Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9284 User Manual

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9284

3G/HD/SD-SDI 8x4

Video Routing Switch

Product Manual

Cobalt Digital Inc.

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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.

Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt of modular processing and conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Cobalt Digital Inc. line includes video decoders and encoders, audio embedders and de-embedders, distribution amplifiers, format converters, remote contro l system s and much more. Shou ld you have qu estions pe rtainin g to the instal lation or operation of your card, please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.

3G/HD/SD-SDI Video Routing Sw itch. The 9284 is part of a full line

Manual No.: 9284-OM Document Version: V1.3 Release Date: February 10, 2014 Description of

product/manual changes:

- Update manual to include serial connector and Command String Protocol user information.

- Update manual to remove discontinued 9282 (8x2) version.

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Table of Contents

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

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

9284 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

9284 Functional Description .................................................................................. 1-5

DashBoard™ User Control Interface ......................................................... 1-7

Serial Control Interface .............................................................................. 1-8

9284 Rear I/O Modules ............................................................................ 1-22

Video Formats Supported by the 9284..................................................... 1-22

Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 1-22

Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-25

Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-25

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-26

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

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

Installing the 9284 Into a Frame Slot ..................................................................... 2-1

Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-3

Setting Up 9284 Network Remote Control ............................................................ 2-4

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

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

Control and Display Descriptions........................................................................... 3-1

Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview .................................... 3-2

9284 Card Edge Indicators.......................................................................... 3-3

DashBoard™ User Interface ....................................................................... 3-3

Accessing the 9284 Card via DashBoard™............................................................ 3-5

Checking 9284 Card Information............................................................................ 3-7

Operating Controls Overview ................................................................................. 3-8

9284 Function Submenu List and Descriptions...................................................... 3-9

Module Settings ....................................................................................... 3-10

I/O Settings ............................................................................................... 3-12

I/O Settings ............................................................................................... 3-13

Salvos ....................................................................................................... 3-14

Control ...................................................................................................... 3-15

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-17

Error and Failure Indicator Overview....................................................... 3-17

Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................. 3-19

9284 Processing Error Troubleshooting.................................................... 3-19

Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors.................................... 3-21

In Case of Problems .................................................................................. 3-21

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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 9284 3G/HD/SD-SDI 8x4 Video Routing Switch card (also referred to herein as the 9284).

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

9284.

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

installing the 9284 i n a fr ame, and option ally i nsta lling 9284 Rear I/O Modules.

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

operating controls and instructions for using the 9284.

This chapter contains the following information:

• 9284 Card Software Versions and this Manual (p. 1-2)

• Cobalt Reference Guides (p. 1-2)

• Manual Conventions (p. 1-3)

• Safety Summary (p. 1-4)

• 9284 Functional Description (p. 1-5)

• Technical Spe cification s (p. 1-22)

• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-25)

• Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. ( p. 1-26)

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9284 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™. See Checking 9284 Card Information (p. 3-7) in Chapter 3, “Operating Instructio ns” for more infor mation. You can then check our website for the lates t software 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>Referen ce Docum ents for easy to use guides covering network remote control, card firmware updates, example card processing UI setups and other topics.

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Manual Conventions

In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact name shown on the 9284 itself. Examples are provided below.

• Connector and control names are shown like this: IN 1

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

• 9284 refers to the 3G/HD/SD-SDI 8x4 Video Routing Switch card.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

• Frame refers to the 20-slot frame that houses the Cobalt

COMPASS

• Device and/or Card refers to a COMPASS

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

cards.

card.

production and terminal equipment in which the 9284 and other COMPASS

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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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

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.

If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the 9284 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 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.

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9284 Functional Description

Figure 1-1 shows a functi onal block diagram of the 9284. The 9284 video routing switch accepts up to eight SDI inputs and routes these inputs to up to four SDI outputs using DashBoard™ network remote control. All inputs are equipped with cable equal izer s (which can be ena bled or disabl ed as de sired ). All outputs are equipped with reclocking, which can independently be set for auto reclock, format-specific reclock, or reclock turned off. Source-to-destination routing is non-inverting, thereby allowing the card to pass DVB-ASI signals.

The card switches on the corr ect line in the ve rtical blank ing interv al if a color black reference is pres ent at one of the two reference i nput s on the rear of the frame. (The reference and video formats mus t have the same frame rate or have frame rates between the reference and video that have a ratio of either 1:2 or 2:1, i.e. 29. 97 Hz fr ame rate r efer ence with a vide o frame of 59.9 4 Hz.) The switch point defaults to the mid line (50%) point and can be adjusted for ±2 lines or 1%-99% of the line.

Setup of routing and invoke of switching can be performed using DashBoard™ remote control or via RS-232 commands from an external router via Command String Protocol (see Serial Control Interface (p. 1-8) for more information and command string definitions).

The 9284 provides the following inputs and outputs:

• Inputs:

• IN 1 thru IN 8 – eight 3G/HD/SD-SDI BNC router source inputs

• Outputs:

• (9284 only) OUT 1 thru OUT 4 – four 3G/HD/SD-SDI BNC router

destination outputs

A reference control interface allows selection of one of two external reference signals

EXT REF 1, 2 from the frame-distributed reference bus. This interface

additionally allows s elect io n of the frame r ate and vi de o format t o ensur e that switching occurs during the proper po int during the verti cal blanki ng interva l. The VBI line at which switching occurs is user selectable.

Note: The reference is used by the 9284 to indicate the VBI point at which to per-

form switching (VBI portion as indicated by the reference signal). As such, the SDI program material inputs are expected to be frame synchronized with the reference.

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To/From

LAN

3G/HD/ SD-SDI Source

Inputs

EXT REF

IN (1,2)

Src 1

Src 2

Src 3

Src 4

Src 5

Src 6

Src 7

Src 8

Reference

DashBoard™

Remote Control

Interface

Control

8x4

Video

Routing

Crosspoint

Reclock

Dest 1

Dest 2

Dest 3

Dest 4

3G/HD/ SD-SDI Destination Outputs

To/From

RS-232

External Router

Serial Interface

9284_8x4BD2_V1.1

Figure 1-1 9284 Functional Block Diagram

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DashBoard™ User Control Interface

Figure 1-2 shows the DashBoard™ user control interface for the 9284.

LAN

20-Slot Frame with Network Controller Card

DashBoard™ Remote Control

Using a computer with DashBoard™ installed, 9284

Computer with NIC

Note: • To communicate with DashBoard™, the frame must have the Network Controller Card installed.

• DashBoard™ provides network control of the 9284 as shown. The value displayed at any time on DashBoard™ is the actual value as set on the card, with the current value displayed being the actual value as effected by the card.

card can be remotely controlled over a LAN

Figure 1-2 9284 User Control Interface

In conjunction with a frame equipped with a Network Controller Card, 9284 card can be remotely controlled over a LAN

Using DashBoard™, the 9284 and other cards installed in openGear®1 compatible frames such as the Cobalt

HPF-9000 or 8321 frame can be

controlled from a computer and monitor. DashBoard™ allows users to view all frames on a network with control and

monitoring for all popul ated slots insid e a frame. This simplif ies the setup and use of numerous modules in a large installation and offers the ability to centralize monitoring. Cards define their controllable parameters to DashBoard™, so the control interface is always up t o date.

1. openGear® is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limit e d .

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The DashBoard™ software can be downloaded from the Cobalt Digital Inc. website: www.cobaltdigital.com The DashBoard™ user interface is described in Chapter 3,“Operating Instructions”.

(enter “DashBoard” in the search window).

Serial Control Interface

Note: If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not yet

been set up for remote control, Cobalt User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of COMPASS cards using DashBoard™.

Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support>Reference Docu-

ments link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact Cobalt Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-26).

reference guide Remote Control

as listed in Contact

The 9284 rear module is equipped with an RS-232 serial control connector which provides a generic Command String Protocol interface between this card and external control systems. The RS-232 serial control port supports baud rates of 9600, 38400, and 115200.

RS-232 pinout is as follows:

• Pin 2……….TX

• Pin 3……….RX

• Pin 5……….GND

Generic Protocol

Commands are sent to a r out ing switcher in a group called a command stri ng. A command string can contain zero or more commands, limited only by the size of the receive buffer of the router, whose size depends on the particular router model. A command string consists of a leader string of asterisk characters, zero or more command s, and a tr ailer s tring of exclamation mar ks. Larger Routing Switchers require two leader ( while small Routing S witchers req uire o nly one, in order to make the pr otocol compact for those Routing Switchers. The remainder of this document gives examples using doubled characters. Note that two leader/trailer characters may be sent to small Rout ing Switchers even when only one is required, and they will still work fine.

If a leader character (

**) is encountered within a command string being

processed by a router, the string up to that point is discarded and a new command string is expected. This ensures that a router will always act on a complete command st ring sent to it, even if the previous one was never completely received.

**) and trailer (!!) characters,

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When a command string is received, i t is not ac ted upon ( but rat her, is merely buffered up) until the final trailer character ( string is received. At that time, the routing switcher begins to execute the commands within the string.

The protocol uses only 7-bit ASCII characters. The 8th bit of received characters is treated as if it is 0. Within the command string, certain ASCII characters may be present and are ignored: any ASCII character whose code is less than the SPACE character (includes all control characters and the SPACE charact er) and the DEL (ASCII 7F) character. Alphabetic characters within the command string may be in either upper-case or lower-case letters. The router always sends upper case characters, except for character strings such as input, output, and level names, whic h may ha ve lower cas e c haracter s in them.

When sending commands to the router, SPACE characters are optional, but if used may only appear before and after each individual command and not embedded within an indivi dual comman d. Within command strings sent from the router, a single SPACE character appears before and after each indiv idu al command. SPACES may also appear in character strings.

!) character of the comma nd

After the command string has been executed, the routing swit cher returns the string “

OK “ (with a single space character before and after the word “OK”),

followed by a string of trailer characters (exclamation marks) and a CR (carriage return, ASCII 0D) character, to the host. This indicates that the command has executed successfully. If an error occurs within any command of a command string, the remai nde r of th e command string is ignor ed a nd t he router returns the stri ng “

ERROR “, followed by an optional descripti ve string

followed by a string of trailer characters and a CR characte r, to the host. An error can be caused by an unknown command name or bad arguments to a command.

The simplest possible command string would be:

**!!

which consists of the leader and trailer characters but no commands between them. This command string would generate the response:

** OK !!<CR>

This can be useful f or ver ifyi ng that the se rial link t o the r outer is ope rati onal. In Routing Switchers requiring only one leader/trailer character, the simplest command string would be:

which would generate the response:

* OK !<CR>

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(To determine whether a particular router uses one or two leader/trailer characters, send it “ responses it is. It won't hurt to always use two even if only one is required.) The simplest error response is one with no optional descriptive string. For example, this command string:

** XXX !!

might generate this res ponse from th e router:

** ERROR !!

Beginning with version 5.01 of the Tahoe/Sierra/Yosemite router software, a descriptive text string was added following the word “ERROR”, to help with diagnosing the error. For example, the above command string might generate this response from a router running this newer software:

** ERROR Syntax:No Number:XX !!

The descriptive string always ends with a colon and up to three characters from the command string that caused the error. Generally, the error can be assumed to have occurred just before these characters.

!!**” and check t he res ponse t o see whi ch of the ab ove two

The following commands are supported:

Syntax Example Response

Command

I **I!! I Command capabilities Q **Q!! Q Model name and version L **L!! L Matrix size and level names S **S!! V, Y, or X

commands

O out **O3 V, Y, or X

commands

N in **N2!! V, Y, or X

commands

CLEAR **CLEAR!! V, Y, or X

commands

V out, in,in... **V3,1,2,2!! V, Y, or X

commands

X out,in,lvl **X12,9,2!! V, Y, or X

commands

Matrix status

Output status

Input status

Set all outputs to input 1

Connect specified inp uts on each level

Connect specified input to output on level

Function

Y out,in **Y1,7!! V, Y, or X

commands

T reg **TB!! V, Y, or X

commands

Connect specified input to output on all levels

Trigger a salvo connect sequence

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“I”: Capabilities Inquiry

From Syntax Description

Host I Ask router to send a li st of

Router ![B][C][D][F][G][H][K][L][M][N][O][P][Q][R][S][T][U][V][W][X][W][Z]– Available commands (contents in

commands that are available

brackets is option al dep ending on router)

The command “I” requests that command ca pability information be returned to the host. The inform ation is sent as a string of character s. The first characters are a space followed by “

I”, the next character s are the letter s of the

commands that are implemented and available in this router, and the last character i s “

~” (tilde). Do not count on the characters being in any specific

order. Search all characters for a particular one. All routing switchers implement the

I, L, S, Q, and X commands.

For example, the command:

**I!!

might return the follow ing string:

** ILSX~ OK !!<CR>

indicating that the router supports the I, L, S, and X commands from the host.

“Q”: Model Name and Software Version Inquiry

From Syntax Description

Host Q Ask router to send the model name

Router Qmodel~version~ Router Model name string and

The command “Q” requests that the router model name and software version number string be returned to the host. The information is sent as a string of characters. The first characters are a space followed by “ characters are the router model name, terminated by a “

Following this are the characters of the software version number string, again terminated by a “

~” (tilde).

For example, the command:

**Q!!

string and software version number string.

software version number string.

Q”, the next

~” (tilde).

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might retur n the following string:

** QSmall~V2.1~ OK !!<CR>

indicating that the router model name is “Small” and the software version number is “V2.1”.

“L”: Matrix Size and Level Names Inquiry

From Syntax Description

Host L Ask router to send router matrix size,

Router L[O[(#,#...)]][S[(#,#...)]][P[(#[=#][M][L],...)]]Nout,Nlvl,Nin,lvl1~lvl2~...

lvlN~~

level names, and level information. Matrix size, level names, and level

information.

The command “L” requests that matrix size (Nout, Nlvl, Nin) and level name information (lvl1 , lvl2, e tc.) be ret urned to t he host . The informat ion is sen t as a string of characters. The first characters are a space followed by “

L”, some

optional values described below, then the number of outputs (Nout), a comma, the number of levels (Nlvl), a comma, the number of inputs (Nin), a comma, and then the level names, each terminated by a “

~” (tilde), and the

last followed by two tildes. Routers can provide names for inputs, outputs, and levels. The number of

characters in a name can vary depending on the router model. The “

L”

command provides access only to level names, and furthermore, it truncates any level name that is l onger than 6 chara cters to onl y 6 charact ers, in or der to retain compatibility with older routers and controlling devices that limited level names OG-RTR 15 to 6 characters. Refer to the “

G” command fo r

accessing input and output names and full-length untruncated level names. The number of level names in the “

L” command will be the same as the

number of levels that was given in the response (Nlvl). Valid characters for level names are any printable (i.e. non-control) ASCII character (including SPACE) except “ number of characters report ed by the “ more than 6 (longer names are truncated when re porting them with “

*” (asterisk), “~” (tilde), and “!” (exclamation mark). The

L” command in level names may be no

L”). In

systems that do not support naming of levels, the level names will be fixed number strings, e.g. “1”, “2”, etc.

For example, the command:

**L!!

might retur n the following string:

** L64,3,32,VIDEO~AudioL~AudioR~~ OK !!<CR>

indicating that t he route r has 64 outputs, 3 levels , and 32 inputs, a nd the l evels are named “VIDEO”, “AudioL”, and “AudioR”.

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Some routers can have different sized matri ces on each level. However, the “L” command always reports what is referred to as the “basic router size”. This is the size of the lar gest le vels in the rout er. For example, a 2-level router with level 1 being 16x32 and level 2 being 32x16 would report a basic router size of 32x32 in the “L” command. In these kinds of routers, it is not considered an error to send a crosspoint command that specifies an all-levels take using an input or output number that is beyond the range of some of the levels, as long those numbers l ie within the basic rout er siz e. Levels which a re smaller than the specified numbers will not be affected by such a take command. On the other hand, it is an err or to se nd a cros spoint command tha t specifies a take on a specific level with an input or output number that is beyond the range of that level. To find out the actual physical size of each level, use the “G LEVEL_INFO” command.

Routers that do not support the “

G” command or “G LEVEL_INFO”

subcommand always have the same-size crosspoint matrix on each level. Some routers support virtual-to-physical mapping. These virtual-mapped routers use the same vi rtual matrix size for each level, and it will be that size that is reported in the “ crosspoint matrices can still be different sizes, and the “

L” command for Nout and Nin. The physical

G LEVEL_INFO”

command can be used to find out what these sizes are, but they are of less importance in a virtual-mapped router, because take commands are specified using virtual source and destination numbers rather than physical input and output numbers.

“S”: Status Inquiry

From Syntax Description

Host S Ask router to send source status of

Router Y out,in or V out,in,in... or X out,in,lvl Status of all outputs connected on

The command “S” requests that matrix status information be returned to the host. The status information is sent as a sequence of “Y” and/or “V” and/or “X” commands. The order of the commands is not significant, and different models of routers may send the status of their outputs 16 in different orders. Each command string contains the output number and either a level number or data for all levels, so the order in which the status data is sent is not really important.

all router outputs.

one or more levels to the specified input.

For example, the SVS Tahoe Series routers first send one or more commands that give the status for all levels of output 1, then send commands giving status for all levels of output 2, etc. Other routers may send commands in a different order: first for all outputs of level 1, then for all outputs of level 2, etc.

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The “Y”, “V”, and “X” commands are formatted exactly as with the “O” command.

Refer to th e “O” command description for informat io n abo ut whet her the router sends status using only “X” commands, or “Y”, “V”, and “X” commands.

A 2-level 16-output router could generate as many as 2 x 16 = 32 “X” commands of status output. For example, the command:

**S!!

might have the following four “X” commands at the beginning of its Response:

** X1,23,1 X1,3,2 X2,-,1 X2,0,2

This indicates that output 1 is connected to input 23 on level 1, output 1 is connected to input 3 on level 2, output 2 is unconnected on level 1 (as indicated by the dash fo r the in put number ), and outp ut 2 eit her d oes not ex ist or is not availa ble on level 2 or its c onne ction is un known (as indi cated by the zero input number). Or, the router might instead use the V command. For example:

** V1,23,3 V2,-,0

Indicating the same as the previous example. If the router has only one level, or if all levels are connected the same, it

might instead use the Y command. For example:

** Y1,23 Y2,-

This indicates that output 1 is connected to input 23 and output 2 is unconnected.

Routers that are unmapped port units will produce symmetrical status output, (i.e. if there is a Y01,23 command, there will also be a Y23,01 command).

“O”: Output Status Inquiry

From Syntax Description

Host O Out Ask router to send source status for

Router Y out,in or V out,in,in... or X out,in,lvl Source status of the specified output.

all levels of specified output.

The command “O” requests that m atrix status informatio n for a single o utput be returned to the host. The status information is sent as a “Y” command or a “V” command or as a sequence of L “X” commands, where L=number of levels. Whether a “Y”, “V”, or “X” command is sent depends on several factors:

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• Very old routers only supported the “X” command.

• Routers with pre-version-10 software supported all three commands, “Y”, “V”, and “X”, but usually provided a DIP swi tch tha t coul d be set t o forc e the router to only send “X” commands.

• Routers with version 10 or later software use the setting of the “U”

command (described below) to determine whether to send only “X” commands, or “Y”, “V”, and “X” commands.

A 6-level router using only “X” commands could generate as many as 6 “X” commands of status output. The first command is for level 1, the next for level 2, etc. until the last level is reached. (However, each “X” command contains the level num ber, so the sequence in which the data is se nt is not really important.)

When a router is able to send “Y”, “V”, and “X” commands, a “Y” command will typically be sent if the router has only one level, and may also be sent if the output has all of its levels connected the same, although this is not required and some routers may instead send a “V” command or a series of “X” commands in that situation. A “V” command will be sent when an output has different connections on different levels, which is a more compact representation of the status than a series of “X” commands.

The length of a “Y” or “V” or “X” command depends on the size of the particular router involved. Larger routers use longer numbers for inputs, outputs, a nd levels.

A space character pr ec ede s each “Y” or “V” or “X” command (spaces should be ignored by the command parse r, however). Each command begins wi th t he command letter, a Y or V or X, followed by the output number and a comma character. Followin g that, the “Y” command has the input number connected to the outp ut, the “V” command has L input numbers separated by commas (

L=number of levels) in orde r by l evel numbe r, and the “X” command has the

level number at which the input-output pair is connected. The input number may be a dash ('-') if no connection exists (for routers that

are capable of having their inputs disconnected). The input number may be 0 if the output doesn't exist at that level in the router (or isn't mapped to a physical output, in virtual-mapped routers), or if the connection is not known by the controller, as may be the case for some control panels immediately after they are powered up.

For example, the command:

**O5!!

to a 3-level router might have the following three commands as its Response:

** X65,23,1 X5,-,2 X5,0,3 !!

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Note the dash, indicating that on level 2, output 65 is not connected to an input. Also note the 0, indicating that the connection on level 3 is either unknown or that output 65 doesn't exist or isn't mapped on level 3.

Or, a 3-level router might have the following single command as its Response:

** V65,23,-,0 !!

which has th e same information as the three X commands in the p revious example.

If the router has only one level, or if all levels are connected the same, the router might instead use the Y command. For example:

** Y65,23 !!

The number of digits used for each number depends on the router. Newer routers use the minimum number of digits n ecessary, i.e. there are no unnecessary leading zeroes in a number. Older routers use the maximum number of digits ever requir ed for an input or out put number on that pa rticular router (e.g. a router with between 10 and 99 inputs would use two digits for the input number).

“N”: Input Status Inquiry

From Syntax Description

Host N In Ask router to send status of outputs

Router Y out,in or X out,in,lvl Status of all outputs connected on

The command “N” requests that matrix status information for a single input be returned to the host. The stat us infor mation is sent as one or more “Y” and/ or “X” commands. This command works by identifying all outputs that connect to the specified input on any level, and then generating “Y” and “X” status commands to report the status of those outputs. The “Y” and “X” commands are formatted exactly as with the “O” command. For any given output connected to the input, a “Y” command is used if the output is connected to the input on all levels, else “X” commands are used on all levels on which the input is connected to that output.

connected on one or more levels to the specified input.

one or more levels to the specified input.

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Prior to version 10 software, this command was only useful on those router levels that allow an input to be connected to at most one output, and status commands were only sent for such levels. Beginning with version 10 software, a response is generated for all outputs connected to the specified input on any level, regardless of how many outputs that might be, and regardless of whether the level allows only one output connection or many output connections.

For example, the command:

**N4!!

to a router might have the following commands as its Response:

** X12,4,1 X12,4,2 X12,4,3 X13,4,4 Y23,4 !!

showing that input 4 connects to outputs (12,12,12,13) on levels 1-4, and to output 23 on levels 1- 4.

Note that a “V” command is never us ed in th e respons e, unlike an “O” request described above. This is because the “V” command specifies inputs connected to an output, not outputs connected to an input.

“CLEAR”: Clear Matrix

From Syntax Description

Host CLEAR Ask router to clear all router outputs. Router (None) All outputs are unlocked, input

The command “CLEAR” requests th at the swi tch m atrix be cl eared so tha t all outputs are discon nected fr om inputs (in route rs where th is is p ossible) or else all outputs at all levels have input #1 as their source (when disconnecting is not possible). If output locks are supported, all output locks are removed by this command. If i nput s ecuri ty is sup ported , al l inp ut secure s are remov ed by this command. This command can take several second s to execute (dep ending on the size of the switch matrix), and therefore the OK response at the end of the comman d string could be quite late. In order to help ens ure that this command isn't accidentally executed, it requires four additional characters following the “C” character, to spell out the word “CLEAR” in full.

For example, the command:

secures are unsecured, and all outputs are either disconnected or connected to input 1.

**CLEAR!!

would clear the matrix, and when finished, the following response would be generated:

** OK !!<CR>

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“V”: Connect Levels

From Syntax Description

Host V out,in,in... Make a connection to an output on

Router (None or V/Y/X command, depending on which “U” command

argument is in effect, see “U” command desc rip tion .)

each level. Optional status response.

The command “V” is used to request that a connection be made. It must be followed by an output number, a comma, and a comma-separated list of input numbers, one for each level, up to the number of levels in the router. Fewer than the number of levels may be specified if desired, and the remaining levels will be left unchanged.

For example, the command:

**V12,7,8,9!!

says that connections are to be made to output 12: from input 7 on level 1, input 8 on level 2, and input 9 on level 3.

An input number of 0 means the output connection is to be left unchanged. An input number of '-' (dash) means the output is to be disconnected. If the

router does not support disconnected outputs, the output connection will be left unchanged. Unless otherwise noted in the documentation for a specific switcher, it can be assumed that the switcher software guarantees to send all level changes associated with the “V” command's output to the crosspoint matrix within the SAME vertical interval.

If the requested co nnection ha s an outp ut number tha t does not ex ist on one or more levels, those levels are simply not changed. It is an error to request connection of an input that doesn't exist on that level, even if the input does exist on some other level. If the requested connection has an output or input number that isn't mapped to a physical connector (on virtual-mapped routers ) on one or more levels, those levels are simply not changed.

If “U2” is in e ffe ct (se e “U” command), the resp onse will incl ude one or mor e V, Y, or X commands to report th e ne w status of the o utput. Th e respo nse will be the same as if an “O” command were issued for the output immediately following the “V” command. No response is generated if this command is being used to define a salvo.

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“X”: Connect Crosspoint

From Syntax Description

Host X out,in,lvl Make a connection to an output on a

Router (None or V/Y/X command, depending on which "U" command

argument is in effect, see “U” command description.)

level. Optional status response.

The command “X” is used to request that a connection be made. It must be followed by an output number, a comma, an input number, a comma, and a level number.

For example, the command:

**X24,13,2!!

says that a connection is to be made between output 24 and input 13 on level

2. If the level number is specified as “0”, this means that the connection is to be made on all levels (AFV).

For example, the command:

**X8,3,0!!

says that a connection is to be made between output 8 and input 3 on all levels.

An input number of 0 means the output connection is to be left unchanged, not very useful in an “X” comman d.

An input number of '-' (dash) means the output is to be disconnected. If the router does not support disconnected outputs, the output connection will be left unchanged. When a level number of 0 is used with the “X” command, it can be assumed that the switcher software guarantees to send all level changes for the output to the crosspoint matrix within the same vertical interval, unless otherwise noted in the documentation for a specific switcher.

It is an error to request connection of an input or output that doesn't exist on the specifi ed level, eve n if it does exist on some o ther level. H owever, if the level number is “0”, any input or output number may be speci fied as lo ng as it exists on at le ast one level, and in t hat case no connec tion will be made on any level on which the input or output does not exist. If the requested connection has an output or input number that isn't mapped to a physical connector (on virtual-mapped routers) on one or more levels, those levels are simply not changed.

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If “U2” is in e ffe ct (se e “U” command), the resp onse will incl ude one or mor e V, Y, or X commands to report th e ne w status of the o utput. Th e respo nse will be the same as if an “O” command were issued for the output immediately following the “X” command. No response is generated if this command is being used to define a salvo.

“Y”: Connect AFV

From Syntax Description

Host Y out,in Make a connect ion to an outp ut on all

Router (None or V/Y/X command, depending on which “U” command

argument is in effect, see “U” command desc rip tion .)

levels. Optional status response.

The command “Y” is used to request that a connection be made. It must be followed by an output number, a comma, and an input number. The connection is made on all levels (AFV).

For example, the command:

**Y2,29!!

says that input 29 is to be connected to output 2 on all levels. An input number of 0 means the output connection is to be left unchanged,

not very useful in a “Y” command. An input number of '-' (dash) means the output is to be disconnected. If the

router does not support disconnected outputs, the output connection will be left unchanged.

Unless otherwise noted in the documentation for a specific switcher, it can be assumed that the switcher softwar e guarantees to send all level changes for the “Y” command's output t o t he crosspoint matrix within the SAME vertical interval.

Any input or output number may be specified as long as it exists on at least one level. No connection will be made on any level on which the input or output does not exist. If the requested connection has an output or input number that isn't mapped to a physical connector (on virtual mapped routers) on one or more levels, those levels are simply not changed.

If “U2” is in e ffe ct (se e “U” command), the resp onse will incl ude one or mor e V, Y, or X commands to report th e ne w status of the o utput. Th e respo nse will be the same as if an “O” command were issued for the output immediately following the “Y” command. No response is generated if this command is being used to define a salvo.

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“T”: Tr igger a Salvo Connect Sequence

From Syntax Description

Host T reg Trigger a list of connect commands

Router (None)

stored in a salvo register.

The command “T” is used to trigger a previously set up salvo (set using the “P” command above). It must be fo llowed by a reg ister l ette r fr om A to Z or a

** TB D180 TC !!

says to trigger salvo register B (same as 2), delay 180 sync intervals, then trigger salvo register C (same as 3). When the register is triggered, this means that the connect commands stored in it take effect.

If a salvo is triggered and it attempts to connect a locked output or port, or a disallowed input/output pair, or a port to itself , the salvo trigger operation is aborted, no crosspoint changes are performed, and an error is reported: “ERROR Salvo Has Locked Xpts”.

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9284 Rear I/O Modules

The 9284 physically interfaces to system video connections at the rear of its frame using a Rear I/O Module.

All signal inputs and outputs shown in the 9284 Functional Block Diagram (Figure 1-1) enter and exit the card via the card edge backplane connector. The Rear I/O Module breaks out the card edge connections to BNC connectors that interface with other components and systems in the signal chain.

Video Formats Supported by the 9284

The 9284 supports all current SMPTE 292M, 259, and 424 standard SD and HD video formats. Table 1-1 lists and provides details regarding the video formats supported by the card.

Table 1-1 Supported Video Formats

Item Description/Specification

Input / Output Video Raster Structure: Frame Rate:

1080PsF 23.98; 24 1080p 23.98; 24; 50; 59.94

(1)

1080i 720p 23.98

(1)

486i

(1)

575i

(1) All rates displayed as frame rates; interlaced (“i”) field rates are two times the rate value shown.

25; 29.97; 30

(2)

; 24

59.94; 60

29.97 25

Technical Specifications

Table 1-2 lists the technical specifications for the 9284 3G/HD/SD-SDI 8x4 Video Routing Switch card.

(2)

; 25; 29.97; 30; 50;

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Table 1-2 Technical Specifica tions

Item Characteristic

Part number, nomenclature 9284 3G/HD/SD-SDI 8x4 Video Routing Switch Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear

modular system definition. Power consumptio n < 10 Watts maximum Environmental:

Operating temperature:

Relative humidity (operating or storage): Frame communication 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX. Switch Panel communication Serial; RS-232 and/or RS-485 (reserved) Indicators Card edge indicators as follows:

32° – 104° F (0° – 40° C) < 95%, non-condensing

• Power indicator

• Ref lock indicator

Serial Digital Video Input Number of Inputs:

Eight 3G/HD/SD-SDI BNC Source Inputs

Data Rates Supported:

SMPTE 424 HD-SDI: 2.97 Gbps SMPTE 292 HD-SDI: 1.485 Gbps or 1.485/1.001 Gbps SMPTE 259M-C SD-SDI: 270 Mbps

Impedance:

75 Ω terminating

Equalization (3G, HD):

328 ft (100 m) Belden 1694A for SMPTE 292-2008, 424M-2006

Equalization (SD):

1000 ft (305 m) Belden 1694A for SMPTE 259M-2008

Return Loss:

> 15 dB at 5 MHz – 1.485 GHz > 10 dB at 1.5 GHz – 3.0 GHz

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Table 1-2 Technical Specifications — continued

Item Characteristic

Serial Digital Video Outputs Number of Outputs:

Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI BNC Destination Outputs

Impedance:

75 Ω

Serial Digital Video Outputs (cont.) Level:

800 mVp-p ±10%

Return Loss:

> 15 dB at 5 MHz – 1.5 GHz > 10 dB at 1.5 GHz – 3.0 GHz

Alignment Jitter:

< 0.2 UI (max; coupled through 100 kHz high-pass filter)

Reference Video Input Number of Inputs:

Two non-terminating (looping) Frame Reference inputs

Standards Supported (HD):

720p 24; 25; 29.97; 30; 50; 59.94 1080i 25; 29.97 1080p 23.98; 24; 25; 29.97; 30; 50; 59.94 1080p/sF 23.98; 24

Standards Supported (SD):

486i 29.97 (NTSC) 575i 25 (PAL)

Signal Level:

1 Vp-p nominal

Signal Type:

Analog video sync (black burst or tri-level)

Impedance:

75 Ω

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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 workmanship, 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.

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 the problem, and Cobalt shall provide the purchaser 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

2406 E. University Avenue Office: (217) 344-1243 Urbana, IL 61802 USA Fax: (217) 344-1245 www.cobaltdigital.com Email: info@cobaltdigital.com

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIL ITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON COBALT'S PART. ANY SOFTWARE PROVIDED WITH, OR FOR USE WITH, 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, WARRANTY, 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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Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

Feel free to contact our thorough and professional support representative s for any of the following:

• Name and address of your local dealer

• Product information and pricing

• Technical support

• Upcoming trade show in formation

Phone: (217) 344-1243 Fax: (217) 344-1245 Web: www.cobaltdigital.com General Information: info@cobaltdigital.com Technical Support: support@cobaltdigital.com

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Chapter 2 Installation and Setup

Overview

This chapter contains the following information:

• Installing the 9284 Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-1)

• Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-3)

• Setting Up 9284 Network Remote Control (p. 2-4)

Installing the 9284 Into a Frame Slot

Chapter 2

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.

CAUTION

Note: Check the packaging in which the 9284 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 9284 into a frame slot as follows:

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1. Determine the slot in which the card 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 re sistance is noticed, gently

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.

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 Figure 2-1.

9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for other 9284 cards.

Note: External frame sync reference signals are received by the card over a refer-

ence bus on the card frame, and not on any card rear I/O module connectors. The frame has BNC connectors labeled REF 1 and REF 2 which receive the reference signal from an external source such as a house distribution.

Note: The 9284 BNC inputs are internally 75-ohm terminated. It is not necessary to

terminate unused BNC inputs or outputs.

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.

10. If network rem ote control is to be used for the fram e and the frame has

not yet been set up for remote control, perform setup in accordance with Setting Up 9284 Network Remote Control (p. 2-4).

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 DashBo ard™ and be ready for use.

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Connect cabling as shown. Unused connectors do not require external termination.

Serial RS-232 control port pinout is as follows: Pin 2 TX Pin 3 RX Pin 5 GND

PANEL RS-485 port is reserved.

Figure 2-1 9284 Rear I/O Module Connections

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 9284 is to be installed.

Install a Rear I/O Module as follows:

1. On the frame, determine the slot in which the 9284 is to be installed.

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

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

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

on rear of frame chassis.

DSCN3483A.JPG

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

Lightly tighten captive screw.

DSCN3487A.JPG

Figure 2-2 Rear I/O Module Installation

Setting Up 9284 Network Remote Control

Perform remote control setup in accordance with Cobalt® reference guide “Remote Control User Guide” (PN 9000RCS-RM).

Note: • If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not

yet been set up for remote control, Cobalt Control User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of COMPASS™ cards using DashBoard™.

Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support>Reference Documents link at www.cobaltdigital.com and then select DashBoard Remote Control Setup Guide as a download, or contact

Cobalt

• 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.

as listed in Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-26).

reference guide Remote

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Chapter 3

Chapter 3 Operating Instructions

This chapter contains the following information:

If you are already familiar

with using DashBoard or a

Cobalt Remote Control Panel to control Cobalt

cards, please skip to 9284

Function Submenu Li st and

Descriptions (p. 3-9).

• Control and Display Descriptions (p. 3-1)

• Accessing the 9284 Card via DashBoard™ (p. 3-5)

• Checking 9284 Card Information (p. 3-7)

• Operating Controls Overview (p. 3-8)

• 9284 Function Submenu List and Descriptions (p. 3-9)

• Troubleshooting (p. 3-17)

Control and Display Descriptions

This secti on describes the user interface co ntrols and indicators, and displays (both on-card and remote controls) for using the 9284 card.

Note: When a setting is changed, settings displayed on DashBoard™ are the set-

tings as effected by the card itself and reported back to the remote control; the value displayed at any time is the actual value as set on the card.

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Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overview

The functions and related parameters available on the card are organized into function submenus, which consist of parameter groups as shown below.

Figure 3-1 shows how the card and its submenus are organized, and also provides an overview of how navig ation is performed be tween cards, func tion submenus, and parameters.

Using DashBoard™, the desired 9284 card is first selected.

9284

Submenu a Submenu b

Individual Parameters

Each submenu consists of groups of parameters related to the function submenu. Using the “I/O Settings” function submenu example, the individual parameters for this function consist of Conf igure Sources, Configure Destinations and related channel settings .

Figure 3-1 Function Submenu/Parameter Submenu Overvie w

• • •

The desired function submenu is next selected. Function Submenus consist of parameter groups related to a particular 9284 card function (for example, “I/O Settings”).

Submenu z

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Operating Instructions Control and Display Descriptions

9284 Card Edge Indicators

Figure 3-2 shows and describes the 9284 indicators.

Power Indicator

Reference Lock Indicator

9284

Item Function

Power

Indicator

Reference Lock Indicator

Illuminates when card is properly powered up and inserted into frame slot

Illuminates when card is receiving valid reference signal on selected reference source (EXT REF 1 or EXT REF 2)

DashBoard™ User Interface

Figure 3-2 9284 Card Edge Indicators

(See Figure 3-3.) The card function submenus are organized in DashBoard™ using tabs (for exampl e, “I/O Se ttin gs” in Figu re 3 -3). When a tab is selec ted, each item associated with the function is displayed. Items can then be configured or selected using GUI drop-down lists, checkboxes/buttons, or text entry fields as appropriate.

In this example, car d dest inati on out puts

Dest 1 thru Dest 4 are named to su it

the intended uses (in thi s example, “Playout A” thru “Playout C” and “Monitor”), with all outputs set to be auto reclocking. Card source inputs

Src 1 thru Src 5 are named t o identi fy plant IRD source s and vide odecks (Src

thru Src 8 are not used in this example).

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Access I/O Settings tab to name and configure inputs (sources) and outputs (destinations)

Apply desired names and properties for destinations in Configure Destinations portion

Apply desired names and properties for sources in Configure Sources portion

Figure 3-3 DashBoard™ Setup of Example I/O Sources and Destinations

9284_DBEX.PNG

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Operating Instructions Accessing the 9284 Card via DashBoard™

Accessing the 9284 Card via DashBoard™

Access the card using DashBoard™ as described below.

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

2. As shown be low (in the left side Basic View Tree) locate the Network

Controller Card asso ci ated wi th th e fra me co ntain ing th e 9284 c ard t o be accessed (in this example, “MFC-8320-N SN: 00108053”).

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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: CDI-9284”).

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As shown on the next page, when the card is accessed in DashBoard™ its function submenu scree n showing ta bs for eac h functi on is disp layed. (The particular submenu screen displayed is the previously displayed screen from the last time the card was accessed by DashBoard™).

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Card Access/Navigation

Tree Pane

Card Info

Pane

Card Function Submenu

and Controls Pane

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Operating Instructions Checking 9284 Card Information

Checking 9284 Card Information

The operating status and software version the card can be checked using DashBoard™. Figure 3-4 shows and describes the card information screen using DashBoard™.

Note: Proper operating status in DashBoard™ is denoted by green icons for the sta-

tus indicators shown in Figure 3-4. Yellow or red icons respectively indicate an alert or failure condition. Refer to Troubleshooting (p. 3-17) for corrective action.

The Tree View shows the cards seen by DashBoard™. In this example, Network Controller Card MFC-8320-N (serial number ...8053) is hosting a 9284 card in slot 6.

Card State Product/Status Display

Product and Status tabs in Card Info pane show Product Info (shown in example here) or detailed card status when Status tab is selected (this tab is shown in detail later in this chapter).

Software Version Number

Refer to these numbers to check that documentation (such as this manual) matches the card’s Software Release Number and Software Build Number. Use these numbers also when communicating to Cobalt

Power Consumption Display

This display shows the total power consumed by the card for both the +12V and -7.5V rails.

Board Status Display

Show the status of all card internal monitoring alarms.

regarding this card.

Figure 3-4 9284 Card Info Utility

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Operating Controls Overview

The card has several function submenus (“tabs”) which are used as follows, and typically in the order listed here for initial setup.

• Module Settings tab – Items in this tab set global parameters for the

card, such as the frame re fer ence source to be used, video format and frame rate, and the VBI line where switching is to be performed. Items in this tab should be set first before proceeding to other tabs or attempting to use the card for switching.

• I/O Settings tab – Items in this tab allow custom names to be applied

to the card source inputs and destination outputs. Also provided are channel properties controls that enable or disable input EQ, output reclocking, and alarm enable/severity level for each input and output channel.

• Salvos tab – Items in this tab allo w configuring the

source-to-destination routing for up to 10 user-defined s al vos using a source-to-destination selection matrix. Also provided are fields in which each salvo can be given a custom name if desired.

• Control tab – This is the tab from which a salvo is launched. When

inputs/outputs and salvo routing are defined (as described for the above tabs), the salvos will be identified by the names you have entered, as well as the routing defined for each salvo.

• Host Settings tab – These controls are reserved.

• Panel Settings tab – These controls are reserved.

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Operating Instructions 9284 Function Submenu List and Descriptions

9284 Function Submenu List and Descriptions

Table 3-1 individually lists and des cr ibe s e ach card function submenu (“tab”) and its related list selections, co ntrols, and parameters . Where helpful, examples showing usage of a function are also provided.

Note: All numeric (scalar) parameters displayed on DashBoard™ can be changed

using the slider controls, arrows, or by numeric keypad entry in the corresponding numeric field. (When using numeric keypad entry, add a return after the entry to commit the entry.)

Note: For any text entries made using the card GUI (unless accompanied by a Save

button), commit the changes using the card Refresh button.

On DashBoard™ itself and in Table 3-1, the function submenu items are organized using tabs as shown below.

The table below provides a quick-reference to the page numbers where each function submenu item can be found.

Function Submenu Item Page

Module Settings I/O Settings Salvos Control

Note: Host Settings and Panel Settings tabs are for dedicated serial communica-

tion control and are reserved for this product’s release.

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Table 3-1 9284 Function Submenu List

Provides controls for setting global card parameters, such as frame reference source, video format and

Module Settings

frame rate, and VBI switching line contr ol.

• Card Naming Entry Allows custom names to be applied to the card (which are then visible in

• Take Button Enable When checked, inserts a Take button on the Control screen which allows

• Reference Select Selects the frame distributed reference source to be used by the card.

• Reference Format Configures the card to operate with the received reference format from

DashBoard™).

Note: Module Name Extension field allows a maximum of 33

characters.

Router Name field allows a maximum of 21 characters. Level Name field allows a maximum of 9 characters.

settings to be entered and then only applied when finished by clicking the Action > Take button. If Take Button Enable is not checked, the card will “take” each time a source is selected.

Note: Refer to Control tab for more information related to the Take

function.

Note: If Reference 1 or Reference 2 is selected and an

appropriate external reference is not received, improper switching may occur, with switching possibly occurring in active video. External reference signals Reference 1 and Reference 2 are distributed to the card and other cards via a frame bus.

the choices shown to the left.

Note: Reference Format selected should match that of the

external reference. If improperly set, switching may occur during active video.

• Reference Frame Rate Configures the card to operate with the received reference frame rate from the choices shown to the left.

Note: Reference Frame Rate selected should match that of the

external reference. If improperly set, switching may occur during active video.

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(continued)

• Video Format Configures the card to operate with the video format of the input sources

• Video Frame Rate Configures the card to operate with the video frame rate of the input

• Switch Line / Switch Line Fine Adjust

received from the choices shown to the left.

Note: Video Format selected should match that of the input

sources. If improperly set, switching may occur during active video.

sources received from the choices shown to the left.

Note: Video Frame Rate selected should match that of the input

sources. If improperly set, switching may occur during active video.

Switch Line sets VBI line where switching will occur (default is line 12 for all format selections).

Switch Line Fine Adjust sets the horizontal point within the line where switching will occur (0% to 100% range in 1% steps; default = 50% (mid-line))

Recommended typical switching lines are as follows:

Format Switching Line

NTSC 10

PAL 6

3G/HD 7

Note: M ake certain selected switching line is not being used to

carry active VANC data or packets.

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Table 3-1 9284 Function Submenu List — continued

Allows custom names to be applied to card source inputs and destination outputs. Also provides channel

I/O Settings

properties controls and alarm enable/severity level for each input and output channel.

• Configure Source Setup Individual source name and setup controls for each of the card source

• Configure Destination Setup Individual destination name and setup controls for each of the card

input channels (Src 1 thru Src 8).

• Name: Allows custom name to be applied to input (in this example, “IRD1”). The custom name then appears elsewhere on all card

controls. Note:Name field allows a maximum of 8 characters.

• EQ Enable: When checked, provides input EQ correction to accommodate long cable lengths (default setting is Enabled)

• Alarm Mode: Allows signal absence alarm enable/severity reporting for each input channel. Choices provided are:

• Ignore: Missing input status for input channel is ignored, no

alarms shown for channel regardless of signal status.

• Warning: Missing input status for input channel triggers yellow

alarm icon for input channel.

• Alarm: Missing input status for input channel triggers red alarm

icon for input channel.

Note:If a source is not intended to be used, make certain its Alarm

Mode is set to Ignore. If t his is not done, the card will display

nuisance alarms for unused channels.

destination output channels (Dest 1 thru Dest 4).

• Name: Allows custom name to be applied to output (in this example, “PlayoutA”). The custom name then appears elsewhere on all card

controls. Note:Name field allows a maximum of 8 characters.

• Reclocker: Provides reclocking from the choices shown to the left.

• Auto: W hen Auto is selected, clocking is automatically detected

from the routed source signal with output locking to the SMPTE format of the incoming input signal. If a non-SMPTE data rate is detected, reclocking automatically enters a bypass mode, passing the signal without reclocking.

• SD, HD, 3G: Provides forced reclock modes correlating to the

selection.

Note:Default setting of Auto is recommended in most cases.

• Alarm Mode: Allows signal absence alarm enable/severity reporting for each output channel. Choices provided are:

• Ignore: Missing output status for output channel is ignored, no

alarms shown for channel regardless of signal status.

• Warning: Missing output status for output channel triggers yellow

alarm icon for output channel.

• Alarm: Missing output status for output channel triggers red alarm

icon for output channel.

Note:If a destination is not intended to be used, make certain its

Alarm Mode is set to Ignore. If this is not done, the card will

display nuisance alarms for unused destinations.

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(continued)

I/O Settings

Source and Destination Channel Status Displays

Source and destination channel status (such as signal presence) can be observed by selecting the Status tab within the Card Info pane. Note that Warning (yellow) and Alarm (red) status indications are only displayed when the channel is set to display these alarms (as described on the previous page). Shown below are example status displays.

Example Destination channel display showing locked HD signal and green (OK) status

Example Destination channel display showing unlocked signal and red (Alarm) status

In this example, destination channel Alarm Mode is set to Ignore. Even though the channel shows unlocked, a alarm is not produced. This setting is useful for channels which are not to be used.

Example Source channel display showing no signal and yellow (Warning) status

In this example, source channel Alarm Mode is set to Ignore. Even though the channel shows no signal, a alarm is not produced. This setting is useful for channels which are not to be used.

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Table 3-1 9284 Function Submenu List — continued

Defines the source-to-destination routing for up to 10 user-defined salvos. Also provides fields for custom

Salvos

Destination

Rows

Controls

Salvo

Edit

Dest 1 Dest 2 Dest 3 Dest 4

Src 1 Src 2 Src 3 Src 4 Src 5 Src 6 Src 7 Src 8

•

naming each salvo.

Source Selection Buttons

Defining Salvos

1. In the Name field for the salvo, enter a custom name if desired (“Go A” thru “Go D” for salvos 1 thru 4 in this example). Note: Click Refresh to commit name changes when done.

2. For the salvo to be defined (Salvo 1 thru Salvo 10), click its Display/Edit button. The salvo is now ready for editing, with

each salvo independently allowing setup for all four destinations.

3. For each destination row Dest 1 thru Dest 4 (“PlayoutA” thru “PlayoutD” in this example), set up source routing by

selecting the button within the row corresponding to the desired source.

4. For the salvo just defined, click Save. A Confirm? pop-up appears, requesting save confirmation.

5. Repeat these steps for each salvo to be defined.

6. To check the settings of a salvo, click Display/Edit. The settings for the salvo are now displayed and can be re-edited

and re-saved as described above.

Note: When defining a salvo, setting the No Change button retains settings for the corresponding destination while

allowing other destination settings (rows) to be changed.

7. To delete a salvo, click Delete. A Confirm? pop-up appears, requesting delete confirmation.

In the example shown above for Salvo 1 (“Go A”), when this salvo is launched it results in the following routing:

Destination Source

Dest 1 (“PlayoutA”)Src 1 (“IRD1”) Dest 2 (“PlayoutB”)Src 2 (“IRD2”) Dest 3 (“PlayoutC”)Src 3 (“VTR1”) Dest 4 (“Monitor”)Src 4 (“VTR2”)

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Table 3-1 9284 Function Submenu List — continued

Provides single-button launch control using salvos, or by individually routing a source using Router Control

Control

Salvo Settings View

matrix.

Salvo Launch

Buttons

Note: The Source/Destination matrix

on this tab can be used to change routing on the fly (see

Routing Control Using Rou ter Control Matrix on next page).

However, changes made here cannot be saved.

Edit controlled salvo routing using the Salvos tab (see pg. 3-14).

Routing Control By Launching a Salvo

To launch a salvo, simply click the Fire button for the desired salvo. The salvo launches at the next instance of the selected switching line (as selected during Module Setting setup). Launch another salvo by simply clicking its Fire button.

Shown to the right are example salvos “Go B” and “Go C”, and the resulting routing.

Destination Source

Dest 1 (“PlayoutA”)Src 1 (“IRD1”) Dest 2 (“PlayoutB”)Src 1 (“IRD1”) Dest 3 (“PlayoutC”)Src 3 (“VTR1”) Dest 4 (“Monitor”)Src 4 (“VTR2”)

Destination Source

Dest 1 (“PlayoutA”)Src 4 (“VTR2”) Dest 2 (“PlayoutB”)Src 3 (“VTR1”) Dest 3 (“PlayoutC”)Src 2 (“IRD2”) Dest 4 (“Monitor”)Src 4 (“VTR2”)

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Table 3-1 9284 Function Submenu List — continued

(continued)

Routing Control Using Router Control Matrix

From the Control tab, individual source changes for any of the destinations can be performed on the fly by simply selecting the radio button for the desired new source. Note: Changes performed in this manner cannot be saved.

Using the example from the previous page, routing directed by “Go A” salvo is changed to now route VTR1 to destination “PlayoutA” by selecting the VTR1 button in the PlayoutA destination row.

Destination Source

Dest 1 (“PlayoutA”)Src 1 (“IRD1”)

Dest 1 (“PlayoutA”)Src 3 (“VTR1”)

Dest 2 (“PlayoutB”)Src 2 (“IRD2”) Dest 3 (“PlayoutC”)Src 3 (“VTR1”)

Dest 4 (“Monitor”)Src 4 (“VTR2”)

With Action : Take button insertion enabled, any changes performed using the matrix are held off until the Take button is clicked (thereby allowing multiple changes to be cued, and then applied using one button).

In the example below, the routing directed by “Go A” salvo is changed to now route IRD2 over destinations “PlayoutC” and “Monitor”. When the Take button is clicked, the change is then applied. Destinations that did not have any routing changes display as No Change. Note that when the Take button is inserted, the salvo Fire buttons are instead labeled as Preset; salvos will not launch until after the Take button is clicked.

Note: Insert or remove the Take button using the Module Settings tab. See Module Settings (p. 3-10).

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Operating Instructions Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

This section provides general troubleshooting information and specific symptom/c orrective action for the card and its remote control interface. The card requires no periodic maintenance in its normal operat ion; if any error indication (as described in this section) occurs, use this section to correct the condition.

Error and Failure Indicator Overview

The card itself and its r emote con trol s ystems al l (to va rying degr ees) pr ovide error and fail ure i ndicat ions. Check a ll av ailab le in dicat ion s in the ev ent of an error or failure condition.

The various card and remote control error and failure indicators are individually described below.

Note: The descriptions below provide general information for the various status and

error indicators. For specific failures, also use the appropriate subsection listed below.

• Basic Troubleshooting Checks (p. 3-19)

• 9284 Processing Error Troubleshooting (p. 3-19)

• Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors (p. 3-21)

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9284 Card Edge Status Indicators

Figure 3-5 shows and descri bes the card edg e stat us indi cator s. Becaus e thes e indicators are part of the card itself and require no external interface, the indicators are particularly useful in the event of communications problems with external devices such as network remote control devices.

Power Indicator

Reference Lock Indicator

9284

Item Function

Power

Indicator

Reference Lock Indicator

Illuminates when card is properly powered up and inserted into frame slot

Illuminates when 9284 is receiving valid reference signal on selected reference source (EXT REF 1 or EXT REF 2)

Figure 3-5 9284 Card Edge Status Indicators

DashBoard™ Status/Error Indicators and Displays

Figure 3-6 shows and describes the DashBoard™ status i ndicators and displays. These indicator icons and displays show status and error conditions relating to the card itself and remote (network) communications.

Indicator Icon or Display Error Description

Red or yellow indicator icon in 9284 Card Info > Status pane shows error alert, along with cause for alert (in this example, the card is receiving no video input, or a video input that is invalid for the indicated destination channel).

Figure 3-6 DashBoard™ Status Indicator Icons and Displays

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Operating Instructions 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 power 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 assure

Check status indicators and displays

Troubleshoot by substitution All cards within the frame can be hot-swapped, replacing a suspect card or module

• On both the frame Network Controll er Card and the 9284, i n all case s when pow er 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 9284 card. This can be observ ed using the DashBoard™ Card Info pane.

• If no power is being consumed, either the fram e power supply, connections, or the 9284 card itself is defective.

• If excessive power is being consumed (see Technical Specifications (p. 1-22) in Chapter 1, “Introduction”), the card may be defective.

Make certain all ca ble conne ctions are fu lly secure (includin g coaxial cable att achment 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.

proper seating by ejecting the card and reseating it again.) If a status indicator signifies an error, proceed to the following t ab le s in thi s se cti on for

further action.

with a known-good item.

9284 Processing Error Troubleshooting

Table 3-3 provides card processing troubleshooting information. If the card exhibits any of the symptoms listed in Table 3-3, follow the tr oubleshooting instructions provided.

In the majority of cases, most errors are caused b y simple errors where th e card is not appropriately set for the type of signal being received by the card.

Note: If alarms are not enabled on the card, loss of signal and other signal alarms

may not be reported by the card DashBoard™ Card Info pane. (See I/O Settings (p. 3-12).

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Table 3-3 Troubleshooting Processing Errors by Symptom

Symptom Error/Condition Corrective Action

• DashBoard™ shows yellow or red icon (No Signal) in Card Info pane.

• DashBoard™ shows yellow or red icon (Not Locked) in Card Info pane.

Video/audio noise not ed duri ng switching transitions.

• No video input present on a source input

• Alarm Mode set for Warning or Alarm on unused channel.

• Destination routed from inpu t containing no signal .

• Alarm Mode set for Warning or Alarm on unused destination.

• Reference not selected or not present

• Reference incompatible with SDI program video.

Make certain intended video sources are connected to appropriate card video inputs. Make certain BNC cable connections between frame Rear I/O Module for the card and signal source are OK.

Nuisance alarm due to alarm set for channe l not intended to be used. Set Alarm Mode fo r these input channels to Ignore.

• Make certain intended video source is connected to appropriate card video input. Make certain BNC cable connections between frame Rear I/O Module for the card and signal source are OK.

• Make certain source selection is as intended (as verified on salvo launch source/ destination matrix display ) .

Nuisance alarm due to alarm set for destin ation not intended to be used. Set Alarm Mode for these destinations to Ignore.

• Make certain intended reference is present and selected for use by the card. Refer to Module Settings function submenu tab on page 3-10 for more information.

• Make certain reference is compatible with SDI program video (i.e., reference rate numerically related to SDI rate).

VANC data corruption during (or as a result of) switching transitions.

• Card controls not set to match reference an d /or program video.

• Swit ching line selected on card is conflicting with line used for active VANC data transmission.

• Make certain all drop-down selections in the Module Settings tab are set to match the formats of the program video and reference being sent to the card. Refer to Module Settings function subm en u t ab on page 3-10 for more information.

• Make certain selected switching line is not in conflict with line used for active VANC data transmission. Refer to Module Settings function submenu tab on page 3-10 for more information.

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Operating Instructions Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors

Refer to Cobalt® reference guide “Remote Cont rol 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 Authorization number (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. 1-26) in Chapter 1, “Introduction“ for contact information.

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9284-OM (V1.3) Printed in USA

Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9284 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Overview

Chapter 1 Introduction

9284 Card Software Versions and this Manual

Cobalt Reference Guides

Manual Conventions

Safety Summary

9284 Functional Description

Technical Specifications

Warranty and Service Information

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.

Chapter 2 Installation and Setup

Overview

Installing the 9284 Into a Frame Slot

Installing a Rear I/O Module

Setting Up 9284 Network Remote Control

Overview

Chapter 3 Operating Instructions

Control and Display Descriptions

Accessing the 9284 Card via DashBoard™

Checking 9284 Card Information

Operating Controls Overview

9284 Function Submenu List and Descriptions

Module Settings

I/O Settings

I/O Settings

Salvos

Control

Troubleshooting