Cobalt Digital Inc 9121 User manual

9121
2406 E. University Ave.
Urbana, IL 61802
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax [phone]
www.cobaltdigital.com
Product Manual
9121-OM (V1.3)
Cobalt Digital Inc.
3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI Redundancy Switch

Copyright
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1
9121 Card Software Versions and this Manual...................................................... 1-2
Cobalt Reference Guides........................................................................................ 1-2
Manual Conventions............................................................................................... 1-3
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .................................................................. 1-3
Labeling Symbol Definitions...................................................................... 1-4
Safety Summary ..................................................................................................... 1-4
Warnings..................................................................................................... 1-4
Cautions...................................................................................................... 1-4
9121 Functional Description .................................................................................. 1-5
User Control Interface ................................................................................ 1-7
9121 Rear I/O Modules .............................................................................. 1-7
Technical Specifications......................................................................................... 1-7
Warranty and Service Information ......................................................................... 1-9
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty......................................................... 1-9
Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-10
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Installing a Rear I/O Module.................................................................................. 2-1
9121 Rear I/O Modules .............................................................................. 2-1
Installing a Rear I/O Module...................................................................... 2-2
Connecting To GPI / GPO Phoenix Terminal Connectors..................................... 2-3
Installing the 9121 Into a Frame Slot ..................................................................... 2-5
Setting Up 9121 Network Remote Control ............................................................ 2-6

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Chapter 3 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Overview................................................................................................................. 3-1
Accessing the 9121 Card Using DashBoard™Remote Control............................. 3-1
9121 Function Menu List and Descriptions............................................................ 3-2
Input Select Control ................................................................................... 3-2
Card Name ................................................................................................. 3-4
Log .............................................................................................................. 3-4
9121 Card Edge Control.............................................................................. 3-5
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 3-6
Error and Failure Indicator Overview......................................................... 3-6
Basic Troubleshooting Checks.................................................................... 3-6
Troubleshooting Network/Remote Control Errors...................................... 3-6
In Case of Problems .................................................................................... 3-6

19121 Card Software Versions and this Manual
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9121 Card Software Versions and this Manual
When applicable, Cobalt Digital Inc. provides for continual product
enhancements through software updates. As such, functions described in this
manual may pertain specifically to cards loaded with a particular software
build.
The Software Version of your card can be checked by viewing the Card Info
menu in DashBoard™. You can then check our website for the latest software
version currently released for the card as described below.
Check our website and proceed as follows if your card’s software does not
match the latest version:
Cobalt Reference Guides
From the Cobalt®web home page, go to Support>Reference Documents for

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Introduction Manual Conventions
Manual Conventions
In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact
name shown on the 9121 itself. Examples are provided below.
•Connector and control names are shown like this: SDI IN A
In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:
•9121 refers to the 9121 3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI Redundancy Switch
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 Compass®or Fusion3G®card.
•System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected
production and terminal equipment in which the 9121 and other
Compass®or Fusion3G®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

1Safety Summary
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Labeling Symbol Definitions
Safety 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.

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Failover Function and Modes
(See Figure 1-2.) This function allows the card logic assert of input select and
routing to the A/B RLY OUT card output under normal conditions, while
providing latching relays at both the input and output nodes to provide input
failover to select an alternate input, and also provides output failover which
can passively relay-route the currently selected input directly to the output if
the card loses power or is removed from the frame. (All relays are located on
the card rear module.)
The A/B RLY OUT SDI output retains selected routing regardless of whether a
selection was manually invoked or by a unit-detected failover (such as loss of
power). For example, prior to a power loss event if a changeover from IN A to
IN B was active at the time, this selection is retained by the latching relays. A
Revertive failover mode routes the primary-designated input directly to the
output upon resumption of valid status on the primary input. A Non-Revertive
failover mode holds the card to use the failover routing, and only reverts to
the primary input when a Return To Primary Input button is pressed. In cases
where the primary input might be going in and out of lock, this prevents
repeated undesired toggling in and out of primary and failover routing.
Note: The card also provides active (DA-driven) outputs OUT 1-1 thru
OUT 1-3 and OUT 2. These outputs are independent of the relay failover func-