Ross Ultripower User manual

Ultripower User Guide

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Ultripower · User Guide
• Ross Part Number: 2101DR-304-04
• Release Date: July 29, 2019.
The information contained in this Guide is subject to change without notice or obligation.
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Patents
Patent numbers US 7,034,886; US 7,508,455; US 7,602,446; US 7,802,802 B2; US 7,834,886; US 7,914,332; US 8,307,284; US
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Safety Notices
Refer to the “Important Regulatory and Safety Notices” document that accompanied your product.
EMC Notices
US FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
Commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
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CANADA
This Class “A” digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe “A” est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd. could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93/68/EEC.
AUSTRALIA
This equipment has been tested to AS/NZS CISPR 22:2008 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device.
INTERNATIONAL
This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22:2008 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device.
Warranty and Repair Policy
The product is backed by a comprehensive one-year warranty on all components.
If an item becomes defective within the warranty period Ross will repair or replace the defective item, as determined solely by Ross.
Warranty repairs will be conducted at Ross, with all shipping FOB Ross dock. If repairs are conducted at the customer site, reasonable
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parts may be supplied free of charge while defective items undergo repair. Return packing, shipping, and special handling costs are
the responsibility of the customer.
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of this warranty.
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The equipment may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.
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case the user may have to take adequate measures.
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user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Ultripower User Guide (v4.0) Contents • i
Contents
Introduction 9
Related Publications .................................................................................................................................................9
Documentation Conventions .................................................................................................................................... 9
Interface Elements ................................................................................................................................................. 9
User Entered Text .................................................................................................................................................9
Referenced Guides ..............................................................................................................................................10
Menu Sequences .................................................................................................................................................. 10
Important Instructions .........................................................................................................................................10
Contacting Technical Support ............................................................................................................................. 10
Getting Started 11
General Overview ..................................................................................................................................................11
Supported Devices ..............................................................................................................................................11
Features ...............................................................................................................................................................11
Block Diagram .......................................................................................................................................................12
Example Configuration ..........................................................................................................................................12
Hardware Overview 13
Front Panel Overview ............................................................................................................................................13
Rear Panel Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Physical Installation 15
Before You Begin ..................................................................................................................................................15
Unpacking the Equipment ......................................................................................................................................15
Mounting Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Connecting Ultripower to a Network ..................................................................................................................... 16
Connecting an Ultrix Router to Ultripower ...........................................................................................................16
Connecting to an ULTRIX-FR1 Router ..............................................................................................................16
Connecting to an ULTRIX-FR2 Router ..............................................................................................................17
Connecting to an ULTRIX-FR5 Router ..............................................................................................................18
Connecting to a Power Source ...............................................................................................................................19
Configuration 21
Launching DashBoard ...........................................................................................................................................21
Using Walkabout to Assign the Initial IP Address to the Ultripower .................................................................... 21
Adding the Ultripower to the Tree View in DashBoard ........................................................................................21
Accessing the Ultripower Interfaces in DashBoard ...............................................................................................22
Restricting Access to the Ultripower .....................................................................................................................23
Configuring the PSU OUT Ports ........................................................................................................................ 23
Enabling Power to an External Device .................................................................................................................. 24
Monitoring the Ultripower 27
Monitoring via the Front Panel LEDs ....................................................................................................................27
Power Supply Module LEDs .............................................................................................................................. 27
Monitoring via the Rear Panel LEDs ..................................................................................................................... 27
Monitoring via DashBoard ....................................................................................................................................28
Monitoring the PSU Slots ...................................................................................................................................28
Monitoring the Ultripower PSU OUT Ports .......................................................................................................28

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DashBoard Interface Overview 29
Status Tabs Overview .............................................................................................................................................29
Product Tab .........................................................................................................................................................29
Network Tab ........................................................................................................................................................29
PSU Tab ..............................................................................................................................................................30
Configuration Tabs Overview ................................................................................................................................30
Control Tab ..........................................................................................................................................................30
Log Tab ...............................................................................................................................................................31
Setup Tab .............................................................................................................................................................31
Network Tab ........................................................................................................................................................32
Maintenance 33
Installing a PSU Module ........................................................................................................................................33
Removing a Blank Module Plate from the Ultripower Chassis ..........................................................................33
Removing the PSU Module from the Ultripower Chassis ..................................................................................33
Installing a new PSU Module into the Ultripower Chassis .................................................................................34
Technical Specifications 35
Physical Dimensions ..............................................................................................................................................35
General Specifications ............................................................................................................................................35
Environmental ........................................................................................................................................................35

Ultripower User Guide (v4.0) Introduction • 9
Introduction
This guide is for system administrators and installers of the Ross Video Ultripower. It provides instructions on how
to install, configure, and monitor your Ultripower rack mount power supply unit.
This guide contains the following chapters that cover the installation and setup of an Ultripower:
•“Introduction” summarizes the guide and provides important terms, and conventions.
•“Getting Started” provides general information to keep in mind before installing and configuring your
Ultripower.
•“Hardware Overview” provides a basic introduction to the Ultripower front and rear panels.
•“Physical Installation” provides instructions for the basic physical installation of the Ultripower.
•“Configuration” provides instructions on navigating the Ultripower interfaces, and establishing
communications in DashBoard.
•“Monitoring the Ultripower” provides instructions on how to monitor the Ultripower status via the chassis and
the DashBoard read-only status fields.
•“DashBoard Interface Overview” summarizes the tabs, menus, fields, and parameters displayed in the
DashBoard window for Ultripower.
•“Maintenance” provides instructions for removing a blank module plate from the chassis, removing a PSU
module from the chassis, and installing a new PSU module.
•“Technical Specifications” provides the specifications, such as dimensions and power consumption, for the
Ultripower.
If you have questions pertaining to installation of this Ross Video product, please contact us at the numbers listed in
the section “Contacting Technical Support” on page 10. Our technical staff is always available for consultation,
training, or service.
Related Publications
It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing your Ultripower:
•Ultricore User Guide, Ross Part Number: 2201DR-104
•Ultricore Quick Start Guide, Ross Part Number: 2201DR-102
•ULTRIX-FR1 and ULTRIX-FR2 Quick Start Guide, Ross Part Number: 2101DR-002
•ULTRIX-FR5 Quick Start Guide, Ross Part Number: 2101DR-502
•Ultrix Installation Guide, Ross Part Number: 2101DR-003
•Ultrix User Guide, Ross Part Number: 2101DR-004
Documentation Conventions
Special text formats are used in this guide to identify parts of the user interface, text that a user must enter, or a
sequence of menus and sub-menus that must be followed to reach a particular command.
Interface Elements
Bold text is used to identify a user interface element such as a dialog box, menu item, or button. For example:
In the Save Layout dialog, click OK.
User Entered Text
Courier text is used to identify text that a user must enter. For example:

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In the Language box, enter English.
Referenced Guides
Italic text is used to identify the titles of referenced guides, manuals, or documents. For example:
For more information, refer to the Ultrix Installation Guide.
Menu Sequences
Menu arrows are used in procedures to identify a sequence of menu items that you must follow. For example, if a
step reads “File > Save,” you would click the File menu and then click Save.
Important Instructions
Star icons are used to identify important instructions or features. For example:
When the Ultripower cannot connect to the network, a Message dialog box opens to report the connection
problem.
Contacting Technical Support
At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if problems occur, help is as close as the nearest
telephone.
Our 24-hour Hot Line service ensures you have access to technical expertise around the clock. After-sales service
and technical support is provided directly by Ross Video personnel. During business hours (Eastern Time),
technical support personnel are available by telephone. After hours and on weekends, a direct emergency technical
support phone line is available. If the technical support person who is on call does not answer this line immediately,
a voice message can be left and the call will be returned shortly. This team of highly trained staff is available to
react to any problem and to do whatever is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.
•Technical Support: ([phone]
•After Hours Emergency: ([phone]
•E-mail: [email protected]
•Website: http://www.rossvideo.com