Cobalt Digital 9910DA-4Q-3G-RCK Users Guide

9910DA-4Q-3G-RCK

9910DA-4Q-3G-RCK

9910DA-4Q-3G

9910DA-4Q-3G

Quad-Channel Multi-Rate DA

with x4 Output Crosspoint

• 9910DA-4Q-3G-RCK (Reclocking)

• 9910DA-4Q-3G (Non-Reclocking)

Product Manual

Cobalt Digital Inc.

2506 Galen Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax [phone]
www.cobaltdigital.com

9910DA-4Q-3G-OM (V1.3)

Copyright

©Copyright 2015, Cobalt Digital Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Duplication or distribution of this manual and any information contained within is strictly prohibited without the express written
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Reproduction or reverse engineering of software used in this device is prohibited.

Disclaimer

The information in this document has been carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility
is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, C obalt Digit al Inc. res erves the right to ma ke changes to any pro ducts herein to improve
readability, function, or design. Cobalt Digital Inc. does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any
product or circuit described herein.

Trademark Information

Cobalt® is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc.
Compass
openGear

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is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc.

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is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limited.

Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt
Output Crosspoint . (This manual c overs both th e 9910DA-4Q -3G-RCK Quad -Channel Multi-Rate Re clocking
DA with x4 Output Crosspoint (Reclocking) and the 9910DA-4Q-3G Quad-Channel Multi-Rate Reclocking
DA with x4 Output Cr osspoint (Non-Reclocking ) cards. The 9910DA-4Q-3G car ds are part of a full line of
modular processing and conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Cobalt Digital Inc. line includes
video decoders and encode rs, audio embedders and de-embedde rs, distribution amplifiers , format converters,
remote control systems and much more. Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of
your card, please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.

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9910DA-4Q-3G Quad -Channel Multi-Rate Rec locking DA with x4

Manual No.: 9910DA-4Q-3G-OM
Document Version: V1.3
Release Date: April 23, 2015
Applicable for

Firmware Version

1.0.5

(or greater):
Description of

- Correction of errata (max power)

product/manual
changes:

9910DA-4Q-3G-OM (V1.3)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1

Manual Conventions............................................................................................... 1-2

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .................................................................. 1-2

Labeling Symbol Definitions...................................................................... 1-3

Safety Summary ..................................................................................................... 1-3

Warnings..................................................................................................... 1-3

Cautions...................................................................................................... 1-3

9910DA-4Q-3G Functional Description ................................................................ 1-4

9910DA-4Q-3G Rear I/O Modules............................................................ 1-5

Technical Specifications......................................................................................... 1-6

Warranty and Service Information ......................................................................... 1-7

Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty......................................................... 1-7

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc...................................................................................... 1-8

Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1

Card-Edge Switches and Monitoring ..................................................................... 2-1

Input/Output Routing With Card in Card-Edge (Local) Control Mode........ 2-2

Installing the 9910DA-4Q-3G Into a Frame Slot................................................... 2-4

Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-5

9910DA-4Q-3G Rear I/O Modules............................................................ 2-7

Chapter 3 Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Overview ................................................................................................................ 3-1

Accessing the 9910DA-4Q-3G Card via Remote Control ..................................... 3-1

Accessing the 9910DA-4Q-3G Card Using DashBoard™ ........................ 3-1

Checking 9910DA-4Q-3G Card Information and Status ....................................... 3-2

Card-Edge Controls and Indicators ........................................................................ 3-2

9910DA-4Q-3G Function Menu List and Descriptions......................................... 3-3

Output Source Crosspoint Control ............................................................ 3-3

Reclock Outputs Control ........................................................................... 3-5

Presets ........................................................................................................ 3-5

Troubleshooting...................................................................................................... 3-6

Basic Troubleshooting Checks................................................................... 3-6

Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors..................................... 3-7

In Case of Problems.................................................................................... 3-7

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Overview

Chapter 1

Chapter 1 Introduction

This manual provides installati on and o per at ing instr uct ions for the
9910DA-4Q-3G Quad-Channel Multi-Rate Reclocking DA with x4 Output
Crosspoint cards (also referred to herein as the 9910DA-4Q-3G).

Note: This manual is applicable for both the 9910DA-4Q-3G-RCK Quad-Channel

Multi-Rate Reclocking DA with x4 Output Crosspoint (Reclocking) and the
9910DA-4Q-3G Quad-Channel Multi-Rate DA with x4 Output Crosspoint
(Non-Reclocking) versions of this card. Reclocking functions and
specifications listed in this manual are not applicable to 9910DA-4Q-3G. In all
other aspects, both versions function identically as described in this manual
unless otherwise noted.

This manual consists of the following chapters:

• Chapter 1, “Introduction” – Provides i nformation a bout this manua l

and what is covered. Als o pr ovi des general information re gar di ng the
9910DA-4Q-3G.

• Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup” – Provides instructions for

installing the 9910DA-4Q-3G in a frame, and optionally installing a
9910DA-4Q-3G Rear I/O Module.

• Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” – Provides overviews of

operating controls and instructions for using the 9910DA-4Q-3G.

This chapter contains the following information:

• Manual Conventions (p. 1-2)

• Manual Conventions (p. 1-2)

• Safety Summary (p. 1-3)

• 9910DA-4Q-3G Functional Description (p. 1-4)

• Technical Specifications (p. 1-6)

• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1 - 7)

• Contac t Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-8)

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1 Manual Conventions

Manual Conventions

In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact
name shown on the 9910DA-4Q-3G it sel f ( fo r ex ample , connector names are
shown like this:

In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:

• 9910DA-4Q-3G-RCK refers to the 9910DA-4Q-3G Quad-Channel

Multi-Rate Reclocking DA with x4 Output Crosspoint card.

• 9910DA-4Q-3G refers to the 9910DA-4Q-3G Quad-Channel

Multi-Rate DA with x4 Output Crosspoint (Non-Reclocking) card.

SDI IN A)

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Certain items in this manual are highlighted by special messages. The
definitions are provided below.

Warnings

Warning messages indicate a possible hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in personal injury or death.

Cautions

Caution messages indicate a problem or incorrect practice which, if not
avoided, could result in improper operation or damage to the product.

• Frame refers to the HPF-9000, OG3-FR, 8321, or similar 20-slot

frame that houses Cobalt

• Device and/or Card refers to a Cobalt

• System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected

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or other cards.

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or other card.

production and termi nal e quipment in which t he 991 0DA-4Q-3G and
other cards operate.

Notes

Notes pro vide suppl emental information to the accompanying text. Notes
typically precede the text to which they apply.

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Introduction Safety Summary

Labeling Symbol Definitions

Important note regarding product usage. Failure to observe may result in
unexpected or incorrect operation.

Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD
event. Handle only using appropriate ESD prevention practices.

If ESD wrist strap is not available, handle card only by edges and avoid
contact with any connectors or components.

Symbol (WEEE 2002/96/EC)
For product disposal, ensure the following:

• Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.

• Collect this product separately.

• Use collection and return systems available to you.

Safety Summary

Warnings

! WARNING !

Cautions

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

T o re duce risk of electr ic shock do not remove line voltage service barrier cover on frame
equipment containing an AC power supply. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This device is intended for environmentally controlled use only in appropriate video
terminal equipment operating environments.

This product is intended to be a compo nent produc t of a n open Gea r® or equiva lent frame .
Refer to the frame Product Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper
installation and safe operation of the frame as well as its component products.

If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the
9910DA-4Q-3G into the frame slot. Damage to card and/or Rear I/O Module can occur if
module installation is attempted with card already installed in slot.

If card resists fully engaging in rear I/O mod ule mating connec tor, check for alignment and
proper insertion in slot tracks. Damage to card and/or rear I/O module may occur if
improper card insertion is attempted.

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1 9910DA-4Q-3G Functional Description

9910DA-4Q-3G Functional Description

Figure 1-1 shows a fu nction al bl ock di agram o f the 9910DA-4Q- 3G. With the
appropriate rear module, the 9910DA-4Q-3G can provide up to 16 DA video
outputs.

Input/Output Formats

The 9910DA-4Q-3G provides the following inputs and outputs:

• Inputs:

• 3G/HD/SD-SDI IN (A-D) – four coaxial 3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI video

inputs

• Outputs:

• 3G/HD/SD-SDI IN (1-16) – up to 16 coaxial 3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI

video outputs. All outputs are non-inverting and can be used as
SDI or ASI outputs.

Remote/Local Control

The 9910DA-4Q-3G is equipped with card-edge controls that allow limited
control such as distribution mode. When card-edge control is enabled,
DashBoard™ remote control is disabled (and vice-versa).

Distribution Modes Select

The 9910DA-4Q-3G uses four DA quadrants (each consisting of a 1x4
non-inverting DA). Using these four quadrants fed by an input-sourcing
crosspoint, the card provides multiple dist ri bution modes, allowing the card’s
distribution potential to be maximized as desired. While the DashBoard
control allows fully flexible input crosspoint sourcing, the basic typically
used modes are:

• Quad-Channel 1x4 DA

• Dual-Channel 1x8 DA

• Single-Channel 1x16 DA

Reclock Select (9910DA-4Q-3G-RCK Only)

Reclocking can be individually enabled or disabled for any of the 4-output
card DA quadrants. (As shown in Figure 1-1, the card applies its four inputs
to an output crosspoint block which in turn feeds up to four quad DA blocks,
each with selectable reclock enable/disable.)

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Introduction 9910DA-4Q-3G Functional Description

Output

Crosspoint

/Mux

3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI

3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI

3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI

3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI

IN A

IN B

IN C

IN D

EQ

EQ

EQ

EQ

X

Reclock*

Reclock*

Reclock*

Reclock*

DA

DA

DA

DA

1

3G/HD/SD-SDI /

2

ASI OUT (1-4)

3
4

5

3G/HD/SD-SDI /

6

ASI OUT (5-8)

7
8

9

3G/HD/SD-SDI /

10

ASI OUT (9-12)

11
12

13

3G/HD/SD-SDI /

14

ASI OUT (13-16)

15
16

* 9910DA-4Q-3G-RCK ONLY

Figure 1-1 9910DA-4Q-3G Functional Block Diagram

9910DA-4Q-3G Rear I/O Modules

The 9910DA-4Q-3G physically in te rfaces to system video connecti ons at the
rear of its frame using a Rear I/O Module. The full assortment of
9910DA-4Q-3G Rear I/O Modules is shown and described in
9910DA-4Q-3G Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-7) in Ch apter 2, “Installation and
Setup”.

BASIC CROSSPOINT MODES

Quad 1x4 Dual 1x8 Single 1x16

A

B

C

D

A

B

A

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1 Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Table 1-1 lists the technical specifications for the 9910DA-4Q-3G-RCK
Quad-Channel Multi-Rate Reclocking DA with x4 Output Crosspoint and
9910DA-4Q-3G Quad-Channel Multi-Rate DA with x4 Output Crosspoint
(Non-Reclocking) cards.

Table 1-1 Technical Specifications

Item Characteristic

Part number, nomenclature • 9910DA-4Q-3G-RCK Quad-Channel Multi-Rate Reclocking DA

with x4 Output Crosspoint (Reclocking) card

• 9910DA-4Q-3G Quad-Channel Multi-Rate DA with x4 Output
Crosspoint (Non-Reclocki ng) card

Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear™

modular system definition.
Power consumption < 3 Watts maximum
Installation Density Up to 20 cards per 20-slot frame
Environmental:

Operating temperature:
Relative humidity (operating or storage):

32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C)

< 95%, non-condensing
Frame communication 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX.
Indicators Card edge display and indicators as follows:

• Status/Error LED indicator

• Input Presence LED indicators

3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI Inputs (4) 75Ω coaxial inputs (A thru D)

SDI Formats Supported: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M,
SMPTE 424M

SDI Return Loss: >15 dB up to 1.485 GHz; >10 dB up to

2.970 GHz

Receive Performance (Cable Length;
Belden 1694A)

3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI Outputs (4x4) 75Ω coaxial outputs (16 total). Each group of 4 outputs can

3 Gbps: 120m

1.485 Gbps: 160m
143-360 Mbps: 400m

be crosspoint connected to inputs A thru D.
Signal Level: 800 mV nominal
Return Loss: >15 dB at 5 MHz - 1.485 GHz Jitter (wideband): HD

< 0.2 UI

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Introduction Warranty and Service Information

Warranty and Service Information

Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5)
years from the date of shipment to the original purchaser, except that 4000, 5000, 6000, 8000 series
power supplies, and Dolby
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.

Cobalt Digital Inc.'s (“Cobalt”) sole obligation under this warranty sh all be limited to, at its option, (i)
the repair or (ii) replacement of the produc t, and the det ermination of whether a defect is covered under
this limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt.

This limited warrant y appl ies on ly t o the origi nal end-pu rchaser of the produ ct, and i s not assign able o r
transferrable therefrom. This warr ant y i s li mited to defects in material and work ma nship, and shall not
apply to acts of God, accidents, or negligence on behalf of the purchaser, and shall be voided upon the
misuse, abuse, alteration, or modification of the product. Only Cobalt authorized factory
representatives are authorized to make repairs to the product, and any unauthorized attempt to repair
this product shall immediately void the warranty. Please contact Cobalt Technical Support for more
information.

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modules (where applicable) are warranted to be free from defects in

To facilitate the resolut ion of warranty related issues, Cobalt recommends registering the product by
completing and returning a product registration form. In the event of a warrantable defect, the
purchaser shall notify Cobalt with a descripti on of t he p r oble m, an d Cobalt shall provide the pur ch aser
with a Re turn Mate rial Auth oriz ation (“RMA”). For retu rn, defective product s should be double boxed,
and sufficiently protecte d, in the original packa ging, or equivalent, a nd shipped to the Coba lt Factory
Service Center, postage prepaid and insured for the purchase price. The purchaser should include the
RMA number, description of the problem encountered, date purchased, name of dealer purchased
from, and serial number with the shipment.

Cobalt Digital Inc. Factory Service Center

2506 Galen Drive Office: [phone]
Champaign, IL 61821 USA Fax: [phone]
www.cobaltdigital.com Email: [e-mail]

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR
LIABILITIES ON COBALT'S PART. ANY SOFTWARE PROVIDED WITH, OR FOR USE WI TH,
THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” THE BUYER OF THE PRODUCT ACKNOWLEDGES
THAT NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON WITH RESPECT TO
THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS HEREIN SOLD. COBALT PRODUCTS ARE
NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS .

COBALT'S LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, WAR RANTY, OR OTHERWISE, IS
LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT ITS OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT, AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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1 Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

Feel free to contact our thorough and professional suppo rt repr es entatives for
any of the following:

• Name and address of your local dealer

• Product information and pricing

• Technical support

• Upcoming trade show informatio n

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web: www.cobaltdigital.com
General Information: [e-mail]
Technical Support: [e-mail]

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Chapter 2 Installation and Setup

Overview

This chapter contains the following information:

• Card-Edge Switches and Monitoring (p. 2-1)

• Installing the 9910DA-4Q-3G Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-4)

• Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-5)

Card-Edge Switches and Monitoring

CAUTION

This device contains semiconductor devices which are
susceptible to serious damage from Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD). ESD damage may not be immediately
apparent and can affect the long-term reliability of the
device.

Chapter 2

Always use proper ESD handling precautions and
equipment when working on circuit boards and related
equipment.

Figure 2-1 shows and describes the card-edge switches which can be used to
provide li mited card control without requiring a remote control connection
(local control).

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2 Card-Edge Switches and Monitoring

Card-Edge Switch

PWR

COM

ERR

IN A

IN B

IN C

IN D

SW1

SW2

SW3

UP (off)

DOWN (on)

SW1 S W2 SW3 Mode

UP
DOWN

— DOWN DOWN Quad 1x4 DA (uses IN A thru IN D)
— DOWN UP Dual 1x8 DA (uses IN A and IN B)
— UP — Single 1x16 DA (uses IN A)

Note: • When using card-edge control, DA modes are limited to inputs listed.

When using remote control, inputs to the four quad DA blocks can be
sourced as desired and as supported by rear I/O module connector
count.

• When using card-edge control, displayed DashBoard routing settings
may not reflect actual fixed card-edge routing.

• SW4 is reser ved.

• Setting switch SW1 to local locks out remote control of the card.

SW4

——

Remote Control
Local (card-edge) Control

9910DA-4Q

Status/Error

Indicators

Input Format

Indicators

Figure 2-1 9910DA-4Q-3G Card-Edge Switches

Input/Output Routing With Card in Card-Edge (Local) Control Mode

When the 9910DA-4Q-3G is set for car d-edge (local) cont rol, only fixed quad
1x4, dual 1x8, and single 1x16 routing is available using dedicated input and
output ports. When using any of these fixed modes, the rear I/O module used
must be compatible with the mode. (See 9910DA-4Q-3G Rear I/O Modules
(p. 2-7) for rear module detai ls. ) Figure 2-2 shows the fixed routi ng ava il abl e
using local control and compatible rear modules.

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Installation and Setup Card-Edge Switches and Monitoring

In card-edge (local) control mode, I/O routing is fixed to certain input and output ports. Also, when a mode is selected that uses less than
the four maximum inputs (SD I IN A th ru SDI IN D), only certain inputs are available.

The figure below shows I/O routing for the three fixed card-edge DA modes for various rear modules.

Quad 1x4

A

SDI IN A I/O Routing Path

A

Dual 1x8

A

B

B

SDI IN A I/O Routing Path

SDI IN A I/O Routing Path

C

SDI IN A I/O Routing Path

D

Not available

X

A A

B B

B

C

D

A

C

B

D

RM20-9910-4Q-B

X X

A

B

A

B

RM20-9910-4Q-A

Single 1x16

A

RM20-9910-4Q-B

X

X X

A A

A A

A

A A

RM20-9910-4Q-D

A

RM20-9910-4Q-B

Figure 2-2 Input/Output Routing (Card-Edge (Local) Control Mode)

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2 Installing the 9910DA-4Q-3G Into a Frame Slot

Installing the 9910DA-4Q-3G Into a Frame Slot

CAUTION

This device contains semiconductor devices which are
susceptible to serious damage from Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD). ESD damage may not be immediately
apparent and can affect the long-term reliability of the
device.

Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments
such as carpeted areas, and when wearing synthetic fiber
clothing. Always use proper ESD handling precautions
and equipment when working on circuit boards and
related equipment.

Note: If installing the 9910DA-4Q-3G in a slot with no rear I/O module, a Rear

I/O Module is required before cabling can be connected. Refer to Installing a

Rear I/O Module (p. 2-5) for rear I/O module installation procedure.

CAUTION

If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the
9910DA-4Q-3G into the frame slot. Damage to card and/or Rear I/O Module
can occur if module installation is attempted with card already installed in
slot.

Note: Check the packaging in which the 9910DA-4Q-3G was shipped for any extra

items such as a Rear I/O Module connection label. In some cases, this label
is shipped with the card and to be installed on the Rear I/O connector bank
corresponding to the slot location of the card.

Install the 9910DA-4Q-3G into a frame slot as follows:

1. Determine the slot in which the 9910D A-4Q-3G is to be installed.

2. Open the frame front access panel.

3. While holding the card by the card edges, align the card such that the

plastic ejector tab is on the bottom.

4. Align the card with the top and bottom guides of the slot in which the

card is being installed.

5. Gradually slide the card into the slot. When resistance is noticed, g ently

continue pushing the card until its rear printed circuit edge terminals
engage fully into the rear I/O module mating connector.

CAUTION

If card resists fully engaging in rear I/O module mating connector, check for
alignment and proper insertion in slot tracks. Damage to card and/or rear I/O
module may occur if improper card insertion is attempted.

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Installation and Setup Installing a Rear I/O Module

6. Verify that the card is fully engaged in rear I/O module mating

connector.

7. Close the frame front access panel.

8. Connect the input and output cables as shown in 9910DA-4Q-3G Rear I/

O Modules (p. 2-7).

9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for other 9910DA-4Q-3G cards.

Note: To remove a card, press down on the ejector tab to unseat the card from the

rear I/O module mating connector. Evenly draw the card from its slot.

Note: If installing a card in a frame already equipped for, and connected to

DashBoard™, no network setup is required for the card. The card will be
discovered by DashBoard™ and be ready for use.

Installing a Rear I/O Module

Note: This procedure is applicable only if a Rear I/O Module is not currently

installed in the slot where the 9910DA-4Q-3G is to be installed.

If installing the 9910DA-4Q-3G in a slot already equipped with a suitable I/O
module, omit this procedure.

Install a Rear I/O Module as follows:

1. On the frame, determine the slot in which the 9910DA-4Q-3G is to be

installed.

2. In the mounting area corresponding to the slot location, install

Rear I/O Module as shown in Figure 2-3.

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2 Installing a Rear I/O Module

Align and engage mounting tab on Rear
I/O Module with the module seating slot

1

on rear of frame chassis.

DSCN3483A.JPG

Hold top of Rear I/O Module flush against
frame chassis and start the captive screw.

2

Lightly tighten captive screw.

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Figure 2-3 Rear I/O Module Installation

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9910DA-4Q-3G Rear I/O Modules

Table 2-1 shows and describes the full assortment of Rear I/O Modules
specifical l y for use with the 9910DA-4Q-3G cards.

Table 2-1 9910DA-4Q-3G Rear I/O Modules

9910DA-4Q-3G Rear I/O Module Description

Note: Rear I/O Module output designations here correlate to output numbers for four DA quadrants as shown in the

card block diagram (for example, SDI OUT 3 in diagrams below is tied to (driven from) DA quadrant “SDI Out (1-4)” in
the block diagram; SDI OUT 5 in diagrams below is tied to (driven from) DA quadrant “SDI Out (5-8)” in the block
diagram, and so on).

As such, SDI outputs within a quadrant group can only be sourced from a particular input at one time (for example, if
the card is set to feed SDI IN A to quadrant SDI Out (1-4), the rear module outputs 1 thru 4 will all output SDI IN A).
Dissimilar inputs cannot be routed within a quadrant group (for example, SDI OUT 1 sourced from SDI IN A and SDI
OUT 2 sourced from SDI IN B).

RM20-9910-4Q-A Provides the following connections:

• Two SDI/ASI video input BNCs (SDI IN A and
SDI IN B)

• Eight DA outputs:

SDI OUT 3 / 4
SDI OUT 5 / 7
SDI OUT 11 / 12
SDI OUT 13 / 14

RM20-9910-4Q-B Provides the following connections:

• Four SDI/ASI video inputs (SDI IN A thru
SDI IN D)

• 16 DA outputs (SDI OUT 1 thru SDI OUT 16)

Note: Available equipped with High-Density BNC

(HDBNC) or DIN1.0/2.3 connectors as:
RM20-9910-4Q-B-HDBNC or
RM20-9910-4Q-B-DIN, respectively.

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9910DA-4Q-3G Rear I/O Module Description
RM20-9910-4Q-C Provides the followin g conne cti on s:

• Three SDI/ASI video inputs (SDI IN A thru
SDI IN C)

• Seven DA outputs:

SDI OUT 4
SDI OUT 5 / 7
SDI OUT 11 / 12
SDI OUT 13 / 14

RM20-9910-4Q-D Provides the followin g conne cti on s:

• One SDI/ASI video inputs (SDI IN A)

• Nine DA outputs:

SDI OUT 3 / 4
SDI OUT 5, / 7 / 8
SDI OUT 11 / 12
SDI OUT 13 / 14

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Table 2-1 9910DA-4Q-3G Rear I/O Modules — continued

9910DA-4Q-3G Rear I/O Module Description
RM20-9910-4Q-E Provides the following connections:

• Four SDI/ASI video inputs (SDI IN A thru
SDI IN D)

• 16 DA outputs (SDI OUT 1 thru SDI OUT 16)

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Chapter 3

Chapter 3 Operating Instructions

Overview

This chapter contains the following information:

• Accessing the 9910DA-4Q-3G Card via Remote Control (p. 3-1)

• Checking 9910DA-4Q-3G Card Information and Status (p. 3-2)

• Card-Edge Controls and Indicators (p. 3-2)

• Troubleshooting (p. 3-6)

Accessing the 9910DA-4Q-3G Card via Remote Control

The 9910DA-4Q-3G card can be remote monitored via DashBoard™ or

®

Cobalt
DashBoard™ or Cobalt

Remote Control Panel. Access the 9910DA-4Q-3G card using

®

Remote Control Panel as described below.

Accessing the 9910DA-4Q-3G Card Using DashBoard™

1. On the computer connected to the frame LAN, open DashBoard™.

2. As shown below, in the left side Basic View Tree locate the Network

Controller Card associ ated wit h the fra me con taining t he 9910DA- 4Q-3G
card to be accessed (in this example, “MFC-8320-N SN: 00108053”).

3. As shown below, expand the tree to access the cards within the frame.

Click on the card to be accessed (in this example, “Slot 6:
9910DA-4Q-3G-RCK”).

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3 Checking 9910DA-4Q-3G Card Information and Status

.

Checking 9910DA-4Q-3G Card Information and Status

The operating status of the 9910DA-4Q-3G card can be checked using
DashBoard™. Figure 3-1 shows and describes the 9910DA-4Q-3G card
information screen using DashBoard™.

The Tree View shows the cards seen by
DashBoard™. In this example, Network
Controller Card is hosting a 9910DA-4Q-3G card
in slot 6.

Card Status/Info Displa y

This displays shows the 9910DA-4Q-3G
operating status.

The Product Info sub-tab shows product
identification and version, as well as power/
temperature details and Cobalt mfg PN of
the currently-installed rear module and
compatibility of the rear module with this
card (with green indicating a compatible
rear module).

Figure 3-1 9910DA-4Q-3G Card Info/Status Utility

Card-Edge Controls and Indicators

If card edge control is to be used for card DA mode, refer to Card-Edge
Switches and Monitoring (p. 2-1) in Installation and Setup, Chapter 2.

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Operating Instructions 9910DA-4Q-3G Function Menu List and Descriptions

9910DA-4Q-3G Function Menu List and Descriptions

Table 3-1 individually lists and describes each 9910-DA-4Q-3G function
menu and its related list selections, controls, a nd paramete rs. Where helpful,
examples showing usage of a function are also provided. Table 3-1 is
primarily based upon using DashBoard™ to access each function and its
corresponding menus and parameters.

Table 3-1 9910-DA-4Q-3G Function Menu List

Provides card input-to-output crosspoint routing matrix

Output Source Crosspoint Control

controls and input failover selection.

• Output Source Select Selects the input routing for each of the four 4x DA output quadrants.
Shown below are common muxing schemes, but any of the four 4x DA
output quadrants can be sourced from any of the four card inputs.

• Settings shown here provides quad 4x4 DA function.

Quad 4:4

A

B

C

D

1
2
3
4

5
6
7
8

9
10
11
12

13
14
15
16

• Settings shown here provides dual 2x8 DA function.

Dual 2:8

A

B

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

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(continued)

• Output Source Select (cont.)

• Settings shown here provides single 1x16 DA function.

Single 1:16

A

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

• Failover Select and Status Selects an alternate failover input source for each of the four DA
quadrants. If failover is not desired for a particular quadrant, the quadrant
can be set to Off (as shown in this example for the 5-8 quadrant).

Shown in this example, the card is set as a single 1:16 DA using primary
source In A with failover to In B selected as the failover for all outputs.

If a failover is in effect, the failover sourcing is shown on the card Status
page (as shown in this example of all outputs now being sourced from
Input B instead of Input A and a Last Event of “Lost Input A”.

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(9910DA-4Q-3G-RCK only) Provides reclock enable/

Reclock Outputs Control

disable for each of the four DA quadrants.

• Reclock Enable/Disable

Presets

• Preset Save/Load Controls

Sets reclocking as enabled or disabled for each of the four DA quadrants.
In the example here with the card being used as a quad 1x4 DA with an

ASI input feeding quadrant 13-16 with other inputs as SDI, Disabled
setting for 13-16 accommodates ASI on this path while providing
reclocking for the other paths that are passing SDI.

Note: Reclocking Enabled provides automatic reclocking that sets

reclocking automatically for SMPTE 259M, 292M, and 424M SDI
signals. Disable setting forces disable regardless of signal
detected.

If passing signals such as ASI or MADI, it is recommended to set
the path carrying these signal type to Disabled.

Allows user control settings to be saved in a Preset and
then recalled (loaded) as desired.

Card Settings > Save button allows all custom user
setting configurations to be saved to a Preset.

Card Settings > Load button allows the saved preset to
be loaded (recalled and applied).

In the example here:

- Preset 1 would be set up to save quad 1x4 routing
selection with reclocking enabled for all output
quadrants.

- Preset 2 would be set up to save quad 1x4 routing
selection but in this preset, output quadrant 13-16 is
saved with reclocking disabled.

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Troubleshooting

Basic Troubleshooting Checks

Failures of a general nature (affecting many cards and/or functions
simultaneously), or gross inoperability errors are best addressed first by
performing basic checks before proceeding further. Table 3-2 provides basic
system checks that typically locate the source of most general problems. If
required and applicable, perform further troubleshooting in accordance with
the other troubleshooting tables in this section.

Table 3-2 Basic Troubleshooting Checks

Item Checks

Verify pow er presence and
characteristics

Check Cable connection
secureness and connecting
points

Card seating within slots Make certain all cards are properly seated within its frame slot. (It is best to

Check status indicators and
displays

• On both the frame Network Controller Card and the 9910DA-4Q-3G, in all
cases when power is being properly supplied there is always at least one
indicator illuminated. Any card showing no illuminated indicators should be
cause for concern.

• Check the Power Consumed indication for the 9910DA-4Q-3G card. This
can be observed using the DashBoard™ Card Info pane.

• If display shows no power being consumed, either the frame power
supply, connections, or the 9910DA-4Q-3G card itself is defective.

• If display shows excessive power being consumed (see Technical
Specifications (p. 1-6) in Chapter 1, “Introduction”), the 9910DA-4Q-3G
card may be defective.

Make certain all cable connections are fully secure (including coaxial cable
attachment to cable ferrules on BNC connectors). Also, make certain all
connecting points are as intended. Make certain the selected connecting
points correlate to the intended card inputs and/or outputs. Cabling mistakes
are especially easy to make when working with large I/O modules.

assure proper seating by ejecting the card and reseating it again.)
On both DashBoard™ and the 9910DA-4Q-3G card edge indicators, red

indications signify an error condition. If a status indicator signifies an error,
proceed to the following tables in this section for further action.

Check card-edge switch
settings

Troubleshoot by
substitution

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Refer to Chapter 2, Setup and Installation. Make certain switches are set for
intended control mode (local or remote). If set for local, remote control is
locked out.

All cards within the frame can be hot-swapped, replacing a suspect card or
module with a known-good item.

Operating Instructions Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors

Refer to Cobalt® reference guide “Remote Control User Guide” (PN
9000RCS-RM) for network/remote control troubleshooting information.

In Case of Problems

Should any problem arise with this product that was not solved by the
information in this section, please contact the Cobalt Digital Inc. Technical
Support Department.

If required, a Return Material Authorizatio n num ber (RMA) will be issued to
you, as well as specific shipping instructions. If required, a temporary
replacement item will be made available at a nominal charge. Any shipping
costs incur r ed are the customer’s responsibility. All products shipped to you
from Cobalt Digital Inc. will be shipp ed collect.

The Cobalt Digital Inc. Technical Support Department will continue to
provide advice on any product manufactured by Cobalt Digital Inc., beyond
the warranty period without charge, for the life of the product.

See Contact Cobalt Digi tal Inc. (p. 1-8) in Chapter 1, “Introduction“ for
contact information.

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