Blackmagicdesign Videohub 12G User manual

Blackmagic Videohub 12G
Universal Videohub
Smart Videohub CleanSwitch 12x12
Videohub Master Control Pro
Videohub Smart Control Pro
Blackmagic GPI and Tally Interface
April 2023
Installation and Operation Manual
Blackmagic
Videohub

Welcome
Thank you for purchasing Videohub!
We hope you share our dream for the television industry to become truly creative by
allowing anyone to have access to the highest quality video.
Previously, high end television and post production required investing in millions of dollars
of hardware, and professional SDI routers have always been way too costly for most people
to afford. HD-SDI is even more expensive and, until now, only the largest post production
and television facilities could afford HD-SDI routing. Videohub changes all that! Some
Videohub models not only give you HD-SDI, but also the latest Ultra HD format, enabling
you to pipe 4K 60p video around your studio using 12G SDI.
This instruction manual contains all the information you’ll need to install your Videohub,
although it’s always a good idea to ask a technical assistant for help if you are not sure
what IP addresses are, or if you don’t know much about computer networks. Videohub is
easy to install, however there are a few slightly technical preferences you will need to set
after you install it.
Please check our website at www.blackmagicdesign.com and click the support page to
download the latest updates to this manual and Videohub software. Lastly, please register
your Videohub when downloading software updates so we can keep you updated when
new software is released. We are constantly working on new features and improvements,
so we would love to hear from you!
We hope you get years of use from your Videohub and have lots of fun connecting
everyone in your facility together!
Grant Petty
CEO Blackmagic Design

Contents
Introducing Blackmagic Videohub 4
Getting Started 7
Connecting Power 7
Connecting Video 7
Controlling your Videohub 7
Switching a Route using the Built in
Control Panel 8
Shortcut Buttons 9
Using the Shortcut Buttons 10
Locking and Unlocking Routes 12
Connecting Videohub to a Network 13
Configuring Network Settings 14
Universal Videohub Routers 14
Universal Videohub288 14
Building Universal Videohub288 16
Universal Videohub72 22
Building Universal Videohub72 23
SDI Interface Card 27
Universal Videohub Interface Cards 28
Universal Videohub Deck Control Cable 29
Smart Videohub CleanSwitch 12x12 30
Videohub Hardware Control Panels 30
Videohub Master Control Pro 30
Videohub Smart Control Pro 31
Configuring the Control Panel 31
Connecting to an Ethernet Network 32
Control Panel Button Diagnostics 33
About Routing Levels 34
How to Select Sources andDestinations 35
Using Videohub Smart ControlPro
as a Cut-Bus Controller 40
Using Videohub Smart ControlPro
as an XY Controller 41
Labeling Pushbuttons 42
Blackmagic MultiView 16 42
Using the Control Panel 43
GPI and Tally Interface 45
Blackmagic Videohub Software 46
Blackmagic Videohub Setup 46
Labeling Inputs and Outputs 47
Setting Outputs to Cut Bus Mode 48
Creating Macros 48
Button Mapping 49
Setup Settings 50
Updating your Videohub 51
Blackmagic Videohub Control 52
Selecting a Videohub 52
Adding Pushbuttons 53
Viewing Routes 53
Switching Routes 53
Blackmagic Videohub Control
ataGlance 54
Controlling Blackmagic MultiView16 63
Videohub Hardware Panel Setup 65
Network Settings 65
Configuring Videohub Master
Control Pro 67
Configuring Videohub Smart Control Pro 68
Configuring GPIs 71
Configuring Tally 72
Developer Information 76
Blackmagic Videohub Ethernet
Protocol v2.3 76
Videohub RS-422 Protocol 82
Saving and Loading Labels
withTelnet in Mac OS 85
Saving and Loading Labels
withTelnet in Windows 86
Replacing a fan in Universal Videohub 88
Help 89
Regulatory Notices 90
Safety Information 91
Warranty 92
Videohub

Introducing Blackmagic Videohub
Your Blackmagic Videohub is part of a family of Videohubs designed for studios and facilities of
any size. All Videohub models can be connected to an Ethernet network for external hardware
control or by using Videohub Control software.
Blackmagic Videohub 10x10 12G, 20x20 12G and 40x40 12G are 12G-SDI routers with a built
in control panel and support Ultra HD 2160p60. These units can be mounted on a desk or
installed in a rack using the supplied rack ears.
Blackmagic Videohub 10x10 12G
Blackmagic Videohub 20x20 12G
Blackmagic Videohub 40x40 12G
4Introducing Blackmagic Videohub

Universal Videohub288 and 72 are rack mounted modular 3G-SDI routers for larger studios
and facilities where a greater amount of HD equipment is connected.
Universal Videohub288
Universal Videohub72
5Introducing Blackmagic Videohub

Smart Videohub CleanSwitch 12x12 is a 6G-SDI rack mountable Videohub with a built in
resynchronizer on each input so you can switch routes cleanly to monitors or directly to air.
Smart Videohub CleanSwitch 12x12
Videohub Master Control Pro and Smart Control Pro are external hardware control panels that
use the same filtering control available in Blackmagic Videohub 12G models. These units are
designed to work with Universal Videohub72 and 288, but can also be used to control any
Videohub connected to the same Ethernet network.
Videohub Master Control Pro
Videohub Smart Control Pro
6Introducing Blackmagic Videohub

Getting Started
Getting started with Videohub is as simple as connecting power and plugging in your video
sources and destination equipment.
Creating an IP Videohub with Teranex Mini IP Video 12G
If you are looking for information on the creation of an IP Videohub for routing
Blackmagic Teranex Mini IP Video 12G units, refer to the Teranex Mini IP Video 12G
manual which can bedownloaded from www.blackmagicdesign.com/support.
Connecting Power
Connect power to the unit’s power input via a standard IEC power connector.
ETHERNET
REF IN REF OUT
USB
3 5 7 9
4
1
2 6 8 10
13 15 17 19
14
11
12 16 18 20
SD/3G/12G SDI IN
3 5 7 9
4
1
2 6 8 10
13 15 17 19
14
11
12 16 18 20
SD/3G/12G SDI OUT
When you first turn on a Videohub 12G model, the LCD will ask you to select your chosen
language. Scroll through the languages using the search dial and press the ‘set’ button to
confirm your selection.
Connecting Video
1 Connect your video sources to your Videohub’s SDI inputs.
2 Connect your destination equipment to your Videohub’s SDI outputs.
The SDI connections will auto detect all supported video formats.
ETHERNET
REF IN REF OUT
USB
3 5 7 9
4
1
2 6 8 10
13 15 17 19
14
11
12 16 18 20
SD/3G/12G SDI IN
3 5 7 9
4
1
2 6 8 10
13 15 17 19
14
11
12 16 18 20
SD/3G/12G SDI OUT
Source SDI inputs Destination SDI outputs
Connect your sources and destination equipment to your Videohub’s SDI inputs and outputs
Controlling your Videohub
The fastest, most convenient way to control your Videohub is by using the unit’s built in
control panel. However, you can also change routes and settings remotely via USB or over
Ethernet using an external Videohub hardware panel or by using the Blackmagic Videohub
Control software. You can find more information about how to use the control software later
inthe manual.
STREAM CAM ST/ C PC IN
6 7 8 9
MAC
0 OUT
CLEAR
TAKE
MON DECK EDIT ATEM M/VIEW
1 2 3 4 5
LOCK
MENU
SET
The built in control panel lets you change routes and settings using the buttons, LCD and search dial
7Getting Started

Switching a Route using the Built in Control Panel
Switching a route is as simple as selecting the destination output and then selecting a source
input to route to it.
Selecting the Source and Destination
1 Press the ‘out’ button to enable the destination output selection.
COMP SWITCH KEY ST/C
6 7 8 9
M/VIEW
0 OUT
CLEAR
TAKE
MON DECK EDIT CAM STREAM
1 2 3 4 5
LOCK
MENU
SET
IN
TAKE
OUT
2 Press a numbered pushbutton to select a destination output. Alternatively, you can use
thesearch dial to scroll through the destinations.
COMP SWITCH KEY ST/C
6 7 8 9
M/VIEW
0 OUT
CLEAR
TAKE
MON DECK EDIT CAM STREAM
1 2 3 4 5
LOCK
MENU
SET
IN
TAKE
OUT
CLEAR
3
3 Now press the ‘in’ button to enable the source input selection.
COMP SWITCH KEY ST/C
6 7 8 9
M/VIEW
0 OUT
CLEAR
TAKE
MON DECK EDIT CAM STREAM
1 2 3 4 5
LOCK
MENU
SET
IN
TAKE
IN
4 Press a numbered pushbutton to select a source input. Alternatively, you can also use the
search dial. When the source is selected, the ‘clear’ and ‘take’ buttons will flash indicating
that you can confirm the route by pressing take, or cancel the route bypressing clear.
COMP SWITCH KEY ST/C
6 7 8 9
M/VIEW
0 OUT
CLEAR
TAKE
MON DECK EDIT CAM STREAM
1 2 3 4 5
LOCK
MENU
SET
IN
TAKE
CLEAR
IN
2
COMP
SWITCH KEY ST/C
6
7 8 9
M/VIEW
0 OUT
CLEAR
TAKE
MON DECK EDIT CAM STREAM
1 2 3 4 5
LOCK
MENU
SET
IN
TAKE
CLEAR
IN
You can also use the search dial to select your source and destination
8Getting Started

5 Press ‘take’.
COMP SWITCH KEY ST/C
6 7 8 9
M/VIEW
0 OUT
CLEAR
TAKE
MON DECK EDIT CAM STREAM
1 2 3 4 5
LOCK
MENU
SET
IN
TAKE
CLEAR
IN
3
We have now completed a basic routing workflow using the source input and destination
outputbuttons, plus the search dial.
TIP To turn the ‘in’ button off, simply press it again to deselect it.
That’s all there is to getting started with your Videohub! The next section of the manual will
describe how to use the shortcut buttons.
Shortcut Buttons
The labeled shortcut buttons above the numbered buttons let you make more specific
selections using Videohub’s built in filtering system.
Your Videohub is shipped with shortcut buttons already labeled to match common sources and
destinations that are used in production facilities and studios. For example, ‘DECK’ for recording
and playback decks, ‘CAM’ for cameras, ‘EDIT’ for edit bays, etc. When changing a route, you
can narrow down your selection by pressing a shortcut button. This reduces the options to
a smallerset, which can make the process faster when using larger Videohubs with a lot of
equipment connected.
COMP SWITCH KEY ST/C
6 7 8 9
M/VIEW
0 OUT
CLEAR
TAKE
MON DECK EDIT CAM STREAM
1 2 3 4 5
LOCK
MENU
SET
IN
Use the shortcut buttons to take advantage of Videohub’s alpha numeric filtering
A Note about Shortcut Buttons
Before you can use the shortcut buttons, you will need to label the inputs and outputs
so the Videohub filtering system has labels to work with.
Labeling inputs and outputs is performed using Blackmagic Videohub Setup software.
This utility is included in the free Videohub software available for download at the
Blackmagic Support Center at www.blackmagicdesign.com/support
We recommend installing the setup software and labeling your Videohub’s inputs
and outputs, then returning to this section for information on how to use the shortcut
buttons. If you have already labeled the inputs and outputs, please continue reading
this section.
For all information regarding Videohub software refer to the ‘Blackmagic Videohub
Software’ section.
9Shortcut Buttons

Using the Shortcut Buttons
After the inputs and outputs have been labeled, the shortcut buttons can use Videohub’s
filtering to make faster selections.
To use the shortcut buttons:
Select the Destination
1 Press the ‘out’ button to enable the destination selection.
COMP SWITCH KEY ST/C
6 7 8 9
M/VIEW
0
OUT
CLEAR
TAKE
MON DECK EDIT CAM STREAM
1 2 3 4 5
LOCK
MENU
SET
IN
TAKE
OUT
2 Press the shortcut button labeled ‘DECK’.
COMP SWITCH KEY ST/C
6 7 8 9
M/VIEW
0
OUT
CLEAR
TAKE
MON DECK EDIT CAM STREAM
1 2 3 4 5
LOCK
MENU
SET
IN
TAKE
OUT
DECK
Your Videohub now makes all outputs available that include DECK in their label, filters out
other destinations and then arranges them for selection on the numbered pushbuttons in
numerical order.
3 Press button ‘2’ to select ‘DECK 2’.
Button ‘2’ will illuminate and you can see the selected output and destination on the LCD.
COMP SWITCH KEY ST/C
6 7 8 9
M/VIEW
0 OUT
CLEAR
TAKE
MON DECK EDIT CAM STREAM
1 2 3 4 5
LOCK
MENU
SET
IN
TAKE
OUT
CLEAR
DECK
2
TIP If you have the LCD set to video monitoring you can see the video image currently
routed to that destination plus the new source as you select it. Confirm the selection
by pressing the ‘take’ button. Video monitoring can be enabled using the LCD menu or
Blackmagic Videohub Setup.
10Shortcut Buttons

Select the Source
1 Press the ‘in’ button to enable the source selection.
COMP SWITCH KEY ST/C
6 7 8 9
M/VIEW
0
OUT
CLEAR
TAKE
MON DECK EDIT CAM STREAM
1 2 3 4 5
LOCK
MENU
SET
IN
IN
2 Press the shortcut button labeled ‘CAM’.
COMP SWITCH KEY ST/C
6 7 8 9
M/VIEW
0
OUT
CLEAR
TAKE
MON DECK EDIT CAM STREAM
1 2 3 4 5
LOCK
MENU
SET
IN
TAKE
OUT
CAM
The filter now makes all inputs available that includes CAM in their label, filtering out other
equipment and then arranges them on the numbered pushbuttons in numerical order.
3 Press button ‘2’ to select ‘CAM 2’.
Button ‘2’ will illuminate and you can see the selected source and input on the LCD.
COMP SWITCH KEY ST/C
6 7 8 9
M/VIEW
0 OUT
CLEAR
TAKE
MON DECK EDIT CAM STREAM
1 2 3 4 5
LOCK
MENU
SET
IN
TAKE
CLEAR
IN
2
4 Press the ‘take’ button to confirm and complete the routing change.
COMP SWITCH KEY ST/C
6 7 8 9
M/VIEW
0
OUT
CLEAR
TAKE
MON DECK EDIT CAM STREAM
1 2 3 4 5
LOCK
MENU
SET
IN
TAKE
CLEAR
IN
11Shortcut Buttons

Locking and Unlocking Routes
Locking and unlocking routes with your Blackmagic Videohub can be set easily using the
integrated front panel. Press the ‘lock’ button to lock the currently selected output and you will
see a lock indicator appear next to its name on the LCD.
If you want to lock a different output:
1 Press the destination button marked ‘OUT’.
2 Now select a new destination by pressing the numbered and shortcut pushbuttons or by
using the search dial.
3 Press the ‘lock’ button.
You will see the lock indicator appear next to the output’s name on the LCD. The lock button
will also illuminate whenever that destination is selected to show that destination is locked and
will not allow any new routes to be switched until it is unlocked.
To unlock the output, simply press the ‘lock’ button again.
COMP SWITCH KEY ST/C
6 7 8 9
M/VIEW
0 OUT
CLEAR
TAKE
MON DECK EDIT CAM STREAM
1 2 3 4 5
LOCK
MENU
SET
IN
To prevent routes from being switched on a specific output, press the
lockbutton to lock the output
Another way to lock an output is to hold the ‘out’ button down for 2 seconds until you see the
lock indicator appear on the LCD. To unlock the output, simply hold the output button down for
another 2 seconds.
COMP SWITCH KEY ST/C
6 7 8 9
M/VIEW
0
OUT
CLEAR
TAKE
MON DECK EDIT CAM STREAM
1 2 3 4 5
LOCK
MENU
SET
IN
OUT
When a destination is locked a lock icon will appear on the LCD
TIP If a locked destination is selected, the source or input buttons will no longer select
a source.
12Locking and Unlocking Routes

Connecting Videohub to a Network
All Videohub models have an Ethernet port and can connect directly to your Ethernet network
switch or a computer on your local area IP based network. This lets you control your videohub
using Blackmagic Videohub Control software on a computer connected to the same network,
or by using an external Videohub hardware control panel.
To connect Videohub to a network:
1 Connect power to your Videohub. On Universal Videohub models, make sure all power
supplies are turned on.
2 Connect your Videohub router to the network switch or computer Ethernet port with a
standard RJ45 Ethernet cable.
For Videohub models with a built in control panel, you can use the search dial and buttons
to configure IP address in the LCD menu, or use Blackmagic Videohub Setup. For Universal
Videohub models, set your network settings using Blackmagic Videohub Setup.
If you have a Universal Videohub288 populated with two crosspoint cards, connect Ethernet
cables to both for network failover redundancy. Your Universal Videohub288 will have a single
IP address, despite having two Ethernet connections to the network switch.
Network settings adjustments using Blackmagic Videohub Setup can only be adjusted when
connected to your Videohub via USB. The next section of the manual will describe how to
change network settings using the built in control panel.
Connecting to an Ethernet Network
Blackmagic Videohub 20x20 12G
Network Switch
Computer
Ethernet
Ethernet
ETHERNET
REF IN REF OUT
USB
3 5 7 9
4
1
2 6 8 10
13 15 17 19
14
11
12 16 18 20
SD/3G/12G SDI IN
3 5 7 9
4
1
2 6 8 10
13 15 17 19
14
11
12 16 18 20
SD/3G/12G SDI OUT
NOTE For information on how to connect Videohub hardware control panels to a
Videohub unit on the network, refer to Videohub Hardware Panel Setup.
13Connecting Videohub to a Network

Configuring Network Settings
Use your Videohub’s built in control panel and LCD to configure network settings. Your router
will be visible to other computers and hardware panels and these devices can then control the
unit remotely and make routing changes.
To set the IP address using the front control panel:
1 Press the ‘menu’ button to open the ‘settings’ menu.
2 Use the search dial to scroll down to ‘network’ settings. Press the ‘set’ button.
3 Rotate the search dial to select the entry you want to change and press ‘set’ to confirm.
4 Use the search dial to change a number field. Press the ‘set’ button to confirm the change
and move through the fields.
5 Make sure you confirm the last change by pressing the ‘set’ button. You will know your
settings are confirmed when the field entries are no longer highlighted.
6 Press the ‘menu’ button to exit the settings menu and return to your source and
destination status.
If required, the subnet and gateway address can be set using the same method.
Press MENU to enter the network page and use
the‘set’ button and search dial to set the IP address
Universal Videohub Routers
Universal Videohub288
Universal Videohub288 is a large, modular router ideally suited to very large facilities and
broadcasters. It features a 72 card rack frame that can be filled with any combination of
BNCSDI or optical fiber SDI interface cards.
When fully populated with two Universal Videohub288 Crosspoint cards, two power
cards, 72interface cards and 72 deck control cables, Universal Videohub288 provides
288SDIinputs, 288 SDI outputs, 288 bidirectional RS-422 deck control ports, reference
input, redundant crosspoint processor, redundant Ethernet networking, redundant power
andpowerful Videohub routing control software for Mac and Windows.
Occasionally, the internal software of the Universal Videohub288 will need to be updated.
Videohub Setup will prompt you if an update is required. The utility uses the USB 2.0
connection and you will need to provide a USB 2.0 type A to mini B male cable.
Universal Videohub288 ships as an empty rack frame, except for a removable fan tray and
fans. All other hardware components, such as SDI interface cards and power supplies, must
be purchased and installed separately. Read the following section to help you decide which
components you will need before you build your Universal Videohub288.
14Universal Videohub Routers

See the ‘SDI Interface Card’ and ‘Universal Videohub Interface Cards’ sections for more
information on the different interface cards available for your Universal Videohub.
Universal Videohub288
Universal Videohub288 Crosspoint Card
This module contains the crosspoint processor for switching video routes and changing deck
control ports. Ethernet, USB and serial ports are located on the card for router control.
A Reference input is located on the card for connection to a tri-level sync or black burst
genlock signal.
An Alarm light will illuminate on the card if user intervention is required, e.g., if inadequate
cooling has caused Videohub to overheat. Alarm notification is supplied by the
GPI(GeneralPurpose Interface) output to other devices.
A Power Overload light will illuminate on the card if inadequate power is being supplied to
theunit for the number of cards installed.
You will need a number 01 size Pozidriv screwdriver to install the Universal Videohub288
Crosspoint card.
15Universal Videohub Routers

Router Control Cable
Remote router control is performed via 10/100Base-T Ethernet or serial. If router control is
performed via Ethernet, the integrated Videohub Server is used. This means you only need to
provide an Ethernet cable to connect Universal Videohub288 to your Ethernet network switch.
Third party router controllers can control Universal Videohub288 via Ethernet, or as an RS-422
slave device, for router crosspoint switching. Please refer to the Developer Information section
of this manual for Videohub and RS-422 protocols.
Power Supply
When fully populated and running at maximum power consumption, Universal Videohub288
can be powered by a single Universal Videohub Power Supply.
The Universal Videohub Power Supply package includes a power card with a single connection
to a 1RU size rack mount chassis which contains the power supply.
The Universal Videohub Power Supply chassis contains a universal power supply for use in all
countries. You will need to provide a standard IEC cord with a C13 connector.
ALARM
REFIN
RS-422
CONTROL
USBDIAGNOSTIC
ETHERNET
POWEROVERLOAD
Universal Videohub288 Crosspoint card Serial Cable
Universal Videohub Power Supply
MAIN POWER
GND
GND
+12V
+12V
+12V
Universal Videohub Power Supply includes a power
card, 1RU chassis and connecting power cable.
Standard RJ45
Ethernet Cable
Building Universal Videohub288
25 rack units of space should be reserved for the installation of Universal Videohub288 and
two rack mount power supply chassis, allowing free space for heat dissipation. Only 23RU
is required if Universal Videohub288 is mounted at the top of an open rack as heat can be
dissipated from the top.
Universal Videohub288 is 18RU high and 6 inches thick. You can rack mount Universal
Videohub288 facing forwards or reversed, or even mount it in the rear of the rack to leave
space for other equipment.
Universal Videohub288 contains electrostatic sensitive devices. It is essential to discharge
yourself of static electricity before handling any of these devices, just as you would when
installing devices into a computer. We recommend the use of an antistatic wrist strap when
handling any of these devices.
16Universal Videohub Routers

Installing a Universal Videohub288 Crosspoint Card
Now that your Universal Videohub288 has been mounted in a rack, it needs to be fitted with
a crosspoint card. The crosspoint card is the brains of Universal Videohub and performs video
route and deck control switching. Universal Videohub288 Crosspoint cards are hot-swappable,
meaning they are designed to be installed and removed while the Universal Videohub is running.
1 Hold the crosspoint card in a vertical orientation by its two levers. The BNC, Ethernet and
other ports should be towards the bottom end of the card.
2 Gently insert the card into its slot, ensuring the top and bottom edges follow the
black guides.
3 Firmly push both levers flat to fully engage the multi-pin connectors with the motherboard.
Mating pins ensure that the card precisely engages with the motherboard without
damaging the multi-pin connectors.
4 Use a number 01 size Pozidriv screwdriver to secure the two levers on the crosspoint card.
It is common to install a second crosspoint card for failover redundancy and we recommend
doing this. If two crosspoint cards are installed, all video routes and port labels will be safely
retained even if one card becomes faulty and has to be replaced. To remove the blanking plate
from the right crosspoint card slot, you will need to use a number 02 size Pozidriv screwdriver.
17Universal Videohub Routers

MAIN POWER
+12V 800W
MAIN POWER
+12V
150W 150W 150W
ALARM
POWER OVERLOAD
ALARM
REF IN
RS-422
CONTROL
ETHERNET
USB DIAGNOSTIC
POWER OVERLOAD
ALARM
REF IN
RS-422
CONTROL
ETHERNET
USB DIAGNOSTIC
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
1 Status LED lights
2 Reference In
3 RS-422 router control
4 USB 2.0
5 Ethernet router control
6 Alarm GPI
7 Handle
Universal Videohub Status LEDs
The status LEDs marked ‘alarm’, ‘power overload’ and ‘ref in’ provide you with an indication
of the current state of the Blackmagic Universal Videohub288 Crosspoint. The following
LED conditions provide specific information about the status of the unit.
Red ‘alarm’ LED
Off No error. Normal operation.
On Error condition. Other error. Telnet into device to get error code.
1 1 flash Error condition. Fan failure.
3 3 flashes Error condition. No redundant power supply.
Red ‘power overload’ LED
Off Normal operation. Inactive / Slave mode. This should only be seen on
a Blackmagic Universal Videohub288 with 2 crosspoints.
Slowly blinking Normal operation. Active / Master mode.
On Error condition. Power overload. Not enough power is being supplied.
White ‘ref in’ LED
Off Normal operation. No reference connected.
On Normal operation. Reference connected.
18Universal Videohub Routers

TIP Blackmagic Universal Videohub288 Crosspoint has amber colored LEDs
mounted inside the device that should only be visible when the heatsink is removed
for development purposes. However, in some cases a dim amber light may be visible
through the hole that has been drilled for the ‘alarm’ LED. This is not an error condition.
A healthy Universal Videohub288 Crosspoint should display the following:
Red ‘alarm’ LED Off.
Red ‘power overload’ LED Slowly blinking or off.
White ‘ref in’ LED Solid white or off.
Installing Interface cards
Installing a Universal Videohub SDI Interface or Universal Videohub Optical Interface is easy
and the steps are the same for installing each type of interface card.
1 Hold the card in a vertical orientation with the identification LED at the top of the card.
Theidentification LED looks like a pin hole near the top left of the top connector.
2 Gently insert the card along its guides until it plugs firmly into the PCI slot on the
motherboard.
3 Use a number 02 size Pozidriv screwdriver to secure the card to the Universal
Videohub frame.
See the ‘SDI Interface Card’ and ‘Universal Videohub Interface Cards’ sections for more
information on the different interface cards available for your Universal Videohub.
Installing a Universal Videohub Power Supply
The Universal Videohub Power Supply package consists of a power card, a power cable and
a 1RU chassis containing the power supply. A second Universal Videohub Power Supply can
be installed under the first power supply for failover redundancy. You will need to provide a
standard IEC cord with a C13 connector for each power supply.
1 Ensure that any new power supplies are disconnected from any electrical source. Orient
the power card so that the MAIN POWER label appears at the top of the card.
2 Insert the power card into either of the two power card slots.
3 Use a number 02 size Pozidriv screwdriver to secure the power card with its two screws.
Ifyou have a second power card, install it now into the spare power card slot.
4 Connect the power cable from the power card to the power supply. Tighten the thumb
screws on both power connectors. Repeat this step if you have a second power card
and second power supply. It does not matter which power card connects to which
power supply.
5 Connect an IEC cord from each power supply to a mains wall socket and turn on the power.
Congratulations! Your Universal Videohub288 is now ready to start routing video!
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Installing a Universal Videohub SDI Interface Card
MAIN POWER
+12V 800W
The Universal Videohub Power Supply consists of a power card which
is inserted into the Universal Videohub288 and then connected
to a 1RU chassis located under the Universal Videohub288
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