Ross ULTRIX-FR12 User manual

ULTRIX-FR12 Installation Guide

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ULTRIX-FR12 · Installation Guide
• Ross Part Number: 2101DR-603-04
• Software Version: 5.2.0
• Release Date: January 18, 2024.
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International
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Cleaning Instructions
This section provides important instructions for the cleaning and disinfection of your ULTRIX-FR12.
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ULTRIX-FR12 Installation 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
Signal Distribution ................................................................................................................................. 12
Routing Layers or Levels ....................................................................................................................... 12
Interface and Connectivity via an Ultricore BCS ................................................................................ 12
Remote Control Panels ......................................................................................................................... 12
Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Hardware Overview 13
Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Supported Ultrix I/O Blades .................................................................................................................... 13
Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP+) Modules ....................................................................................... 13
Front Panel Overview ............................................................................................................................... 14
Features .................................................................................................................................................. 14
Rear Panel Overview ................................................................................................................................ 17
Physical Installation 21
Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Unpacking the Equipment ....................................................................................................................... 21
Mounting Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 22
Connecting the ULTRIX-FR12 to a Network ........................................................................................... 22
Powering the ULTRIX-FR12 25
Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 25
Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................... 25
Workflow for Initial Power Up ................................................................................................................. 25
Ultripower Manager ................................................................................................................................. 26
Cabling the Ultripowers to the ULTRIX-FR12 ....................................................................................... 28
Verify the Output State of each Ultripower ........................................................................................ 28
Cabling the Ultripowers to the ULTRIX-FR12 ...................................................................................... 28
Powering on the ULTRIX-FR12 via DashBoard ..................................................................................... 31
Cabling Your Router 33
Cabling the ALARM Port .......................................................................................................................... 33
Connecting the Video Reference Source ............................................................................................... 34
Reference Cabling for the ULTRIX-FR12 .............................................................................................. 34
Cabling for an UltriScape Head .............................................................................................................. 35
Connecting Source Devices ..................................................................................................................... 37
Connecting Destination Devices ............................................................................................................. 37
Gearbox Cabling ....................................................................................................................................... 37

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Outputs ................................................................................................................................................... 38
Inputs ...................................................................................................................................................... 39
Connecting the SFP Ports ........................................................................................................................ 39
Working with Fiber Optic Connectors ................................................................................................. 39
Cabling for IP Streaming .......................................................................................................................... 40
Connecting to an Ultricore BCS .............................................................................................................. 41
Connecting to a Ross NK Series Device ................................................................................................. 42
Cabling Designations 43
ULTRIX-HDX-IO Blade ............................................................................................................................... 43
ULTRIX-HDBNC-IO Blade ......................................................................................................................... 44
ULTRIX-IP-IO Blade ................................................................................................................................... 45
ULTRIX-IPX-IO Blade ................................................................................................................................. 46
Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 46
Cabling .................................................................................................................................................... 46
ULTRIX-SFP-IO Blade ................................................................................................................................ 48
Technical Specifications 49
Physical Dimensions ................................................................................................................................ 49
Inventory ................................................................................................................................................... 49
Supported FSCS Video Formats for Conversion ................................................................................... 50
Supported Video Formats ....................................................................................................................... 53
Maximum Power Ratings ........................................................................................................................ 54
Inputs ......................................................................................................................................................... 54
Outputs ...................................................................................................................................................... 55
Embedded Audio ...................................................................................................................................... 55
Environmental .......................................................................................................................................... 56
MicroSD Card ............................................................................................................................................ 56
Ultriscape Output Specifications ............................................................................................................ 56
Ethernet Port Connectors ....................................................................................................................... 56
Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 56
Supported USB-Serial Converters .......................................................................................................... 56
Supported SFP Modules .......................................................................................................................... 57
Software Licenses 59
BSD ............................................................................................................................................................. 59
Dual GPL .................................................................................................................................................... 59
GPL ............................................................................................................................................................. 59
LGPL ........................................................................................................................................................... 64
MIT .............................................................................................................................................................. 65
zlib .............................................................................................................................................................. 65
Glossary 67

ULTRIX-FR12 Installation Guide (v4.0) Introduction • 9
Introduction
This guide is for system administrators and installers of the Ross Video ULTRIX-FR12 router. It
provides instructions on how to physically install your router.
This guide contains the following chapters that cover the installation of an ULTRIX-FR12 router:
• “Introduction” summarizes the guide and provides important terms, and conventions.
• “Getting Started” provides an overview for creating a routing system using the ULTRIX-FR12, and
general information to keep in mind before installing and configuring your router.
• “Hardware Overview” provides a basic introduction to the ULTRIX-FR12 front and rear panels.
• “Physical Installation” provides instructions for the basic physical installation of the
ULTRIX-FR12.
• “Powering the ULTRIX-FR12” outlines the required steps to powering on the ULTRIX-FR12
including how to configure power linking for the Ultripowers in your system.
• “Cabling Your Router” provides instructions on how to connect the ULTRIX-FR12 to a video
reference signal, connect to a Multiviewer Head, and connect inputs and outputs.
• “Cabling Designations” provides additional information on the input and output designations
for each supported ULTRIX-FR12 blade.
• “Technical Specifications” provides the specifications for the ULTRIX-FR12.
• “Software Licenses” provides third-party software license information for your ULTRIX-FR12.
If you have questions pertaining to installation of this Ross Video product, please contact us at the
numbers listed in “Contacting Technical Support”. 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 ULTRIX-FR12:
•DashBoard User Manual, Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004
•Ultricore-BCS User Guide, Ross Part Number: 2201DR-104
•ULTRIX-FR12 Quick Start Guide, Ross Part Number: 2101DR-602
•Ultrix SFP Modules Guide, Ross Part Number: 2101DR-008
•ULTRIX-FR12 User Guide, Ross Part Number: 2101DR-604
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:

10 • Introduction ULTRIX-FR12 Installation Guide (v4.0)
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-FR12 User 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 ULTRIX-FR12 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

ULTRIX-FR12 Installation Guide (v4.0) Getting Started • 11
Getting Started
A routing system requires careful planning. This can include allocating common connector numbers
across several router levels or partitions within the routing system to ensure that source and
destination equipment switch on just one switch command.
General Overview
Figure 1 provides a simplified example and may differ from what your facility requires.
Figure 1 Example of a Routing System
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Ultricore BCS
System Control and Interface
Internet / LAN / VPN
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ULTRIX-NS-FR2
64x64 3G/HD/SD SDI Router
MultiViewer
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IP Media Network
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PORT 14 PORT 15 PORT 16 PORT 17 PORT 18 PORT 19 PORT 20PORT 13
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Signal Distribution
A broadcast router is a device that switches signals generated by broadcast equipment from a
nominated input to a nominated output. An input is a physical socket on a router, a source is a
virtual grouping of inputs tied together under a label. The inputs may be routed to any number of
outputs providing signal distribution.
Routing Layers or Levels
Each physical router (or signal type) may be thought of as a layer or level of the routing system (e.g.
a video level, an audio level). ULTRIX-FR12 can assign a level to a matrix or signal type and even
individual ports on unrelated matrices if required.
Interface and Connectivity via an Ultricore BCS
Keep in mind that the ULTRIX-FR12 router uses ethernet protocols to communicate to other devices
in your routing system. An ULTRIX-FR12 routing system may use distributed control across the
Internet, a LAN, or a VPN. A Ultricore BCS (Central System Controller) is required to set up each
router via the router interfaces or using the options available for each device in your system.
Ensure that you are using the latest version of the DashBoard client software. The DashBoard
software and user manual are available from the Ross Video website.
For More Information on...
• configuring the Ultricore BCS, refer to the Ultricore BCS User Guide.
• configuring the ULTRIX-FR12 in DashBoard, refer to the ULTRIX-FR12 User Guide.
Remote Control Panels
Remote control panels (e.g. RCP-QE, RCP-ME) provide a physical switching surface to control the
router switching. Each panel uses data derived from the database to display text on LCDs and
assign functions to the buttons.
When the system is powered up, the router restores its crosspoint status. The remote control panel
requests the status of the router and displays the current status for the selected destination.
Before You Begin
When installing devices in a network topology, consider the physical placement of the devices in the
network and how the communications (data) will flow within that network. Consideration must also
be given to the distances between devices, physical interconnections, transmission rates, and signal
types that you are installing.

ULTRIX-FR12 Installation Guide (v4.0) Hardware Overview • 13
Hardware Overview
This chapter outlines the features of the ULTRIX-FR12, including the front and rear panels.
For More Information on...
• other Ultrix routers, refer to the ULTRIX-NS-FR1, ULTRIX-NS-FR2, and ULTRIX-FR5 Installation
Guide.
Features
The ULTRIX-FR12 includes the following features:
• Up to 288 x 288 ports
• 6144 x 6144 audio fabric with up to 2048 x 2048 discrete audio I/O
• Up to 48 Multiviewers1, each with 100 PiPs
• 288 (12G2) audio embedders/de-embedders
• 288 (12G) clean/quiet switches
• 288 (3G3/12G4) frame syncs
• 128 x 64 virtual audio mixer
Supported Ultrix I/O Blades
Table 1 lists the Ultrix I/O blades that the ULTRIX-FR12 supports.
Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP+) Modules
The AUX ports and SFP ports can be populated with one of the following options listed in Table 2.
1. Each Multiviewer requires an Ultriscape license.
2. Support for 12G requires an UltriSpeed license.
3. Requires an Ultrisync or Ultrisync-18 license.
4. Requires an Ultrisync-UHD or Ultrisync-UHD16 license.
Table 1 List of ULTRIX-FR12 Products
Model Number Description
ULTRIX-HDX-IO Provides 16x16 SDI inputs/outputs on HD-BNCs, 2 reference ports, 4
unpopulated AUX ports, and one USB port
ULTRIX-IP-IO Provides 4x25GE advanced connectivity, and 2 unpopulated AUX ports
ULTRIX-IPX-IO Provides 4x100Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) ethernet connections and 4
unpopulated AUX portsa
a. The Ultrix software version 5.1.5 does not support the AUX C and AUX D ports.
ULTRIX-MODX-IO Provides 4 x Plug-and-Play I/O modules and 2 unpopulated AUX ports
ULTRIX-SFP-IO Provides 16x16 inputs/outputs via SFP modules, and 2 unpopulated AUX
ports

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Front Panel Overview
The ULTRIX-FR12 is designed to operate with the door closed to ensure adequate cooling via the
fans.
Features
The ULTRIX-FR12 front door is:
• designed to improve engineering efficiency
• high resolution
• password protected
• DashBoard enabled
• smart monitoring made easy via
› priority display of system alarms
› configurable severity and hysteresis
› quick link to port/function
• smart control via
› pushbutton routing control
› configurable layouts
› AFV and breakaways
› salvos
› destination status
Table 2 List of SFP Modules
Model
Supported I/O Blades
DescriptionHDX-IO IP-IO IPX-IO SFP-IO
SFP-FIBER-3G   3G SDI Optical Transceiver that provides 1 optical input and 1
optical output
SFP-FIBER-12G   12G SDI Optical Transceiver that provides 1 optical input and 1
optical output
SFP-HDB-IO-3G     3G SDI HD-BNC Transceiver that provides 1 SDI input and 1 SDI
output
SFP-HDB-IO-12G     12G/3G/HD SDI Coax Transceiver that provides 1 SDI input and 1
SDI output
SFP-HDB-OUT-12G   12G SDI HD-BNC Dual Receiver that provides 1 SDI output
SFP-HDM-IN-12G     HDMI/DVI to SDI Receiver
SFP-HDM-OUT-12G     12G/3G/HD-SDI to HDMI 2.0/DVI Transmitter
SFP-MADI-1300MM   3G SDI multi-mode optical transceiver (1330nm)
SFP-MADI-1310SM   3G SDI optical transceiver that supports MADI
SFP-MADI-COAX   MADI Transceiver that provides a MADI Link with up to 64
channels in and out
Caution — Before opening the front panel door, ensure that the ULTRIX-FR12 is disconnected from
the power source and fully powered off.

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Figure 2 Example of an ULTRIX-FR12 —Front Panel
1. Front Panel Wave Light
The front panel provides various system status indication via the 'wave light'. The concave section
of the black front panel bezel emits light of various colors to indicate system function.
2. Display Panel
The touchscreen provides a simple and intuitive DashBoard interface to configure and monitor
the ULTRIX-FR12.
1) Front Panel Wave Light 3) ENET Port LEDs
2) Display Panel 4) USB Port
Table 3 Front Panel Wave Light
Status Description
Blue When lit blue, this indicates normal operation.
Red When lit red, this indicates a serious issue that requires immediate
attention.

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3. ENET Port LEDs
Table 4 describes the two ULTRIX-FR12 front panel LEDs that are used to monitor ethernet
communication activity of the router. When facing the front panel, the left LED reports the status
of the ENET 1 port while the right LED reports the status of the ENET 2 port. Refer to “Rear Panel
Overview” for details.
4. USB Port
This is an USB 3.0 Type A port and is reserved for future use.
Table 4 Front Panel LEDs
LED Status Description
ENET # Bright
Blue
A valid physical Ethernet connection is established, and the
port is active. There is data transfer activity on the
indicated Ethernet port.
Dim Blue A valid physical Ethernet connection is established, but the
port is not the active one. There is no data transfer activity
on the indicated Ethernet port.
Off No valid Ethernet connection to the indicated Ethernet
port.

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Rear Panel Overview
The rear panel provides a support structure for connecting input or output signals, and two looping
reference connections. Note that the number of populated slots in your router may differ from
what is presented here.
Figure 3 Example of an ULTRIX-FR12 — Rear Panel
1) PSU Connections 4) ULTRIX-HDX-IO Blade 7) ULTRIX-IP-IO Blade 10) Protective Earth Stud
2) Frame Reference Module 5) ULTRIX-SFP-IO Blade 8) Reserved Slot
3) Frame Control Module 6) ULTRIX-IPX-IO Blade 9) Reserved Slot
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1. PSU Connections
There are four power input modules located on the back of the ULTRIX-FR12. Each input module
includes four power connectors that correspond to the four connectors on an Ultripower power
supply.
2. Frame Reference Module
This module provides two (individual or looping) HD-BNC inputs that accept reference signals
supporting the following reference types: analog black, tri-level sync, and AES/DARs. The REF A
port is the primary reference port.
Refer to Table 5 to learn what REF ports are supported on each type of blade.
3. Frame Control Module
This module provides the following connections.
› Each Ethernet port is an RJ45 connector used to connect the router to an external 1Gbe
Ethernet network. Each port has its RJ45 connector wired as a Network Interface Card (NIC).
Connect ENET1 as the primary ethernet connection to bridge the external Ethernet network to
the local communications bus for monitoring and control of the router. Only connect ENET2
when a redundant connection is required.
› USB 3.0 Type A Port — This port provides the ability for various USB-serial converts to be
attached for serial communications with the ULTRIX-FR12 router. Refer to “Supported
USB-Serial Converters”.
› Micro SD Card — The Micro SD card provides system storage and a default software build. Do
not remove this card unless directed by Ross Technical Support.
› ALARM Connector — This 3-pin connector provides a hard-wired alarm output. An output is
triggered on this port when the ULTRIX-FR12 detects a configured alarm. Refer to “Cabling the
ALARM Port”.
The LTC and R-OUT ports are not implemented.
Caution — The ULTRIX-FR12 requires a minimum of two Ultripower units and has a specific power up
process. Refer to '“Powering the ULTRIX-FR12”.
Notice — Always connect one Ultripower unit to one ULTRIX-FR12 power input module.
Table 5 Blades — Supported REF Ports
Blade ULTRIX-FR12
SDPE-ACUITY REF A
SDPE-CARBONITE REF A or REF B
ULTRIX-HDX-IO REF A or REF B
ULTRIX-IP-IO REF A or REF B
ULTRIX-IPX-IO REF A or REF B
ULTRIX-MODX-IO REF A or REF B
ULTRIX-SFP-IO REF A or REF B
Notice — The Ethernet ports do not provide Power-over-Ethernet (PoE).

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4. ULTRIX-HDX-IO Blade
Each ULTRIX-HDX-IO blade provides 2 AUX ports and 16x16 HD-BNCs of non-blocking
connectivity for up to 384x384 SDI inputs/outputs in the ULTRIX-FR12. When populated, two
additional AUX ports can be configured as Ultriscape outputs (heads), or as MADI inputs/outputs.
5. ULTRIX-SFP-IO Blade
Each ULTRIX-SFP-IO blade provides two AUX ports, and sixteen SFP ports. Each port can be
populated with Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP+) modules from the factory or by installing
modules in the field. For a list of SFP+ modules available from Ross Video, refer to Table 2.
6. ULTRIX-IPX-IO Blade
Each ULTRIX-IPX-IO blade provides four QSFP28 ports with 100GbE bandwidth per port. Refer to
“ULTRIX-IPX-IO Blade” for more information on this optional blade.
7. ULTRIX-IP-IO Blade
Each ULTRIX-IPX-IO blade provides four ENET ports with 25Gb bandwidth per port. The ports are
grouped into two pairs where the first pair is ENET 1 and ENET 2; the second pair is ENET 3 and
ENET 4. Refer to the ULTRIX-FR12 User Guide for more information on this optional blade.
8. Reserved Slot
This slot is reserved for future use.
9. Reserved Slot
This slot is reserved for future use.
10.Protective Earth Stud
The ULTRIX-FR12 includes a protective earth ground stud.
Caution — Risk of electrical shock. Enclosure shall be connected to earth ground via protective earth
stud and 12AWG conductor or larger.

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