining 

Documents 


Table P-2. Writing Conventions (Continued) 

Term or 

Convention 

hyperlink Indicates a jump to another location within the electronic document or 

elsewhere 

Internet address Indicates a jump to a Web site or URL 

NOTE 

Description 

Product support documents can be viewed or downloaded from our website. Alternatively, 

contact your Customer Service representative to request a document. 

Unpacking/Shipping Information 

Indicates important information that helps to avoid and troubleshoot 

problems 

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. 

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 page 16 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) 

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 in Figure P-1. 

Figure P-1. ROHS Compliance Symbol 


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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 in Figure P-2. 

Figure P-2. WEEE Symbol

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Installation, Operation, and 

Specifications 

Overview 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. 

Ethernet port 

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. 

USB port 

Figure 1-1. Selenio Frame, Front 

Display screen controls 

Status LEDs 


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Secondary power 

supply GPI in/out 

Primary power supply 

External 

reference 

Secondary Control IP 

Secondary Data IP 

Figure 1-2. Selenio Frame, Rear 

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. 


Back modules 

Primary Control IP 

Primary Data IP 

External 

reference 

Selenio Frame frames require 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. Both and use 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 Options 

Table 1-1. Selenio Frame Options 

Part Number Description 



SEL-FR3-AC-RR Selenio 3RU Frame with one AC power supply, two external reference looping BNC 

inputs, one controller (one RJ45 for control/monitoring, and one RJ45 for data); no 

control panel 

SEL-FR3-AC-RR-IP Selenio 3RU Frame with one AC power supply, two external reference looping BNC 

inputs, one controller (one RJ45 for control/monitoring and one RJ45 for data, with 

video IP sub module included); includes control panel 

SEL-FR3-AC-RO-IP Selenio 3RU Frame with one AC power supply, two external reference looping BNC 

inputs, one controller (one RJ45 for control/monitoring, and one optical transceiver 

for data, with video IP submodule included); includes control panel (SFP transceiver 

must be ordered separately) 

SELOPT-LCP Optional local control panel 

SELOPT-PSU-AC Optional AC 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 (requires video IP submodule) 

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-VIDEO-IP Optional video IP submodule for controller module 

SELOPT-RR Optional dual RJ45 connections for controller module 

SELOPT-RO Optional single RJ45, with single optical transceiver connections for controller 

module (SFP transceiver ordered separately) 

SELOPT-FAN Spare fan 

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 

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 


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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 Figure 1-3.) 

Figure 1-3 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 Figure 1-4.) 

Figure 1-4 Installation of a Rear Support Bracket

Frame Dimensions 



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 1-5 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. 

Table 1-2 Frame Dimensions 

Item Specification 

Height 3RU 

Width 19 in. (48.3 cm) 

Depth, including visible 0.7 in (1.8 cm) of 

optional SFP module and transceiver 

20.8 in. (52.8 cm) 


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Installing Selenio Modules 


You can insert a Selenio module into a frame with the power supply turned 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 1-6 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). 

14. 

13. 

12. 

11. 

10. 

9. 

Figure 1-7. Writing Space for Identifying Back Modules 

8. 

7. 

6. 

5. 

Align pin into 

guide hole 

4. 

3. 

2. 

1.



CAUTION: 

Do not mix and match back and front modules. The front module must mate with a 

back module of the same product. 

5 Open the front panel and then slide the correct front modules into the slots that match the 

back modules. 

6 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. 

7 Install the remaining back and front modules, make all of the necessary rear connections, 

and then close the front panel. 

Removing Selenio Modules 

Front Module 

CAUTION: 

To prevent overheating during frame operation, keep the front panel closed and all 

back module slots covered. 

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. 

1. Pull down 

to unlock the 

extractor. 

2. Slide the 

module out of 

the slot. 

Figure 1-8 Removing a Front Module 

Extractor lock 

4 Close the front panel to ensure proper frame ventilation. 

Flat support post 

rotates for module 

insertion and removal 


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Back Module 

Controller Modules 


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. 

Selenio Frames operate with or without a redundant secondary controller module. To insert 

a controller module, push the module straight into its slot until the LEDs near the handle 

light up. To remove a 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. This card ensures the proper cooling of the frame. 

Optional Rear Controller Connections 

The SELOPT-RR assembly provides dual RJ-45 connections to the controller module; the 

SELOPT-RO provides a single RJ45 and single optical transceiver connection. (SFP 

transceivers are available separately.) 

To install an optional controller connection assembly, follow these steps: 

1 Turn off power to the frame. 

The frame cannot be operated during this procedure; the fans must be in operation at 

all times for proper cooling, and a redundant controller or blank airflow card must 

always be in place. 

2 Remove the controller module. 

3 Unscrew and remove the vent plate located behind the primary or secondary controller 

module. 

4 Insert the new SELOPT-RR or SELOPT-RO connector assembly, and then tighten the two 

screws provided. 

5 Reinsert the controller module, turn on the power, then close the front panel. 

Optional 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; the fans must be in operation at 

all times for proper cooling. 

2 Remove the controller module. 

3 Position the video IP submodule over the rear portion of the controller module (see 

Figure 1-9), being careful to align the card-to-card multipin connector.

Figure 1-9. Installation of Video IP Submodule 



4 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. 

5 Reinsert the controller module, turn on the power, then close the front panel. 

Front Panel Controls and Features 

Display 

Screen 

Controls 

Front 

Ethernet Port 

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 

Using the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port, you can directly control the frame using a web 

browser on your PC. 

Table 1-3 Front Ethernet Specifications 


Connector RJ-45 

Standard 10/100BASE-T 

1 

Differential output voltage 0.75 V +/-0.83 dB 

High frequency jitter 0.3 ns 

Four screws from underneath controller module 

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. 

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2 

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LEDs Five status/alarm LEDs are located on the right side of the control panel. 

USB Port 

Table 1-4 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). 

Table 1-5 USB Specifications 

Yellow The frame has activated a minor alarm (fault). 

Green No alarms (faults) are detected. 


Connector USB Type A 

Standard USB 2.0

Back Connectors 

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 1-6 Gigabit Electrical Ethernet Specifications 


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 1-7 Gigabit Optical Single-Mode Laser (OP+SFP+SEL) Laser Specifications 


Type LC 

Average output power (min.) -9 dBm 

Average output power (max.) -3 dBm 

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 


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Table 1-8 Gigabit Optical Multi-Mode (OP+SFP1+TRM) Laser Specifications 


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-mode, 850 nm VCSEL 

Voltage +3.3 V 

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 1-9 External Reference (Genlock) Specifications 


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 

625i/50 

720p/25 

720p/29.97 

720p/30 

720p/50 

720p/59.94 

720p/60 

1080i/50 

1080i/59.94 

Standard SMPTE 170M (NTSC) 

ITU-R BT.470-6 (PAL-B) 

SMPTE 274M(1080i, 1080p) 

SMPTE 296M (720p) 

AES3 SMPTE 276M 

1080i/60 

1080sF/23.98 

1080sF/24 

1080sF/25 

1080sF/29.97 

1080sF/30 

1080p/23.98 

1080p/24 

1080p/25 

1080p/29.97 

1080p/30 


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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. 

Internal Function 


Table 1-10 GPI In/Out Specifications 

Item Specifications 

Connector 2 X 3 position screw terminal (Keystone 8739) 

Input signal level +5 V 

Output signal level ± 75 V with reference to GPI out common 

Figure 1-10 GPI In/Out Pinouts 

GPI in 2 

Ground 

GPI in 1 

GPI out 2 

Common 

GPI out 1 

Controller The Selenio Frame supports a primary and a secondary controller (resource module); each 

can draw up to 300W of power. One controller must always be installed in the frame. Each 

controller supports an optional daughter /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 

Supplies 

Midplane 

Interface 



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. 

The AC power supply operates between 90 - 250 VAC and will auto-detect the line voltage. 

Table 1-11 Power Supply Specifications 


Input voltage Rated: 100 - 240 VAC 

Operating: 90 - 250 VAC 

Frequency Rated: 50 - 60 Hz 

Operating: 47 - 63 Hz 

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. 

Table 1-12 Power Supply LEDs 

LED Name Color Description 

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 power is available, or the power supply is 

switched off. 

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) 


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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 in Figure 1-11 is applicable to Class 1 laser products. 

CLASS 1 

LASER PRODUCT 

Figure 1-11 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. 

Table 1-13 on page 17 lists some typical contaminants of a fiber optic connection. The 

inspection and cleaning procedure begins on page 17. 

Table 1-13 Typical Contaminants 

Contaminant Comments 

Dust particle, 1 micron Can block up to 1% of the light transmission, 

creating a loss of 0.05 dB 

Dust particle, 9 

microns 

Although microscopic, the particle can 

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 


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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. 

Figure 1-12 describes the acceptable limits of defects in a fiber connection. 

Scratches and dust 

Figure 1-12 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.” 

Zone 1 

(0 to 25 micron diameter) 

No scratches or digs are allowed 

Zone 2 

(25 to 60 micron diameter) 

Maximum of 3 scratches

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. 


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Controller Configuration, 

Monitoring, and Control 

Overview A Selenio frame and its installed modules can be controlled through Ethernet using the 

Selenio 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. 

For more information see the following topics: 

Navigating the Selenio Control Interface on page 24 

Fault Log on page 29 

Thumbnail and Video Streaming on page 31 

Using the Frame Control Panel on page 34 

Device Control on page 65 

System Requirements for Device Monitoring 

The computer used to monitor and control a Selenio frame must meet or exceed the 

following hardware and software requirements: 

A Selenio frame frame installed and connected to the LAN 

A PC connected to a LAN with: 

Operating System: Windows 7,Windows Vista; Windows XP Service Pack 2 

Intel® Pentium® III 450MHz or faster processor (or equivalent) 

A minimum of 128MB of RAM 

A standard crossover or straight-through100 Mbps 100Base-T RJ-45 Ethernet cable to 

connect to a PC (the frame auto-detects the cable type) 

JavaScript enabled web browser; for best results use Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 

Silverlight version 4.0 

Quicktime version 7.6.8 


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Initial Configuration 


Before you can connect to a Selenio frame using a web browser, you must configure the IP 

address of the frame. Follow these steps: 

1 Connect one end of a crossover or passthrough cable to the Ethernet port on the front of 

the Selenio 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. You can also set the IP address on the frame itself if 

the frame has a front control panel. 

2 Launch a browser and type anything in the address bar. 

The Selenio Control interface appears. 

3 Select Configuration and ensure that the Frame Controller is selected in the tree view at 

the left of the screen. 

4 On the Frame Control Panel, select General. 

5 On the Basic screen, 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. 

6 Connect the Selenio Controller module to a hub on your network. 

7 Follow the instructions in Logging In To the Selenio Control Interface. 

Logging In To the Selenio Control Interface 

To open a browser connection to a Selenio frame, follow these steps: 

1 In your browser, enter the IP address of the Selenio frame and click Enter to connect. 

If the Selenio 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. 

2 Enter a defined user name and password. 

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 55. 

3 Click Enter. 

The Selenio Control Interface appears. 

The number of PCs connected to the Selenio 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 Selenio 

frame at any one time. If additional users attempt to connect to the Selenio frame, they will 

receive a message: 

Server Busy. Please try again later. 

When you are not actively using the interface for the Selenio frame, please log off out of 

the system.



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. 

Exiting the Selenio Control Interface 

To log off the Selenio 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 Harris logo. 


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Navigating the Selenio Control Interface 

Figure 2-1 Selenio Control Interface Screen 

Table 2-1 Key for the Selenio Control Interface 

Key Label Description 

1 

2 

3 

4 

2 

Tabs Provide access to the various portions of the interface: 

Dashboard (see Using the Selenio Dashboard on page 25) 

Fault Log (see Fault Log on page 29) 

Streaming (see Thumbnail and Video Streaming on page 31) 

Configuration (see Using the Frame Control Panel on page 34) 


Dashboard Provides an overview of the Selenio frame’s contents and statuses 

Frame/Connections 

Menu 

1 

Switches the view between the frame dashboard view and the Connection 

Viewer. See Viewing Connections on page 49. 

Summary panel Lists status information for the frame in general. See Summary Panel on 

page 26. 

3 

4 

5 

6

Table 2-1 Key for the Selenio Control Interface (Continued) 


5 

6 

1 

2 

Using the 

Selenio 

Dashboard 



Active Faults panel Click the Up arrow to display Active Faults, and the Down arrow to hide 

them. 

See Active Faults Panel on page 28. 

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 Selenio Frame that is currently connected. 

The Selenio Dashboard provides an overview of the Selenio 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. 

Figure 2-2 Selenio Frame Dashboard Components 

Table 2-2 Selenio Frame Dashboard Components 


1 Module Type Indicates the type of module in the slot 

2 Back module Displays back module when a module is actually in the slot; when 

surrounded by a red or yellow border, the module is in a fault state 

3 Slot number Indicates the slot number 

3 

4 


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Table 2-2 Selenio Frame Dashboard Components (Continued) 


4 Protection indicator Indicates the slot’s protection status, as follows: 

Summary 

Panel 


The Summary Panel is visible when the Dashboard, Fault Log and Streaming tabs are active, 

but not when the Configuration tab is active. 

Figure 2-3 Summary Panel 

Green—The module is protected by another module, and is not in a 

failed state 

Red—Module has failed over to another module 

Blue—The module is protecting another module 

No indicator—The slot is neither protecting another slot, or protected 

Roll the mouse over the indicator to see the module that is assigned to 

protect this slot 

5 Empty slot Indicates that the slot is currently unoccupied

Table 2-3 Summary Panel Contents 

Item Function 



Controller Status Sec Ctrl: Indicates presence (bright green) or failure (red) of 

primary controller module 

Sec Ctrl: Indicates presence (bright green), absence (dull 

green), or failure (red) of primary controller module 

Network Status IP Address: The address of the frame (should match the 

URL bar in your web browser) 

Subnet Mask: Defines the number range that can connect 

to the frame over Ethernet 

Gateway: Defines the server 

Device Summary Total Monitor Devices: The modules, including the 

controller module, that are contained in the frame; the 

frame does not count as a device 

Active faults: The 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 There is an indicator for each power supply in the frame. The 

secondary power supply is optional (though recommended). 

Grey: Power supply is not present 

Red: Power supply has failed 

Green: Power supply is present and functioning 

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. 

Chassis Temperature Indicates the ambient temperature around the frame. This 

should be within the range of 5-40 degrees Celcius, 41 - 104 

degrees fahrenheit. 

Primary Controller Info 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 


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Active Faults 

Panel 

1 

Figure 2-4 Active Faults List 


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. 

Table 2-4 Active Faults List Key 

Key Description 

1 Toggles All Faults or By Device (which 

displays all faults nested by device) 

2 Opens (up) or closes (down) the Active 

Faults panel 

To open the Active Faults list, click the up arrow in the bottom right of the dashboard. 

To view all faults for all devices in the frame, from the Active Faults menu, select All 

Faults. 

To view a nested list of faults, from the Active Faults menu, select By Device. 

You can sort the Active Faults List by column headers. 

Table 2-5 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) 

Sometimes you need to check the Fault Log to learn what time 

the Fault was issued. 

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 

2

To view the history of faults, see Fault Log on page 29. 



Fault Log The fault log is primarily for troubleshooting purposes. It can contain up to 10,000 faults or 

1 MB of data. When you download or refresh the fault log, you must load the entire log. 

Opening the 

Fault Log 

Table 2-5 Active Faults List Column Headers (Continued) 


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) 

If you have previously opened a fault log during this session (since connecting this PC 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 the Fault Log tab. 

2 Click Download Now, if necessary. 

Other actions you can perform include the following: 

To refresh the fault log, click Refresh. 


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To delete the contents of the Fault Log, click Clear Fault Log. 

When the fault log has been cleared and new faults are generated, the first new fault 

index will start again 1. 

Exporting the Fault Log 

Sorting Fault 

Log Data 

You may want to save fault logs for future reference before clearing. 

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. 

Fault logs are exported as comma-delimited files that can be opened in a spreadsheet 

program such as Microsoft Excel. 

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. 

Table 2-6 Fault Table Column Headers 


Index An unique numeric identifier for the fault receipt that is 

reset to 1 (duplicating numbers) when the fault log is 

cleared 

Slot The slot number of the affected module 

Module Name The type of module 

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) 

Sometimes you need to check the Fault Log to learn what 

time the fault was issued. 

Fault 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 currently active 

Ack Whether the fault has been acknowledged; a fault can 

only be acknowledged once. 

Triggered Yes indicates that the fault is currently active 

No indicates that the fault is not currently active 

Fault ID The specific fault location within the protocol; this is 

sometimes required when troubleshooting the system

Using the 

Fault Log 



Rows in the fault Log indicate the state or severity of a fault. Rows can have the following 

colors: 

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, 

acknowledgements, and clears on the fly, use the Active faults panel. See Active Faults 

Panel on page 28. 

Thumbnail and Video Streaming 

The Selenio frame supports both MPEG streaming and thumbnails: 

Viewing 

Streaming 

Video 

Table 2-7 Fault Log Color Definitions 

Color Description 

Red Major fault (severity 6-10) 

Yellow Minor fault (severity 1-5) 

Orange Acknowledged fault 

White Cleared fault 

Up to 14 thumbnails, one per slot, displaying at a resolution of 128 x 96, and updating 

at approximately one frame every two seconds 

One stream of high-end MPEG H.264 HD video 

QuickTime must be installed on the PC to view high-end video. 

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. 

When viewing thumbnails, the border of the thumbnail indicates if the source module has a 

fault. A red border indicates a critical fault, and a yellow border indicates a warning fault. 

Not all modules support streaming. See the documentation for your specific module if you 

are not sure whether it supports streaming. 

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Switching 

the Video 

Streaming 

Type 


The output type that is displayed is determined by the controller module. If no other users 

are connected to the Selenio 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 up to 14 thumbnails, or a single 

HD stream) that was most recently selected by any user on the system. 

All viewers on all PCs connected to the Selenio frame will see the same video. Before 

switching the streaming view type, be sure that you are not interfering with someone else’s 

critical path. 

Viewing Thumbnails 

To change to thumbnails from high-end video, follow these steps: 

1 Right click on the HD stream. 

2 From the context menu, select Thumbnails. 

3 If you are sure this will not interfere with other users, click OK. 

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. 

Figure 2-5 Thumbnails on the Streaming Tab 

A thumbnail has the following components: 

Click to toggle 

audio meters 

Figure 2-6 Thumbnail with Rollover Buttons Visible 

Slot number and default 

name of device in slot 

Click to switch to high-end 

streaming 

Thumbnails update at approximately one frame every two seconds.

Viewing High-End Video 

To change to high-end video from thumbnails, 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 HD 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 on the high-end streaming 

option. 

Figure 2-7 High-End Streaming Video 

The Video parameters control the thumbnails and overlay. 

Controls to the high-end streaming video include Play and Pause. The Selenio 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. 

You may have to click Refresh (the second button from the left) to activate the picture. 

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. 


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Using the Frame Control Panel 

Administrators can use the Selenio Frame Control Panel to configure the frame on the 

network, control communication within the frame, configure redundancy, and perform 

other administrative tasks such as managing licenses and firmware. 

Click a module 

to view the 

options for that 

module 


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 2-8 Frame View in the Selenio Control Interface 

The following sections describe the functions behind each of the buttons on this screen: 

Setting General Parameters on page 35 

Viewing Status Parameters on page 36 

Setting Control Parameters on page 37 

Configuring Redundancy on page 38 

Managing Connections on page 49 

Managing User Accounts on page 55 

Upgrading Module Firmware on page 56 

Activating License Keys on page 61 

Using the Parameter Tree on page 62 

In addition, regardless of the control pane that is open, you can access the fault tab for the 

controller module, as described in Selenio Controller Module Faults on page 63.

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 enter UTC day and time. 

DejaView 

The Selenio 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 be loaded onto the replacement 

module. DejaView can be enabled or disabled per slot. 

By default, DejaView is off for every slot. If you make extensive use of module redundancy 

within your configuration and need to replace a card, if DejaView is selected the controller 

module will provision that slot the exact same way as the previous (failed) module. This 

helps restore services quicker and allows for replacement hardware to be installed without 

the help of engineering supervisors. 

Note: You can achieve similar functionality using Presets. See Using Presets on page 70. 

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. 

Selenio also allows you to indicate which modules go in what slots. You can save this 

configuration so that when inserting a new module that does not match with the 

configuration, or when removing the module, the Controller triggers a fault. Module Save 

saves the current detected setup (which device is in which slot). Module Clear deletes this 

configuration. 


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TSG 


The parameters on this panel define the test signal that is provided to different modules 

through the Connection Router. 

Table 2-8 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 

signal video format 720p/59.94 

1080i/59.94 

1080p/59.94 

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. 

Reboot 

Contains options to reboot an individual module or the entire system (the frame and all its 

modules). To reboot the Selenio Controller module, you must reboot the system. 

Viewing Status Parameters 

For monitoring purposes, you can view information about the frame in general. 

Note: To view information about a processing module, select that module in the navigation 

tree at the left of the screen. 

General 

576i/50 

720p/50 

1080i/50 

1080p/50 

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).

Setting 

Control 

Parameters 

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). 

The parameters in this panel group define the various communications systems the frame 

can use for control. 

IP Settings 

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. 

Note: The controller module uses a VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) to create a 

broadcast domain which all modules within the frame will use to communicate among 

themselves (for control and data traffic). A VLAN has the same attributes as a physical 

network, including subnet and ID properties. Selenio systems have 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, all these parameters should NOT be changed. If changes are required, 

please consult a Harris Customer Service representative. Failure to do so might result in 

improper control and monitoring of Selenio systems. 

The Data Ethernet settings described on this screen only affect frames where the controller 

module has an optional video IP submodule. 

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, provides an opportunity for local control and monitoring when an operator is 

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. 

Note: If you disable the HTTP server on this screen, your browser will immediately lose its 

connection with the frame. 

SNMP—The agent responsible for implementing the SNMP interface that sends traps 

and allows parametric control via SNMP protocol. 

Telnet—The frame’s telnet interface, responsible for accessing the frame via telnet 

(mainly used for troubleshooting purposes). 

SSH—Used for internal communications. Should not be disabled, unless directed to do 

so by Customer Service. 

CCSP—Interface responsible for implementing the CCSP interface, allowing clients 

(such as webpage, CCS Navigator, NUCLEUS, etc.) to control and monitor the frame. 


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Redundancy 

GPI 


A Selenio 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*, Alarm 

Close, Alarm Open, and Load Preset. 

Preset—Specifies the preset to load for the specified GPI input, with a range of 0* - 99 

The Status field indicates the GPI input contact condition. 

For each GPI output, you can define the Function. This specifies this GPI output's assigned 

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 

The SNMP Agent settings are as follows: 

Location—A text string that indicates the location of the device. 

SNMP Community String—The setting here must match that in a MIB browser in 

order for the two devices to share information. 

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. 

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 Selenio 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. If a 

primary module fails, then the controller module automatically reconfigures the secondary 

module to take over.

Protection Chains and Priorities 



The controller module supports multiple protection layers, letting a backup module request 

its own protection. The protection relationship could look like Figure 2-9 on page 39. 

Figure 2-9 Example of Backup of Modules within a Selenio Frame 

Modules A, B, and C designate D as the backup. Module D sets its backup to E, which 

designates F. Consequently, modules A, B, and C have three potential backup modules: D, 

E, and F. (For instructions on how to configure a module as a primary or backup module, see 

Configuring Module Redundancy on page 44. Redundancy for processing modules 

requires configuration of external equipment such as routers and supporting wiring. These 

topics are described in Configuring the Router on page 46 and Using the Connections 

Manager on page 52.) 

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., module A, B and C above) have 

a higher priority than those with shorter chains (modules D and E above). In Figure 2-9, the 

services on modules A, B, and C have the highest priority, and these modules are not 

designated as backups for failover duty. The service on module F has the lowest priority, so 

F 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 Figure 2-9 with modules A through F). 

Example 1: 

A fails; F serves as the backup, because F is the lowest priority backup available. 

D fails; E serves as the backup, because E is the lowest priority backup available. 

B fails; E drops D (because B is higher priority) and serves as B's backup. 

C fails; no backups are available (E and F carry B and A, which are the same priority as 

C). 

Example 2: 

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A fails; E serves as the backup, because E is the lowest priority backup available. 

B fails; F drops D (because B is higher priority than D) and serves as B's backup. 

C fails; no backups are available (E and F carry A and B, which are the same priority as 

C). 

Example 3: 

A fails; F serves as the backup (because F is the lowest priority backup available). 

B fails; E serves as the backup (because E is the lowest priority backup available). 

E fails; D serves as the backup. Because E is currently carrying B's service, the controller 

module identifies all backup candidates for B, not E. Consequently, D is available for 

backup duty, and the controller module moves B's service from E to D. 

C fails; no backups are available. D carries B, which has the same priority as C. E has 

failed and is out of service. F carries A, which has the same priority as C. 

In Figure 2-9, since E is protecting D, and F is protecting E (i.e. D protected by E protected 

by F), the module in F will take over all operations in case of module D failure. This is due to 

priority level, where the last available module in the chain takes over a module higher in the 

chain. If module F subsequently fails, module E takes over the duties of module D. After 

module F is serviced, you need to manually failback to F in order to indicate that the module 

is now operational. Failure to do so will keep the module F marked as not available for 

protection operations. 

Primary and Backup Compatibility 

Only modules with the same type 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 must be a superset of the primary's 

keys. When the backup goes into service, this ensures it has the capabilities to supply all 

required features. Note that redundancy configuration is not allowed in setups containing 

companion modules (i.e. audio/video expansion boards). 

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, and 

the backup module is idle. During a failover operation, the router redirects the 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 interfaces, functions, and general 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. The connection table is not changed, 

but the existing behavior might need adjustment.



The reconfiguration described above does not persist across a system reset. If a failed 

primary module remains out of service after a reset, the controller module invokes the 

failover actions again. Once a backup module goes into action, it does its best to perform all 

the duties and obligations of the primary module. 

Except when going through a failback operation, the backup module retains its 

configuration when its role changes. Moreover, any connection entries associated with the 

module are rewritten to reference the backup slot explicitly, thus directing the backup 

module to carry the services from the failed primary module. Of course, the primary and 

backup modules can be reconfigured after taking them out of mutual protection mode. 

Triggering Failback 

Selenio uses manual failback. Unlike the initial failover, which transfers control 

automatically, you must explicitly restore service to the main module. 

When an operator issues a failback command (as in Triggering Failback on page 41), the 

original 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. 

Viewing a Module’s Redundancy Settings 

1 On the Configuration screen, select the Controller module. 

2 If any other configuration interface is open, click Close. 

3 From the Frame Control Panel page, click Redundancy. 

4 At the left side of the screen, click Module. 


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Figure 2-10 Module Redundancy Settings and Control Panel 

The top portion of the screen indicates whether a secondary controller module is present in 

the frame, and which module is currently operational. 

The Module Table section of the screen indicates the following information: 

Table 2-9 Module Redundancy Table 

Column Function 

Slot Displays the slot number (1-14) of the module 

Module Type Tells the product code of the module in the slot. If no module is in 

the slot, displays N/A. 

Mode Determines whether a module is protected or not; options are: 

Protected—Another module is assigned to protect this module 

Unprotected—No other module is assigned to protect this 

module

Table 2-9 Module Redundancy Table (Continued) 

Column Function 



Status Indicates the protection state of each module in the frame; 

options are: 

Unavailable—The module is not operating normally (for 

example, if it was removed from the frame) and has no 

protection assigned to it. (If a module is assigned to be 

protected by another module, then its status will be FailedTo-n.) 

Modules that are Unavailable are not present in the Dashboard. 

FailedTo-n—The module has failed over to module n, 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 module n. 

Protecting-n—The module is protecting module n due to a fail 

over. Protecting modules are not visible in the Dashboard until 

the protection ends. 

Ready—The module is operating normally and 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 

the Ready status. There are two cases where a module becomes 

Failback-Required: 

If module A is protecting another module and then is no 

longer operating normally, and a module B higher in the 

protection chain is present, then B will take over protecting 

the failed module. If A starts operating normally again, then 

it will be Failback-Required. To move the protection back to 

A, fail back on module A. 

If a module A is manually failed over and the protecting 

module is no longer operating normally or has to protect a 

higher priority module than A, then module A will be 

Failback-Required. To make module A Ready, fail back on 

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When you select a row in the Module Redundancy table, the parameters at the right of the 

table update to indicate the status of the various parameters for that module. Parameters 

are: 

Table 2-10 Module Redundancy Parameters 

Parameter Function 

Module Type (1-14) 

[RO] 

Indicates the type of module and the slot that module is in 

Protect Mode (1-14) Specifies the backup for the specified slot (Module configuration 

and signal routing will be redirected to the specified slot during 

failure conditions.) 

Protect Status (1-14) Indicates whether the module is in a failed state. Options are: 

[RO] 

Unneeded—Indicates that the module is operating normally 

Needed—Indicates that the module is in a failed state and 

protection is required 

Failover When selected, Failover tests the redundancy. If you check the 

Protect Status screen after triggering failover for a module, the 

device that serves as backup for the module will indicate the device 

it is protecting. 

Loads DejaView settings to the protecting module, so that it has 

the same configuration as the module it is now serving as (see 

Triggering Failover on page 40) 

Failback Restores a module with the status Failback Required (or a module 

that has undergone failover test) so that the failed-over module 

and protecting module perform their own standard functions 

again (see Triggering Failback on page 41) 

Configuring Module Redundancy 

The idea with module redundancy is to assign functions of primary importance to a module, 

and then have a second module of the same type that performs less-important 

functionality. 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. 

1 On the Redundancy > Module screen, select the module in the Module Table that 

requires backup. 

The parameters at the right of the table update to display information for the selected 

module. 

2 Click the Protect Mode parameter, and select the slot that you want to provide backup. 

Options include Unprotected, as well as every other slot in the frame, whether it currently 

has a module in it or not, and regardless of whether the module in that slot is currently the 

same type. This is so you can configure protection before the module is in the frame.

Testing Module Redundancy 



If your Selenio frame has both a primary and a secondary controller module, you can test 

failover by clicking the button 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 Click Failover for the module. 

2 Check the Protect Status screen. 

The device that serves as backup for the module will indicate the device it is protecting. 

Failover loads DejaView settings to the protecting module, so that it has the same 

configuration as the module it is now serving as. (See Configuring Module Faults on 

page 76.) 

3 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 in Slot 2 is protecting another module in Slot 1, and a module in Slot 3 is 

protecting module in Slot 2 (i.e. Slot 1 protected by Slot 2 protected by Slot 3), Slot 3 will 

take over operations in case of failure of module in Slot 1. This is due to the priority level set 

automatically by the system, where the last available module in the chain takes over for any 

module higher in the chain. In case of failure of module in Slot 3, module in Slot 2 will take 

over. After module in Slot 3 is serviced, you need to manually failback to Slot 3 to indicate 

that the module is now operational. Failure to do so leaves the module in Slot 3 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 backup module. Any functionality assigned to the protection 

module at that time is abandoned by the protection module, unless it in turn has its own 

protection module assigned. 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: one that returns the functionality to the primary module, 

and a second that returns whatever functionality the backup module may have been 

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Configuring the Router 


To provide full module redundancy, the audio/video signals feeding a failed module need to 

be transferred to its backup module during failover operations. 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. You need to configure the router component within the 

controller card so that the interaction between this component and the external router 

happens smoothly during failover/failback (router protection) operations. To do this, you 

need to configure the Routers section (found under Redundancy) on the Selenio controller 

to represent your existing physical/logical routing system configuration. 

The controller can perform cross-point switches to a 16-level router (with each level having 

up to 32 inputs and 32 outputs). You can configure the protection router to route the signal 

in case of module failure. 

Launching the Router Interface 



3 From the Frame Control Panel page, click Redundancy. 

4 At the left side of the screen, click Router. 

Figure 2-11 Router Settings

Connecting to a Router 



1 On the Selenio Controller’s Router panel, under Protection Router Settings, enter the IP 

address of the router. 

2 Enter the Telnet Login ID to the router you are connecting (usually the default value is 

leitch). 

3 Enter the password associated with the router Telnet Login ID (usually the default value is 

leitchadmin). 

4 Configure your router interfaces in Selenio to indicate what levels, input, and output 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 the 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 Table 2-11 is available for each level in the router. 

Table 2-11 Protection Router Parameters 

Parameter Description Options 

Enable Enables/disables this router level Disable 

Custom Name Specifies the text name for this router 

level 

Num Inputs Specifies the number of input ports for 

this router level 

Num Outputs Specifies the number of output ports 

for this router level 

Subtype Specifies the expected data type for 

ports on this router level 

Output Displays a router table for the selected 

router level. See Using the Router 

Output Table on page 48. 

2 Select Enable. 

3 Beside Num Inputs, select the number of inputs for this level of the router. 

4 Beside Num Outputs, select the number of outputs for this level of the router. 

The other parameters are optional. 

Enable 

 

0 to 32 

0 to 32 

3GSDI 

AES 

Any 

Show 

Table 

ASI 

HDSDI 

SDI 

When you have finished configuring the Router Protection settings, the selected levels, and 

the selected inputs and outputs on those levels, will appear on the Connections panel as 

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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. 

3 The Router Output Table dialog box for the selected router level opens. 

Figure 2-12 Router Output Table Dialog Box 

4 Select a row in the table. 

The parameter to the right of the Router Output table updates to display the input selected 

for that output. 

5 In the Input field, do either of the following: 

Click Up or Down to change the input number 

Enter a number between 0 and 32 using your keyboard 

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. 

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.

Managing 

Connections 



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. In this way, 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 along the frame’s internal bus. Some modules may 

not use the frame’s internal bus. 

Connections happen within the frame’s backplane and are subject to the same delay as the 

outputs of the module. The connection system 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 can be connected to inputs or other 

functions. Functions are divided into the following types: 

Encoder 

Multiplexer 

Demultiplexer 

A function that has no inputs or outputs (interfaces) does not appear in the connection 

manager. 

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 Selenio 

controller module has an optional video IP submodule) 

Ext-Ip—External connection over Data Ethernet (available only if the Selenio 

controller module has an optional video IP submodule) 

Ext-Mod—External module connectors on back panel 

Xpoint—End points on cross-point switch 

You can have multiple interfaces for the same thing. 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. 

Controller Module Functions 

The controller module has two functions: 

Test Signal Generator—Provide test video feed and tone to other devices within the 

frame. 

Protection router—Provides 7 x 2 backup routing for devices within the frame. 

The test signal generator is always available in the Connections Manager. The protection 

router must be configured before it appears in the Connections Manager. See Launching 

the Router Interface on page 46 for more information. 

Viewing Connections 

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To open the Connections Viewer, do either of the following: 

From the Dashboard, in the drop-down menu at the top right of the screen, to the left 

of the Controller Status panel, select Connections. 

From the Configuration panel, select the Frame Controller, click Close to return to the 

Frame Control Panel, and then click Connections. From the top of the Function 

Browser, click Connection View. 

Figure 2-13 Connections Viewer 

The Connections Viewer is primarily for informational purposes. To filter and organize the 

connections displayed, use the following tools: 

Group By: This drop-down menu provides the following options: 

Service Name: (optional) A grouping of connections defined when creating a new 

connection. 

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 viewer. 

Filter Invalid Connections: When checked, the list only displays completed 

connections, where no portion of the connection is unknown.



Column headers: Click a column header to sort the connections by the column 

function. Connections are sorted within the Group. Columns have the following 

information: 

Table 2-12 Column Headers in the Connections Viewer 

Item Description 

Connection Name The name given for the connection at the time of creation. 

This is optional. 

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 CXN—Internal connection over Data Ethernet (available 

only if the Selenio controller module is equipped with a 

video IP submodule) 

Ext-Ip—External connection over Data Ethernet (available 

only if the Selenio controller module is equipped with a 

video IP submodule) 

Ext-Mod—External module connectors on back panel 

Xpoint—End points 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 arbitrarily. 

To remove a connection, first click a row (connection) within the Connection Viewer, 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). Hold down the Control key while clicking to select multiple non-consecutive 

connections, or hold the Shift key to select a range of connections. Click Edit Service 

Name, and then enter new text. Before making the change, click OK to confirm. 

Connections that are red in the Connections Viewer have a major fault. Connections that 

are yellow have a minor fault. 

Launching the Connections Manager 

To launch the Connections manager, follow these steps: 



3 From the Frame Control Panel page, click Connections. 

If one of the following conditions exists, then the web browser may temporarily not be able 

to connect to the frame. 

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 


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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. 

Using the Connections Manager 

The left side of the Connections Manager displays a list of interfaces within the frame. Each 

row in the Functions list represents an interface 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. 

You can filter the list using the Filter Options menu. Options are: 

All Interfaces 

Used Interfaces 

Unused Interfaces 

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 on page 46) because these functions are on the Selenio 

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.

Figure 2-14 Connections Manager 



When you click an interface in the Functions browser, the right of the screen updates to 

display the configuration for that interface. 

You can sort the rows in the Connections tables by clicking on the column headers. The 

column headers are described in Table 2-13. 

Table 2-13 Interface Descriptions 

Column 

Header 

Description 

Alias Custom name defined on the router 

Direction Either of the following: 

Input (destination) 

Output (source) 

Inputs can only connect to outputs, and vice versa. 

Type One of the following: 

Ext-Mod—Cable connection to the router 

CXN—IP connection switch on internal IP (baseband) switch on 

controller module 

Ext-IP—External IP connection, normally seen on Networking 

products 

Xpoint—Router crosspoint 

Name Official name of the interface 


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An input can be connected to many outputs, for example for IP multicasting. 

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 2-15 Function Browser Dialog Box 

Only interfaces that can be connected to the selected interface appear in the Function 

Browser. 

4 Choose an interface and either double-click it, or 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. 

Removing a Connection 

To remove a connection from the Connections Manager, follow these steps: 

1 Select an interface from the Function Browser. 

The Current Interface section of the screen updates to display information about that 

interface. 

2 Select a row in the Interface Connection Information table. 

3 Click Remove Connection, and then click OK to confirm.

Managing 

User 

Accounts 

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 

Selenio frame. 

You can also remove connections from the Connections Viewer. See Viewing 

Connections on page 49. 

The Selenio 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 Harris 

logo. 

Changing a Password 

The administrator user can change the password for any user on the system. Follow these 

steps: 

1 In the Selenio control application, select the Configuration tab. 

2 Select the Selenio Controller module, and close any other panels that may be open. 

3 Select Password Manager. 

Figure 2-16 Password Manager 

4 Click the user to change a password for. 

The user name appears above the Password and Confirm Password fields. 

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. 


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Module 

Firmware 


If the password created for the administrator user account has been lost or forgotten, 

contact Customer Service. 

You can use the Selenio 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 Selenio modules (except the FS1 and XD1) 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. 

Selenio modules other than the FS1 and XD1 have non-volatile memories. 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) during the day, and then cutting over during 

scheduled outage or maintenance windows. When a new version of firmware is transferred 

to the module, the previous inactive version is overwritten. To upgrade the software on an 

FS1 or XD1, you must take the module completely offline. 

During normal operation, the Selenio 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 Selenio 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: This does not affect any parameter settings on the module. 

To view the firmware upgrade options, on the Configuration pane, select the Frame 

Controller module, and then select the Configurations tab, and then click Upgrade 

Firmware.

Figure 2-17 Firmware Overview Page 



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. 

The Firmware Overview table at the top of the screen lists all modules for which the 

firmware is managed by the Selenio Controller module. There is a row for each module 

type. By default, all modules have Test mode off, so by default all modules appear in the 

Firmware Overview table. 

Table 2-14 Firmware Overview 

Item Function 

Module Lists the module type, and then the slot numbers that contain 

that module type that are not in Test mode. 

Version Indicates the firmware version number in use on the modules. 

When the field displays N/A, there is no firmware for that 

module type on the controller module. 

Alternate Version Indicates the other firmware version that is stored, but not in 

use, for the module type. 

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The Version and Alternate Version columns indicate various statuses of the firmware loaded 

on the modules: 

Table 2-15 Version and Alternate Version States 

Version 

Alternate 

Version 

Comments 

# 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. 

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. 

When you reboot the frame, modules in managed slots receive the most up-to-date 

firmware automatically. 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. 

Below the Firmware Overview table, another table lists all modules in test slots. When a slot 

is designated as a test slot, the controller module won’t force new firmware onto the 

module. 

Table 2-16 Test Slots 

Item Function 

Slot Lists the slot number that is in test mode. 

Module Indicates the module type that is in the slot. 

Version Lists the firmware version currently in use on the module. 

Alternate Version Lists the alternate version of software available for the module i 

n the slot. 

Upgrade Status Indicates whether upgrade is available on the module in the slot.

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 the Frame 

Controller module, and then click Upgrade Firmware. 

2 Click Test Firmware. 

The page contains a table with the following columns: 

Table 2-17 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 frame. 

Version Lists the firmware version currently assigned to the slot, whether 

there is a module in the slot or not 

Alternate Version Lists the alternate version of software available for the module in 

the slot 

Test Mode Indicates Yes if the slot is in Test mode, or No if the slot is in 

controller-managed mode 

Upgrade Status Indicates whether an upgrade is available on the module in the 

slot 

3 Click the button in the Test Mode column and choose Yes or No. 

You can change the mode of a slot whether or not it contains a module. 

Note: When you set a module to Managed mode (select Yes), it appears in the Firmware 

Overview area (top part of the screen), and the firmware is changed according to the 

following conditions: 

If there are other modules of the same type in the frame and a different version of the 

firmware is in the controller module (indicated by the Version column for the module 

type), the new module is upgraded or downgraded automatically. 

If there are no other modules of the same type in the frame, and there is no version of 

the firmware for this module type in the controller module, the new module runs its 

existing firmware, and the system indicates N/A in the Version and Alternate Version 

columns. 

Upgrading Firmware 

For best results, first upgrade firmware in a test slot, before propagating firmware to all like 

slots in a frame. In the Selenio frame control panel, follow these steps: 

1 On the Upgrade Firmware screen, click Test Firmware, select a slot that contains the type 

of module you would like to upgrade, and click Yes to set this slot to Test mode (See 

Setting Test Mode for a Slot on page 59). 

2 Click Transfer Firmware, select the new firmware package, select the module that is in 

Test mode, and then click Transfer to load the new alternate firmware (see Transferring 

Alternate Firmware on page 60). 


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3 Click Activate Firmware, select the module you set to test mode, and then click Activate. 

(see Activating Alternate Firmware on page 61). 

4 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. 

5 Click Transfer Firmware, select the new firmware package, select the module(s) in 

Managed mode, and then click Transfer to load the new alternate firmware (see 

Transferring Alternate Firmware on page 60). 

6 Click Activate Firmware, select the module(s) in Managed mode, and then click Activate. 

(see Activating Alternate Firmware on page 61). 

In the table displaying firmware versions, the Version column shows the version of the 

transferred firmware, and the Alternate Version column displays N/A. 

7 (Optional) Click Test Firmware, select a slot that contains the test module, and click No to 

set this slot to Managed mode (See Setting Test Mode for a Slot on page 59). 

Transferring Alternate Firmware 

In the Selenio frame control panel, follow these steps: 

1 Download the most recent appropriate upgrade package from our website or from your 

product CD-ROM. 

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. 


Controller module, and then select the Configurations tab, and then click Upgrade 

Firmware. 

3 Beside Select Firmware Package, click Browse. 

4 In the dialog box that opens, select the upgrade package. 

Information about the selected package appears below the Package information header. 

The Select Controller Managed Modules and Select Modules in Test Mode tables 

refresh to display modules that the upgrade package applies to. 

5 Select the modules you want to transfer the firmware to. 

To transfer firmware to all controller-managed modules, place a check beside the row 

below Select Controller Managed Modules. 

To transfer firmware to individual test modules, place a check beside each test module 

under Select Modules in Test Mode. 

6 Click Transfer. 

The firmware is transferred to the Alternate Firmware bank on the selected module(s). 

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 61.

Activating 

License Keys 

Activating Alternate Firmware 



Once firmware has been transferred to a module, as described in Transferring Alternate 

Firmware on page 60, you can activate that firmware at your convenience. Follow these 

steps: 


Controller module, and then select the Configurations tab, and then click Activate 

Firmware. 

2 Select the modules you want to switch to alternate firmware. 

To activate firmware on all controller-managed modules, place a check beside the row 

below Select Controller-Managed Modules. 

To activate firmware to individual test modules, place a check beside each test module 

under Select Modules in Test Mode. 

3 Click Activate. 

The modules are reset and return to functionality with the new firmware in the Version 

column, and N/A in the Alternate Version column. 

Upgrade Failure Instructions 

If the module detects a problem immediately after your 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 the failsafe mode. 

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. 

To activate a license key using the Selenio control interface, follow these steps: 


2 Select the Selenio Controller module in the System Explorer, and if any other configuration 

tool is open, click Close to view the Configuration screen. 

3 Click License Keys Activation. 

A table displays all the modules in the frame, and all license-related information for those 

modules. 


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Tree 


Figure 2-18 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 it to Customer Service. 

5 When you have acquired it, enter your device key in the Change License Key field. 

Use copy-and-paste tools to copy the license key from the message sent to you by 

Customer Service (if the license was provided that way), for greater accuracy. 

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. 

On the Frame Control Panel, click Tree. A list of all parameters for the Selenio Controller 

module opens. 

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.



There are two Ethernet connections on the frame. The frame communicates with other 

devices, including the web browser, using Control Ethernet. If the Selenio controller module 

is equipped with an optional video IP submodule, you also have Data Ethernet. The Data 

Ethernet settings determine how Tx (transmission) and Rx (receiver) packets are handled 

and deals with compressed video over IP. The numbers will be constantly increasing, and will 

create a lot of network traffic. 

For a complete list of tree view parameters, see the HTML file that accompanies this 

manual. 

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. 

Selenio Controller Module Faults 

Table 2-18 Selenio Controller Module Faults 

Below is a complete list of the Selenio Controller module’s faults, and their settings options. 

Fault Default Priority 

Default Trigger 

Delay 

Chassis temperature out of range 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s 

Temperature of the control 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 fault 6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s 




Module input fault 1 

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 failover/failback 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 

Module shutdown 3 

6 (Major) 1.0 s 0.0 s 

Default Clear 

Delay 


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Table 2-18 Selenio Controller Module Faults (Continued) 

Fault Default Priority 

Module failover/failback 6 (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. Check the Active Faults section of the Dashboard area when receiving an 

Module Input Fault fault message. 

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 fault will not be issued if the fault trigger time is above the time that it takes to switch over 

to the internal reference (usually within few seconds). Adjust the trigger time accordingly if a Reference absent fault is 

needed. 

3 The controller module will shut down any module if overheating occurs, and then issues a Module Shutdown fault message 

to notify users about the problem. 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, reset the failed slot. To prevent 

overheating during frame operation, keep the front panel closed and all back module slots covered. 


Default Trigger 

Delay 

Default Clear 

Delay

Device 

Control 

Click the Configuration tab at the top of the screen. 



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 2-19 Configuration Parameters in the Selenio Control Interface 

The Configurations tab has specific parameters. See the documentation for a module to 

view complete descriptions of that module’s unique controls. The View menu has three 

ways to browse the parameters for a module: 

Block—Click on a square on the block diagram to view controls within that module. 

See each device’s manual for information on the various controls. 

All—Displays the entire parameter list in a tree view. To view a modular group of 

parameters, click an item. 

Favorites—Displays just the favorite parameters for the device. Only an administrator 

user can designate favorites. An operator user can only control favorites. See Using 

Favorites on page 70. 

The Faults tab displays control settings for all faults on the module, input, or frame. 

Depending on the type of module, controls and options may vary. See the documentation 

for each module for complete descriptions. 

Viewing Read-Only Parameters 

Read-only parameters feed back the current state of a specific parameter. Figure 2-21 

provides an example of an enumeration parameter. 


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Figure 2-20 Example of a List Parameter 

Changing a List Parameter 

List parameters contain a list of possible values for a specific parameter. Enumeration and 

string-list parameter changes are always delayed. List parameters are identifiable by the 

arrow in the right corner of the button. In addition, 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. 

Figure 2-21 List Parameter 

Figure 2-22 List Parameter With its List Open 

To adjust that parameter, click the list. The current parameter value is in the parameter bar. 

Use the mouse or the arrow keys on the keyboard to select a different item in the list. 

Changing a Range Parameter 

Each Range parameter provides an incremented slider to choose a value within the range. 

Numeric parameters 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 2-23 provides an example of a numeric parameter. 

Figure 2-23 Example of a Numeric Parameter

To change the parameter’s value: 



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 parameter, and then press the left and right 

arrow keys on the keyboard to decrease or increase the parameter 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 renamed using text characters. String parameter 

changes do not take effect until the entire string has been modified. Use a keyboard, or 

copy and paste, to enter a value. 

Figure 2-24 provides an example of a string parameter. 

Figure 2-24 Example of a String Parameter 

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. 

Navigating Table Parameters 

A table parameter links multiple instances of the same parameter or series of parameters. 

This is particularly useful with multiple-stream modules such as encoders and multiplexers. 

You can select multiple channels and apply the same settings to multiple inputs, outputs, 

audio streams, etc. at a time, or copy multiple settings from one row to another within the 

table. 


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Figure 2-25 Table Parameter Initial View 


Some parameters are easily divided into groups, where much duplication occurs. Table 

parameters provide an interface to view a large number of settings in a single screen. When 

a large number of parameters are duplicated over a series of inputs, outputs, or controls, 

Selenio Control Panel displays those parameters as a table, so you can view the various 

settings for various streams. 

Drag here 

The table parameter in Table 2-25 is for the Multiplexer, which is highlighted in the block 

diagram. 

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, etc. 

The table portion of the screen, as shown in Figure 2-26, has a row for each item for which 

the series of parameters applies.

Figure 2-26 Table Parameter Display 



Use the slider at the bottom of the screen to see the complete list of parameters. Due to the 

table structure, you can 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, first select the row. The Parameter pane updates to display the 

settings for that row (it defaults to display 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 2-27 Parameters for a Row in the Parameter Table 

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Using 

Favorites 

Using 

Presets 


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 2-19 Parameter Favorites States 

Color State 

Grey 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 grey favorite indicator in the top right 

corner of the parameter control. 

To remove the favorite designation from a parameter, click the pink favorite indicator in 

the top right corner of the parameter control. 

5 When you are satisfied with the favorites designated for a module, click Save Favorites. 

Favorites you have designated (checked) are saved in local memory until you reconnect to 

the frame. When you select Favorites view, parameters listed there will reflect the items for 

that device that are selected, 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. 

Favorite parameters are stored on the controller module, and once saved, 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. 

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 the same 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 are saved on the 

Selenio controller module, and can be backed up to a computer, USB key, etc.



Presets can be read like any other XML document. You can e-mail presets and perform 

other normal functions just like any other file. 

Presets can be created for the following parts of a Selenio 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 (eg: FS1 + AAEX) 

The controller has 20 memory locations for system presets and 90 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 

(eg: Does not allow recalling an XD1 preset to FS1, and vice versa). 

Presets appear in the bottom left corner of the screen. 

Figure 2-28 Preset Options 

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: 


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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 preset to the module. 

Refresh—Requests the list of presets that are stored on the controller module. The 

display will not update if, for example, a preset is created on another system that is 

connected to the frame, 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 Selenio 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. 

Figure 2-29 Create new Preset Dialog Box 

5 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. 

6 Click OK. 

Your preset is saved. 

Creating a System Preset 

A system preset is a snapshot of the settings of all the parameters at the point when the 

preset was created. To create a preset using the Selenio 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.

Figure 2-30 Create new Preset Dialog Box 

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 

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 Selenio control interface, follow 

these steps: 



create a preset. 


4 Click on a preset in the list that appears. 

5 Click Load. 

The selected preset is loaded to the selected module. 

The Preset list only shows presets that are compatible with the selected device, so it is not 

possible to load a preset to a device for which it does not apply. 

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 

preset on other applicable devices. 

In this way, it is easy to copy settings between modules. You should be careful when 

loading presets to ensure that the firmware is consistent with the firmware on each device. 

If parameters are not available or have settings that are inconsistent with the firmware on a 

device, those settings will be ignored, and the default setting will be chosen instead. 

Using Factory Recall 

Factory recall returns all parameters on a module (either a module in one of the 14 module 

slots, or the controller module) to their default settings. 


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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. 

Loading a Preset to a Frame 

The process of applying the settings included in a preset file is referred to as Loading. 

To load a preset file to a frame, follow these steps: 



3 Click on a preset in the list that appears. 

4 Click Load. 

5 The selected preset is loaded to the selected module. 

A system preset can only load parameters to devices list only shows presets that are 

compatible with the selected device, so it is not possible to load a preset to a device for 

which it does not apply. 

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. in this way, it is easy to copy settings 

between modules. You should be careful when loading presets to ensure that the firmware 

is consistent with the firmware on each device. If parameters are not available or have 

settings that are inconsistent with the firmware on a device, those settings will be ignored, 

and the default setting will be chosen instead. 

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.






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. 

Exporting a Preset 

When you export a preset, you save it to the computer on which you are browsing to the 

Selenio Control software (otherwise, all presets are stored on the controller module for the 

Selenio 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). To transfer a preset to a 

different Selenio frame, you must first export it. Follow these steps: 




3 Select Edit > Export. 

The Export Preset dialog opens. 

4 Select a location for the preset to be stored in, and then click OK. 

Presets are stored as XML files. 

Importing a Preset to a Module 

When transferring a module preset from a different Selenio 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 Selenio control interface, follow these steps: 



import a preset. 


4 Click Edit > Import. 

The Import Preset dialog opens. 

5 Browse to the location where your presets are stored, and then select a preset. 

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. 


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Configuring 

Module 

Faults 

Figure 2-31 Module Faults 


Importing a Preset to a Frame 

To import a preset file to a frame, follow these steps: 



3 Click Edit > Import. 

The Import Preset dialog opens. 

4 Browse to the location where your presets are stored, and then select a preset. 

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. 

On the home page for the Selenio frame, each module that has a fault condition appears 

with a flashing 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. 

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. The row of a minor fault is highlighted in yellow. 

Show All—Displays all faults for the module in a continuous list. 

When you select this option, you can filter the fault list 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 check box to view other pages of faults. 

You can also sort the faults by the column headers, as described in Table 2-20. 

Table 2-20 Fault Column Headers 

Column Header Description 

ID [RO] A sequential label for the fault—each fault has an unique ID, 

starting from 1 

Fault Name [RO] A short description of the fault that you can use to find a longer 

description in the module’s manual, or in its HTML parameter list 

Error Level [RO] An indicator of the priority of the alarm: 

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 

Enable/Disable The master setting that determines whether the alarm will activate 

Enabled—the defined condition generates a fault 

Disabled—the condition is ignored 

By default, all faults are disabled. 

Priority A number from 1-10 indicating whether a triggered fault is 

reported as major or minor; a priority of 6 or higher is a major fault, 

and a priority of 5 or lower is a minor fault 

Trigger (sec) 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, then the fault will not trigger. Choose 

any duration from 0 to 100 seconds. If Trigger is set to 0 and the 

fault condition exists for any period of time, the fault is triggered. 

Clear (sec) The amount of time the fault condition must be in abatement in 

order for the fault to be turned off. Choose any duration from 0 to 

100 seconds. If Clear is set to 0 and the fault condition ceases for 

any period of time, the fault is cleared. 

Ack An indicator as to whether or not the alarm has been 

acknowledged; when a fault 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. 


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Index 

A 

Active faults panel 28–29 

Adapter cables 3 

Administrator user 22, 55 

Alarm. See Fault. 

Alternate firmware 60 

Ambient temperature 2 

B 

Browser requirements 21 

C 

Cleaning fiber optic connections 17–19 

Configuration, initial 22 

Connections, managing 49–55 

Connectors 8, 11 

Controller modules 3, 8, 14 

Controls 9 

Cooling the frame 2 

Cross-section of optical fiber 18 

D 

Dashboard 25 

Data Ethernet 37 

Dejaview, configuring 35 

Device preset 72 

Dimensions of the frame 5 

Dry cleaning fiber connections 19 

E 

EMI gaskets 6 

Environment for operation 2 

Ethernet ports 9, 11 

Extraction tool 3 

Extractor handle 7 

F 

Factory recall 73 

Failover 45 

Fans 9 

Faults 

active faults panel 28–29 

configuring for a module 76 

in connections viewer 51 

Log 29–31 

module 65 

on device summary 27 

on general hardware tab 35 

properties, modifying 77 

reference absence fault 36 

SEL-CTR module fault list 63 

sort 77 

Favorite parameters 70 

Fiber optic connections, cleaning 17–19 

Firmware upgrading 59–61 

Frame installation 4–5 

Front panel controls 9 

Front panel interface 37 

G 

Genlock 13, 36 

GPI inputs and outputs, configuration 38 

GPI inputs/outputs 14 

H 

High-end video 33 

I 

Inspecting and cleaning fiber connections 17–19 

Installing 

frame 4–5 

modules 6 

IP address 22, 37 

L 

Laser precautions 16–17 

LEDs 10 

License keys, activation 61 

List-style parameters 66 


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Log, fault 29–31 

Logging on 22 

M 

Mezzanine submodule 8 

Midplane interface 15 

Modes 

controller-managed 59 

parameter viewing 65 

Preset display 71 

protection 42, 44 

test/manage 59 

thumbnail 33 

Module 

installation 6 

removal 7 

O 

Operating system 21 

Operating temperature 2 

Operator user 22, 55 

Optical transceivers 3, 8 

Options for the Selenio frame 3 

P 

Parameter tree 62 

Parameters 

controller interface options 37 

Controller IP settings 37 

favorites 70 

list-style 66 

presets 70–76 

range-style 66 

read-only 65 

string-style 67 

table-style 67 

Password 

changing 55 

default 22 

Pinouts, GPI 14 

Power supplies 15 

Presets, parameter 70–76 

Protect status 45 

Protection 

dashboard indicators 26 

router configuration 46–48 

Q 

QuickTime 21, 31 


R 

Range-style parameters 66 

Read-only parameters 65 

Reboot module 36 

Redundancy, configuring 38 

Reference signal 36 

Reference signals 13 

Removing modules 7 

Revision history v 

RJ-45 connections 8 

S 

Safety precautions with lasers 16–17 

SFP transceivers 3, 8 

Silverlight 21 

Siting requirements 2 

SNMP control 37, 38 

Status indicators, power supply 27 

Status LEDs 10 

Streaming 31–33 

high-end video 33 

thumbnails 32 

String-style parameters 67 

Summary panel 26 

Support brackets 4–5 

System preset 73 

System requirements 21 

T 

Table-style parameters 67 

Temperature range for operation 2 

Test firmware 59 

Test signal generator 36, 49 

Theme, display 25 

Thumbnails 31 

Tree, parameter 62 

TSG. See Test Signal Generator. 

U 

Upgrading firmware 59–61 

USB port 10 

User accounts, managing 55 

V 

Video IP submodule 3, 8, 37 

W 

Wet cleaning fiber connections 19

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