Cobalt Digital Inc 9911DA-8-BPX User manual

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Product Manual
9911DA-6-BPX-OM (V1.0)
Cobalt Digital Inc.
Dual-Input 3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI 1x8
Distribution Amplifier and Bypass Switch
with Passive Relay Protected Output
9911DA-8-BPX
9911DA-8-BPX

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Disclaimer
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is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, Cobalt Digital Inc. reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve
readability, function, or design. Cobalt Digital Inc. does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any
product or circuit described herein.
Trademark Information
Cobalt®is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc.
Compass® is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc.
openGear®is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limited.
Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt®9911DA-8-BPX Dual-Input 3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI 1x8 Distribution
Amplifier and Bypass Switch with Passive Relay Protected Output. The 9911DA-8-BPX is part of a full line of
modular processing and conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Cobalt Digital Inc. line includes
video decoders and encoders, audio embedders and de-embedders, distribution amplifiers, format converters,
remote control systems and much more. Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of
your card, please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.
Manual No.: 9911DA-8-BPX-OM
Document Version: V1.0
Release Date: April 3, 2018
Applicable for
Firmware Version
(or greater): 1.0
Description of
product/manual
changes: - Initial release
9911DA-6-BPX-OM (V1.0)

9911DA-8-BPX-OM (V1.0) 9911DA-8-BPX PRODUCTMANUAL i
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
Manual Conventions............................................................................................... 1-2
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .................................................................. 1-2
Labeling Symbol Definitions...................................................................... 1-3
Safety and Regulatory Summary............................................................................ 1-3
Warnings..................................................................................................... 1-3
Cautions...................................................................................................... 1-3
9911DA-8-BPX Functional Description ................................................................ 1-4
9911DA-8-BPX Rear I/O Modules............................................................ 1-5
Technical Specifications......................................................................................... 1-6
Warranty and Service Information ......................................................................... 1-7
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty......................................................... 1-7
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc...................................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Installing the 9911DA-8-BPX Into a Frame Slot................................................... 2-1
Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-3
9911DA-8-BPX Rear I/O Modules............................................................ 2-4
Chapter 3 Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 3-1
Accessing the 9911DA-8-BPX Card via Remote Control ..................................... 3-1
Accessing the 9911DA-8-BPX Card Using DashBoard™........................ 3-1
Checking 9911DA-8-BPX Card Information and Input Status.............................. 3-2
9911DA-8BPX Function Menu List and Descriptions........................................... 3-3
Control (Status/Setup) ............................................................................... 3-4
Card Name Custom Naming ...................................................................... 3-5
Log Display ............................................................................................... 3-5
Card Edge Indicators .................................................................................. 3-6
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................... 3-7
Basic Troubleshooting Checks................................................................... 3-7
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors..................................... 3-8
In Case of Problems.................................................................................... 3-8

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9911DA-8-BPX-OM (V1.0) 9911DA-8-BPX PRODUCTMANUAL 1-1
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the
9911DA-8-BPX Dual-Input 3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI 1x8 Distribution Amplifier
and Bypass Switch with Passive Relay Protected Output card (also referred to
herein as the 9911DA-8-BPX).
This manual consists of the following chapters:
•Chapter 1, “Introduction”–Provides information aboutthis manual
and what is covered. Also provides general information regarding the
9501.
•Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”–Provides instructions for
installing the 9501 in a frame, and optionally installing a
9911DA-8-BPX Rear I/O Module.
•Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions”–Provides overviews of
operating controls and instructions for using the 9911DA-8-BPX.
This chapter contains the following information:
•Manual Conventions (p. 1-2)
•Manual Conventions (p. 1-2)
•Safety and Regulatory Summary (p. 1-3)
•9911DA-8-BPX Functional Description (p. 1-4)
•Technical Specifications (p. 1-6)
•Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-7)
•Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-8)

1Manual Conventions
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Manual Conventions
In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact
name shown on the 9911DA-8-BPX itself (for example, connector names are
shown like this: ANLG IN).
In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:
•9911DA-8-BPX refers to the 9911DA-8-BPX Dual-Input 3G/HD/
SD-SDI / ASI 1x8 Distribution Amplifier and Bypass Switch with
Passive Relay Protected Output card.
•Frame refers to the HPF-9000, OG3-FR, 8321, or similar 20-slot
frame that houses Cobalt®or other cards.
•Device and/or Card refers to a Cobalt®or other card.
•System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected
production and terminal equipment in which the 9911DA-8-BPX and
other cards operate.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Certain items in this manual are highlighted by special messages. The
definitions are provided below.
Warnings
Warning messages indicate a possible hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in personal injury or death.
Cautions
Caution messages indicate a problem or incorrect practice which, if not
avoided, could result in improper operation or damage to the product.
Notes
Notes provide supplemental information to the accompanying text. Notes
typically precede the text to which they apply.

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Introduction Safety and Regulatory Summary
Labeling Symbol Definitions
Safety and Regulatory Summary
Warnings
Cautions
Important note regarding product usage. Failure to observe may result in
unexpected or incorrect operation.
Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD
event. Handle only using appropriate ESD prevention practices.
If ESD wrist strap is not available, handle card only by edges and avoid
contact with any connectors or components.
Symbol (WEEE 2002/96/EC)
For product disposal, ensure the following:
•Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
•Collect this product separately.
•Use collection and return systems available to you.
! WARNING ! To reduce risk of electric shock do not remove line voltage service barrier cover on frame
equipment containing an AC power supply. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION This device is intended for environmentally controlled use only in appropriate video
terminal equipment operating environments.
CAUTION This product is intended to be a component product of an openGear® or equivalent frame.
Refer to the frame Product Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper
installation and safe operation of the frame as well as its component products.
CAUTION If required, make certain Rear I/O Module(s) is installed before installing the 9911DA-8-BPX
into the frame slot. Damage to card and/or Rear I/O Module can occur if module
installation is attempted with card already installed in slot.
CAUTION If card resists fully engaging in rear I/O module mating connector, check for alignment and
proper insertion in slot tracks. Damage to card and/or rear I/O module may occur if
improper card insertion is attempted.

19911DA-8-BPX Functional Description
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9911DA-8-BPX Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9911DA-8-BPX. The
9911DA-8-BPX can provide up to eight DA input copies with EQ and
reclocking, and automatically choose from primary (PRI) and secondary
backup (BKUP) inputs. A relay-bypass path (with relay located on the Rear
I/O Module) provides a passive bypass signal path if card power is lost or the
card is removed from its slot.
9911DA-8-BPX Input/Outputs
The 9911DA-8-BPX provides the following inputs and outputs:
•Inputs:
•Primary (PRI) IN –coaxial 3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI primary input
•Secondary Backup (BKUP) IN –coaxial 3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI
secondary backup input (automatic routing to DAs if PRI is lost)
•Outputs:
•DA OUT (1-8) –eight active EQ/reclocked DA coaxial outputs
•PRI RLY BYP –passive relay path provides a failover output from
PRI input to PRI RLY BYP port in case of loss of power
Reclock Select
Reclocking can be individually enabled or disabled for either the PRI input or
the BKUP input. Reclocking, when enabled, automatically adapts to all
supported input formats.
PRI-to-BKUP Failover Selection
The Lock Detect (and in turn active failover) from PRI to the BKUP source can
be set to be invoked as follows:
•Signal Presence–this mode uses simple signal presence based on
energy present above an acceptable threshold. This mode can be used
for any signal format handled by the card.
•SDI Video Format –this mode uses valid SDI format detection
(SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 292M, or SMPTE 259M formats) as the
lock criteria. Presence of no signal or a signal not complying with
SDI format is rejected, and failover reverts to routing the BKUP input
to the card DA’s.
When the PRI input is validated, the PRI signal passes through the Lock
Detect mux and onto the eight DA outputs. When instead the BKUP input is
validated upon loss of PRI, the BKUP signal passes through the Lock Detect
mux and onto the eight DA outputs.

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Introduction 9911DA-8-BPX Functional Description
Relay (RLY) Failover Selection
When the card is energized and functional, the RLY BYP relay is held in the
normal position, with OUT 2 receiving its signal from the associated DA. With
no card power or valid card state undetected, the RLY BYP relay reverts to the
failover position, with the PRI input being directly passive-routed to
OUT 2 / PRI RLY BYP. Upon resumption of power, RLY BYP reverts
automatically to the normal position.
Figure 1-1 9911DA-8-BPX Functional Block Diagram
9911DA-8-BPX Rear I/O Modules
The 9911DA-8-BPX physically interfaces to system video connections at the
rear of its frame using a Rear I/O Module. The full assortment of
9911DA-8-BPX Rear I/O Modules is shown and described in
9911DA-8-BPX Rear I/O Modules (p. 2-4) in Chapter 2, “Installation and
Setup”.
EQ/Reclock
Backup
(BKUP) Input
OUT 1
SDI / ASI IN
RLY
BYP
Primary
(PRI) Input
OUT 7
OUT 8
OUT 5
OUT 6
OUT 3
OUT 4
9911DA BD V1.0LB140
Lock Detect/
Failover
OUT 2
PRI RLY BYP
SDI / ASI
RCK OUT

1Technical Specifications
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Technical Specifications
Table 1-1 lists the technical specifications for the 9911DA-8-BPX
9911DA-8-BPX Dual-Input 3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI 1x8 Distribution
Amplifier and Bypass Switch with Passive Relay Protected Output card.
Table 1-1 Technical Specifications
Item Characteristic
Part number, nomenclature 9911DA-8-BPX-3G Dual-Input 3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI 1x8
Distribution Amplifier and Bypass Switch with Passive Relay
Protected Output
Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear™
modular system definition
Power consumption < 6 Watts maximum
Installation Density Up to 10 cards per 20-slot frame
Environmental:
Operating temperature:
Relative humidity (operating or storage): 32°–104°F (0°–40°C) < 95%, non-condensing
Frame communication 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX
3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI Inputs Number of inputs: 2
Impedance: 75Ω
SDI Return Loss: >15 dB up to 1.485 GHz; >10 dB up to
2.970 GHz
Receive Performance (Cable Length;
Belden 1694A) 3 Gbps: 120m
1.485 Gbps: 160m
143-360 Mbps: 400m
3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI Outputs Number of DA outputs: 8
213Mbit/s maximum ASI TS bit-rate per port
Impedance: 75Ω