Snell Wilcox Alchemist Ph.C - HD
This connector can be used to monitor and manipulate the Snell Wilcox Alchemist Ph.C - HD device. It uses SNMP to request data from the device.
The device converts high-definition video signals with a PH.C motion measurement technology.
About
Version Info
| Range | Key Features | Based on | System Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | Initial version. | - | - |
| 2.0.0.x | New firmware supported. | - | - |
| 2.0.1.x | External DCF added. | - | - |
Product Info
| Range | Supported Firmware |
|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | - |
| 2.0.0.x | - |
| 2.0.1.x | - |
System Info
| Range | DCF Integration | Cassandra Compliant | Linked Components | Exported Components |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | No | No | - | - |
| 2.0.0.x | No | No | - | - |
| 2.0.1.x | Yes | No | - | - |
Configuration
Connections
SNMP Main connection
This connector uses a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) connection and requires the following input during element creation:
SNMP CONNECTION:
- IP address/host: The polling IP of the device.
SNMP Settings:
- Port number: The port of the connected device, by default 161.
- Get community string: The community string used when reading values from the device. The default value is public.
- Set community string: The community string used when reading values from the device. The default value is private.
How to use
The element consists of the data pages detailed below.
Quick Config Page
Contains input and output configuration parameters, as well as Noise Reduction, Audio AES and Embedded Input Status, Ph.C and Loss Mode.
Page buttons provide access the Input, Output A Standard, and Memory subpages.
General Page
Contains general parameters related to memory and audio, as well as the Input Cadence Str.
Input Page
Contains parameters for Blanking (Left, Right, Top and Bottom) as well as other input parameters.
A page button provides access to the Input Standard subpage, where you can set the input standard. You can enable auto assignment or configure a custom setting for a certain frequency.
Output A/B Pages
These pages contain parameters for Blanking, Colorimetry, Border, VANC, Close Caption and more. On the Output A Standard subpage, you can set the output A standard. You can enable auto assignment or configure a custom setting for a certain frequency.
ProcAmps Page
Contains parameters related to the Enhancer and the Alias Suppression.
Conversion Page
Contains conversion-related parameters. On the Active Areas subpage, the status of each active area (1 to 5) can be set.
Display Page
Contains size, ASP, pan and tilt parameters for channel A and B.
The following page buttons are available:
- Transition: Contains settings related to the transition slew
- Control: Contains display control parameters.
Noise Reduction Page
Displays settings related to noise reduction.
Utils Page
Contains different parameters for channel A and B. You can among others enable or disable mono on the channel, configure patterns, enable or disable cut to black, etc.
Reference Page
Contains settings related to horizontal and vertical references.
Audio Pages
These pages contain numerous settings related to the output A and B embedders and the output AES, as well as the Headphone level, Headphone Source and Global Audio Delay.
Dolby Encoder Page
Contains settings related to the two Dolby encoders.
System Page
Contains system-related parameters. On the Memory subpage you can select and rename a memory, and store or recall it.
SNMP Page
Contains SNMP-related parameters. The SNMP Traps subpage contains a table with traps information.
Filmtools Page
Contains film and blur settings. Page buttons are available to the following subpages:
- Detection: Contains settings for the detection of film tools.
- Input/Output Cadence: Contains settings related to input/output cadence.
Timecode Page
Contains parameters related to time code and synchronization. You can among others enable/disable the overlay on the input, output A and output B. On the Timecode Conversion subpage, you can find parameters related to conversion of the time code.
Alarm Page
Displays the status of the input and output parameters.
DataMiner Connectivity Framework
The 2.0.1.x range of this connector supports the usage of DCF.
DCF can also be implemented through the DataMiner DCF user interface and through DataMiner third-party connectors (for instance a manager).
Interfaces
Fixed interfaces
Physical fixed interfaces:
- SDI A Input: Physical SDI interface with type in.
- SDI B Input: Physical SDI interface with type in.
- A Output: Physical SDI interface with type out.
- B Output: Physical SDI interface with type out.
Notes
When upgrading from connector version 2.0.0.2 to 2.0.1.1, check if all Visio drawings and automation scripts are still fully functional, as errors may occur with certain implementations.