Cobalt Digital Inc 9400 Series User manual

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1

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Chapter 3 Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Overview................................................................................................................. 3-1
Accessing the 9400-Series Card Using DashBoard™Remote Control................. 3-1
Checking Card Status.............................................................................................. 3-2
9400-Series Function Submenu List and Descriptions........................................... 3-4
9401 thru 9404 (Tx) Card Function Submenu List..................................... 3-4
Control/Status Tab (9401-9404 Tx)............................................................ 3-4
Fiber Optic Modules Info/Status Tab (9401-9404 Tx) .............................. 3-7
9411 thru 9414 (Rx) Card Function Submenu List .................................... 3-8
Control/Status Tab (9411-9414 Rx) .......................................................... 3-8
Card-Edge Control................................................................................................ 3-10
Fiber Optic Modules Info/Status Tab (9411-9414 Rx) ............................ 3-10
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................... 3-11
Basic Troubleshooting Checks ................................................................. 3-11
9400 Signal Processing Error Troubleshooting........................................ 3-11
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors ................................... 3-12
In Case of Problems.................................................................................. 3-12

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Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the
9400-series SDI/Fiber Multi-Channel Transports with I/O Crosspoint cards
(also referred to herein as the 9400-series).
The 9400-series consist of the following BNC-to-Fiber (Tx) and
Fiber-to-BNC (Rx) transport cards:
Note: This manual covers the 9400-series, which consists of the cards listed above.
These cards vary only in Tx or Rx designation and channel capacity; the dif-
ferences are described in detail later in this section.
Where applicable, descriptions related exclusively to a particular card are
denoted, for example as (9401 only). In all other aspects, all cards in this
series function identically as described in this manual.
BNC-to-Fiber (Tx) Fiber-to-BNC (Rx)
9401 4 BNC In x 1 Fiber Out;
4x1 Crosspoint 9411 1 Fiber In x 4 BNC Out; 1x4 Crosspoint
9402 4 BNC In x 2 Fiber Out;
4x2 Crosspoint 9412 2 Fiber In x 4 BNC Out; 2x4 Crosspoint
9403 4 BNC In x 3 Fiber Out;
4x3 Crosspoint 9413 3 Fiber In x 4 BNC Out; 3x4 Crosspoint
9404 4 BNC In x 4 Fiber Out;
4x4 Crosspoint 9414 4 Fiber In x 4 BNC Out; 4x4 Crosspoint

19400-Series Card Firmware Versions and this Manual
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This manual consists of the following chapters:
•Chapter 1, “Introduction”–Provides information about this
manual and what is covered. Also provides general information
regarding the 9400-series.
•Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup”–Provides instructions for
installing the 9400-series in a frame, and optionally installing a
9400-series Rear
I/O Module.
•Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions”–Provides overviews of
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Introduction

1Manual Conventions
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Certain items in this manual are highlighted by special messages. The
definitions are provided below.
Warnings
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Introduction Safety Summary
Safety Summary
Warnings
Cautions
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19400-series Functional Description
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9400-series Functional Description
Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the 9400-series transmit cards
9401 thru 9404 which are 4x1 thru 4x4 75ΩBNC-to-fiber transports with I/O
crosspoints. Figure 1-2 shows a functional block diagram of the 9400-series
transmit cards 9411 thru 9414 which are 1x4 thru 4x4 fiber-to-75ΩBNC
transports with I/O crosspoints.
Transmitter (Tx) and receiver (Rx) card groups are individually described
below. Except for channel capacity, all respective Tx cards and Rx cards
function identically.
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Introduction 9400-series Functional Description
Figure 1-1 9401 thru 9404 Tx Card Functional Block Diagram
Rx Card Description
Up to four fiber inputs are received using discrete Rx fiber optic module
subassemblies which can be fitted with various connector types as ordered.
The received inputs are routed to the crosspoint.
The crosspoint allows the up to four fiber inputs to be routed to four 75Ω
BNC output ports fiber outputs per card module as specified in Overview (p.
1-1). The crosspoint can allow multiple outputs to serve as a DA with the
same input fiber source being applied to multiple BNC outputs.
Via card hardware switches or remote control, reclocking and automute can
be disabled (on an individual channel-by-channel basis) to allow signals
lower than 19 Mbps from being rejected as noise. The reclocker can manually
be set to bypass operation to reliably pass non-SMPTE signals (see
Non-SMPTE Signal Handling above).
On/Off
Selectable
EQ/Reclock
9404
On/Off
Selectable
EQ/Reclock
On/Off
Selectable
EQ/Reclock
On/Off
Selectable
EQ/Reclock
Crosspoint
Elect/Optical
Converter
Network Remote
Control Ethernet 10/100 (on frame)
BNC IN 1
BNC IN 2
BNC IN 3

19400-series Functional Description
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Figure 1-2 9411 thru 9414 Rx Card Functional Block Diagram

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Introduction 9400-series Functional Description
Note: If network remote control is to be used for the frame and the frame has not yet
been set up for remote control, Cobalt®reference guide Remote Control
User Guide (PN 9000RCS-RM) provides thorough information and
step-by-step instructions for setting up network remote control of
COMPASS™cards using DashBoard™. (Cobalt®OGCP-9000 and
OGCP-9000/CC Remote Control Panel product manuals have complete
instructions for setting up remote control using a Remote Control Panel.)
Download a copy of this guide by clicking on the Support>Documents>
Reference Guides

1Technical Specifications
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Technical Specifications
Table 1-1 lists the technical specifications for the 9400-series SDI/Fiber
Multi-Channel Transports with I/O Crosspoint cards.
Table 1-1 Technical Specifications
Item Characteristic
Part number, nomenclature BNC-to-Fiber Cards (Tx):
•9401 (4 In / 1 Out BNC-to-Fiber Transmitter / Crosspoint Card)
•9402 (4 In / 2 Out BNC-to-Fiber Transmitter / Crosspoint Card)
•9403 (4 In / 3 Out BNC-to-Fiber Transmitter / Crosspoint Card)
•9404 (4 In / 4 Out BNC-to-Fiber Transmitter / Crosspoint Card)
BNC-to-Fiber Cards (Tx):
•9411 (1 In / 4 Out Fiber-to-BNC Receiver / Crosspoint Card)
•9412 (2 In / 4 Out Fiber-to-BNC Receiver / Crosspoint Card)
•9413 (3 In / 4 Out Fiber-to-BNC Receiver / Crosspoint Card)
•9414 (4 In / 4 Out Fiber-to-BNC Receiver / Crosspoint Card)
Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in frame meeting openGear®
modular system definition.
Power consumption < 10 Watts maximum
Environmental:
Operating temperature:
Relative humidity (operating or storage): 32°–104°F (0°–40°C) < 95%, non-condensing
Frame communication 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto-MDIX.
Tx/Rx Fiber Range 40 km (24.8 mi) max
Single-Mode optics; rates thru HD:

1Warranty and Service Information
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Warranty and Service Information
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5)
years from the date of shipment to the original purchaser, except that 4000, 5000, 6000, 8000 series
power supplies, and Dolby®modules (where applicable) are warranted to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.
Cobalt Digital Inc.'s (“Cobalt”) sole obligation under this warranty shall be limited to, at its option, (i)
the repair or (ii) replacement of the product, and the determination of whether a defect is covered under
this limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt.
This limited warranty applies only to the original end-purchaser of the product, and is not assignable or

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Chapter 2
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup
Overview
This chapter contains the following information:
•Setting Card Switches (p. 2-1)
•Installing the 9400-Series Card Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-5)
•Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-3)
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