Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9121 User Manual
9121
3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI Redundancy Switch
Product Manual
Cobalt Digital Inc.
2406 E. University Ave.
Urbana, IL 61802
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245
www.cobaltdigital.com
9121-OM (V1.2)
Copyright
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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
®
and Fusion3G® are registered trademarks of Cobalt Digital Inc.
®
is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limited.
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9121 3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI Redunda ncy Swit ch. The 9 121 is part of
Manual No.: 9121-OM
Document Version: V1.2
Release Date: October 7, 2013
Applicable for
Firmware Version
Rel 5
(or greater):
Description of
product/manual
changes:
- Update to include receive cable length
performance.
- Minor edits, updates to manual.
9121-OM (V1.2)
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
9121 Card Software Versions and this Manual...................................................... 1-2
Cobalt Reference Guides........................................................................................ 1-2
Manual Conventions............................................................................................... 1-3
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .................................................................. 1-3
Labeling Symbol Definitions...................................................................... 1-4
Safety Summary ..................................................................................................... 1-4
Warnings..................................................................................................... 1-4
Cautions...................................................................................................... 1-4
9121 Functional Description .................................................................................. 1-5
User Control Interface ................................................................................ 1-6
9121 Rear I/O Modules .............................................................................. 1-6
Technical Specifications......................................................................................... 1-6
Warranty and Service Information ......................................................................... 1-8
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty......................................................... 1-8
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc...................................................................................... 1-9
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-1
9121 Rear I/O Modules .............................................................................. 2-1
Installing a Rear I/O Module...................................................................... 2-2
Connecting To GPI / GPO Phoenix Terminal Connectors..................................... 2-3
Installing the 9121 Into a Frame Slot ..................................................................... 2-5
Setting Up 9121 Network Remote Control ............................................................ 2-6
Chapter 3 Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 3-1
Accessing the 9121 Card Using DashBoard™ Remote Control............................ 3-1
9121 Function Submenu List and Descriptions...................................................... 3-2
Input Select Control ................................................................................... 3-2
9121 Card Edge Control............................................................................. 3-4
Card Name ................................................................................................. 3-4
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................... 3-6
Error and Failure Indicator Overview ........................................................ 3-6
Basic Troubleshooting Checks................................................................... 3-6
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors..................................... 3-6
In Case of Problems.................................................................................... 3-6
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Overview
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the 9121
3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI Redundancy Switch ca rd ( al so re fe rr ed to herein as the
9121).
This manual consists of the following chapters:
• Chapter 1, “Introduction” – Provid es informa tion about this manual
and what is covered. Als o pr ovi des general information re gar di ng the
9121.
• Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup” – Provides instructions for
installing the 9121 in a frame, and optionally installing a 9121 Rear
I/O Module.
• Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” – Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the 9121.
This chapter contains the following information:
• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)
• Safety Summary (p. 1-4)
• 9121 Functional Description (p. 1-5)
• Technical Spe cification s (p. 1-6)
• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-8 )
• Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. ( p. 1-9)
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1 9121 Card Software Versions and this Manual
9121 Card Software Versions and this Manual
When applicable, Cobalt Digital Inc. provides for continual product
enhancements through software updates. As such, functions described in this
manual may pertain specifically to cards loaded with a particular software
build.
The Software Version of your card can be checked by viewing the Ca r d I n fo
menu in DashBoard™. You can then check our websi te fo r the late st softwa re
version currently released for the card as described below.
Check our website and proceed as follows if your card’s software does not
match the latest versi on:
Card Software earlier than
latest version
Card Software newer than
version in manual
Card is not loaded with the latest software. Not all
functions and/or specified performance described in
this manual may be available.
You can update your card with new Update
software by going to the Support>Firmware
Downloads link at www.cobaltdigital.com.
Download “Firmware Update Guide”, which
provides simple instructions for downloading the
latest firmware for your card onto your computer,
and then uploading it to your card through
DashBoard™.
Software updates are field-installed without any
need to remove the card from its frame.
A new manual is expediently released whenever a
card’s software is updated and specifications
and/or functionality have changed as compared
to an earlier version (a new manual is not
necessarily released if specifications and/or
functionality have not changed). A manual earlier
than a card’s software version may not completely
or accurately describe all functions available for
your card.
If your card shows features not described in this
manual, you can check for the latest manual (if
applicable) and download it by going to the
Support>Documents>Product Information and
Manuals link at www.cobaltdigital.com.
Cobalt Reference Guides
From the Cobalt® web home page, go to Support>Documents>Reference
Guides
updates, and other topics.
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for easy to use guide s covering network remot e control , card fir mware
Introduction Manual Conventions
Manual Conventions
In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact
name shown on the 9121 itself. Examples are provided below.
• Connector and control names are shown like this: SDI IN A
In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:
• 9121 refers to the 9121 3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI Redundancy Switch
card.
®
Compass®
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
• Frame refers to the 20-slot frame that houses the Cobalt
and/or Fusion3G
• Device and/or Card refers to a Compass
• System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected
®
cards.
®
or Fusion3G® card.
production and terminal equipment in which the 9121 and other
Compass
®
or Fusion3G® cards operate.
Certain items in this manual are highlighted by special messages. The
definitions are provided bel ow.
Warnings
Warning messages indicate a possible hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in pe rsonal 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.
Notes
Notes provide supplemental information to the accompanying text. Notes
typically precede the text to which they apply.
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1 Safety Summary
Labeling Symbol Definitions
Attention, consult accompanying documents.
Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD
event. Han dle 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 redu ce 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 component product of an openGear™ frame. Refer to the
openGear™ frame Owner's Manual for impor tant safety instructions regarding the proper
installation and safe operation of the frame as well as its component products.
Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot
placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing components should be arranged to
avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames using only convection cooling.
If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the 9121 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.
CAUTION
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If card resists fully engaging in r ear 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.
Introduction 9121 Functional Description
9121 Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functi onal block diagram of the 9121. The 9121 3G/HD/
SD-SDI / ASI Redundancy Switch allo ws GPI or Ethernet/SNMP chan geover
control between two SDI or ASI sources to a common SDI or ASI output.
Output routing uses a latching relay to retain the selected I/O path even if the
card/frame is powered down or card is removed from its slot.
SDI / ASI
In A
SDI / ASI
In B
An SDI failover function is pr ovided using a ma in path preference of
If
SDI IN A goes invalid, then SDI IN B is selected. If SDI IN A goes valid again,
failover automatically reverts to the
SDI IN A input. Switchover can also be
SDI IN A:
manually selected (in which case the selection is persistent even if the card is
removed from its slot).
Note: Automatic failover operation is specified for supported SDI formats only.
Failover usage when carrying signals other than SDI should utilize the GPI
inputs controlled by suitable external monitoring devices.
The 9121 is very straightforward in operation in that the signal path is via a
direct relay path output (alternately, the selected input is available via
non-relay coupled 4x cable drivers). The relay signal path is entirely passive,
with the entire signal package kept intact with no modification of the signal.
Defeatable reclockers for the four non-relay outputs allow the card to p ass
digital signals other than SDI and ASI on these DA outputs.
Input Select
Latching Relay
(on Rear
Module)
Latched Relay
SDI / ASI Output
Signal Validi ty
Check
Software-Based
Monitor/Control
Ethernet Control
(DashBoard, SNMP)
GPO Status
GPI Contr ol
Figure 1-1 9121 Functional Block Diagram
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EQ/Reclock
4x DA
Outputs
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