AJA OG-12GM Operating instructions

OG-12GM
12G-SDI MUX/DEMUX
openGear Card
Version 1.0.2r1
Published January 7, 2021
Installation and Operation Guide

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Contents
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Contacting AJA Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 1 – Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Card Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
DashBoard for openGear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
OG-12GM Simplied Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
I/O Connections for OG-12GM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Signal Indicators in the DashBoard Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
User Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
openGear and AJA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
DashBoard Control System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Rear OG-12GM Card Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Front OG-12GM Card Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 2 – Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Using the DashBoard Control System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Conguration Settings Stored in OG Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
DashBoard Control Interface Basic Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Appendix A – Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Appendix B – Safety and Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Warranty and Liability Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Limited Warranty on Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Limitation of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Governing Law and Language; Your Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

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Chapter 1 – Introduction
Card Overview
The OG-12GM is a compact SDI transport openGear converter card that can solve
a wide range of UltraHD/4K equipment inter-connection problems. The product
will convert quad-link SDI signals to single-link SDI (Mux function) as well as
single-link SDI to quad-link SDI (Demux function).
The OG-12GM supports Two Sample Interleave (2SI) to Square Division (Quadrant)
and Square Division (Quadrant) to Two Sample Interleave (2SI) pixel mapping. The
OG-12GM also supports 3G-SDI Level A and Level B-DL.
The OG-12GM is configured using DashBoard by Ross Video, which also provides
detailed input and output signal diagnostic information.
Features
• openGear compatible card
• Single 12G-SDI to/from Quad 3G-SDI Level A
• Single 12G-SDI to/from Quad 3G-SDI Level B-DL
• Single 6G-SDI to/from Quad 1.5G-SDI
• Quad 3G-SDI Level A to/from Quad 3G-SDI Level B-DL
• Two Sample Interleave (2SI) to/from Square Division (Quadrant) pixel
mapping, 3G
• Pass through of Single Link 3G, 1.5G and 270M SDI video
• Distribution Amplifier support (1x4)
• Input signal diagnostics and timing analyzer for quad-link signals
• Automatic or manual control
• Detailed timing analysis for validating alignment of quad-link SDI inputs
• Passes SDI embedded audio, 24-bit, up to 16-Channels
• Recognizes and transmits High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wide Color Gamut
(WCG) signaling on VPID
• Power: 12 watts
• Hot-swappable
• Remote Ethernet configuration through Ross DashBoard software
• Rear I/O card included

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• Two slots required for each card
• Compatible with OG-X-FR, OG-3-FR, and DFR-8321 openGear frames
• Five-year warranty
DashBoard for openGear
DashBoard by Ross Video is used to work with openGear cards and frames. Use
DashBoard as part of the configuration process of OG-12GM during setup of the
system integration.
OG-12GM Simplified Block Diagram
Figure 1. OG-12GM Block Diagram
SDI Input 1 SDI Receiver
SDI Input 2
SDI Input 3
SDI Input 4
SDI Receiver
SDI Receiver
SDI Receiver
SDI
Processing
SDI Transmitter
SDI Output 1
SDI Output 2
SDI Output 3
SDI Output 4
SDI Transmitter
SDI Transmitter
SDI Transmitter
Control
DashBoard
I/O Connections for OG-12GM
Figure 2. Rear View of OG-12GM Card Connectors
SDI Input 1
BNC (J1)
SDI Input 2
BNC (J2)
SDI Input 4
BNC (J4)
Reserved
SDI Output 2
BNC (J8)
SDI Output 4
BNC (J10)
SDI Input 3
BNC (J3)
Reserved
SDI Output 1
BNC (J7)
SDI Output 3
BNC (J9)
LED Indicators
LEDs on the front (near door) of the card indicate the presence of power and the
type of signal detected on the SDI inputs as follows (from top to bottom):
Power LED
The Power LED indicates the state of the card as displayed in DashBoard. When
power is present, it can be green, yellow or red.
• Green: no DashBoard card state alarm is present.
• Yellow: a yellow DashBoard card state alarm is present. See DashBoard for
more information.

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• Red: a red DashBoard card state alarm is present. See DashBoard for more
information.
CH1 LOCK, CH2 LOCK, CH3 LOCK, CH4 LOCK
The LEDs adjacent to each SDI channel label indicate by color the detected signal
type:
• Off: no signal
• Green: SD
• Red: HD
• Amber: 3G
• Purple: 6G
• Blue: 12G
Signal Indicators in the DashBoard Control System
Card Alarm State – Red
When the card is connected to an incompatible rear card, it will result in a red
alarm indicator:
• HW Status Unsupported Rear Module
Figure 3. Card alarm state red
Card Alarm State – Green
When there is a valid input signal detected, the DashBoard Control System shows
a green Card State.

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Figure 4. Signal is present and locked
User Controls
The essential user controls for the OG-12GM consist of two components—an
openGear 2RU frame, and the DashBoard Control System.
openGear and AJA
openGear is an open-architecture, modular frame system designed by Ross
Video and supported by a diverse range of terminal equipment manufacturers,
including AJA. Ross Video manufactures the frames, power supplies and network
cards for openGear. AJA is a reseller of the openGear frames.
AJA Video is a leading manufacturer of video interface technologies, converters,
digital video recording solutions and professional cameras, bringing high-
quality, cost-effective products to the professional, broadcast and post-
production markets. AJA products, including openGear cards, are designed and
manufactured at our facilities in Grass Valley, California.
DashBoard Control System
The DashBoard Control System, created by Ross Video, provides a control
interface between Windows, macOS and Linux computers and the cards installed
in an openGear frame. DashBoard operates through TCP/IP communication
and requires an Ethernet connection between the controlling computer and an
openGear frame.
Use DashBoard to select the Mux/Demux link configuration settings.
For details about acquiring and using the DashBoard Control System, refer to
"Using the DashBoard Control System" on page 12.

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Installation
Summary
NOTE: Use with openGear OG-3-FR and OG-X-FR 2RU frames. DFR-8321 frame is not
supported.
Installing an OG-12GM card into an OG-X-FR openGear frame consists of the
following steps:
• Install the Rear Panel onto the back of the frame corresponding to the slot pair
you will be using for the OG-12GM card.
• Insert the OG-12GM card into the frame in the right (even numbered) slot of
the pair.
• Connect the BNC cabling to the Rear Panel.
ESD Susceptibility - Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive
semiconductor devices. Avoid handling circuit boards in high static
environments such as carpeted areas, and when wearing synthetic fiber
clothing. Always exercise proper grounding precautions when working on circuit
boards and related equipment.
Unpacking
Unpack each openGear product you received from the shipping container and
ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact
your sales representative or AJA directly.
Parts List
Quantity Description
1 OG-12GM Front Card in ESD bag
1 12G 10 BNC Rear Card
Rear OG-12GM Card Installation
1. Ensure that the frame is properly installed.
2. Locate the card frame slot on the rear of the openGear frame into which you
wish to install the openGear card.
NOTE: An OG-12GM card occupies two slots in the frame.
3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the top screw from the desired blank
rear plate and remove the rear plate.
4. Seat the bottom of the Rear Card in the seating slot at the base of the frame
back plane.

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Figure 5. Rear Card Inserting Into Frame Seating Slot
5. Align the top screw of the Rear Card with the screw hole on the top edge of
the frame back plane.
6. Ensure the Rear Card aligns with the desired card slot before tightening the
screw.
7. Using a Phillips screwdriver, fasten the Rear Card to the frame back plane.
Do not over tighten.
Figure 6. Rear Card Inserted Into Frame Seating Slot
8. Ensure proper frame cooling and ventilation by having all rear frame slots
covered with rear modules or blank metal plates if plates are not pre-
installed.
Front OG-12GM Card Installation
1. Open the openGear frame door as follows:

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A. Gently pull the side door tabs towards the center of the door, releasing the
door from the frame.
B. Using both hands, pull the door towards you. The door extender arms
prevent the door from falling.
2. Locate the Rear Card you installed as described above. The interior slot
number is dependent on the slot combinations into which you installed the
Rear Card. This allows adequate spacing to avoid damaging the card, the
cards installed in the neighboring slots, or both.
3. Hold the card by the edges and carefully align the card edges with the rails
inside the frame. The slots are numbered starting from the left-most slot
when facing the frame front.
IMPORTANT: OG-12GM cards are installed into the right (even numbered) slot of the pair
in order to connect with the rear panel.
4. Fully insert the card into the frame until the card is properly seated in the
Rear Card. There are two stages to inserting the card:
A. After you feel the card's first click, its position in the frame will resemble the
photograph below in Figure 7.
B. Next, press against the white plastic tab again until you feel the second
click. The card's position will resemble the photograph below in Figure 8.
NOTE: Some cards require more pressure than others to be fully inserted. Make sure that
the plastic tab at the bottom of the front edge of the card is completely upright. If
it is tilting forward, the card is not yet fully inserted.
Figure 7. The card on the right is already fully inserted. The card on the left
is not yet fully inserted, as indicated by the white plastic tab tilting
forward.

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Figure 8. The white plastic tab for the card on the left is now upright. Both
cards are shown fully inserted.
5. Close the frame door as follows:
A. Slide the door into the frame.
B. Pull and release the door tabs to ensure the frame door is securely locked
to the frame.
Cabling
Refer to Figure 2 on page 5 to identify the input and output signal connectors.

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Chapter 2 – Operation
Using the DashBoard Control System
The DashBoard Control System is available as a free download from the openGear
DashBoard Software Download webpage:
https://www.rossvideo.com/support/software-downloads/dashboard/
Ross Video offers comprehensive documentation that covers the extensive
capabilities of the DashBoard Control System:
https://www.rossvideo.com/support/product-documentation/dashboard/
This AJA OG-12GM manual addresses only those essential aspects of the
DashBoard Control System needed to control the OG-12GM card.
Requirements
Use the latest available version of DashBoard.
The DashBoard Control System requires the following components:
• openGear frame with a Frame Controller card
• Ethernet connection between the controlling computer and the openGear
frame
NOTE: The openGear frame ships from AJA with the MFC-8322-S Frame Controller card
for controlling the new AJA DashBoard cards. The openGear frame also supports
the MFC-0G3-N Advanced Networking Frame Controller card, which can be used
to control compatible OG cards.
DashBoard automatically discovers openGear and DashBoard Connect devices,
such as openGear frames and cards that are present and accessible on your
network.
Configuration Settings Stored in OG Card
Configuration settings made through DashBoard are stored in the OG-12GM unit
through subsequent power cycles.
DashBoard Control Interface Basic Components
The basic components of the DashBoard Control System user interface consist of
the basic tree view of frames and cards, the card information and status panel,
and the parameter controls panel. These elements are shown below.

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Figure 9. Main Sections of the DashBoard User Interface
Parameter
Controls
Card Information
and Status
Basic Tree View of
Frames and Cards
Basic Tree View of Frames and Cards
The basic tree view in the left column shows the frames and cards that are
discoverable by DashBoard on your network.
Card Information and Status
The card information and status panel, shown in the middle panel, display the
basic status of the card currently selected in DashBoard.
Parameter Controls
The parameter controls panel on the right side of DashBoard shows the tabs and
parameters that are configurable for the selected card. The white fields indicate
that they can be written to, or modified.

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Card Tab Screen
Figure 10. OG-12GM Card Tab Screen in DashBoard
The Card tab screen indicates the basic information about the card itself such as
the card name, hardware status, serial number, software version and other items.

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Status Tab Screen
The Status tab screen indicates the status of key aspects of Input and Output
signal presence such as Link Configuration, Format, Data Rate, Sampling, Bit
Depth, Level, and Mapping.
Figure 11. OG-12GM Status Tab Screen in DashBoard reflecting Single 12G-SDI
to Quad 3G-SDI conversion.

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Figure 12. OG-12GM Status Tab Screen in DashBoard reflecting Quad 3G-SDI
to Single 12G-SDI conversion using Square Division (Quadrant) to Two
Sample Interleave (2SI) pixel mapping

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Input Detail Tab Screen
Click on the Input Detail tab to view detailed input signal diagnostic information.
This can be useful for trouble-shooting and debugging. Input details detected
include Status, Standard, Scan Type, Frame Rate, Data Rate, Level, Sampling, Bit
Depth, and Mapping for each input BNC.
Figure 13. Example of Input Detail Tab Screen in DashBoard reflecting Quad
3G-SDI to Single 12G-SDI conversion using Square Division (Quadrant)
to Two Sample Interleave (2SI) pixel mapping.

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Figure 14. Example of Input Detail Tab Screen reflecting Single 12G-SDI Input.

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Timing Tab Screen
Figure 15. Example of the OG-12GM Timing Tab Screen in DashBoard with
Quad 3G-SDI to Single 12G-SDI conversion using Square Division
(Quadrant) to Two Sample Interleave (2SI) pixel mapping.
The purpose of the Timing Tab Screen is to validate that all four links of a Quad
Link input signal meet the required 400ns link-to-link timing, and if not, which
link(s) are not meeting this specification.
The Timing Tab Screen measures timing differences link to link, but displays
timing values relative to SDI 1 for ease of understanding and correcting timing
issues. The Timing analyzer has a measurement range of +/- 1/2 frame.
The Pixels row indicates any horizontal offset in terms of pixels for each link,
while the Pixels Time information indicates the horizontal offset in terms of
microseconds. These two rows display the same information represented in
different terms (pixels versus microseconds). The pixel information (pixels and
pixel time) indicates offset of up to 1 line. If the offset exceeds 1 line, then the line
count is incremented.
The Total row displays each link's total offset (vertical timing plus horizontal
offset) in terms of time.

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Output Detail Tab Screen
Figure 16. Example of OG-12GM Output Detail Tab Screen in DashBoard
using Quad 3G-SDI to Single 12G-SDI conversion using Square Division
(Quadrant) to Two Sample Interleave (2SI) pixel mapping.
Click on the Output Detail tab to view detailed output signal diagnostic
information. This can be useful for trouble-shooting and debugging. Output
signal details include Status, Standard, Scan Type, Frame Rate, Data Rate, Level,
Sampling, Bit Depth, and Mapping for each output BNC.