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Ultrix · User Guide

• Ross Part Number: 2101DR-004-23

• Release Date: July 27, 2023.

• Software Issue: 5.1.0

The information contained in this Guide is subject to change without notice or obligation.

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Statement of Compliance

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EMC Notices

United States of America - FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a Commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.

Canada

This Class A device complies with Canadian ICES-003 and part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Cet appariel numerique de la classe “A” est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd.

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European Union

This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
established under regulation (EC) No 765/2008 and Decision No 768/2008/EC referred to as the
“New Legislative Framework”.

Warning — This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment this

equipment may cause radio interference.

Australia/New Zealand

This equipment is in compliance with the provisions established under the Radiocommunications
Act 1992 and Radiocommunications Labelling (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Notice 2008.

Korea

This equipment is in compliance with the provisions established under the Radio Waves Act.

Class A equipment (Broadcasting and communications service for business use).

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aware of this fact. This device is intended for use in areas outside home.

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Contents

Introduction 19

Documentation Conventions .................................................................................................................. 20

Interface Elements ................................................................................................................................. 20

User Entered Text .................................................................................................................................. 20

Referenced Guides ................................................................................................................................ 20

Menu Sequences ................................................................................................................................... 20

Important Instructions .......................................................................................................................... 20

Contacting Technical Support .............................................................................................................. 21

Getting Started 23

Configuration Overview ........................................................................................................................... 23

Establish Communications ...................................................................................................................... 23

Network Settings ................................................................................................................................... 23

Using Walkabout to Assign the Initial IP Address to the Router ......................................................... 23

Adding the Ultrix Router to the Tree View in DashBoard .................................................................... 24

Accessing the Ultrix Interfaces in DashBoard ....................................................................................... 25

Updating the Network Settings for the Ultrix Router .......................................................................... 27

Re-naming the Ultrix Router ................................................................................................................... 27

Re-naming the Ultrix Router via DashBoard ...................................................................................... 27

Re-naming the Ultrix Router via the Front Panel ............................................................................... 28

Specifying a Default Reference Format ................................................................................................. 29

Specifying the Time Source ..................................................................................................................... 29

Using an NTP Server as the Time Source ........................................................................................... 29

Using the DashBoard Client Computer as the Time Source ............................................................ 30

Configuring Access for DashBoard Clients ............................................................................................ 31

Define a Database for the Router ........................................................................................................ 32

Software License Keys 33

Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 33

License Keys Overview ............................................................................................................................. 33

Installing a License Key ............................................................................................................................ 34

Removing a License Key .......................................................................................................................... 35

Locking Access to the Licenses ............................................................................................................... 36

Enabling the Port License Lock ............................................................................................................ 36

Changing the Password ........................................................................................................................ 36

Unlocking the Port Licenses via Password ......................................................................................... 37

Ultricore Profiles 39

Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 39

Modes of Operation ................................................................................................................................. 39

Creation and Management of User Credentials ................................................................................ 40

Creation and Management of User Profiles via the Default Role Profiles Only ............................ 40

Full Creation, Customization and Management of User Profiles .................................................... 40

Ultricore Profiles Interface ...................................................................................................................... 40

Accessing the Ultricore Profiles Interface ........................................................................................... 40

Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 41

Creating a Database of Users ................................................................................................................. 42

Creating a Profile ...................................................................................................................................... 43

Defining the Permissions for a Profile ................................................................................................... 44

Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 45

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Enabling the Ultricore Profiles Feature .................................................................................................. 45

Application of the Ultricore Profiles ....................................................................................................... 46

Unlocking the Ultrix Router via the Front Panel ................................................................................ 46

User Data Import/Export ...................................................................................................................... 46

Configuring the Ports 47

Physical Port Configuration Overview ................................................................................................... 47

Configuring a Reference Trigger for the Ultrix Router ......................................................................... 48

Configuring an SFP Port ........................................................................................................................... 48

Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................... 49

Specifying the SFP Type ........................................................................................................................ 49

UltriSync Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 50

UltriSync .................................................................................................................................................. 50

UltriSync-UHD ........................................................................................................................................ 50

Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................... 50

Configuring UltriSync for an Input Port .............................................................................................. 50

UltriClean Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 51

Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................... 51

Configuring Clean Switch Mode for an Output Port ......................................................................... 52

UltriSRC Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 53

Loss of Input Signal .................................................................................................................................. 53

Configuring an Audio Matrix 55

Audio Routing Overview .......................................................................................................................... 55

Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 55

General Configuration Workflow ............................................................................................................ 55

Enabling the Audio Matrix ....................................................................................................................... 56

Audio Matrix Routing and Processing .................................................................................................... 56

Defining the Database Audio Levels ...................................................................................................... 57

MADI Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 58

Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................... 58

Configuring an AUX Port for MADI ...................................................................................................... 59

Mapping the Audio Channels ................................................................................................................. 59

Specifying the Audio Transition Mode ................................................................................................... 60

Applying Proc Amps to the Embedded Audio Input ............................................................................ 60

Applying Proc Amps to the Embedded Audio Outputs ....................................................................... 61

Examples of Audio Configured Databases ............................................................................................ 62

Muting Embedded Channels ................................................................................................................ 62

Switching Bilingual Sources .................................................................................................................. 62

Embedded Channel Routing ................................................................................................................... 63

Embedded Channels to Embedded Channels ................................................................................... 64

Embedded Channels to MADI Channels ............................................................................................. 66

MADI Channels to Embedded Channels ............................................................................................. 67

MADI Channels to MADI Channels ...................................................................................................... 67

UHD Gearbox Configuration 69

Example Setup for Multiplexing ............................................................................................................. 69

Example Setup for De-multiplexing ....................................................................................................... 70

Gearbox Overview .................................................................................................................................... 70

Signal Medic ........................................................................................................................................... 71

Gearbox Timing ..................................................................................................................................... 71

Configuring the Ultrix Router for Multiplexing Quad Input Signals ................................................... 71

Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................... 71

Assigning Physical Router Inputs to a Gearbox Group ..................................................................... 71

Configuring the Ultrix Router for De-multiplexing a 12Gbps Signal .................................................. 72

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Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................... 72

Configuring the Ultrix Router for De-multiplexing a 12Gbps Signal ............................................... 73

ULTRIX-IP-IO Setup 75

What are Receivers, Senders, and Streams? ......................................................................................... 75

Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 75

Audio Streams ........................................................................................................................................ 76

Video Streams ........................................................................................................................................ 76

Redundant Streams .............................................................................................................................. 76

Automatic Sender Session Description Protocol (SDP) Updates ..................................................... 76

Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 77

Setups with an Ultricore BCS .................................................................................................................. 78

Configure the Protocol Settings ............................................................................................................. 79

Configuring the NMOS Settings ........................................................................................................... 79

Ember+ Communications ..................................................................................................................... 79

Configuring the Port Network ................................................................................................................. 80

Configuring the Timing Settings ............................................................................................................. 81

Configuring the PTP Settings ................................................................................................................ 81

Configuring the PTP Settings for a Specific Port ................................................................................ 82

Enabling Redundant Mode ..................................................................................................................... 82

Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................... 82

Enabling the Redundant Mode ............................................................................................................ 83

Configuring the Ultrix for Protection Switching ................................................................................. 83

Configuring the Senders .......................................................................................................................... 84

Configuring the Receivers ....................................................................................................................... 87

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................... 89

Using Senders and Receivers in the Router Database ........................................................................ 90

Integration Examples ............................................................................................................................... 91

Using 3G HD Video ................................................................................................................................ 91

Using UHD 12G Video Format .............................................................................................................. 93

Using Multiple Video Streams with Different Formats ..................................................................... 95

ULTRIX-SFP-IO Setup 97

Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 97

Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 97

Configuring an SFP Port ........................................................................................................................... 98

Device Communication Setup 101

Communications between Ultrix and the Devices in a Routing System ....................................... 101

Enabling Network Services ................................................................................................................. 102

Connecting to Ross Remote Control Panels ....................................................................................... 103

RCP-ME and RCP-QE Panels ............................................................................................................... 103

Connecting to Ross NK Series Devices ................................................................................................ 103

RCP-NK Series Panels .......................................................................................................................... 104

Defining a Database with a Ross NK Router Matrix ........................................................................ 104

Connecting to Ultricore Central Controllers ....................................................................................... 104

Connecting to Third-Party Devices ....................................................................................................... 105

Third-party Connection via Ethernet ................................................................................................. 105

Defining a Serial Connection .............................................................................................................. 107

Connecting to Other Ultrix Routers ..................................................................................................... 108

Setup Overview .................................................................................................................................... 108

Enabling Remote Controller Mode on the Client Ultrix Routers .................................................... 109

Adding an Ultrix Connection Point .................................................................................................... 109

Deleting an Ultrix Connection Point .................................................................................................. 110

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Database Configuration 113

How a Database Determines the Routing System ............................................................................. 113

Defining a Database for the Router ..................................................................................................... 113

Configuration Overview ......................................................................................................................... 113

Database File Management Overview ................................................................................................. 114

Creating a New Database ...................................................................................................................... 114

Using the Database Builder ................................................................................................................ 114

Using the Database Tab ...................................................................................................................... 116

Loading a Database ............................................................................................................................... 117

Defining the Levels in a Database ........................................................................................................ 117

Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................. 117

Defining the Destinations in a Database ............................................................................................. 119

Specifying a Destination Label ........................................................................................................... 120

Mapping an Output to a Destination ................................................................................................ 121

Configuring the Destination Follow Feature ....................................................................................122

Defining the Sources in a Database ..................................................................................................... 123

Specifying a Label for a Source .......................................................................................................... 124

Mapping an Input to a Source .............................................................................................................. 125

Using the Advanced Fill Tool ................................................................................................................. 126

Create Source Labels with Assignments for SDI Video Levels ....................................................... 126

Create Destination Labels with Assignments for SDI Video Levels ............................................... 127

Create Source Labels with Assignments for SDI and Embedded Audio ....................................... 128

Creating Labels with Assignments for SDI and Embedded Audio, with Audio Breakaways ...... 130

Creating Categories ................................................................................................................................ 132

Acuity AUX Bus Mapping ....................................................................................................................... 132

Managing your Databases .................................................................................................................... 132

Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 133

Exporting a Database .......................................................................................................................... 133

Importing a Database ......................................................................................................................... 133

Deleting a Database ............................................................................................................................ 134

ULTRIMIX-MXR 135

Key Features ......................................................................................................................................... 135

Flexible Mapping .................................................................................................................................. 135

Soft Panels ............................................................................................................................................ 136

Setup Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 136

Installing the License Key for an Audio Mixer ..................................................................................... 136

Configure the Audio Mixer I/O Partitions ............................................................................................ 137

Master and Monitor Outputs ............................................................................................................. 137

Configure the Audio Mixer Partitions ............................................................................................... 138

Mapping the Sources and Destinations for the Audio Mixer ............................................................ 139

Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................. 139

Mapping the Router Destinations to the Audio Mixer Inputs ........................................................ 139

Mapping the Router Sources to the Audio Mixer Outputs ............................................................. 141

Creating Audio Mixer Soft Panels ......................................................................................................... 142

Adding Operation Features to the Soft Panel .................................................................................. 143

Assign an Audio Matrix to the Soft Panel ......................................................................................... 144

Customizing the Soft Panel Layout .................................................................................................... 145

Defining the Home Window Elements of a Soft Panel .................................................................... 145

Defining the Drawers on a Soft Panel ............................................................................................... 147

Soft Panel Features ................................................................................................................................ 148

Home View Window ............................................................................................................................ 148

Audio Filters ............................................................................................................................................ 150

Equalizer ............................................................................................................................................... 150

Noise Gate ............................................................................................................................................ 151

Compressor/Limiter ............................................................................................................................ 152

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Adjusting the Balance an Audio Source .............................................................................................. 153

Audio Processing Options ..................................................................................................................... 154

Loading the Audio Mixer Soft Panel ..................................................................................................... 154

Notes on Audio Mixing via a Soft Panel ............................................................................................ 155

Audio Mixer Operation .......................................................................................................................... 155

Generic Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 155

Using Audio Mixer Direct Outputs ..................................................................................................... 157

Tallies 159

Tally Types ............................................................................................................................................... 159

Source Association .............................................................................................................................. 159

Destination Association ...................................................................................................................... 159

Tally ID Format ..................................................................................................................................... 160

UltriScape PiP Tally Operation Overview ............................................................................................. 160

Router Tally Output Operation ............................................................................................................. 161

Router Status over TSL UMD v3.1 Operation ................................................................................... 162

Getting Started ....................................................................................................................................... 162

Defining the Status Level for Tally Operation .................................................................................. 163

Assigning the Tally IDs to the Sources ................................................................................................. 164

Assigning the Tally IDs to the Destinations ......................................................................................... 165

Assigning a Tally ID to an UltriScape PiP Destination ..................................................................... 166

UltriScape Tally Settings ........................................................................................................................ 167

Specifying the Global Tally Colors for the UltriScape Heads .......................................................... 167

Specifying the Global Tally Label Settings for the UltriScape Heads ............................................. 167

Specifying the Tally Behavior ............................................................................................................. 168

Configuring PiP Tallies in an UltriScape Head ..................................................................................... 168

Adding a Tally Border to a PiP ............................................................................................................ 168

Adding a Tally Label to a PiP .............................................................................................................. 169

Adding Tally Lamps to a PiP ............................................................................................................... 170

Configuring the UltriScape Head .......................................................................................................... 171

Assigning a Source to a PiP with Tally Objects ................................................................................. 171

Tally Routed Mode ............................................................................................................................... 171

Application ............................................................................................................................................ 172

Carbonite Requirements .................................................................................................................... 172

Ultrix Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 173

Using Remote Control Panels 175

Connection to Ultrix ............................................................................................................................... 175

Remote Control Panel Operation ......................................................................................................... 176

Destination Buttons ............................................................................................................................ 177

Source Buttons .................................................................................................................................... 177

Level Buttons ........................................................................................................................................ 177

Breakaway Buttons ............................................................................................................................. 178

Crosspoint Buttons .............................................................................................................................. 180

Using Categories 181

Group Categories Overview .................................................................................................................. 181

Configuring Group Categories .............................................................................................................. 183

Creating Group Names ....................................................................................................................... 183

Auto Generating the Groups .............................................................................................................. 185

Assigning Resources to a Group ........................................................................................................ 185

Managing the Groups ......................................................................................................................... 188

Cat/Index Categories Overview ............................................................................................................ 188

Configuring a Cat/Index Category Setup ............................................................................................. 190

Assigning Categories ........................................................................................................................... 190

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Assigning Index Filters ........................................................................................................................ 192

Legacy Categories Overview ................................................................................................................. 193

Configuring Legacy Categories .......................................................................................................... 193

Category Direct Selection Mode ........................................................................................................ 193

Numerical Index Entry Mode ............................................................................................................. 194

Creating a Soft Panel with Categories .................................................................................................. 195

Soft Panels in DashBoard 197

Before You Begin .................................................................................................................................... 197

Soft Panels Overview ............................................................................................................................. 197

Enabling Machine Control .................................................................................................................. 198

Creating a Soft Panel .............................................................................................................................. 198

Levels for the Soft Panel ..................................................................................................................... 200

Destinations for the Soft Panel .......................................................................................................... 201

Sources for the Soft Panel .................................................................................................................. 202

Salvos for the Soft Panel ..................................................................................................................... 202

Copying a Soft Panel ........................................................................................................................... 203

Editing a Soft Panel .............................................................................................................................. 203

Deleting a Soft Panel from the Database ......................................................................................... 204

Using the Lock and Protect Features ................................................................................................... 204

Using a Lock ......................................................................................................................................... 204

Using a Protect ..................................................................................................................................... 205

Using Matrix Panels ............................................................................................................................... 205

Panel Interface Overview .................................................................................................................... 205

Status Quick Navigation ...................................................................................................................... 207

Find Dialog ............................................................................................................................................ 207

Filter Dialog .......................................................................................................................................... 208

Crosspoint Switches via a Matrix Panel ............................................................................................ 208

Using a Default Preset ......................................................................................................................... 211

Creating an Automatic Switching Loop ............................................................................................. 213

Clearing the Matrix Selections ........................................................................................................... 213

Using MultiBus Panels ........................................................................................................................... 214

Panel Interface Overview .................................................................................................................... 214

Crosspoint Switches via a MultiBus Panel ........................................................................................ 215

Using the Multi Select Function ......................................................................................................... 216

Using Category Panels ........................................................................................................................... 217

Panel Interface Overview .................................................................................................................... 218

Crosspoint Switches via a Category Panel ........................................................................................ 219

Using Push Button Panels ..................................................................................................................... 221

Panel Interface Overview .................................................................................................................... 221

Configuring a Push Button Soft Panel ............................................................................................... 223

Crosspoint Switches via a Push Button Panel .................................................................................. 225

Using an Ultritouch PB Panel ................................................................................................................ 227

Using Salvos 229

Creating Salvos ....................................................................................................................................... 229

Saving the Current Crosspoint Status as a New Salvo ....................................................................... 230

Copying and Pasting a Salvo ................................................................................................................. 232

Editing a Salvo ......................................................................................................................................... 232

Deleting a Salvo ...................................................................................................................................... 233

Recalling a Salvo ..................................................................................................................................... 233

Using the Find and Filter Options ......................................................................................................... 234

Find ........................................................................................................................................................ 234

Filter Dialog .......................................................................................................................................... 235

Using the Find and Filter Options ......................................................................................................... 235

Find ........................................................................................................................................................ 235

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Filter Dialog .......................................................................................................................................... 236

Operation with Ross Devices 239

Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 239

Connection Diagrams .......................................................................................................................... 240

Adding Ross NK Series Devices to the Ultrix Routing System ........................................................ 241

Machine-Control (RS-422) Logical Mapping ........................................................................................ 241

Conditions for Machine Control ........................................................................................................ 241

Using Ultricore-CC as a System Controller .......................................................................................... 241

Configuration ....................................................................................................................................... 242

Ross MC1 Master Control System ........................................................................................................ 242

External Control 245

Ultrix Control with Third-Party Systems .............................................................................................. 245

Ethernet Communication ................................................................................................................... 245

Serial Communication ......................................................................................................................... 245

Third-Party Matrix Control with Ultrix ................................................................................................. 245

Create an Outgoing Connection Point .............................................................................................. 245

Defining the External Matrix .............................................................................................................. 246

Mapping the External Matrix Inputs and Outputs .......................................................................... 247

Using Index Numbers ............................................................................................................................ 247

Protocol Options .................................................................................................................................... 247

GVG Series 7000 Native Protocol Commands .................................................................................... 248

RossTalk Commands .............................................................................................................................. 250

Probel SW-P-08 Protocol Commands .................................................................................................. 251

NVISION Commands .............................................................................................................................. 253

NVISION NP16 Ethernet Protocol ...................................................................................................... 253

NVISION NP0010 Serial Protocol ....................................................................................................... 254

TSL UMD Protocol v3.1 Commands ..................................................................................................... 255

Protocol Implementation .................................................................................................................... 255

TSL UMD Protocol v4.0 Commands ..................................................................................................... 256

Protocol Implementation .................................................................................................................... 256

TSL UMD Protocol v5.0 Commands ..................................................................................................... 257

Protocol Implementation .................................................................................................................... 258

Enabling SNMP Support ........................................................................................................................ 258

Enabling SNMP Support ...................................................................................................................... 259

Ember+ Registration and Discovery ..................................................................................................... 260

Establishing a Connection .................................................................................................................. 260

Specifying the Operation Mode ......................................................................................................... 260

Supported Commands ........................................................................................................................ 261

ULTRIX-UCCI Redundancy 263

Before You Begin .................................................................................................................................... 263

Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 263

Monitoring ............................................................................................................................................... 263

Using the Physical LEDs ...................................................................................................................... 263

Using DashBoard ................................................................................................................................. 264

Upgrading an ULTRIX-UCCI Control Card ............................................................................................ 265

Managing your Ultrix Settings 267

Exporting the Device Configuration Settings ...................................................................................... 267

Importing a Frame Settings File ............................................................................................................ 267

Monitoring the Hardware 269

Primary and Redundant Power Alarms ............................................................................................... 269

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Enabling the Alarms for the Router PSU Ports ................................................................................ 269

Setting the Chassis Fan Speed ........................................................................................................... 271

Monitoring the Internal Memory .......................................................................................................... 271

Monitoring the SD Card ......................................................................................................................... 272

Monitoring the Ethernet LEDs via the Rear Panel .............................................................................. 273

Monitoring the Battery 275

Enabling the Battery Status Monitoring Feature in DashBoard ....................................................... 275

Replacing a Failed Battery in an ULTRIX-FR5 ....................................................................................... 275

Removing the Door from the Chassis ............................................................................................... 275

Removing a Battery from the ULTRIX-FR5 ........................................................................................ 277

Installing a New Battery in the ULTRIX-FR5 ...................................................................................... 277

Replacing a Failed Battery in an ULTRIX(-NS)-FR2 .............................................................................. 278

Removing the Door from the Chassis ............................................................................................... 278

Removing the Cooling Fan Module from the ULTRIX(-NS)-FR2 ...................................................... 279

Removing a Battery from the ULTRIX(-NS)-FR2 ................................................................................ 280

Installing a New Battery in the ULTRIX(-NS)-FR2 .............................................................................. 281

Re-installing the Cooling Fan Module ............................................................................................... 282

Re-installing the Door on the Chassis .............................................................................................. 283

Replacing a Failed Battery in an ULTRIX(-NS)-FR1 .............................................................................. 283

Removing the Door from the Chassis ............................................................................................... 284

Removing the Cooling Fan Module from the ULTRIX(-NS)-FR1 ...................................................... 285

Removing a Battery from the ULTRIX(-NS)-FR1 ................................................................................ 286

Installing a New Battery in the ULTRIX(-NS)-FR1 .............................................................................. 286

Re-installing the Cooling Fan Module ............................................................................................... 287

Re-installing the Door on the Chassis .............................................................................................. 288

Monitoring the Communications 289

Monitoring the Network Status ............................................................................................................ 289

Monitoring the Ultricore Mode Status ................................................................................................. 290

Primary Status ...................................................................................................................................... 290

Client Status ......................................................................................................................................... 290

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 290

Monitoring the Ultrix System Status .................................................................................................... 290

Using the System Logs in DashBoard .................................................................................................. 291

Monitoring the Signals 293

Monitoring the Reference Signal .......................................................................................................... 293

Triggers Status ..................................................................................................................................... 294

Monitoring the SDI Outputs .................................................................................................................. 294

Monitoring the SDI Inputs ..................................................................................................................... 295

Monitoring a Specific BNC ..................................................................................................................... 296

Software Upgrades 297

DashBoard Interface Overview 299

Ultrix in DashBoard ................................................................................................................................ 299

Terminology ......................................................................................................................................... 300

System Status Interface ......................................................................................................................... 301

Status Tabs ........................................................................................................................................... 301

Configuration Tabs .............................................................................................................................. 302

Device Configuration Interfaces ........................................................................................................... 309

Navigation Toolbar .............................................................................................................................. 309

Frame View ........................................................................................................................................... 310

Port Configuration ............................................................................................................................... 311

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Frame Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 317

SFP Configuration Tab ......................................................................................................................... 322

Licenses ................................................................................................................................................ 323

Database Interfaces ............................................................................................................................... 324

Database Builder ................................................................................................................................. 325

Connections Tab .................................................................................................................................. 328

Third Party Matrices Tab ..................................................................................................................... 332

Port Labels Tab .................................................................................................................................... 333

Levels Tab ............................................................................................................................................. 334

Destinations Tab .................................................................................................................................. 334

Sources Tab .......................................................................................................................................... 336

Cat/Index Categories Tab ................................................................................................................... 337

Group Categories Tab ......................................................................................................................... 339

Legacy Categories Tab ........................................................................................................................ 341

Salvos Tab ............................................................................................................................................. 341

Ultricore Profiles Tab .......................................................................................................................... 343

Panels Tab ............................................................................................................................................ 344

Destination Follow Tab ....................................................................................................................... 349

Additional Dialogs, Menus, and Toolbars in the Database Interfaces .......................................... 350

Advanced Fill Tool ................................................................................................................................ 352

UltriScape Interfaces .............................................................................................................................. 355

Devices Interfaces .................................................................................................................................. 355

Controllers and Matrices .................................................................................................................... 355

Soft Panels Interfaces ............................................................................................................................ 356

Matrix Panel ......................................................................................................................................... 356

MultiBus Panel ..................................................................................................................................... 358

Category Panels ................................................................................................................................... 359

Ultritouch PB Panels ............................................................................................................................ 360

Push Button Panels ............................................................................................................................. 360

Using Walkabout in DashBoard ............................................................................................................ 361

Glossary 363

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Introduction

This guide covers the configuration and operation of the Ultrix router. The following chapters are
included:

• “Introduction” summarizes the guide and provides important terms, and conventions.

• “Getting Started” provides general information to keep in mind before configuring your Ultrix,
instructions for configuring the Ultrix network settings, and displaying the Ultrix nodes in
DashBoard.

• “Software License Keys” provides instructions for enabling licensed features of your Ultrix
router.

• “Ultricore Profiles” provides an introduction to the Ultricore Profiles for your router matrix and
includes general information on managing those profiles.

Hardware Configuration

• “Configuring the Ports” provides instructions on how to manage your hardware matrices,
configure an AUX port, and assign an UltriScape (Multiviewer) head to a physical output.

• “UHD Gearbox Configuration” provides instructions on how to set up your Gearbox groups.

• “ULTRIX-IP-IO Setup” outlines how to configure receivers and senders for the Ultrix router to be
used in video and audio streaming when at least one ULTRIX-IP-IO blade is installed in a slot of an
Ultrix router chassis.

• “ULTRIX-SFP-IO Setup” outlines how to utilize the ports for the Ultrix router when an
ULTRIX-SFP-IO blade is installed in a slot of an Ultrix router chassis.

Routing Configuration and Operation

• “Device Communication Setup” provides instructions for using Ultrix to establish connection
points to Ross NK Series devices, Ross Ethernet devices, and third-party devices in your routing
system.

• “Database Configuration” provides instructions on how to define destinations, sources, and
levels for your router.

• “Managing the UltriScape Heads” provides instructions on how to, load and assign a layout to
an UltriScape head, and assign router input signals to PiPs in a layout.

• “Tallies” provides instructions on how to enable TSL UMD messages in the active database,
assign Tally IDs to your sources and destinations, and how to manage tally objects in your
UltriScape heads.

• “Configuring an Audio Matrix” provides instructions on how to enable Sample Rate Conversion
(SRC) of the embedded audio, audio fading, configuring how the audio is embedded in the
outputs, mapping audio channels, and configuring MADI signals.

• “Using Remote Control Panels” provides information on operating the Ultrix router with Ross
remote control panels (RCP).

• “Using Categories” describes how to assign each destination, source, and level to a specific
category in the router database.

• “Soft Panels in DashBoard”describes the Matrix, MultiBus, and Category panels in DashBoard,
and provides instructions on how to use the soft panels to perform crosspoint switches.

• “Using Salvos” describes how to create and recall a salvo using the options in DashBoard.

• “Operation with Ross Devices” provides general information for operating the Ultrix router in a
routing system that also includes Ross NK Series devices.

• “External Control” lists the third-party protocol commands the Ultrix router supports.

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• “ULTRIX-UCCI Redundancy” outlines the ULTRIX-UCCI Control redundancy feature for the
ULTRIX-FR5.

• “Managing your Ultrix Settings” outlines how to import and export archived files (*.ufs) of your
Ultrix router settings to another Ultrix router.

• “Monitoring the Hardware” outlines how to monitor the router hardware via the DashBoard
status fields.

• “Monitoring the Communications” summarizes how to verify communications on an Ethernet
port, an Ultricore connection, and the overall communication status of the Ultrix router.

• “Monitoring the Signals” outlines how to monitor the reference signal, the inputs and outputs
signals via the options in the Frame Configuration interface of DashBoard.

• “Software Upgrades” provides instructions on how to upgrade the Ultrix router through
DashBoard.

• “DashBoard Interface Overview” summarizes the functions, menus, and parameters of the
Ultrix tabs and windows in DashBoard.

• “Glossary” provides a definitions of commonly used terms and conventions for this guide.

If you have questions pertaining to the operation of Ultrix, contact us at the numbers listed in
“Contacting Technical Support”. Our technical staff is always available for consultation, training,
or service.

Documentation Conventions

Special text formats are used in this guide to identify parts of the user interface, text that a user
must enter, or a sequence of menus and sub-menus that must be followed to reach a particular
command.

Interface Elements

Bold text is used to identify a user interface element such as a dialog box, menu item, or button. For
example:

In the Save As dialog, click OK.

User Entered Text

Courier text is used to identify text that a user must enter. For example:

In the Language box, enter

English.

Referenced Guides

Italic text is used to identify the titles of referenced guides, manuals, or documents. For example:

For more information, refer to the section “Hardware Overview” in the Ultrix Installation Guide.

Menu Sequences

Menu arrows are used in procedures to identify a sequence of menu items that you must follow.
For example, if a step reads “File > Save As,” you would click the File menu and then click Save As.

Important Instructions

Star icons are used to identify important instructions or features. For example:

 An error message displays when an object overlaps a tile or when one tile overlaps another in the

workspace.

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Contacting Technical Support

At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if problems occur, help is as close as
the nearest telephone.

Our 24-hour Hot Line service ensures you have access to technical expertise around the clock.
After-sales service and technical support is provided directly by Ross Video personnel. During
business hours (Eastern Time), technical support personnel are available by telephone. After hours
and on weekends, a direct emergency technical support phone line is available. If the technical
support person who is on call does not answer this line immediately, a voice message can be left
and the call will be returned shortly. This team of highly trained staff is available to react to any
problem and to do whatever is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Technical Support: ([phone]

• After Hours Emergency: ([phone]

• E-mail: [e-mail]

• Website: http://www.rossvideo.com

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Getting Started

Establish

Device Details

Define Core

System Settings

Define

Database

Sources

Define

Database

Destinations

Define

Database

Levels

Set up

Connected

Devices

An effective routing system takes careful planning. Routing systems may consist of many devices
either located within the same facility, or across multiple locations. Routing devices (routers) must
connect and communicate with each other and any control system devices all on a high speed
network.

 DashBoard is required to configure the Ultrix router.

Configuration Overview

The generalized work-flow of configuring your Ultrix router is:

1. Configure the network interface settings for the Ultrix router.

2. Establish DashBoard connectivity.

3. Configure Ultrix device system settings

4. Define a database for the router.

5. Set up control panels.

 Ultrix supports a maximum of 25 DashBoard clients with 50 other TCP/IP connections (remote

control panels, third-party control systems, etc.).

Figure 1 Process for Configuring an Ultrix Router

Establish Communications

Walkabout is a DashBoard system for network device discovery. Ultrix supports the Walkabout
system for configuration of its IP settings. Once you establish communications over Ethernet
between the Ultrix router and DashBoard, you can proceed to use the interfaces in DashBoard that
enable Ultrix to communicate with the other devices in your routing system.

 Ross Video recommends a Memory Allocation of at least 4GB in DashBoard to ensure reliable

operation. Refer to the DashBoard User Guide for details on setting the Memory Allocation value.

Network Settings

The Ultrix network settings may be changed by either the Dashboard Walkabout interface, or the
Ultrix front panel interface. A complete network setting requires a static IP address, a network mask
address, and a gateway address. These should be supplied by your IT Department for this device.

Using Walkabout to Assign the Initial IP Address to the Router

Once the Ultrix router is physically installed and cabled to your facility network, you will need to
assign it an initial static IP Address to enable DashBoard to locate it on your network. Establishing
an initial IP Address enables DashBoard to communicate with the router and update the Basic Tree
View with the Ultrix nodes.

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 After you edit a cell in the Walkabout table, it is recommended to wait approximately 1 minute,

then click Refresh to apply the new settings.

To assign the initial static IP address for the Ultrix router

1. Launch DashBoard.

2. From the DashBoard client main toolbar, select File > Show Walkabout.

The DashBoard window displays the Walkabout table.

3. Click Refresh, located at the bottom of the Walkabout tab, to ensure the list in the Walkabout

interface is current.

4. In the Walkabout table, find the entry for the Ultrix you want to configure.

 A factory default Ultrix will display Ultrix in the Name field and an IP address of 192.168.20.140.

5. Use the Name field to assign a unique identifier to the Ultrix router.

This will also be the name displayed in the Tree View of DashBoard.

6. To assign a new IP address:

a. Double-click the Address field.

b. Enter the IP Address supplied by your IT Department for this device.

c. Press Enter to save the new address.

7. Ensure the Netmask field is set to match your network requirements.

8. Use the Gateway field to specify the IP Address for connection outside of the local area

network (LAN).

9. Click Reboot in the row of the Walkabout table for the Ultrix router.

The router reboots and the new settings are applied.

Adding the Ultrix Router to the Tree View in DashBoard

Once you have assigned the Ultrix router a static IP Address, you can then manually add it to the
Tree View in DashBoard. Manually adding the Ultrix router displays its node in the Tree View,
granting you access to the interfaces described in the chapter “DashBoard Interface Overview”.

To manually add the Ultrix router to the Tree View in DashBoard

1. In the Basic Tree View toolbar of DashBoard, click .

The Select Equipment or Service Type to Add dialog opens.

2. Expand the openGear/DashBoard Connect node.

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3. Select TCP/IP DashBoard Connect or openGear Device.

4. Click Next >.

The TCP/IP DashBoard Connect/openGear Device dialog opens.

5. Select the JSON radio button as the Protocol.

6. Enter the IP Address for the router in the IP Address field that you assigned in “To assign the

initial static IP address for the Ultrix router”.

7. Perform one of the following steps:

• In the text fields provided, enter the display name for the Ultrix router, and port of the panel
you wish to add; or

• Click Detect Frame Information to automatically retrieve the connection details.

8. Click Finish.

Accessing the Ultrix Interfaces in DashBoard

The interfaces are accessed by expanding the Ultrix node in the DashBoard Tree View and selecting
the appropriate sub-node. Several of the interfaces are organized in a table layout with a toolbar on
the bottom, and a toolbar on the left side of the tab.

To access the Database interfaces in DashBoard

1. Locate the Ultrix in the Tree View of DashBoard.

2. Expand the Ultrix node to display a list of sub-nodes.

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3. Select a sub-node for the interface you want to access. For example, expand the Ultrix node to
display a list of options for the Ultrix router.

4. If required, expand the sub-node to access the function of the interface. For example, expand
the Database node to list the options available for configuring a database for the Ultrix router.

5. Double-click a sub-node to display its tab in the right-side of the DashBoard window. For
example, double-click the Destinations node to display the Destinations interface.

 The selected interface may be blank or missing some data if the database is new and is not

configured yet.

To access the Device Configuration interfaces in DashBoard

1. Locate the Ultrix in the Tree View of DashBoard.

2. Expand the Ultrix node to display a list of sub-nodes in the Tree View.

3. Expand the Devices node.

4. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

5. Double-click the Ultrix node to open the Device Configuration interface.

6. Select a button from the toolbar to display that interface in the DashBoard window.

In the above example, was selected.

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Updating the Network Settings for the Ultrix Router

 This section is not applicable if your router is already set to the correct IP address.

Once you establish initial communications with the Ultrix router, and it displays in the DashBoard
Tree View, you may wish to review or change the IP Address and other settings according to your
facility network requirements.

 This procedure requires a reboot of the router.

To update the network settings for the Ultrix router

1. Locate the Ultrix in the Tree View of DashBoard.

2. Expand the Ultrix node to display a list of sub-nodes in the Tree View.

3. Double-click the System Status node.

4. Select the Network tab.

5. Locate the Settings area.

6. Edit the fields as required.

 Do not assign the Ultrix to an IP address in the range of 192.168.12.0-192.168.12.255. These are

reserved addresses.

7. Click Apply.

8. Click Reboot. This button is located at the bottom of the window.

Re-naming the Ultrix Router

If you installed multiple Ultrix routers in your system, each router must have a unique name
assigned to it via its front panel menu system. This ensures that the router is easily identifiable in
the Walkabout interface and uniquely identifies its inputs and outputs in the DashBoard database
interfaces.

Throughout the DashBoard interface, actual sockets (inputs and outputs) of a router (or matrix) are
referred to by hierarchical dotted notation: Frame.Slot.Port.Type.Channel where Frame identifies
the physical router chassis housing the matrix/matrices. By default, each Ultrix router ships with the
name “Ultrix” automatically set. By re-naming each Ultrix router, you are providing a unique
identifier for the sockets within the router system.

You can rename a router via the options in DashBoard or via the front panel. This section outlines
both methods.

Re-naming the Ultrix Router via DashBoard

Each Ultrix router can be given a unique name that is used on internal menus and as the identifier
in the tree views of DashBoard.

 Changing the router name after database configuration takes time to propagate through the

system, and for DashBoard to reconnect, resuming stable system operation. Sufficient time must
be allowed when making this change before attempting to use the system. This time will vary
depending on features, matrix size, and configuration. In the case of the ULTRIX(-NS)-FR1 and

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ULTRIX(-NS)-FR2, the worst case will be 3-4 minutes. In the case of the ULTRIX-FR5, the worst case
is 10 minutes. The router name is typically assigned during initial commission and very rarely
ever changed again.

 This procedure requires a reboot of the router.

To re-name the Ultrix router via DashBoard

1. In the Tree View of DashBoard, double-click the System Status node.

The System Interfaces display in the DashBoard window.

2. Select the Setup tab.

3. Use the Device Name field to specify the new name for the Ultrix router.

 Ultrix does not support Unicode characters.

4. Press Enter to apply the new name.

5. Click Reboot.

 It may take several seconds or more for the Ultrix node name to update in the Tree View of

DashBoard.

Re-naming the Ultrix Router via the Front Panel

The LCD Display on the Ultrix front panel reports the chassis IP Address, the unique name of the
router, and reports when an error or warning condition is occurring on the router. Next to the LCD
Display is a five-direction round finger joystick that is used to access and navigate the Ultrix
messages and menus on the LCD Display.

For More Information on...

• using the joystick to navigate the front panel menu system, refer to the Ultrix Installation Guide.

To re-name an Ultrix router via the front panel

1. Navigate to the Frame Name menu via the front panel as follows:

>Config

1234

Network

1234

>System

Frame Name

1234

System Name

Frame Name:

1234

Ultrix

The current name for the router is displayed in the bottom line of the Frame Name: field. The
first character position in the field will alternate flash with an underscore character. This
provides visual feedback to the current cursor position.

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2. Use the joystick to assign a new name to the router.

• Pressing the joystick LEFT/RIGHT positions the cursor.

• Pressing UP/DOWN selects a character.

3. Press the joystick IN to apply the new name.

4. Ensure the cursor is positioned at the front of the name.

5. Press the joystick LEFT to navigate back up the menu tree.

Specifying a Default Reference Format

If you did not connect a reference source signal to the REF port on the Ultrix rear panel, you can still
configure a Default Reference format using the options in the Frame Configuration interface. Note
that this Default Reference setting only applies to start-up with no reference source connected.

Keep the following in mind:

• If you connect a valid reference source to the REF port, it will take precedence over the Default
Reference setting.

• If the connected reference source becomes unavailable, the Ultrix router will use the last known
good reference format until a re-boot or power cycle occurs (at which time the Default Reference
setting will be applied).

• If the Ultrix router does not have a valid reference signal connected to it, UltriScape still needs a
reference to output correctly. Specifying the Default Reference Format provides an internal
reference signal of either NTSC or PAL rates to allow UltriScape to still output with no system
reference signal connected.

To specify the default reference format for the Ultrix router

1. Expand the Devices node.

2. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

3. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

4. Select .

The Frame Configuration page opens.

5. Select the References tab.

6. Use the Detect Reference area to manage the reference formats for the Ultrix router.

Specifying the Time Source

The Ultrix router requires an external time source in order to accurately report the time-of-day. The
options in the Frame Configuration interface enable the selection of time/date source via an NTP
Server in your facility, or you can set the device time to match the computer which is running the
current DashBoard client.

Using an NTP Server as the Time Source

Before proceeding, contact your IT Department to learn the IP address(es) of the NTP server(s) in



your facility.

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To specify an NTP Server as the time source for the Ultrix router

1. Expand the Devices node.

2. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

3. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

4. Select .

The Frame Configuration page opens and the Communications tab is automatically selected.

5. Locate the NTP Servers area on the Communications tab.

6. If you are using one NTP server, enter the IP address in the Address field of the Server 1 row.

7. If using a backup NTP server:

a. Enter the IP address of the first NTP server in the Address field of the Server 1 row.

b. Enter the IP address of the backup NTP server in the Address field of the Server 2 row.

8. Select the NTP Enabled box.

9. Verify that the Status field(s) in the NTP Servers table report a valid connection to the listed IP
address(es). You may need to refresh the interface as follows:

a. Close the Device Configuration interface.

b. Re-open the Device Configuration interface by repeating steps 1 to 3 to update the field(s).

Using the DashBoard Client Computer as the Time Source

This section outlines how to set the Ultrix to the local time without using an NTP Server. Instead,
you will set the time to the values reported by the DashBoard client computer you are using.

 The time the Ultrix reports is not linked to this computer. It is a once off setting of the time to

match the computer time when the Set to PC Time button is selected on the Ultrix interface. If
the DashBoard client computer time changes, you will need to update the time reported on the
router by repeating the procedure below.

To specify the DashBoard client computer as the time source for the Ultrix router

1. Expand the Devices node.

2. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

3. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

4. Select .

The Frame Configuration page opens and the Communications tab is automatically selected.

5. Locate the NTP Servers area on the Communications tab.

6. Click Set to PC Time. This button is located in the top right corner of the Communications tab.

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Configuring Access for DashBoard Clients

You can specify which DashBoard clients on your network can access and connect to your Ultrix. By
default, the Permitted Clients list is blank, allowing all DashBoard clients on your network to
connect to your Ultrix.

 Ross Video strongly encourages use of static IP addresses throughout systems using its

equipment. A network device which acquires its address through DHCP is not guaranteed to
always be assigned to the same IP address. In this case, use of DHCP could result in DashBoard
client PCs being denied access to the Ultrix system.

To enable access for a DashBoard client

1. In the Tree View of DashBoard, double-click the System Status node.

The System Interfaces display in the DashBoard window.

2. Select the Network tab.

3. Locate the Permitted Clients area of the Network tab.

4. Click Add in the Permitted Clients area.

The Add Address dialog opens.

5. Use the IP Address field to specify the IP Address of the DashBoard client you wish to grant
access to your Ultrix.

 IPV6 addresses and computer names are not currently supported for this list.

6. Click Apply.

The Add Address dialog closes.

The Dashboards list in the Permitted Clients area updates to display the specified IP Address.

7. Repeat steps 4 to 6 for each DashBoard client you want to allow access.

 Ensure that the IP Address for your DashBoard client machine is also added.

8. Click Apply in the Permitted Clients area to apply the changes.

To disable access for a DashBoard client

1. In the Tree View of DashBoard, double-click the System Status node.

The System Interfaces display in the DashBoard window.

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2. Select the Network tab.

3. From the Dashboards list, select the IP Address of the client you want to disable access for.

 Do not delete the IP Address for your DashBoard client machine.

4. Click Delete in the Permitted Clients area of the Network tab.

5. Click Apply in the Permitted Clients area to apply the change.

Define a Database for the Router

The Database interface in DashBoard for an Ultrix enables you to create system input and output
lists, assign those signals to system sources and destinations, define multiple levels and matrices.
You may wish to use the following process when defining the database for your router.

 Ultrix supports a maximum of 64 levels, with a maximum matrix of 4096 sources and 4096

destinations.

For More Information on...

• databases, refer to “Database Configuration”

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Software License Keys

The Ultrix routers have software options that license functions and features. This chapter outlines
the available software licensed features, and how to install a software key for a licensed feature.

Before You Begin

When installing a software license key on the Ultrix router:

• You must have the DashBoard client installed and communicating with the Ultrix router that you

wish to install the key for.

• Ensure that you are using DashBoard version 9.0 or higher. This information is available by

selecting Help > About DashBoard from the DashBoard main toolbar.

License Keys Overview

Table 1 provides a brief summary on the types of licensed features available for the Ultrix router.

 The per slot UltriMix license comes standard with every Ultrix router.

Table 1 List of Ultrix Licensed Features

License Description

ULTRIMIX-MXR A license that enables the configuration and use of audio mixer

soft panels.

UltriScape Each license enables one Multiviewer Head (output) per slot.

Each slot supports up to three Multiviewer Heads.

UltriSpeed A license that enables the use of UHD 12Gbps SDI signaling on all

slots of the Ultrix router.
The 12Gbps SDI signaling through an SFP module installed in an

AUX port is also supported. You must order the SFP module
separately.

This license is required if you wish to configure a UHD Gearbox.

UltriSRC A per input license enabling Sample Rate Conversion (SRC) on

MADI audio inputs. This allows MADI inputs that are not
synchronized to the frame reference.

UltriSync A per input 3G frame sync license enabling alignment to router

sync.

Ultrisync-UHD A per input frame sync license to support UHD video rates. Each

slot supports up to 3 Ultrisync-UHD ports.
Requires software version 4.2.0 or higher and is applicable only to

the ULTRIX-HDBNC-IO and ULTRIX-SFP-IO blades.

Ultriscape-CA A license that enables the display of CEA-608, CEA-708, and OP-47

closed caption data on a Multiviewer Head.

Ultricore-EMBER+ A license that enables the use of the EMBER+ protocol for video

and audio streaming via an ULTRIX-IP-IO blade.

Ultricore-NVISION A license that enables the use of the NVISION protocol on all slots

of the Ultrix router.

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Table 1 List of Ultrix Licensed Features

License Description

ULTRICORE-PRO A licensed that provides full Ultricore Profiles support on Ultrix

frames.

Ultricore-SNMP A license that enables basic SNMP monitoring on Ultrix routers.

Installing a License Key

Ross Video uses license keys to control user access to specific Ultrix features. You can obtain a key
for an Ultrix licensed feature from Ross Video Technical Support.

To install an Ultrix license key

1. Launch the DashBoard client.

2. Locate the Ultrix node in the Tree View.

3. Expand the Ultrix node to display a list of sub-nodes in the Tree View.

4. Expand the Devices node.

5. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

6. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

7. Select .

The Licenses page opens with License Keys sub-tab automatically selected.

8. Make a note of the character string in the Request Code field for the license you wish to enable.

9. Contact Ross Video Technical Support using the information found in “Contacting Technical
Support”.

a. When you speak to your Technical Support representative, tell them your name, your facility

name, and the Request Code from step 8.

b. You will be given a License Key for the licensed feature.

10. Enter the provided License Key in the applicable License Key field of the Licenses tab.

 You can also right-click on the row for the License Key you are installing, and copy the Request

Code to or paste the License Key from the Microsoft® Windows® clipboard.

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11. Click Apply in the row for the License Key you entered in step 10.

12. Verify that the Count field is updated to report each installed License Key.

To activate an UltriScape license for a specific slot/head

1. Install the license key as outlined in the procedure “To install an Ultrix license key”.

2. In the Licenses sub-tab, select the UltriScape sub-tab.

Each row in the tab represents a slot and UltriScape head in the Ultrix router (with slot 1 as the
topmost slot in the router). The Port column in the tab represents the output for the head. The
Format column represents the video format assigned to that head.

3. In the Port column, select the cell for the UltriScape head you want to enable.

A drop-down menu displays that lists the available ports.

4. Select Enable to apply the UltriScape license to that UltriScape head.

Removing a License Key

When you want to move an Ultrix licensed feature from one slot to another in the same router, you
must first disable the Ultrix feature on the current Ultrix router.

 Removing a License Key also removes user access to all of the Ultrix features associated with that

License Key.

To remove a Ultrix license key

1. Launch the DashBoard client.

2. Locate the Ultrix node in the Tree View.

3. Expand the Ultrix node to display a list of sub-nodes in the Tree View.

4. Expand the Devices node.

5. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

6. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

7. Select .

The License Keys sub-tab is automatically selected.

8. To remove a license key for a specific slot:

a. Select the sub-tab for the license type you want to remove.

Each row in the sub-tab represents a slot in the Ultrix router. Each column represents a type
of licensed feature.

b. Select Disable to remove the license for the selected slot.

 If you wish to apply the same license key to another slot, follow the steps outlined in the

procedure “Installing a License Key”.

9. To remove a license key from the router:

a. On the License Keys sub-tab, located the row for the licensed feature you want to remove.

b. Click Cancel in the row.

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Locking Access to the Licenses

The Ultrix includes a password-protected feature that prevents unauthorized changes to license
keys. When the License tab is locked, users require a password to access/edit the license key
information. This feature is disabled by default (the License tab is editable).

Enabling the Port License Lock

To lock the tab, you must enable the Password Protected settings in the System Status > Setup tab.

To enable the lock on the Port License tab

1. In the Tree View of DashBoard, double-click the System Status node.

The System Interfaces display in the DashBoard window.

2. Select the Setup tab.

3. In the Password Protected Settings area, select the Protect all Licensed features with a
password box.

4. Click Apply at the bottom of the Setup tab.

Changing the Password

It is recommended to change the password from the default value that is assigned at the factory.

 A password must be at least 8 characters long.

To change the password

1. Click Change Password.

The Enable Password Protection dialog opens.

2. If you are changing the password from the default value:

a. In the Password field, type

b. Click Apply.

The Change Password dialog opens.

3. If you are changing the password from a value other than the default:

a. In the Password field, type the character string for the current password.

b. Click Apply.

The Change Password dialog opens.

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4. Use the Password field to type the current password.

5. Use the New Password field to type the character string for the new password.

6. Use the Confirm Password field to type the same character string you entered in step 5.

7. Click Apply.

The Change Password dialog closes and the Port License tab is now locked.

Unlocking the Port Licenses via Password

A user can unlock the Port License tab by clicking the Unlock button and entering a password.

To unlock the Port Licenses tab via password

1. Launch the DashBoard client.

2. Locate the Ultrix node in the Tree View.

3. Expand the Ultrix node to display a list of sub-nodes in the Tree View.

4. Expand the Devices node.

5. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

6. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

7. Select .

8. Click Unlock... .

The Protected Access dialog opens.

9. In the Password field, type the password as defined in step 5 of the procedure “To enable the
lock on the Port License tab”.

10. Click Apply.

The Protected Access dialog closes and the Licenses tab is now editable.

 To re-lock the Licenses tab, click Lock.

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Ultricore Profiles

A DashBoard client has the ability to detect devices on a subnet and can enable complete control of
all settings on all devices. Ultricore Profiles are designed to enable administrators to assign and
manage user permissions and determine the level of access for those users. For example, one user
is only responsible for monitoring the video sources is given access only to control panels, while
another user who manages the input and outputs of the router matrix is also given access to
manage the databases.

This chapter provides an introduction to the Ultricore Profiles for your router matrix and includes
general information on managing those profiles.

Overview

The Ultricore Profiles operate as a form of hierarchical database where user permissions are
organized into a tree-like format. A profile determines which groups and pages that a user can
access.

Any number of profiles may be created and can be used in the following ways:

• Group/Role — This profile type is not specific to any user or machine. Once created they can be

referenced or used by any number of users or machines. For example, a Graphics Editor profile
can be created and referenced by a team of graphics editors. When a new control panel is added
to that profile, all graphics editors are updated with the new panel automatically.

• User — A user profile identifies a specific username and can either reference an existing role as

above or copy an existing role then modify, add, or remove items to allow total customization as
required. This allows a user that has a specific profile to have the same capabilities on any
DashBoard system regardless of where they log in.

• Location — This profile is defined by a specific location (user station) and assigns a consistent

function regardless of who is logged in that suits the operation in that location. In this way the
DashBoard instance in front of, for example, the audio operator in a specific control room will
only have the optimize functionality for that role. A location profile can also reference or copy and
modify role profiles.

Profiles can also be created that identify a specific user at a specific user station to further optimize
the user interface in different locations. If no profile exists for the combination of user and location,
the system default profile is used.

When there are multiple possible profiles the one used is chosen as follows:

1. A User profile has the highest priority. This means that an administrator can log in anywhere
and execute Administrator level functions or an operator can login anywhere and have an
optimized UI for their function.

2. A Location profile is used for all users at a specific location unless the user logged in has a
profile. This allows more or different functionality for users logged into a specific location even
if they do not have a specific profile themselves.

3. The system default profile is used in all other scenarios.

Modes of Operation

The Ultricore Profiles feature consists of three sub-functions or modes of operation.

 The ULTRICORE-PRO license is required to upgrade from the basic, non-configurable profiles on

the Ultrix chassis to full, customizable configurations. The ULTRICORE-PRO license is standard on
the Ultricore-BCS.

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Creation and Management of User Credentials

User profiles can reference the operating system username of the individual currently logged into
the workstation.

Enabling User Credentials in the Setup tab of the status page engages the Ultricore User Credentials
feature which allows an independent definition of usernames and passwords specifically for the
Ultricore Profiles feature.

Creation and Management of User Profiles via the Default Role Profiles Only

User and Location profiles are created and function as above but only reference one of the three
default profiles:

• Engineer Admin (default profile) can access all features;

• Operator Admin (default operator profile) has full database and configuration capability but not
engineering configuration and admin functions; or

• Operator (default minimum profile) can access all soft panels for normal day to day operations.

Full Creation, Customization and Management of User Profiles

In addition to the above mode included with Ultricore-BCS and optional for Ultrix and Ultricore-CC
is the ability to create and customize group and role profiles as well as create custom profiles on a
user or location basis as appropriate. In addition, the order of items within these profiles can be set
to fully optimize the operational environment for a specific user or group as needed.

Ultricore Profiles Interface

The options for configuring and managing the Ultricore Profiles are organized as individual panes
within a single interface of a DashBoard window. The available options, and the number of panes,
depends on whether the ULTRICORE-PRO license is installed.

Accessing the Ultricore Profiles Interface

You display the Ultricore Profiles interface by selecting its node in the DashBoard Tree View for the
router in your system. By default, all nodes are displayed and accessible by any user or DashBoard
client machine.

To display the Ultricore Profiles interface

1. Launch DashBoard on your desktop.

2. Locate the Ultrix in the Tree View of DashBoard.

3. Expand the Ultrix node to display a list of sub-nodes in the Tree View.

4. Expand the Database sub-node.

5. Double-click the Ultricore Profiles sub-node.

The Ultricore Profiles interface displays in the DashBoard window. The following example
shows the default interface (the ULTRICORE-PRO license is not enabled).

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Overview

When the ULTRICORE-PRO license is enabled, the Ultricore Profiles interface is organized into five
distinct areas. Figure 2 Each area is briefly described in this section starting with the leftmost area
of the DashBoard window.

Figure 2 Example of the Ultricore Profiles Interface with the ULTRICORE-PRO license

Users

When the system is configured to use the Ultrix user login mechanism, a list of all currently
configured usernames along with their current online status displays in this area.

Profiles

A list of all currently configured profiles. Selecting a profile (row) in this area automatically updates
the items displayed in the Profile Details, Device Tree, and Options areas.

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Profile Details

This area displays the details of the profile showing the conditions under which the tree in the
following section will be applied.

Tree Nodes

A visual representation of the tree view that is defined in the Profile Details. Note that certain
entries that are specific to licenses or other conditions may be visible but not in the actual tree view.
Should conditions change that enable those entries, they will appear as shown in this display. A
profile also maintains the position of items in groups allowing the most relevant items to be the
easiest to reach.

The tree nodes are organized in a hierarchy where the top level (blue icons) list system specific
options, and secondary levels (yellow icons) list specific functions.

 This area only displays when the ULTRICORE-PRO license is enabled.

Group Tabs

This area displays all the available items that have not yet been assigned to the currently selected
profile but are available to define.

 This area only displays when the ULTRICORE-PRO license is enabled.

Creating a Database of Users

If you wish to use the User Profile feature, the first step is to create a new user account. Once this
account is created, all users will default to the Operator Profile (the default minimum profile)
unless or until they have a profile created that allows them appropriate access for their role.

 When creating users and profiles, ensure that the system is not in use. Any currently active

DashBoard instances will require users to login and features may be blocked.

To create a new user account

1. Display the Ultricore Profiles interface as outlined in “To display the Ultricore Profiles

interface”.

2. Click Manage Users.

The Manage Users dialog opens.

 Users can change their own password at the login screen, the Update Password button allows

an Administrator to reset a forgotten password. A user name change requires the deletion of the
current user and the creation of a new one with the new user name.

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3. Click Add.

 You can create as many users as required by your system.

4. Use the User Name field to assign a unique identifier for the user account.

5. Use the Password field to define the password the user will need to enter when logging in with

this account.

6. Repeat this procedure for every new user you wish to create.

7. roceed to create profiles and assign users to these profiles.

Creating a Profile

 The User Profiles features offers a significant flexibility to optimize the tools in front of individual

operators which, if inadvertently mis-configured could lead to administrators being locked out.
As such, it is a good idea for the administrator to ensure that no users are actively working within
the system prior to making significant changes to users and profile settings.

Four profiles are created automatically:

• Engineer Admin Profile — a group profile giving access to all features and functions as has been

available prior to the Ultricore Profiles feature. This profile is read-only by default.

• Operator Admin Profile — a group profile giving access to all non-engineering features and

functions. This allows an operational Administrator the ability to configure and use all
operational functions and databases of the systems.

• Operator Profile — a group profile giving access to only the soft control panels. This allows users

that are registered but either have no defined profile on a system or only require basic
operational access the ability to control pre-configured operational functions of the systems.

• Ultrix Admin Profile — a user profile which allows the “Administrator” user mentioned above to

have full admin and engineering capabilities by using the Default Profile. This profile is read-only
by default.

 All users default to the Default Tree Profile with no System Login required. In other words, until

specifically enabled, the Ultricore Profiles feature is not engaged, and the systems will all behave
as in previous versions. It should be noted that while the user profiles feature is not engaged, the
default user profile can be modified should the tree for all users need to be modified.

To create a profile

1. In the Profiles area, click Manage Profiles.

The Manage Profiles dialog opens.

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2. Click Add to create the new profile.

3. Use the Profile Name field to assign a unique name for the profile.

Since the profile could be either specific to a user, a workstation or a group of users, it is
recommended to create a name that reflects its purpose. For example, John Doe (a specific
user), Graphics Operator (a group of users), or PCR1-TD (a workstation).

4. Use the Username field to assign a specific user to the profile.

An asterisk (*) indicates the profile applies to all users subject to the other profile detail entries.

5. Use the Machine Name field to specify the OS/DNS machine name for a workstation.

This allows the identification of a specific workstation in an environment where DHCP means
the IP address may change over time.

6. Use the IP Address field to specify the IP address for a workstation.

This allows identification of a specific workstation in a statically addressed system.

7. Use the Admin box to enable/disable (selected/cleared) access to admin functions.

For example, upload, reboot, refresh and other tasks that are not normal operational functional
requirements.

8. Use the Parent Profile to assign any of the currently configured profiles as a parent or

reference profile for the profile being created or edited.

9. Use the Use and/or Copy options to determine if the parent profile tree configuration is used

directly by the profile being created or edited or copied into this profile allowing customization
of the tree for the specific needs of the user.

 If another profile tree is used rather than copied, changes to the tree need to be performed on

the parent profile tree and will affect all users that “use” that parent profile and that the same
change would need to be executed individually on all users that copied the parent profile tree.

10. Repeat this procedure for every new profile you wish to create.

Defining the Permissions for a Profile

Once a profile is created, the remaining two areas of the Ultricore Profiles interface allow display
and/or modification of the tree structure that will be enabled for the user(s) of the selected profile.

 This section only applies if the ULTRICORE-PRO license is enabled.

Figure 3 Example of the Tree Nodes and Tabs for a Selected Profile

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Overview

This section provides a brief overview of each area and their options.

Tree Nodes

The tree (the leftmost area) displays all the assigned options and their desired order in the tree
structure much like the tree view in DashBoard for an Ultrix router. The nodes in Ultricore Profiles
tree view are determined by your system configuration and any licenses installed for your system.
Buttons at the bottom of this area (Up, Down, Remove) allow entries to be moved up and down in
the tree within the group to which the item belongs or removed if they are not required for the
selected profile. When removed, the item is returned to the list of available items in the appropriate
group tab.

Group Tabs

The group tabs (the rightmost area) contain all items available in the group in question that are not
included in the selected profile’s tree currently. If an item is not in the tree currently but required,
the appropriate group tab is selected, the item required is selected and the Assign button is clicked
moving it to the bottom of the appropriate group of the tree. The Up and Down buttons can then
be used to order the tree items specific to the needs of the profile.

When any changes are made to the tree structure(s), the changes are captured locally but are not
recorded in the database until the Apply button on the bottom row is clicked. Clicking Apply
records all the pending changes in the system database. Clicking Cancel will discard any unsaved
changes. There are no pending changes if the Apply and Cancel buttons are not highlighted.

Enabling the Ultricore Profiles Feature

Once you created the profiles and groups for your system, you can proceed to enable the Ultricore
Profiles feature. Enabling the feature requires you to disable the current user credentials and
settings and apply the profiles and groups you defined in previous sections.

 Before proceeding, ensure that you created a new Administrator profile that has full access to

your system. This is a separate profile from the default Ultrix Admin profile (which is read-only).

 This procedure requires a reboot of the Ultrix.

To enable the Ultricore Profiles feature

1. In the Tree View of DashBoard, double-click the System Status node.

The System Interfaces display in the DashBoard window.

2. Select the Setup tab.

3. Locate the Ultricore Profile Settings area.

You may need to scroll down the tab to view this area.

4. Clear the User Credentials box.

A dialog opens to confirm the selection.

5. Select the User Profiles box.

A dialog opens to confirm the selection.

6. Click Reboot.

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Application of the Ultricore Profiles

Once the Ultricore Profiles function is enabled, all users will initially view a tree that only has a
System Login entry. Once the user is created with either the default or a specific password by the
Administrator, the user can login through a login page displayed in the DashBoard window.

Figure 4 Example of the System Login Sub-node

To log in

1. In the Basic Tree View, locate the device you wish to access.

2. Expand the device nodes to display the System Login sub-node.

3. Double-click the System Login sub-node.

The System Login page displays in the DashBoard window.

4. Enter the credentials for the profile assigned to you.

5. Click Login.

• The login information is confirmed by the system, and the appropriate tree with all assigned
pages and functions are immediately available for use in the DashBoard window.

• The Login page updates to the Logout page.

 When you log out, the Basic Tree View returns to the System Login tree view. Figure 4

To change the password

• Click Change Pwd on the System Login page.

 The old password is required to change the password, and to confirm that the new password is

entered correctly. If the old password is forgotten/lost, the admin can force an update to the user
password through the Users > Manage Users of the Ultricore Profiles interface.

Unlocking the Ultrix Router via the Front Panel

Under some conditions, mis-configurations of Admin profiles, lost passwords etc. it may be
necessary to force the Ultricore Profiles feature to be disabled to recover. This can be done via the
front panel controls of the router.

To unlock the Ultrix via the front panel

1. Use the LCD panel and joystick to select Config > System > UC-Profiles.

2. Select Disable.

3. Perform a reboot to apply the change to either enable or disable the use of profiles.

User Data Import/Export

Due to the need to maintain different permutations of user data to system data, the Import/Export
database functions now includes the ability to import databases with and without the user data
(user accounts and profiles). In addition, the user files can be imported and exported independently
to any chosen database. This allows for instance a different show configuration to be loaded while
maintaining the same staff and location configuration or for a truck for instance, allows a new crew
configuration to be loaded without changing system configurations.

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Configuring the Ports

Ultrix is capable of switching video signals1 from 270Mbps to 12Gbps2. This format flexibility
permits SD, HD, 3G and UHD video signals to be used seamlessly in the same system.

Ultrix also comes complete with an audio matrix side-chain to enable multiplexing, de-multiplexing,
channel swapping and processing of the SDI embedded audio.

For More Information on...

• configuring the UHD Gearbox, refer to “UHD Gearbox Configuration”.

• configuring the ULTRIX-IP-IO ports, refer to “ULTRIX-IP-IO Setup”.

• configuring the ULTRIX-SFP-IO ports, refer to “ULTRIX-SFP-IO Setup”.

• the audio features of the Ultrix router, refer to “Configuring an Audio Matrix”.

Physical Port Configuration Overview

Table 2 summarizes the configuration options for the physical input and output ports of the Ultrix

router.

Table 2 Available Port Configurations

Port Option Notes

Inputs

2-SI Group Enables 2SI quad input (four 3Gbps streams).

Refer to “Configuring the Ultrix Router for Multiplexing
Quad Input Signals” for details.

Audio sub-channel
processing

FrameSync Delay Specify a frame buffer size.

Outputs

Clean Switch enable Per output enable/disable of Clean Switch.

Clean Switch mode Selectable Clean Switch clock source.

Clean Switch Delay Specify a Clean Switch buffer size.

Audio sub-channel
processing

You can apply a gain (+/- 20db), invert channels, and/or sum
channels as required.

Refer to “Applying Proc Amps to the Embedded Audio
Input” for details.

Refer to “UltriSync Configuration” for details.

Refer to “UltriClean Configuration” for details.

Refer to “UltriClean Configuration” for details.

Refer to “UltriClean Configuration” for details.

Apply a gain (+/- 20db), invert channels, sum channels, and/or
insert tones as required.

Refer to “Applying Proc Amps to the Embedded Audio
Input” for details.

1. SMPTE standard rates.

2. Requires the UltriSpeed license.

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Configuring a Reference Trigger for the Ultrix Router

If multiple reference formats will be fed into the Ultrix router, you can configure a reference trigger
with a custom switching point. This is useful when you will be manually changing the reference
signal format that is fed into the REF port on the Ultrix rear panel.

 A variety of switching points across the routing switchers may be required to deal with the range

of digital video formats that are available.

For More Information on...

• cabling the reference source for your router, refer to the Ultrix Installation Guide.

• monitoring the reference status, refer to “Monitoring the Reference Signal”.

To configure the reference trigger for the router

1. Expand the Devices node.

2. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

3. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

4. Select .

The Frame Configuration page opens.

5. Select the References tab.

6. Locate the Triggers area in the References tab.

 Only the REF A port is implemented at this time on the ULTRIX-FR1 and ULTRIX-FR2 routers.

The Detected field indicates the format of the reference signal connected to the REF A port on
the router.

7. Use the SDI Video Format field to select the switch timing that will be used by the router when
switching inputs/outputs.

8. If you selected Custom in step 7, use the Custom field to specify the time (number of
microseconds) from the start of the custom switching line to the actual switching event. The
maximum value is 65,535us.

9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 to configure additional triggers as required.

Configuring an SFP Port

The various modules available for Ultrix provide SFP+ slots for expansion of the base module I/O
blade. Refer to the Ultrix SFP Modules Guide for a list of available SFP modules from Ross Video.

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Keep the following in mind:

• The Flex slot in the ULTRIX-FR5 does not support any I/O in the AUX ports.

• The ULTRIX-SFP-IO blade only supports MADI in the AUX A and AUX B ports.

• The ULTRIX-IP-IO blade only supports Ultriscape outputs (SDI video) in the AUX 1 and AUX 2 ports.

Before You Begin

You will also need to install an:

• UltriSpeed license for each slot that includes an SFP-HDB-IN-12G and/or SFP-HDB-OUT-12G.

• UltriScape license for each AUX port that will be used to provide an UltriScape head output.

• UltriSRC license for each AUX port configured for asynchronous MADI input.

Specifying the SFP Type

Once the SFP module is installed in a port, you must specify the port type. Select SDI Video for video
SFP types, or MADI for audio SFP types. MADI audio SFP types allow you to specify the channel
quantity (either 56 or 64) as per your facilities' standard.

The SFP Configuration interface is organized into two sub-tabs: AUX Ports, and SFP Ports. The AUX
Ports tab lists all the AUX port settings for all blades in the Ultrix chassis. The SFP Ports tab lists all
the ULTRIX-SFP-IO blade port settings.

To specify the SFP type

1. Expand the Devices node.

2. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

3. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

4. Select .

The SFP Configuration page opens with the AUX Ports tab selected.

5. From the Slots table, select the router slot for the port you want to configure.

The tab updates to display a list of available ports based on the slot(s) selected.

6. Locate the row for the port you want to configure.

7. In the SFP column, select either SDI Video or MADI as appropriate for the fitted port.

8. Click Apply to save your changes.

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UltriSync Configuration

UltriSync allows the re-timing of asynchronous or time offset input signals to the frame reference.
UltriSync is a per input feature and requires a license for each input that will be used by the
UltriSync. There are two license types:

UltriSync

This license allows for SDI data rates up to 3Gbps (1080p). This license is available on AUX A, AUX B,
and Inputs 1-16 (a maximum of 18 ports).

UltriSync-UHD

This license allows the Frame Sync to operate at up to 12Gbps (2160p) data rates. This license is
available for the ULTRIX-HDBNC-IO, ULTRIX-HDX-IO, or ULTRIX-SFP-IO blades only.

• This license is available on 3 inputs per ULTRIX-HDBNC-IO or ULTRIX-SFP-IO blade:

› AUX B or Input 1

› Input 5 or Input 6

› Input 11 or Input 12

• On the ULTRIX-HDX-IO, this license is provides the following port assignments (with a maximum

of 16 ports):

› Aux A or Input 1, Input 2-4

› Aux B or Input 5, Input 6-8

› Aux C or Input 9, Input 10-12

› Aux D or Input 13, Input 14-16

Before You Begin

Ensure to:

• Monitor the video input signals via the Timing Lines and Timing Pixels fields in the Port

Configuration page. These fields report the amount of detected timing offset (in lines and pixels
respectively) between the incoming signal and the frame reference signal. The timing fields are
updated every 15 seconds. This information is useful in deciding where to install an UltriSync
license as follows:

› If there is an input that is out of time with regards to the frame reference, then it would

beneficial to synchronize it with the frame reference.

› If the timing is +/- half-line, then UltriClean can accommodate the synchronization. The amount

of pixels per line depends on the video standard being used. For example, 1080p is actually
1920x1080 pixels (nominally), so 1920 pixels makes one line.

• Install one (or more) UltriSync licenses. Refer to “Installing a License Key”.

• Verify that the video source signals are the same format as the frame reference.

Configuring UltriSync for an Input Port

UltriSync allows configuration of the frame buffer size between 1 frame and 2 frames. Data is
clocked out of the buffer using the frame reference, thus timing arbitrarily timed input signals to a
common clock. The size of the buffer can determine its resilience to incoming signal disturbances.

To assign an UltriSync license to an input port

1. Install the license key as outlined in the procedure “Installing a License Key”.

2. From the Device Configuration interface, select .

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The License page displays with the License Keys tab selected.

3. Select the UltriSync tab.

Each row in the tab represents a port on the Ultrix router with each column a type of UltriSync
license.

4. Select the box in the applicable License column for the port you want to enable an UltriSync
license for.

To configure the UltriSync settings for an input port

1. Expand the Devices node.

2. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

3. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

4. Select .

5. In the Physical Address column, locate the row for the input port you wish to configure.

6. In the FrameSync Delay column, select the buffer size for the required port. Choose from the
following:

• 1 frame — ensures a short delay (up to 1 frame) in router throughput, but is susceptible to

incoming stream disturbances like a non-clean upstream switch.

• 2 frames — delays the signal between 1 and 2 frames depending on signal to reference

timing offset. If an incoming signal is corrupted at a line or single frame rate, then a 2 frame
buffer can repeat the last known good frame for the corrupted frame thus ensuring a clean
output.

 If there is a 1 or 2 frame timing difference between the audio and video, try setting the

FrameSync Delay to 1 frame to minimize the difference.

UltriClean Configuration

UltriClean allows users to enable a Clean Switch mode and apply a line buffer (delay) on a per
output basis. Incoming video is buffered based on the timing of the input, and is then output based
on the timing of the Ultrix system reference (including any offsets added in the Triggers setup).
Users can then switch between inputs that are not perfectly co-timed without perceiving any
glitches of the incoming data. Video source timing must remain within the buffer to properly switch
between sources (buffer depth is user-configurable).

Before You Begin

Ensure that:

• All video sources must be the same video format, locked to the same reference, and vertically

timed to within the selected Clean Switch window.

• Reference triggers are correctly configured. The trigger format for the selected trigger must

match the input video format or an equivalent custom trigger set up to comply with RP-168
Switch point. Refer to “Configuring a Reference Trigger for the Ultrix Router” for details on
setting up a reference trigger.

Notes on Timing

It possible that you may find a discrepancy on an output from Ultrix when trying to set the
horizontal time to zero with respect to the reference.

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This is because there is a certain amount of latency through the Ultrix router even with Clean Switch
disabled for the port. Due to our industry leading internal processing engine which supplies
advanced features, a certain amount (though minimal) of delay should be expected. This should not
pose a problem for most digital downstream equipment. If you do encounter a problem, we
recommend using an external line sync device (such as our SFS-8622 openGear card) to zero time
the Ultrix router output.

While it may be technically possible to zero time (horizontally) the output of the Ultrix router, it is
not recommended for the following reasons:

• While you can zero time the output if you disable Clean Switch for that output, there will still be a
large timing window that you have to exceed in order to get the output timing to re-sync. This is
due to the line sync is always enabled even though it is put into a very low line length mode
(resulting in a small the timing window). As a result, every timing adjustment applied to the input
is ignored on the output until the window is exceeded. Once it is exceeded, the output timing
jumps. You will need to adjust the timing incrementally until the timing is set to zero. This is
further complicated during a power cycle where the timing may not be exactly zero as the
window may have moved slightly on re-boot.

• The frame syncs output timing is hard coded to match the timing of a synchronous input that is
zero timed at the input to the router.

It is recommended that all synchronous inputs to the router be zero timed to the inputs of the
router instead of trying to zero time the router outputs.

Configuring Clean Switch Mode for an Output Port

The Clean Switch mode uses the input signal timing to decide when a frame of active picture begins.

To configure the Clean Switch mode for an output port

1. Expand the Devices node.

2. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

3. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

4. Select .

5. In the Physical Address column, locate the row for the output port you wish to configure.

6. To enable Clean Switch mode for an output, select the Clean Switch box for the output you

want to configure.

7. Use the Clean Switch Mode menu to specify timing source. Choose from the following:

• Reference — The Clean Switch is based on the reference signal available on the REF port of
the router.

• Input — The Clean Switch is based on the input signal available on the specified port of the
router.

To configure the Clean Switch timing window

1. Navigate to the Port Configuration interface as outlined in the procedure “To configure the
Clean Switch mode for an output port”.

2. In the Physical Address column, locate the row for the output port you wish to apply a delay to.

3. Click in the Clean Switch Delay cell for the output you want to configure.

A drop-down menu displays.

4. Use the drop-down menu to specify the buffer size to apply.

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 This will effectively delay the signal up to the amount specified minus signal-to-reference offset

for a maximum delay of the chosen setting.

 Select Full Line to add one full line of delay to the output. This will align the output horizontally

with the reference but with one full line delayed vertically (two lines when using 3G Level B). This
option is useful if you want a horizontally timed output.

UltriSRC Configuration

The UltriSRC license is a per port license enabling Sample Rate Conversion for MADI audio inputs.
The sample rate conversion will re-sample incoming MADI up to 48kHz. This allows MADI sources
that are not reference locked to the Ultrix.

To assign an UltriSRC license to an input port

1. Install the license key as outlined in the procedure “Installing a License Key”.

2. From the Device Configuration interface, select .

3. Select the UltriSRC tab.

Each row in the tab represents a physical AUX SFP port on the Ultrix. Each column in the second
table represents a type of licensed feature and indicates whether it is enabled for that input.

4. Select the box in the License column for the physical port you want to enable an UltriSRC
license for.

Loss of Input Signal

If the input signal is absent, the output is automatically set to SDI black and Ultrix uses the last
known and valid video format detected on the output. This feature is similar to a “squelch” control.
High-speed digital devices will try to lock to any signal. If there is no direct input, they will try to
equalize noise (to a point), possibly resulting in down-stream equipment having issues with a
non-valid SDI stream. If there is a router input that is either not terminated, or the upstream device
outputs a non-valid signal, then the input is forced to SDI black.

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54 • Configuring the Ports Ultrix User Guide (v23.0)

Configuring an Audio Matrix

Enable UltriMix

Define Audio

Routing Levels

Assign Audio

Ports to Logical

Sources

Assign Audio

Ports to Logical

Destinations

The UltriMix sub-system provides advanced audio integration, including the ability to embed and
de-embed audio on all of the inputs and outputs of the router. Users also have complete flexibility
to process, swap, sum, mute, or route any discrete or embedded audio input to any output. UltriMix
is perfect for applications where audio is constantly changing, and it can be added as needed
without throwing away any initial investment in the system.

The Ultrix routers include the following features:

• 16 AES audio channels coming from each input SDI video stream

• Asynchronous processing of all audio channels

• Support for MADI on the AUX ports when a SFP-MADI-COAX, SFP-MADI-850MM, or

SFP-MADI-1300MM is installed

• Audio channel status Dolby® bit capture and overwrite capabilities

Audio Routing Overview

The Ultrix router handles high-bandwidth, broadcast-quality, digital video and audio signals, and
embedded audio signals. The Ultrix router can perform signal processing functions like audio
shuffling and insert into and extra from MADI streams.

Each SDI I/O allows for up to 1 stream of 16 channels of 48kHz sampled, 24bit audio, for a total of 16
channels. If there are audio channels that are received at a higher rate than 48kHz, the number of
channels is limited.

Before You Begin

Keep the following in mind when using the UltriMix feature:

• By default, all embedded audio is de-multiplexed at each input and passed through processing

(proc-amps) and the audio matrix.

• Each input has an Audio Bypass configuration option. When Audio Bypass is enabled for an input,

the audio will follow the SDI regardless of any individual audio channel routing or configuration
on the output. The individual channels of a input in Bypass mode are still de-multiplexed and
available for audio routing via the audio matrix.

• Re-mapping of all audio channels from source to destination with transitions is available

• Audio processing controls are available for each audio channel (gain, sum, invert, tone insert)

• Audio summing of any two adjacent channel pairs is available (1 + 2, 3 + 4, 5 + 6, etc.)

General Configuration Workflow

You may wish to use the following process when defining the database for your audio workflow.

Figure 5 Process for Configuring the Audio Channels

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Enabling the Audio Matrix

You must enable the audio matrix (UltriMix) before you can map the individual audio channels.

 It is recommended to enable/disable the UltriMix feature before database configuration.

To enable the audio matrix

1. Launch the DashBoard client.

2. Locate the Ultrix node in the Tree View.

3. Expand the Ultrix node to display a list of sub-nodes in the Tree View.

4. Expand the Devices node.

5. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

6. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

7. Select .

The Licenses page opens with License Keys sub-tab automatically selected.

8. Select the UltriMix sub-tab.

9. Locate the row for the slot you wish to enable the UltriMix feature for.

10. From the UltriMix column, select Enable.

11. Repeat steps 9 and 10 as required.

Audio Matrix Routing and Processing

Table 3 summarizes the audio mapping options when using SDI embedded audio or MADI signals.

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Source Destination

Audio

Mapping

Input Proc

Amp

Available

Audio

Mapping

Table 3 Audio Mapping Options

Output

Proc Amp

Available

Result

EMB

EMB, PT





EMB

EMB



Switches based on logical configuration (with full
breakaway support)

Switches logical configuration (but passes through each



channel defined as pass-through from the SDI input
content)

EMB, DS

X

EMB

X

Switches logical configuration (but mutes for each
channel that has “disconnect” defined)

EMB  MADI  Follows breakaway operation based on logical mapping

EMB, PT

MADI



X

Switches logical configuration (but passes through each
channel defined as pass-through from the SDI input
content)

EMB, DS

MADI

X



MADI

MADI

MADI, PT  MADI

MADI, DS

X

MADI

X



X

X

Switches logical configuration (but mutes for each
channel that has “disconnect” defined)

Switches based on logical configuration (with full
breakaway support)

Not Valid

Switches logical configuration (but mutes for each
channel that has “disconnect” defined)

Table Legend

Feature is enabled/available or SDI embedded audio is mapped to audio levels.



Feature is not enabled/available or no audio levels are mapped

X

EMB Source or destination is mapped for SDI embedded audio channels

MADI Source or destination is mapped for MADI audio channels

PT ‘passthrough[1].audio’ is defined for some or all source levels

DS ‘disconnect[1].audio’ is defined for some or all source levels

Notes on Using the Audio Bypass

• Selecting Audio Bypass in the Device Configuration interface forces the embedded audio of the

input SDI stream to bypass the audio routing section and be routed with the SDI to a Destination
for all embedded audio channels.

• Selecting Audio Bypass in the Device Configuration interface for MADI inputs or outputs results in

a non-valid situation where MADI channels cannot be routed.

Defining the Database Audio Levels

A level is a term used to describe a section or layer of the routing system (e.g. video level, audio
level). Refer to “Defining the Levels in a Database” for instructions on how to define a level in your
database. For each audio level, you will assign a port channel.

 If an audio level is not defined for a given input or output channel of the port, then the output will

remain at its default selection (

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slot1.in[1].audio.chxx). For example, if OUT 3 is selected to IN

10 but only channels 1 - 4 are defined in the logical map, then OUT 3 will have channels of IN 1
audio mapped to channels 5 - 16.

In Figure 6, Levels 2-6 are defined for audio channels.

Figure 6 Example of Defined Audio Levels in a Database

MADI Overview

Multi-channel Audio Digital Interface (MADI) is the industry standard for the transmission of up to
64 audio channels on a single cable. The Ultrix router supports the following SFP module options
that provide the ability to route discrete MADI:

• SFP-MADI-COAX — the AUX port can receive and transmit MADI signals of 125Mbps over 75
coaxial cables via HD-BNC connectors.

• SFP-MADI-850MM, SFP-MADI-1300MM — the AUX port can receive and transmit MADI optical
signals as defined in SMPTE 297-2006.

MADI Bi-Directional Console/Mix Processor Connection

ENET 1

Ultrix-HDBNC-IO

ENET 2

14

REF

REF

A B

AUX A AUX B

AUX A

AUX A

TO HOST

SERIALUSB

MIDI

!

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8910 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8910 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

AUX B

PushPush Push PushPushPushPushPush

OUT IN

OUT IN

PushPush Push

32x32 3G/HD/SD SDI Router

MADI Bi-Directional Breakout

64x64 AES/ANLG Audio

Figure 7 Example of Ultrix Audio Interconnect using Two SFP-MADI-COAX Options

For More Information on...

• the specifications for your SFP module, refer to the Ultrix SFP Modules Guide.

Before You Begin

64x64

ULTRIX-FR1

16

COM2

Ensure an SFP Module that supports MADI is physically installed in an AUX port of the Ultrix router.

 Downstream equipment of the Ultrix MADI output may report signal on all channels due to Ultrix

setting status bits. This is to ensure maximum equipment compatibility.

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Configuring an AUX Port for MADI

Each SFP Module that supports MADI includes an IN (Rx) connector and an OUT (Tx) connector.

 External MADI devices must be timed to the Ultrix reference signal unless an UltriSRC license is

enabled for a given SFP port.

For More Information on...

• on the input and output connections for your module, refer to the Ultrix SFP Modules Guide.

MADI Inputs

A MADI input source is identified in the routing system using the nomenclature
Frame.Slot.Port.Type.Channel. For example,
represents the physical AUX port the SFP module is installed, and ch5 represents Channel 5 in the
MADI signal.

You must define the MADI input channels in the database for your Ultrix router to be able to route
the individual MADI channels.

MADI Outputs

A MADI output source is identified in the routing system using the nomenclature
Frame.Slot.Port.Type.Channel. For example, ultrix.slot4.AUXB-out1.audio.ch64 where AUXB
represents the physical AUX port the SFP module is installed in, and ch64 represents Channel 64 in
the MADI signal.

ultrix.slot4.AUXA-in1.audio.ch5 where AUXA

You must define the MADI output channels in the database for your Ultrix router to be able to route
the individual MADI channels.

Mapping the Audio Channels

You can configure audio channels from DashBoard. Note that source and destination logical
mapping is required to complete the setup of the Ultrix embedded audio routing.

To map the audio destinations

1. Double-click the Destinations node located under the Database node.

 As the audio map for Ultrix may be very large, an Advanced Fill tool is available to automatically

generate a map for the audio levels. Refer to “Using the Advanced Fill Tool” for more
information on using this tool.

2. In the table of the Destinations tab, select the first row in the series for the audio level you

defined in “Defining the Database Audio Levels”.

3. Press and hold Shift.

4. Click the last row in the series to select a range of cells within the Level column.

5. Select a range of audio outputs as outlined in “To map a physical output to a destination”.

6. Click Assign.

7. Click Apply at the bottom of the Destinations tab to apply the changes to the database.

To map the audio sources

1. Double-click the Sources node located under the Database node.

2. In the table of the Sources tab, select the first row in the series for the audio level you defined

in “Defining the Database Audio Levels”.

3. Press and hold Shift.

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4. Click the last row in the series to select a range of cells within the Level column.

5. Select a range of inputs as outlined in “To map an input to a source”.

6. Click Assign.

7. Click Apply at the bottom of the Sources tab to apply the changes to the database.

Specifying the Audio Transition Mode

You can specify an audio transition mode for each audio channel output.

To set the audio transition mode for an audio channel

1. Expand the Devices node.

2. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

3. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

4. Select .

The Port Configuration page opens.

5. Select the I/O Module (slot) containing the output(s) you wish to configure.

6. Select Outputs from the Views toolbar.

The Port Configuration page updates to display the options for the selected outputs.

7. Use the Transition field to set the audio transition mode for the audio channel. Choose from

the following:

• Cut — The audio input channel is immediately switched to its selected output. A transition to
or from Dolby® will always be a Cut transition regardless of what the Transition setting is set
to.

• V Fade — The original audio input channel fades down to silence followed by the new input
channel fades up from silence to unity gain level.

• X Fade — The original audio input channel fades down to silence as the new input fades up
from silence, and both will be mixed.

• Cut Fade — The original audio input channel cuts to silence and the new input fades up from
silence to unity gain level.

• Fade Cut — The original audio channel fades down to silence and the new input is cut in at
unity gain level.

• Quiet Cut — The original audio channel performs a V Fade transition with a 5ms duration.

8. Use the Duration field to specify the length of the audio transition in milliseconds.

Applying Proc Amps to the Embedded Audio Input

Ultrix includes Processing Amplifiers (Proc Amps) for the audio inputs. For each audio channel of an
input signal, you can set the Bypass Mode, invert selected channels, and sum two adjacent audio
channels or apply audio delay. The Proc Amp settings are applied before going through the audio
matrix.

To set up processing of the embedded audio input

1. Expand the Devices node.

2. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

3. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

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The Device Configuration interface opens.

4. Select .

The Port Configuration page opens.

5. From the Ultrix rear panel map, select the port for the audio input you wish to process.

The Port Configuration tab updates to display the audio options for the selected input.

6. Select the Audio Bypass box to a prevent breakaway switching of untimed sources. The router
will alarm when the audio signal becomes asynchronous to the reference signal provided on
the REF port of the router.

 Select the Audio Bypass box if the input is asynchronous to other inputs. This will avoid any

improper mapping of the associated audio channels onto other asynchronous outputs.

7. To apply a gain to a channel, use the associated Gain field to select a value between -20dB and
20dB.

8. To invert a channel, select the associated Invert box.

9. To sum two adjacent audio channels, select the Sum box for the first channel.

The Sum box for the second channel is automatically selected.

 Each selected channel will carry the average of the two input channels ((A+B)/2). When the input

is summed, the original signals are no longer available for output.

10. Apply up to 500ms of delay per channel.

 The audio delay feature requires an UltriSync license applied to the port.

11. If required, repeat steps 5 to 10 for each audio input you want to configure.

Applying Proc Amps to the Embedded Audio Outputs

The Ultrix router includes Processing Amplifiers (Proc Amps) for the audio outputs. Proc Amp
adjustments are applied in the following order:

1. Gain — This option provides a +/- 20dB gain range in 0.50dB increments. If you have added a
gain to an input channel, the gain value specified for the output channel is an addition. For
example, if you set the gain for an input to 10dB, then specify a gain of 2dB on the output, the
total gain will be 12dB on the final output.

2. Invert — This option enables you to invert the polarity of the audio signal for the selected
channel.

3. Sum — This option enables the selected channels to carry the average of the specified channels
((A+B)/2).

To configure the embedded audio outputs

1. Expand the Devices node.

2. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

3. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

4. Select .

The Port Configuration page opens.

5. From the Ultrix rear panel map, select the port for the output you wish to configure.

The Port Configuration interface updates to display the audio options for the selected output.

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6. Use the Trigger menu to specify which reference signal trigger to use. Refer to “Configuring a
Reference Trigger for the Ultrix Router” for details.

7. To apply a gain to a channel, use the associated Gain field to select a value between -20dB and
20dB.

8. To invert a channel, select the associated Invert box.

9. To two adjacent audio channels, select the Sum box for the first channel.

The Sum box for the second channel is automatically selected.

 Each selected channel will carry the average of the two channels ((A+B)/2). When the output is

summed, the original signals are no longer available for output.

10. To insert a test tone into a channel:

a. Use the Tone Freq menu to specify the type of test tone to embed in the output.

a. Use the Tone Mode menu to enable test tones for that channel.

11. Repeat steps 5 to 10 for each channel you wish to configure.

Examples of Audio Configured Databases

UltriMix enables access to the 16 audio channels embedded in the SDI stream.

Muting Embedded Channels

Once the various channels are mapped to levels, then we may treat those channels individually akin
to them being independent physical connections to the router. For example, we may define a
source to the router as:

Source SDI Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 ...

Input1 SDI.in[1] SDI.in[1].ch1 SDI.in[1].ch2 SDI.in[1].ch3 SDI.in[1].ch4 ...

... ... ... ... ... ... ...

With this mapping, we may route the embedded channels to any other audio enabled destination
by selecting levels required prior to making our route selection.

Consider the case where only the first audio group (Embedded channels 1, 2, 3 and 4) are needed
for routing. What occurs to the other 12 channels of the SDI stream that are not mapped?

The remaining audio channels within the SDI stream are still there and even though they are not
explicitly defined within the logical map. They will remain at a default routing of 1-to-1 (i.e.; input #1
embedded channel #8 will always be routed to output #1 embedded channel #8). It may be
undesirable to have these extra embedded audio channels routed this way, so a “Disconnect” may
be defined for the input channels not required.

Source SDI Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 ... Level 16

Input1 SDI.in[1] SDI.in[1].ch1 SDI.in[1].ch2 SDI.in[1].ch3 SDI.in[1].ch4 Disconnect ... Disconnect

...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

Switching Bilingual Sources

This example assumes the following setup:

• Embedded audio channels 1 and 2 are the primary channels.

• Incoming sources have English on Embedded channels 1 and 2, and French on 3 and 4.

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The Sources are defined as follows:

RCP-QE36

HOME

CAT

MODE

DOWN PROT

UP TAKE

SRC 1ENSRC 1FRSRC 2 SRC 3 SRC 4 SRC 5 SRC 6 SRC 7

DEST1DEST2DEST

3

MADI
1&2

MADI
3&4

MADI
5&6

RCP-QE36

HOME

CAT

MODE

DOWN PROT

UP TAKE

SRC 1ENSRC 1FRSRC 2 SRC 3 SRC 4 SRC 5 SRC 6 SRC 7

DEST1DEST2DEST

3

MADI
1&2

MADI
3&4

MADI
5&6

Sources SDI Level A1 Level A2 Level A3 Level A4 ...

SRC1 EN SDI.in[1] SDI.in[1].ch1 SDI.in[1].ch2 SDI.in[1].ch3 SDI.in[1].ch4 ...

SRC1 FR SDI.in[1] SDI.in[1].ch3 SDI.in[1].ch4 SDI.in[1].ch1 SDI.in[1].ch2 ...

The Destinations are defined as follows:

Destinations SDI Level A1 Level A2 Level A3 Level A4 ...

Dest 1 SDI.out[1] SDI.out[1].ch1 SDI.out[1].ch2 SDI.out[1].ch3 SDI.out[1].ch4 ...

... ... ... ... ... ... ...

To route Src1 to Dest1 and swap the Primary Audio from English to French

1. Select the Destination.

2. Select the Source.

The resulting status would be:

Status SDI Level A1 Level A2 Level A3 Level A4

Dest1 SDI.in[1] SDI.in[1].ch3 SDI.in[1].ch4 SDI.in[1].ch1 SDI.in[1].ch2

The Destination will have the video from SDI.in[1] but embedded channels Level A1 and Level A2
will have the input SDI embedded channels 3 and 4 respectively which we have previously defined
as being our French language stereo pair. Note that in this example the English language stereo pair
are still available but now on the destination channels Level A3 and Level A4.

If pair Level A3 and Level A4 are not required to be muted, the source definitions change to contain
a 'disconnect' in the Level A3 and Level A4 levels (and any other levels requiring muting):

Sources SDI Level A1 Level A2 Level A3 Level A4 ...

SRC1 EN SDI.in[1] SDI.in[1].ch1 SDI.in[1].ch2 disconnect[1].ch1 disconnect[1].ch1 ...

SRC1 FR SDI.in[1] SDI.in[1].ch3 SDI.in[1].ch4 disconnect[1].ch1 disconnect[1].ch1 ...

Embedded Channel Routing

Embedded audio routing encompasses the following scenarios:

• Embedded channels to embedded channels

• Embedded channels to MADI channels

• MADI channels to Embedded channels

• MADI channels to MADI channels

To accommodate these scenarios, the database source table defines many individual channels in
addition to the standard SDI plus audio source. In the examples below, In 1 is our SDI and audio
source - our normal “audio follow video” source. Also defined are the individual embedded audio
channels that will allow routing of these to other audio destinations.

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 If all 16 channels of embedded audio are not required or used, then only the in-use channels

RCP-QE36

HOME

CAT

MODE

DOWN

UP TAKE

In1
ch4

Out1Out2Out3Out4Out

5

In1
ch2

In1
ch1

In1 In1

ch3

MADI
ch1

MADI
ch2

MADI
ch5

MADI
ch3

MADI
ch4

MADI
ch6

MADI
ch5

MADI
ch3

MADI
ch1

MADI
ch2

MADI
ch4

MADI
ch6

LVL
A1

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need be defined. This can serve to reduce the source table size to just the required definitions.

The Source definitions for SDI IN 1 and its individual embedded audio channels are defined as
follows:

Sources SDI Level A1 Level A2 ... Level A15 Level A16

In1 sdi.ch1 audio.ch1 audio.ch2 ... audio.ch15 audio.ch16

In1 ch1 audio.ch1 audio.ch1 ... audio.ch1 audio.ch1

In1 ch2 audio.ch2 audio.ch2 ... audio.ch2 audio.ch2

... ... ... ... ... ... ...

In1 ch16 audio.ch16 audio.ch16 ... audio.ch16 audio.ch16

The Destinations for SDI outputs are defined as follows:

Destination SDI Level A1 Level A2 ... Level A15 Level A16

Out1 sdi.ch1 audio.ch1 audio.ch2 ... audio.ch15 audio.ch16

Out2 sdi.ch1 audio.ch1 audio.ch2 ... audio.ch15 audio.ch16

... ... ... ... ... ... ...

The Source definitions for MADI inputs are defined as follows:

Sources SDI Level A1 Level A2 ... Level A15 Level A16

MADIch1 audio.ch1 audio.ch1 ... audio.ch1 audio.ch1

MADIch2 audio.ch2 audio.ch2 ... audio.ch2 audio.ch2

... ... ... ... ... ...

MADIch63 audio.ch63 audio.ch63 ... audio.ch63 audio.ch63

MADIch64 audio.ch64 audio.ch64 ... audio.ch64 audio.ch64

The Destinations for MADI outputs are defined as follows:

Destination SDI Level A1 Level A2 ... Level A15 Level A16

MADIch1 audio.ch1 ...

MADIch2 audio.ch2 ...

... ...

MADIch63 audio.ch63 ...

MADIch64 audio.ch64 ...

Embedded Channels to Embedded Channels

If we wish to perform the route as illustrated below (a channel swapping route) where the audio.ch3
and audio.ch4 are to be routed to destination audio.ch1 and audio.ch2, we need to route the
embedded channels individually as our default mapping provides no common control levels
between source audio.ch3 and audio.ch4 and destination audio.ch1 and audio.ch2.

To route Audio Channels 3 and 4 from Src1 to SDI OUT 1 Channels 1 and 2

1. Select the Destination (Out 1).

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2. Perform the first switch (Switch the SDI Level) as follows:

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a. Select the SDI Level.

b. Select the Source (In 1).

c. Press TAKE to switch.

3. Perform the second switch (Source In1ch3 on Audio Level 1) as follows:

a. Select Level A1.

b. Select the Source (In1 ch3).

c. Press TAKE to switch.

4. Perform the third switch (Source In1ch4 on Audio Level 2) as follows:

a. Select Level A2.

b. Select the Source (In1ch4).

c. Press TAKE to switch.

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The Level buttons serve to indicate the Destination channels we are routing to.

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Embedded Channels to MADI Channels

To route embedded channels to MADI channels, select a MADI channel destination, then select the
appropriate source. If the current level mask or breakaway contains level A1, then level A1 does not
need specific selection. As the destination
A1, then all other levels are ignored.

The following illustrates routing source In1 embedded ch3 and ch4 to our MADI destination on ch5
and ch6 respectively:

1. Select the Audio Level.

2. Perform the first switch (Source In1ch3 to Destination MADIch5) as follows:

a. Select the Destination (MADIch5).

MADIchx contains only physical port assignments in level

b. Select the Source (In1ch3).

c. Press TAKE to switch.

3. Perform the second switch (Source In1ch4 to MADIch6) as follows:

a. Select the Destination (MADIch6).

b. Select the Source (In1ch4).

c. Press TAKE to switch.

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MADI Channels to Embedded Channels

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Routing MADI input ch5 and ch6 to SDI embedded ch1 and ch2 of Out 2 is as follows:

1. Select the Destination (OUT 2).

2. Perform the first switch as follows:

a. Select Level A1.

b. Select the Source (MADIch5).

c. Press TAKE to switch.

3. Perform the second switch.

a. Select Level A2.

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MADI Channels to MADI Channels

Routing MADI inputs to MADI outputs is as follows:

1. Select the Destination.

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2. Perform the first switch.

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a. Select the Destination (MADIch3).

b. Select the Source (MADIch5).

c. Press TAKE to switch.

3. Perform the second switch.

a. Select the Destination (MADIch4).

b. Select the Source (MADIch5).

c. Press TAKE to switch.

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UHD Gearbox Configuration

Ultrix provides maximum performance and quality with standard configurations supporting data
rates up to 12Gbps. In addition, you can purchase the UltriSpeed software license that enables
12Gbps performance throughout every signal path within the router. When combined with the
inherent capabilities within the router, the UltriSpeed license also enables routing of the emerging
single link UHD (50Hz, 60Hz) standard alongside Quad-link UHD signals, and seamlessly switch
these signals back and forth to each other.

 The Ultrix Gearbox function supports the two sample interleave (2SI) format of quad link. Note

that Square Division Quad Split is not implemented.

Example Setup for Multiplexing

Assign Gearbox Group 1 on the Ultrix router to be 4:1 (multiplex four 3Gbps inputs into a single
12Gbps output). The router OUT 1 BNC is the combined signal of IN 1-4. The OUT 2, 3, and 4 BNCs
are reserved by the system.

Table 4 Example Mapping for Multiplexing

Name Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4

Source

QUAD IN slot2.in[1] slot2.in[2] slot2.in[3] slot2.in[4]

Destination

12G OUT slot2.out[1]

ENET 1

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12Gbps SDI

UHD Camera

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

PORT 9 PORT 10 PORT 11 PORT 12 PORT 13 PORT 14 PORT 15 PORT 16

3Gbps Channel 1

3Gbps Channel 2

3Gbps Channel 3

3Gbps Channel 4

3Gbps SDI Sources

ULTRIX-FR1

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8910 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8910 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

OUT IN

OUT IN

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Server

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Figure 8 Example of Gearbox Workflow of an Ultrix Router — Multiplexing to a 12Gbps Signal

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Example Setup for De-multiplexing

Assign Gearbox Group 1 on the Ultrix router to be 1:4 (de-multiplex a single 12Gbps input into four
3Gbps outputs). The router OUT 1, 2, 3, and 4 BNCs are the split output signals.

Table 5 Example Mapping for De-multiplexing

Name Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4

Source

12G IN slot1.in[4]

Destination

QUAD OUT slot2.out[1] slot2.out[2] slot2.out[3] slot2.out[4]

UHD Camera

PSU

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

PORT 9 PORT 10 PORT 11 PORT 12 PORT 13 PORT 14 PORT 15 PORT 16

12Gbps Source

ENET 1

ENET 2

Ultrix-HDNBC-IO

14

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REF

A B

AUX A AUX B

AUX A AUX B

12Gbps SDI

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8910 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8910 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

OUT IN

OUT IN

3Gbps Channel 4
3Gbps Channel 3
3Gbps Channel 2

3Gbps Channel 1

6 789 101112 131415

4 5

Production Switcher

ULTRIX-FR1

32x32 SDI Router

16

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Figure 9 Example of Gearbox Workflow of an Ultrix Router — De-multiplexing a 12Gbps Signal

Gearbox Overview

A Gearbox is a group of four consecutive inputs or four consecutive outputs that are automatically
grouped together in the Ultrix database. The first port of the Gearbox group is used for routing and
UltriScape, while the remaining three ports in the group are reserved but not used (they are not
listed in the Third Party Matrices, Sources, and Destinations tabs of the database).

• When you enable a Gearbox input group, Ultrix multiplexes the signals of the four 3Gbps Level A

channels together.

• When you enable a Gearbox output group, Ultrix takes the signals of the four 3Gbps Level A

channels together and provides a single 12Gbps signal to an output.

The most common application of a Gearbox is when there are quad channels coming in and out of
the Ultrix router. The first channel is used as the port for those I/O to define single level of logical
I/O while only the audio on the first channel is available.

For More Information on...

• cabling for a Gearbox application, refer to the Ultrix Installation Guide.

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Signal Medic

The Signal Medic is a function that attempts to ‘repair’ the incoming Gearbox signal group if one of
the four input stream is temporarily interrupted. The Signal Medic will replace the missing stream
with an interpolated version derived from the other incoming signals.

For More Information on...

• the Signal Medic options, refer to Table 68.

Gearbox Timing

Ultrix Gearbox requires all four of the input signals be within 350ns of each other. Cable lengths to
the Gearbox input should be as matched as practicable.

For More Information on...

• the cable length specifications, refer to the Ultrix Installation Guide.

Configuring the Ultrix Router for Multiplexing Quad Input Signals

When I/O ports are enabled for a Gearbox, the first port of the group is the designated port for
mapping (the other three ports of the group are reserved but not used).

Before You Begin

Ensure the following steps are completed before configuring the router to multiplex a 12Gbps
signal:

1. Install the UltriSpeed software license for the Ultrix router that will multiplex the four 3Gbps
into one 12Gbps signal.

2. Set up a connection between the external device that will provide the four 3Gbps input signals
and the Ultrix router, ensuring the four input signals are cabled to the Ultrix rear panel as
outlined in Table 6.

Table 6 Gearbox Mapping — Default Input Groups

Group Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4

1 slot#.in[1] slot#.in[2] slot#.in[3] slot#.in[4]

2 slot#.in[7] slot#.in[8] slot#.in[9] slot#.in[10]

3 slot#.in[13] slot#.in[14] slot#.in[15] slot#.in[16]

3. Set up a connection between the Ultrix router and the external device that will receive the
12Gbps signal.

4. Make a note of the physical IN BNCs on the Ultrix router that will receive the 3Gbps signals.

5. Make a note of the physical OUT BNC on the Ultrix router that will transmit the 12Gbps signal.

Assigning Physical Router Inputs to a Gearbox Group

The Gearbox inputs are automatically arranged in groups of four (e.g. slot1.in[1] to slot 1.in[4] is
one group). You can enable up to four Gearbox groups per Ultrix slot.

To assign router inputs to a UHD Gearbox group

1. Expand the Devices node.

2. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

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3. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

4. Select .

The Port Configuration page opens.

5. From the top toolbar, select the slot that the UltriSpeed license was installed for.

6. In the Physical Address column, locate the first input port in the Gearbox group you wish to
configure for multiplexing four 3Gbps signals.

7. In the 2-SI Group column, click the cell for the first input port of the Gearbox group.

A drop-down menu opens.

8. Select Enable.

The new setting is applied to the selected port and the three associated ports in the same
Gearbox group. Note that only the first input in the Gearbox group (e.g. slot1.in[1]) will display
in the Matrix I/O lists in the Database > Third Party Matrices and Database > Sources tabs.

Assigning a Multiplexed 12Gbps Signal in the Database

You can assign the new 12Gbps signal in the Ultrix database much like assigning an input of any
other signal type. However, the new 12Gbps signal is now the first input in the Gearbox group (e.g.
slot1.in[1]) to a Destination in the database.

The original 3Gbps signals will still display in the Matrix I/O lists in the Ultrix database and can still
be managed as individual sources in the database.

Example of a Gearbox Database for Inputs

Table 7 provides an example of mapping the Gearbox inputs in an Ultrix database.

Table 7 Example of Gearbox Input Database Mapping

Source Name SDI Level A1 Level A2

GearBox In 1 Slot

GearBox In 2 Slotx.in[7].sdi.ch1 Slotx.in[7].audio.ch1 Slotx.in[7].audio.ch2

GearBox In 3 Slot

For More Information on...

• managing the sources in a database, refer to “Defining the Sources in a Database”.

x.in[1].sdi.ch1 Slotx.in[1].audio.ch1 Slotx.in[1].audio.ch2

x.in[13].sdi.ch1 Slotx.in[13].audio.ch1 Slotx.in[13].audio.ch2

Configuring the Ultrix Router for De-multiplexing a 12Gbps Signal

The Ultrix router is capable of de-multiplexing a 12Gbps SDI sources into four separate 3Gbps SDI
output signals.

Before You Begin

Ensure the following steps are completed before configuring the router to de-multiplex a 12Gbps
signal:

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1. Install the UltriSpeed software license for the Ultrix router that will de-multiplex the 12Gbps
signal.

2. Set up a connection between the external device that will provide the 12Gbps signal to the Ultrix
router.

3. Setup a connection between the Ultrix router and the external device that will receive the four
3Gbps signals.

4. Make a note of the physical IN BNC on the Ultrix router that will receive the 12Gbps.

5. Make a note of the physical OUT BNCs on the Ultrix router that will transmit the processed
3Gbps signals.

Configuring the Ultrix Router for De-multiplexing a 12Gbps Signal

De-multiplexing an 12Gbps signal produces four 3Gbps SDI signals. These SDI signals can then be
assigned to separate Ultrix router outputs.

To assign the de-multiplexed signals to a Gearbox group

1. Expand the Devices node.

2. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

3. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

4. Select .

The Port Configuration page opens.

5. From the top toolbar, select the slot for the Gearbox group.

6. From the Views area of the tab, click the last button and select Outputs from the I/O dialog.

The Port Configuration page updates to displays the ports configured as Outputs for the slot.

7. In the Physical Address column, locate the first output port in the Gearbox group you wish to
configure for multiplexing.

8. In the 2-SI Group column, click the cell for the first output port of the Gearbox group.

A drop-down menu opens in the column.

9. Select Enable.

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The new setting is applied to the selected port and the three associated ports in the same
Gearbox group.

Assigning the De-multiplexed 12Gbps Signal to a Destination in the Database

You can assign the new 3Gbps signals as outputs in the Ultrix database much like assigning a
destination of any other signal type. Refer to “Defining the Destinations in a Database” for details
on configuring destinations in your database.

You can still assign the original 12Gbps signal as a source in the Ultrix database much like assigning
a source of any other signal type. Refer to “Defining the Sources in a Database” for information
on managing the sources in a database.

Example of a Gearbox Database for Outputs

Table 7 provides an example of mapping the Gearbox outputs in an Ultrix database.

Table 8 Example of Gearbox Output Database Mapping

Destination

Name SDI Level A1 Level A2

GearBox Out 1 Slot

x.out[1].sdi.ch1 Slotx.out[1].audio.ch1 Slotx.out[1].audio.ch2

GearBox Out 2 Slot

x.out[7].sdi.ch1 Slotx.out[7].audio.ch1 Slotx.out[7].audio.ch2

GearBox Out 3 Slotx.out[13].sdi.ch1 Slotx.out[13].audio.ch1 Slotx.out[13].audio.ch2

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ULTRIX-IP-IO Setup

This chapter outlines how to configure receivers and senders for the Ultrix router to be used in
video and audio streaming when an ULTRIX-IP-IO blade is installed in a slot of an Ultrix router
chassis.

 The ULTRIX-IP-IO supports multicast IP Addresses in the range of 225.x.x.x to 239.x.x.x. Note that

some addresses in this range are reserved by IANA.

For More Information on...

• the installation and cabling of the ULTRIX-IP-IO, refer to the Ultrix Installation Guide.

What are Receivers, Senders, and Streams?

The following terms may be used throughout this chapter:

Device

A physical, virtual, or software application that may include multiple sources, destinations, senders,
or receivers.

Flow

The continuous raw media content. It can contain more than one essence (e.g. an audio flow can
contain multiple channels, and an SDI flow may contain audio and video essences).

A flow is independent of the transport protocol. For example, 48kHz LPCM audio is a flow; AES67 is
one type of stream which can carry the flow.

Flows cannot generally be passed around natively, and need to be encapsulated in a stream. Flows
from the same source are considered “editorially equivalent”, but may be encoded differently. For
example, a video source may be encoded as 4:2:2 YCbCr uncompressed, 4:4:4 RGB uncompressed,
and h.265 encoded. Each of these would be a separate flow from a common source.

Receiver

An element within a device that receives exactly one stream, which contains one flow from a
network.

Sender

An element within a device which presents exactly one flow, packaged as a stream onto a network.

Stream

One flow, encapsulated within a transport protocol. Examples include SMPTE ST 2022-6, SMPTE ST
2110-20 Video, or SMPTE ST 2110-30 Audio.

Before You Begin

This section provides information to keep in mind before setting up Ultrix-IP streams.

 Each ULTRIX-IP-IO blade has four ENET ports with 25Gb bandwidth per port. The ports are

grouped into two pairs where the first pair is ENET 1 and ENET 2; the second pair is ENET 3 and
ENET 4.

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Audio Streams

Keep the following in mind when setting up audio IP streams:

• Each ENET pair can support a maximum of 8 audio streams.

• Only ENET 1 and ENET 3 support audio streams at this time.

• ENET 2 and ENET 4 are used only for redundant audio streams.

• Each audio stream can carry from 1 to 16 channels.

Video Streams

Keep the following in mind when setting up video IP streams:

• The ULTRIX-IP-IO supports multicast IP Addresses in the range of 225.x.x.x to 239.x.x.x for video
and audio.

• When using 1080p or lower video formats, each ENET pair can support up to 8 video streams with
a maximum of 16 streams per ULTRIX-IP-IO blade.

• When using UHD 6G formats (2160p 30/29.97/25Hz), each ENET pair can support up to 4 video
streams with a maximum of 8 streams per ULTRIX-IP-IO blade.

• When using UHD 12G formats (2160p 60/59.94/50Hz), each ENET pair can support up to 4 video
streams with a maximum of 8 streams per ULTRIX-IP-IO blade. If the Redundant option is enabled
for the ENET pair, up to 4 video streams (2 streams in the first port and 2 redundant streams in
the second port) are available.

• When using a mix of UHD 6G and 12G formats, each ENET pair can support up to 4 video
streams. For example, 3x12G streams and 1x6G stream.

Redundant Streams

The ULTRIX-IP-IO blade also provides protection switching as per SMPTE 2022-7. This option can be
enabled for each pair on the blade.

Keep the following in mind when setting up redundant streams:

• You will need to assign a unique IP address to each stream (primary and secondary).

• ENET 2 is reserved for redundant streams when the Redundant option is enabled for that ENET
pair.

• ENET 4 is reserved for redundant streams when the Redundant option is enabled for that ENET
pair.

• When an ENET pair is in redundant mode, the stream must be added to the first port of the ENET
pair (ENET 1 or ENET 3) and a duplicate (secondary) stream is automatically added to the second
port (ENET 2 or ENET 4 respectively).

Automatic Sender Session Description Protocol (SDP) Updates

When a sender stream is active and its SDI input video format changes to a different and valid
format, if the new format is allowed by the session (as defined by the Adaptive Input Allowed Input
Rates setting) and results in an overall system valid configuration (no Ultrix-IP bandwidth limit will
be exceeded), the sender stream will update itself to use this new format, generating a new version
of its SDP. The Session and NMOS IDs do not change when the sender stream SDP update is
performed. This allows the existing streams to adapt so that the Ultrix-IP does not need to track
new streams. This feature is always enabled and cannot be disabled.

Ultrix-IP monitors all active connections on the system and when senders are updated, the system
will issue a connection update to all affected receivers with the latest information about the sender
(the updated SDP description). When using an Ultricore BCS, the Ultricore BCS automatically
updates the receivers when the subscribed sender changes.

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This feature is helpful to avoid receivers to be configured with a stale version of the associated
sender. If the parameters of a sender change, an SDP update is triggered, which is then forwarded
to all receivers affected by the identified update.

Quick Updates when Streaming from the Ultricore BCS

When the format of the SDI input video changes, the Ultrix-IP updates its own sender and SDP, and
the Ultricore BCS is notified of this change. The Ultricore BCS then issues a connection update to all
receivers using this sender. The ST 2110 stream and SDP file are also updated and the video sender
resumes with the new format.

Protection from Invalid Video Scenarios

If a loss of signal occurs, an automatic SDP update will not occur. In addition, when an input with a
non-matching frame rate is detected, an alarm in DashBoard is raised. The SDP file remains
unchanged, but the sender does not transmit the packets. This prevents the entire system from
switching to an invalid video format or unstable video input.

Using any Supported Control Protocol

The advertised SDP file updates to reflect a valid video format change through all supported control
protocols, including NMOS, Ember+, and DashBoard advertised network streams. This enables the
Ultrix-IP to use the new SDP file, and enables the user to update the connections of any active
receivers to the new format without having to recreate the sender streams.

Requirements

To take advantage of this feature, you will need to:

• Configure the receivers and senders and ensure they are active on the router. If a sender is

disabled (not active), the incoming changes on the router port of the ULTRIX-IP-IO blade will not
cause any change on the active configuration.

• When configuring the senders, specify the video format(s) you want to stream via the Adaptive

Input Allowed Input Rates option for each applicable ULTRIX-IP-IO blade port.

Overview

The generalized work flow of configuring your ULTRIX-IP-IO is:

1. Download and install the latest version of the DashBoard client software.

2. Contact your IT department for the required IP addresses for your ULTRIX-IP-IO ports.

3. Cable the ULTRIX-IP-IO ports.

4. Configure the protocol settings for the ULTRIX-IP-IO.

5. Configure the Port Network settings.

6. Define the Network Stream Groups.

7. Specify the timing requirements for the ULTRIX-IP-IO.

8. Configure the sender streams for the ULTRIX-IP-IO.

9. Make your connections.

10. Continue to set up your database as outlined in “Database Configuration”.

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Setups with an Ultricore BCS

An Ultricore BCS with the Ultrix-IP license enables the video senders/receiver endpoints to be
reported as available ports to the router database. The video senders/receivers are seen as part of
a single video-IP matrix, and the audio senders/receivers are part of a single audio-IP matrix.

 When a video sender stream is active and the video format changes on the SDI input of that

stream, the Ultricore BCS will automatically detect the update and then updates all the receivers
subscribed to that sender. This allows the existing streams to adapt.

Refer to the Ultricore BCS User Guide for details on setting up and configuring the Ultricore BCS in
your routing system.

PSU

ENET 1

ENET 2

Ultrix-HDBNC-IO

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Remote Control Panel

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ETHERNET

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16

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OUT IN

Network Switch

Internet / LAN / VPN

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

PC running DashBoard

Secondary Ultricore BCS

System Control and Interface

Primary Ultricore BCS

System Control and Interface

ULTRIX-FR2

64x64 3G/HD/SD SDI Router

Ultrix-HDBNC-IO

Ultrix-HDBNC-IO

ENET 1

ENET 2

Ultrix-HDBNC-IO

14

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REF

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A B

AUX A AUX B

AUX A AUX B

AUX A AUX B

AUX A AUX B

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8910 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8910 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8910 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8910 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

OUT IN

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Figure 10 Example Setup with an Ultricore BCS Redundancy System

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Configure the Protocol Settings

The Ultrix-IP supports media distribution based on NMOS, and Ember+. This section outlines each
protocol.

 Any changes made to the ULTRIX-IP-IO settings requires a frame reboot.

Configuring the NMOS Settings

The Network Media Open Specifications (NMOS) is enabled by default on the device if one or more
ULTRIX-IP-IO blades are present. The Ultrix router will automatically look for advertised NMOS
registries using mDNS and will publish the Device Name and other info in the Frame Configuration
> Ultrix-IP > NMOS interface. You can also choose to register the router when using Registry Service
Discovery (RDS).

To configure the NMOS settings

1. Expand the Devices node.

2. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

3. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

4. Select .

The Frame Configuration page opens.

5. Select the Ultrix-IP tab.

The Port Network sub-tab is automatically selected in the left toolbar.

6. Select the NMOS tab on the left toolbar.

 It is not recommended that your media network and management network use the same subnet.

7. Use the Static RDS box to determine how the router will register in an RDS system.

• Selecting the box allows the user to set an RDS IP in the Registry Service Address field and
forces the router to register to this specific RDS.

• Clearing the box configures the router to use mDNS to automatically register in an RDS on
the network with the lowest priority.

8. Use the Channel Mapping field to specify the port used for the RDS.

9. Use the Connection Port field to specify the port the NMOS IS-05 Connection service is
listening on.

10. Use the Node Port field to specify the port the NMOS IS-04 Node service is listening on.

11. Click Apply to save your changes.

Ember+ Communications

Each ULTRIX-IP-IO blade provides two Ember+ ports for controllability. One port will export the first
8 streams and the second port provides access from streams 9 to 16. The Ember+ port will be
available on Port 9095 for the IP address assigned to each ULTRIX-IP-IO ports 1 and 3. If accessing it
through the Ultrix Frame Configuration > Ultrix-IP System interface, the ports will be distributed
based on slot position as follows:

• Streams 1-8 to Port 500x8

• Streams 9-16 to Port 500x9

where x is the router slot that the ULTRIX-IP-IO is installed in.

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 If the Ultrix router includes two ULTRIX-IP-IO blades, and the intention is to control it via Ember+,

a total of 4 Ember+ port connections are needed.

To establish a connection between the Ember+ client and the Ultrix, you will need to:

1. Add the Ultrix in the Ember+ client interface using the IP Address assigned to the Ultrix router.

2. Enable SDP patching with the Ember+ client to establish video and audio receivers on the Ultrix.

3. Ensure that all network streams have a consistent audio channel count.

Establishing a Connection

Ensure that SDP patching is enabled with the Ember+ client to establish receivers on the Ultrix.

 Ultrix implements BESS v1.1 for Ember+ support to communicate with third-party controllers.

Mapping

You will need to configure the Senders, and then use the Ember+ controller interface (e.g. Lawo
VSM) to map the sources to the targets. Refer to the documentation that came with your Ember+
controller for details.

Configuring the Port Network

By assigning an IP Address to each port of the ULTRIX-IP-IO blade, you are able to uniquely identify
it on the network and control it via the DashBoard interface. Each port can be configured separately
for media traffic.

 All ENET ports are set to DHCP by default.

To assign the network settings for an ULTRIX-IP-IO port

1. Expand the Devices node.

2. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

3. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

4. Select .

The Frame Configuration page opens.

5. Select the Ultrix-IP tab.

The Port Network sub-tab is automatically selected in the left toolbar.

6. In the Ultrix-IP Port Network table, locate the row for the slot#.port# you wish to configure.

7. If you are manually configuring the Ethernet settings:

a. Click the cell in the IP Mode column and select Static.

b. Use the IP field to specify the static IP Address for the port. This is the IP Address that is used

to control and communicate with the specified port.

c. Use the Subnet Mask field to specify the subnet mask for the port.

d. Use the Gateway field to specify the gateway for communications outside of the local area

network (LAN) the ULTRIX-IP-IO will use.

8. If you want the network settings for the port to be automatically obtained, and DHCP service is
available on your control network, click the cell in the IP Mode column and select DHCP.

9. Click Apply to save the new settings.

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10. Repeat this procedure for the second port you wish to configure.

11. Click Reboot to apply the new settings. This button is located at the bottom of the interface.

The Ultrix is temporarily taken off-line during the reboot.

12. Verify the new settings reported on the Frame Configuration status fields.

Configuring the Timing Settings

The Ultrix supports the Precision Time Protocol (PTP) as defined in the IEEE 1588-2008 standard and
the SMPTE ST-2059 specification.

 The Ultrix behaves only as a follower and cannot be used as a Boundary Clock or Grandmaster.

Configuring the PTP Settings

You can synchronize the Ultrix to real-time clocks of other devices in the same network. You create
a profile (use the default settings or create a custom profile) that identifies the Ultrix to the
Grandmaster clock.

 There are several criteria that PTP clocks compare to determine who will be master and who will

be follower (called the Best Master Clock Algorithm, or BMCA), and they are evaluated in order:
Priority1, clock class, accuracy, scaled log variance, Priority2, clock ID (similar to the MAC address).
Practically, Priority1 is the only setting configured on all clocks to control the outcome of the
Grandmaster election. If Priority1s are equal, the next criterion is evaluated (clock class) and the
criteria are evaluated in succession until a Grandmaster is determined.

To configure a PTP default profile for the Ultrix

1. Expand the Devices node.

2. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

3. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

4. Select .

The Frame Configuration page opens.

5. Select Ultrix-IP > PTP.

6. Use the Profile menu to specify the standard/specification used for PTP. The default is SMPTE
ST 2059-2.

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 The Domain is automatically set if the Custom PTP Profile is not selected.

7. Click Apply.

To create a custom PTP profile for the Ultrix

1. Expand the Devices node.

2. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

3. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

4. Select .

The Frame Configuration page opens.

5. Select Ultrix-IP > PTP.

6. Select the Custom PTP Profile box.

7. Use the Domain menu to specify the sub-domain the PTP clock is assigned to. The default is

127.

 There can be multiple PTP domains operating concurrently within a network. The domain is a

field in all PTP message headers. Messaging between entities are segregated by domain (e.g. the
Ultrix is an endpoint configured for domain 128 and ignores messages from a neighboring clock
configured for domain 127).

Configuring the PTP Settings for a Specific Port

Once you create a PTP profile for the Ultrix, you may want to uniquely define the PTP settings for
each ULTRIX-IP-IO port.

To configure the PTP settings for a specific port

1. In the Ultrix-IP > PTP tab of the Frame Configuration page, select the Custom PTP Profile box
for the required port.

2. Use the Name field to assign a unique identifier to the port.

3. Use the Sync Interval field to specify the number of seconds at which synchronization
messages are sent from the master clock to the specified ULTRIX-IP-IO port.

4. Use the Announce Interval field to specify the rate of announce messages that the specified
ULTRIX-IP-IO port requests from the master clock during a unicast session.

5. Use the Announce Receipt Timeout field to specify the number of seconds the specified
ULTRIX-IP-IO port waits for an announce interval message before timing out.

6. Click Apply.

Enabling Redundant Mode

The ULTRIX-IP-IO enables a user to protect their streams to ensure mission critical operation. Using
SMPTE ST 2022-7, they can run the same video and audio over two separate, redundant networks in
case an error occurs.

 This section is only applicable if your system requires protection switching.

Before You Begin

Ensure that:

• your source is capable of sending SMPTE ST 2022-7 streams

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• the Ultrix is set up within a protection switching network

Enabling the Redundant Mode

By default, the Redundant mode is disabled.

To enable the Redundant Mode for an ENET pair

1. Expand the Devices node.

2. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

3. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

4. Select .

The Frame Configuration page opens.

5. Select the Ultrix-IP tab.

The Port Network sub-tab is automatically selected in the left toolbar.

6. In the Ultrix-IP Port Network table, locate the ENET pair you wish to configure.

Each row in the table is an ENET port on an installed ULTRIX-IP-IO blade.

7. Select the Redundant box for the ENET pair you wish to configure for protection switching.

8. Click Apply.

Configuring the Ultrix for Protection Switching

You will need to assign a unique IP address to each stream (primary and redundant) in the same
multicast range

To configure the Ultrix for protection switching

1. Expand the Devices node.

2. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

3. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

4. Select .

The Port Configuration page opens.

5. Select the first port of the ENET pair you enabled the Redundant mode for in the router rear
panel map, located at the top of the Port Configuration page.

The Port Configuration page updates to display the Summary, and Details tabs for the port.
The port label, on the router panel map, also displays with a light-blue background. In the
example below, the user selected slot3.port3 to configure.

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6. Configure the primary Senders as outlined in “Configuring the Senders”.

7. Configure the redundant Sender stream for the ENET pair as follows:

a. In the Details > Senders tab, select the first port of the ENET pair you enabled Redundant

Mode for.

b. Click Edit. This button is located in the bottom right corner of the tab.

The Edit Senders dialog opens.

c. Use the Secondary IP menus to specify the IP address for the secondary (redundant)

stream. Ensure that it is the same IP Address as the primary stream.

d. Use the Secondary UDP port to specify the UDP port for the secondary (redundant) stream.

Ensure that it is not the same value as the primary stream.

e. Click OK.

f. Verify the new settings are reported in the Redundancy column of the Senders tab.

8. Configure the primary Receivers as outlined in “Configuring the Receivers”.

9. Configure the redundant Receiver stream as follows:

a. Select Details > Receivers.

b. Select the row for the first port of the ENET pair you enabled Redundant Mode for.

c. Click Edit.

d. Use the Secondary IP menus to specify the IP address for the secondary (redundant)

stream. Ensure that it is the same IP Address as the primary stream.

e. Use the Secondary UDP port to specify the UDP port for the secondary (redundant) stream.

Ensure that it is not the same value as the primary stream.

f. Click OK.

g. Verify the new settings are reported in the Redundancy column of the Receivers tab.

Configuring the Senders

You will need to specify the IP encapsulation properties for the active video and audio. For each
input signal, you need to specify the IP encapsulation properties for the active video and audio. A
sender stream on the ULTRIX-IP-IO can be configured with any multicast IP address in the range of

225.x.x.x to 239.x.x.x.

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 Make note of the bandwidth allocation for the ULTRIX-IP-IO port to determine the available

capacity of the port. You can add as many streams to fill up the 25Gb bandwidth of the selected
ENET port. Once that maximum is reached, new streams will not be accepted and updates will
only be accepted if the new bandwidth used does not exceed 25Gb.

To display the Senders tab for a port in DashBoard

1. Expand the Devices node.

2. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

3. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

4. On the router rear panel map, locate the required ULTRIX-IP-IO slot.

5. Select the port on the ULTRIX-IP-IO slot you wish to configure.

The Port Configuration page updates to display the options for the port with the Summary tab
automatically selected.

6. Select the Senders sub-tab.

To add advertised sender streams

1. Click Default. This button is located in the bottom right corner of the tab.

The Setup Default Senders dialog opens.

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2. Use the IP Address field to specify the IP range for the sender.

In the above example, the user entered 239.8.7.1 as the starting point for the sender streams.
Each subsequent advertised stream after this IP Address (e.g. 239.8.7.2, 239.8.7.3, 239.8.7.4
etc.) will be added to the Senders tab.

3. Use the UDP Port field to specify the RTP port for the advertised stream.

4. Use the Video RTP Payload and Audio RTP Payload fields to specify the Real-time Transport
Protocol (RTP) payload IDs used by that sender stream.

5. Use the Video Format field to specify the video format of the signal available for the advertised
stream.

6. Use the options in the Adaptive Input Allowed Input Rates area to specify the video formats
that the stream is allowed to follow should the input SDI video format change while the sender
is enabled.

 This is not a bandwidth reservation. If a sender is set to allow 12G inputs, it is not guaranteed that

it would follow that video format as all device setups is constrained by the available bandwidth
on the Ethernet side. If the new video input is valid, but the overall system configuration is invalid,
the sender will be updated but an alarm is still raised to the user to alert of a video mismatch.

 When the sender is updated, all protocols or interfaces that advertise it will be updated with a

new configuration set and SDP. This includes NMOS, Ember+, and all DashBoard tabs where the
sender is visible.

7. Use the Audio Codec field to specify the audio compression format for the advertised stream.

8. Use the Audio Channels field to specify the maximum number of audio channels in each
stream.

9. Select the Add Ancillary Stream box to include the ST 2110-40 ancillary data.

10. Click OK.

The Setup Default Senders dialog closes and the Senders tab updates to list the sender
streams advertised using the IP Address specified in step 2.

 Make a note of the automatically assigned label in the Name field for each stream. This name will

be used in the database to represent the specific stream as an output (destination).

To manually add a sender stream

1. Click Add. This button is located in the bottom right corner of the tab.

The Add Senders dialog opens.

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2. Use the IP Address field to specify the sender.

The audio and ancillary (ANC) data will receive the selected IP address with one for audio and
the second for the ANC.

3. Edit the UDP Port to specify the source port to transmit the data.

4. Use the Type menu to select the type of stream that will be available at the specified IP Address.

 It is recommended to not edit the UDP Port field as this field is auto-populated by the advertised

stream.

5. Use the Output menu to assign the SDI input signal to the sender stream.

6. If you selected Video & Audio, or Video in step 4, use the Video Format menu to specify the
video format of the signal available to the sender.

7. Use the options in the Adaptive Input Allowed Input Rates area to specify the video formats
that the stream is allowed to follow should the input SDI video format change while the sender
is enabled.

 This is not a bandwidth reservation. If a sender is set to allow 12G inputs, it is not guaranteed that

it would follow that video format as all device setups is constrained by the available bandwidth
on the Ethernet side. If the new video input is valid, but the overall system configuration is invalid,
the sender will be updated but an alarm is still raised to the user to alert of a video mismatch.

 When the sender is updated, all protocols or interfaces that advertise it will be updated with a

new config set and SDP. This includes NMOS, Ember+, and all DashBoard tabs where the sender
is visible.

8. If you selected Video & Audio, or Audio in step 4:

a. Use the Audio Codec menu to specify the audio compression format for the sender.

b. Use the Audio Channels menu to specify the maximum number of audio channels in the

specified stream.

9. Click OK.

The Add Senders dialog closes and the new stream is added to the Senders tab.

 Make a note of the automatically assigned label in the Name field for the stream. This name will

be used in the database to represent the specific stream as an output (destination).

To edit a sender stream

1. Select the row for the sender stream you wish to edit in the Senders tab.

2. Click Edit.

3. Edit the fields as required.

 The fields with yellow backgrounds are read-only and cannot be edited.

4. Click OK.

Configuring the Receivers

Receivers are the representation of connections on the router and report the information related to
all traffic that is received. Receivers can be manually created by manually specifying the IP and UDP
ports of the sender on the Port Configuration tab, but usually the process of managing receivers is
done by the external network device.

This section outlines what is currently present/active on the Port Configuration tab and outlines
how to manually specify receivers on the router using this interface.

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To display the Receivers tab for a port in DashBoard

1. Expand the Devices node.

2. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

3. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

4. On the router rear panel map, locate the required ULTRIX-IP-IO slot.

5. Select the port on the ULTRIX-IP-IO slot you wish to configure.

The Port Configuration page updates to display the options for the port with the Summary tab
automatically selected.

6. Select the Receivers sub-tab.

To add a series of receivers

1. In the Receivers sub-tab, click Default. This button is located in the bottom right corner of the
tab.

The Setup Default Receivers dialog opens.

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2. Use the IP Address field to specify the IP range for the receiver.

In the above example, the user entered 239.19.8.1 as the starting point for the receiver streams.
Each subsequent advertised stream after this IP Address (e.g. 239.19.8.2, 239.19.8.3, 239.19.8.4
etc.) will be added to the Receivers tab.

3. Use the UDP Port field to specify the RTP port the receivers will use.

4. Use the Video Format field to specify the video format of the signal the receivers will output.

5. Use the Audio Codec field to specify the audio compression format for the receiver streams.

6. Use the Audio Channels field to specify the maximum number of audio channels in each
stream.

7. Click OK.

The Setup Default Receivers dialog closes and the Receivers tab updates to list the receiver
streams using the IP Address specified in step 2.

 Make a note of the automatically assigned label in the Name field for each stream. This name will

be used in the database to represent the specific stream as an input (source).

To manually add a single receiver

1. In the Receivers tab, click Add. This button is located in the bottom right corner of the tab.

The Add Receivers dialog opens.

2. Use the IP Address menu to specify the IP Address for the transport stream for the receiver.

3. Use the UDP port menu to specify the UDP port number of the transport stream for the
receiver.

4. Use the Type field to specify the type of signal.

 Selecting Video+Audio automatically creates table entries for one video and multiple audio

streams.

5. If you selected Video or Video+Audio in step 4, use the Video Format field to specify the video
format for the stream.

6. If you selected Audio or Video+Audio in step 4, use the # of Audio Channels field to specify
the audio channels in the stream.

7. Use the Transport IP field to specify the UDP IP address of the transport stream for the signal.

8. Click OK to create a new entry in the Receivers tab.

The Add Receivers dialog closes and the Receivers tab updates with the new receiver stream.

 Make a note of the automatically assigned label in the Name field for the stream. This name will

be used in the database to represent the specific stream as an input (source).

Troubleshooting

Table 9 provides brief explanations for some common stream setup messages.

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Table 9 Troubleshooting the Error Messages

Error Message Cause

Cannot set default due to
maximum allowable streams has
reached

Cannot add 2160P59 video due to
maximum allowable UHD streams
has reached

ENET pair has reached the maximum number of allowable
streams

Primary and Secondary UDP port
cannot be the same

This IP port does not have enough
bandwidth to add 2160P29 video
stream

slot#.port# is a redundant IP port.
It is reserved for redundant
senders.

UHD video must be assigned to
output 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, or 12.

Address x.x.x.x:x is being used by
slotx.out[y].#.chz

Video Format mismatch detected The input video format does not match those

When in Redundant mode, the primary and secondary
streams must have the same IP address but different UDP
ports assigned.

The ENET port has reached the maximum 25G bandwidth.

The ENET pair is in Redundant mode and you cannot edit
the second port (ENET 2 or ENET 4) of the pair.

The UHD video stream (6G or 12G) format must be assigned
to one of the inputs/outputs 1-4 or 9-12.

Each stream must have a unique network address

selected/enabled in the Adaptive Input Allowed Input

Rates setting of the sender stream, or input is not valid.

Using Senders and Receivers in the Router Database

Throughout the Dashboard interface, the senders and receiver streams (outputs and inputs
respectively) of a router (or matrix) are referred to by hierarchical dotted notation:
Slot.Port[x].Type.Channel where:

• Slot identifies which slot in the router chassis the ULTRIX-IP-IO blade is located in.

• Port[x] identifies the physical port on the ULTRIX-IP-IO blade.

• Type identifies the generic signal type (e.g. SDI, audio).

• Channel identifies the audio channel within the stream. If the stream is video, the channel
number is fixed to 1.

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Figure 11 Example of Senders in the Port Configuration Interface

These designators may be assigned more user friendly names if required by editing the Port Labels
interface.

Figure 12 Example of Senders in the Database Interface

Integration Examples

This section describes use cases for video streams.

Using 3G HD Video

The following setups use 3G HD video or lower formats. All streams can fit within the first ENET port
but there is a maximum of eight video streams per pair.

Redundancy Mode is Disabled

Figure 13 shows two ULTRIX-FR5 routers with the first router (Frame A) transmitting eight 3G HD
video streams and the second router (Frame B) receiving eight 3G HD streams.

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8 x 3G HD Sender Streams

8 x 3G HD Receiver Streams

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In this setup you would configure eight video streams with 1080p 59.94 format (including the audio
streams) without redundancy.

1. For Frame A you would configure eight video sender streams with 1080p 59.94 format (pairing

2. For Frame B you would configure eight video receiver streams with 1080p 59.94 format (pairing

3. Ensure that the receiver IP address on Frame B matches the existing sender address on Frame

two audio sender streams per video stream).

two audio receiver streams per video stream).

A.

Figure 13 Example of ULTRIX-IP-IO with 3G HD Video Streams

Redundancy Mode is Enabled

In this setup, there are eight video streams with 1080p 59.94 format (including the audio streams)
but the Redundancy Mode is enabled. All streams can fit within the first ENET port but there is a
limit of eight video streams per pair. The second ENET port is reserved for the redundant streams.

Figure 14 shows two ULTRIX-FR5 routers with one router (Frame A) transmitting eight 3G HD
primary video streams and eight 3G HD secondary streams. The second router (Frame B) receives
two sets of eight 3G HD streams (primary and secondary).

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8 x 3G HD Receiver Streams (primary) 8 x 3G HD Receiver Streams (secondary)

8 x 3G HD Receiver Streams (secondary)

NETWORK A NETWORK B

In this setup you would configure eight video streams with 1080p 59.94 format (including audio
streams) with the Redundancy Mode enabled for each ENET pair in use.

1. For Frame A you would:

a. configure two sets of eight video sender streams with 1080p 59.94 format (pairing two audio

b. enable Redundant Mode for the ENET pair where ENET 1 will transmit the primary streams

sender streams per video stream).

Figure 14 Example of ULTRIX-IP-IO with 3G HD Video Streams — Redundancy Mode

and ENET 2 will transmit the secondary (redundant) streams.

2. For Frame B you would:

a. configure two sets of eight video receiver streams with 1080p 59.94 format (pairing two

audio sender streams per video stream).

b. enable Redundant Mode for the ENET pair. ENET 1 will receive the primary streams and

Using UHD 12G Video Format

When using UHD 12G video formats (60/59.94/50Hz), there is a limit of two video streams per ENET
port with a maximum of three video streams per ENET pair.

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2 x 12G UHD Sender Streams 1 x 12G UHD Sender Stream

2 x 12G UHD Receiver Streams 1 x 12G UHD Receiver Stream

Figure 15 shows two ULTRIX-FR5 routers with one (Frame A) transmitting three 12G UHD video
streams and the second router (Frame B) receiving three 12G UHD streams.

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In this setup you would configure three video streams with 2160p 59.94 format without
redundancy.

1. For Frame A you would configure two video sender streams with 2160p 59.94 format on ENET 1

and one 2160p 59.94 video sender stream on ENET 2.

Figure 15 Example of ULTRIX-IP-IO with 12G UHD Video Streams

2. For Frame B you would configure two video receiver streams with 2160p 59.94 format on ENET

1 and one 2160p 59.94 video receiver stream on ENET 2.

3. Ensure that the receiver IP addresses on Frame B match the existing sender addresses on

Frame A.

Redundancy Mode is Enabled

In this setup, there are two video streams with 2160p 59.94 format (including the audio streams)
but the Redundancy Mode is enabled. There is a limit of two video streams per ENET port. The
second ENET port is reserved for the redundant streams.

Figure 16 shows two ULTRIX-FR5 routers with one router (Frame A) transmitting two 12G UHD

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NETWORK A NETWORK B

primary video streams and two 12G UHD secondary streams. The second router (Frame B) receives
a primary set of two 12G UHD streams and a secondary set of two 12G UHD streams.

In this setup you would configure two video streams with 2160p 59.94 format with Redundancy
enabled for each ENET pair in use.

1. For Frame A you would:

a. enable Redundant Mode for the ENET pair where ENET 1 will transmit the primary streams

and ENET 2 will transmit the secondary (redundant) streams.

Figure 16 Example of ULTRIX-IP-IO with 12G UHD Video Streams — Redundancy Mode

b. configure two sets of two 12G UHD video sender streams with 2160p 59.94 format.

2. For Frame B you would:

a. enable Redundant Mode for the ENET pair. ENET 1 will receive the primary streams and

Using Multiple Video Streams with Different Formats

In this setup, there are multiple video streams with different video formats with a total bandwidth
of all streams totaling less than 25Gb.

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ENET 2 will receive the secondary (redundant) streams.

b. configure two sets of two video receiver streams with 2160p 59.94 format.

Figure 17 shows two ULTRIX-FR5 routers with one router (Frame A) transmitting four 3G HD video

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streams and one 12G UHD video stream on ENET 1. The second router (Frame B) receives four 3G
HD streams and one 12G UHD video stream on ENET 1.

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In this setup you would configure a total of five video streams on each ENET port of each router.

1. For Frame A you would configure:

Figure 17 Example of ULTRIX-IP-IO with Multiple Streams with Different Video Formats

a. four video sender streams with 1080p 59.94 format on ENET 1.

b. one 2160p 59.94 video sender stream on ENET 1.

2. For Frame B you would configure:

a. four video receiver streams with 1080p 59.94 format on ENET 1.

b. one 2160p 59.94 video receiver stream on ENET 1.

3. Ensure that the receiver IP addresses on Frame B match the existing sender addresses on

Frame A.

ULTRIX-SFP-IO Setup

This chapter outlines how to utilize the ports for the Ultrix router when an ULTRIX-SFP-IO blade is
installed in a slot of an Ultrix router chassis.

For More Information on...

• the installation and cabling of the ULTRIX-SFP-IO, refer to the ULTRIX-FR1, ULTRIX-FR2, and

ULTRIX-FR12 Installation Guide.

Overview

The Ultrix router automatically detects when the ULTRIX-SFP-IO blade is installed. Each signal is
made available in the Ultrix routing system much like those available via the standard IN and OUT
HD BNCs for each slot. The signals are initially named using the standard
Frame.Slot.Port.Type.Channel nomenclature where Port is reported as the physical AUX and/or SFP
port on the Ultrix rear panel that the module is installed in. The options in the SFP Configuration
interface for a module are the same as those for video and audio signals on the BNCs.

 MADI SFP modules are only supported in the AUXA and AUXB ports.

For More Information on...

• the supported modules for the ULTRIX-SFP-IO blade, refer to the ULTRIX-FR1, ULTRIX-FR2, and

ULTRIX-FR12 Installation Guide and Ultrix SFP Modules Guide.

Figure 18 Example of the SFP Configuration Interface

Before You Begin

You may also need to install an:

• UltriSpeed license if the ULTRIX-SFP-IO includes an SFP-HDB-IN-12G, SFP-FIBER-12G, and/or

SFP-HDB-OUT-12G.

• UltriScape license for each port that will be used to provide an UltriScape head output.

• UltriSRC license for each AUX port configured for asynchronous MADI input.

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Configuring an SFP Port

Once the SFP module is installed in a port, you must specify the port type. Select SDI video for video
SFP types, or MADI for Audio SFP types. MADI audio SFP type allow you to specify the channel
quantity - either 56 or 64 as per your facilities' standard.

The SFP Configuration interface is organized into two sections: AUX settings, and SFP settings. The
AUX Settings lists all the AUX port settings for all blades in the frame. The SFP Settings list all the SFP
I/O port settings.

To configure the settings for an SFP port

1. Expand the Devices node.

2. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

3. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

4. Select .

The SFP Configuration page opens.

5. Select the tab appropriate to the port location you wish to configure.

6. From the Slots table on the left, select the required ULTRIX-SFP-IO blade.

 Click ALL to display the available SFP/AUX ports available in the router.

The Settings table updates to display the port name, and the type of signals for each populated
port.

7. Locate the row for the port you want to configure.

8. In the SFP column for the port, verify the type of signal the port will provide.

9. If applicable, use the MADI I/O Size menu for the AUX port to specify the input and output

configuration for the port.

 MADI is only available in the AUX ports. The SFP I/O ports 1-16 does not support MADI I/O.

10. Click Apply to save your changes.

To monitor an SFP port

1. Expand the Devices node.

2. Expand the Controllers + Matrices node.

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3. Double-click the node for your Ultrix router.

The Device Configuration interface opens.

4. Select .

The Port Configuration page opens.

5. Select the button for the slot that houses the port you want to verify.

In the example below, the user selected Slot 1.

6. Select the SFP port you want to verify.

The label under the selected port is now lit blue and the page updates with information about
the port. In the example above, the user is monitoring all ports on the blade.

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