UTAH SCIENTIFIC Utah-400 iP Setup guide

The UTAH-400 Data Router
Setup and Operations Guide

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The UTAH-400 Data Router
•Document Number: 82101-0075
•Document Version: 2.1
•Date: August 13, 2012
• Printed in U.S.A.
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contents without the prior written consent of Utah Scientific, Inc. is strictly prohibited.
•Utah-400 is a trademark of Utah Scientific, Inc.
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Information contained in this guide is subject to change without notice or obligation. While
every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate as of the publication
date, Utah Scientific, Inc. assumes no liability for errors or omissions. In addition, Utah Scien-
tific, Inc. assumes no responsibility for damages resulting from the use of this guide.
FCC Compliance (USA) and Digital Equipment Compliance
(Canada)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A, digital
device, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart B of the FCC Rules and the Canadian EMC Requirement
(ICES-003). 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

Setup and Operations Guide
Declaration of Conformity
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 their own
expense. Shielded cables must be used to ensure compliance with the FCC Class A limits.
Declaration of Conformity
Utah Scientific, Inc.
4750 Wiley Post Way, Suite 150
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116-2878 U.S.A.
We declare our sole responsibility that the Utah-400 Digital Routing Switcher is in confor-
mance with the following standards:
•EN50081-1 Generic Emission Standard
•EN50082-1 Generic Immunity Standard
•IEC-950 Product Safety
•C-UL 1950 Product Safety
•UL 1950 Product Safety
Following the provisions of the Directive(s) of the Council of the European Union:
•EMC Directive 89/336/EED
•Low Voltage Electrical Directive 72/23/EEC
Utah Scientific, Inc. hereby declares that the product specified above conforms to the above
Directive(s) and Standard(s).

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Important Safeguards and Notices
This section provides important safety guidelines for the Operator and Service Personnel.
Specific warnings and cautions are found throughout the guide where they apply, but may not
appear here. Please read and follow the important safety information, specifically those
instructions related to risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
Safety Symbols
•Hazardous Voltage symbol
•Caution symbol. The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary to refer to the
manual to prevent damage to the product.
Warnings
Please observe the following important warnings:
•Any instructions in this guide that require opening the chassis, changing a power supply, or
removing a board, should be performed by qualified personnel only. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not perform any service unless you are qualified to do so.
•Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions.
•Do not use this product in or near water. Disconnect AC power before installing any options
or servicing the unit unless instructed to do so by this manual.
•This product is grounded through the power cord ground conductor. To avoid electric
shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle before connecting the product
inputs or outputs.
•Route power cords and other cables so they won’t be damaged.
•The AC receptacle (socket) should be located near the equipment and be easily accessi-
ble.
•Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not use any liquid or aerosol cleaner - use only a
damp cloth.
•Dangerous voltages exist at several points in this product. To avoid personal injury, do not
touch exposed conductors and components while power is on. Do not insert anything into
either of the systems two-power supply cavities with power connected.
•Do not wear hand jewelry or watches when troubleshooting high current circuits, such as
power supplies. During installation, do not use the door handles or front panels to lift the
equipment as they may open abruptly and injure you.

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Important Safeguards and Notices
•To avoid fire hazard when replacing fuses, use only the specified correct type, voltage and
current rating as referenced in the appropriate parts list for this product. Always refer fuse
replacement to qualified service personnel.
•Have qualified personnel perform safety checks after any service.
Cautions
Please observe the following important cautions:
•When installing this equipment do not install power cords to building surfaces. To prevent
damage when replacing fuses, locate and correct the problem that caused the fuse to blow,
before reconnecting power.
•Use only specified replacement parts
Notices
Please observe the following important notes:
• When the adjacent symbol is indicated on the chassis, please refer to the manual for addi-
tional information.
• For the HD-2020 Chassis and Master Control Panel, refer to “Connecting and Disconnect-
ing Power” - Chapter 2 (Hardware Installation).

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Company Information
Utah Scientific, Incorporated
4750 Wiley Post Way, Suite 150
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116-2878 U.S.A.
•Telephone: [phone]
•FAX: [phone]
•Technical Services (voice): [phone]
•Technical Services (FAX): [phone]
•E-Mail -General Information: [e-mail]
•E-Mail -Technical Services: servic[email protected]
•World Wide Web: http://www.utahscientific.com
•After Hours Emergency: [phone]. Follow the menu instructions for Emergency
Service.

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Warranty Policies
Warranty Policies
Hardware Warranty
Utah Scientific, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that the Utah Scientific hardware is free
from defects in materials and workmanship and will perform substantially in accordance with
the accompanying written materials under normal use and service for a period of ten (10) years
from the date of shipment. Any implied warranties on hardware are limited to ten (10) years.
Some states/jurisdictions do not allow limitations on duration of an implied warranty, so the
above limitation may not apply to certain specific purchasers.
Software Warranty
Utah Scientific warrants that the software will perform substantially in accordance with the
accompanying written materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment.
Customer Remedies
For the first one (1) year after purchase of the software and the first ten (10) years after the date
of purchase of the hardware, Utah Scientific’s and its suppliers’ entire liability and purchaser’s
exclusive remedy shall be, at Utah Scientific’s option, either:
• Return of the price paid, or
• Repair or replacement of the software or hardware that does not meet the above warranties
and is returned to Utah Scientific under the returned materials authorization (RMA)
process with freight and forwarding charges paid.
After the initial warranty periods, purchaser’s exclusive remedy is the repair or replacement of
the hardware upon payment of a fixed fee to cover handling and service costs based on Utah
Scientific’s then-current price schedule. The above warranties are void if failure of the
software or hardware has resulted from an accident, abuse, or misapplication. Any replacement
software or hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or
thirty (30) days, whichever is longer.
No other warranties. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Utah Scientific and
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to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with regard to the
software, the accompanying written materials, and any accompanying hardware. This limited
warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights. These rights may vary in certain states/
jurisdictions.

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in no event shall Utah Scientific or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever
(including without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss
of business information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use
Utah Scientific products, even if Utah Scientific has been advised of the possibility of such
damages. Because some states/jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability
for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply in those
circumstances.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
The UTAH-400 Data Router .................................................... ii
Copyrights and Trademarks ..................................................... ii
Notice ....................................................................................... ii
FCC Compliance.......................................................................... ii
Declaration of Conformity ....................................................... iii
Important Safeguards and Notices ........................................... iv
Company Information .............................................................. vi
Warranty Policies ..................................................................... vii
CHAPTER 1 Introduction
Introduction .............................................................................. 1-1
In This Guide .................................................................................. 1-1
How to use this Guide .................................................................... 1-2
Conventions .................................................................................... 1-2
Abbreviations ................................................................................. 1-3
Terms .............................................................................................. 1-3
Routing Switcher Basics ................................................................ 1-5
Switching Matrix ............................................................................ 1-5
Signal Levels .................................................................................. 1-6
The Utah-400 Data Routing Matrix ............................................... 1-7
Introducing the Utah-400 Data Routing Switcher .................... 1-10
System Configurations ................................................................... 1-11
UT-400 Data Router Functional Description ........................... 1-12
CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation
In This Chapter ......................................................................... 2-1
Unpacking and Inspection ........................................................ 2-2
Recommended unpacking method: ................................................ 2-3
Installing Physical Equipment .................................................. 2-3
Mounting Equipment in Rack Frames ............................................ 2-3
Installing the MX-Bus Cables .................................................. 2-7
Interconnecting the SC-4 and Utah-400 Frames ............................ 2-7

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Determining and Setting Router Signal Levels ........................2-9
Installing the Data Matrix Port Cables .....................................2-13
Modular RJ-45 Serial Port Pin Assignments ............................2-15
SMPTE-207M Serial Port Information .....................................2-16
D-subminiature Adaptors ..........................................................2-17
Data Matrix Signal-Line Terminations .....................................2-19
Matrix Expansion Facilities ......................................................2-24
SMPTE Alarm Facility .............................................................2-27
Connecting and Disconnecting Power ......................................2-29
Hardware Checkout ..................................................................2-30
CHAPTER 3 System Operations
Data Port Indicators ..................................................................3-2
Main Board Status Indicators .........................................................3-5
Main Board ScanGate Indicators ....................................................3-7
Power Supply Status Indicators ......................................................3-8
Reset Switch ...................................................................................3-10
FPGA Control Board ......................................................................3-12
CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting
In This Chapter .........................................................................4-1
Subsystem Level Troubleshooting ............................................4-2
Main Troubleshooting Chart .....................................................4-2
Video Subsystem Troubleshooting Table .................................4-4
Audio Subsystem Troubleshooting Table .................................4-5
Power Subsystem Troubleshooting Table ................................4-6
Power Supply Alarms ...............................................................4-7
Control Subsystem Troubleshooting Table ..............................4-8
System Controller Alarms ........................................................4-9
Control Panel Troubleshooting .................................................4-10
Diagnostic Loopback Functions ...............................................4-11
Checking and Replacing Fuses .................................................4-14

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CHAPTER 1 Introduction
Introduction
In This Guide
This guide provides instructions on installing, configuring and operating the Utah Scientific,
Utah-400 Data Routing Switcher. The following chapters and appendices are included:
•Chapter 1, “Introduction” summarizes the guide, describes basic router operation and
describes the hardware and software components of the Utah-400 Data Routing Switcher.
•Chapter 2, “Hardware Installation” provides instructions for installing the Utah-400 Data
Routing Switcher in your facility.
•Chapter 3, “System Operations” provides specific information on operating the Utah-400
Data Routing Switcher.
•Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting” looks at some of the common hardware and software prob-
lems, diagnostics and solutions available to the user on site. Included in this section is
information on the various avenues to contact Utah Scientific Technical Services and tips
on discussing equipment problems.

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How to use this Guide
The chapters in this guide follow a logical sequence from the Introduction to Specifications.
•Read this chapter (Chapter 1 “Introduction”) to familiarize your self with the Data Router
product.
•Follow the instructions in Chapter 2, “Hardware Installation” to install your Data Router sys-
tem hardware.
•The information in Chapter 3, “System Operations” explains the specifics of operating the
Data Router at a broadcast facility.
•Chapter 4, the “Troubleshooting” section, will help you to isolate problem areas and how to
contact Customer Service.
Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this guide:
•Connectors and terminators will be indicated by bold, upper case text in Arial Black font.
For example:
• Connect the MX-Bus to J-1
•·Operator Actions will be indicated in Helvetica Bold where a board is inserted, removed
and/or an action is required in the Troubleshooting or configuration sections of this manual.
There will usually be a graphic to accompany the instruction(s). For example:
• Insert the expansion Input board in slot 6.
• Switch the suspected bad input to a known good input to verify output “X”.
•The use of bullets indicates a random order of operation or to draw the readers’ attention to
specific items.
•The use of numbers in specific operations or lists indicates a “recommended order of oper-
ation” to perform specific tasks. Bulleted items may be below numbered items to highlight
tasks or indicate the operation(s) may be performed at random.

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Abbreviations
The following abbreviations may be used in this guide:
Terms
The following terms are used throughout the documentation in this guide:
•“Operator” and “User” refer to the person using or operating the Utah-400 Digital Router
System.
TABLE 1-1. Common Abbreviations and Mnemonics
Abbreviation Description
ATR Audio Tape Recorder
AES Audio Engineering Society
CPU Central Processing Unit
DTR Digital Tape Recorder
EBU European Broadcast Union
ENET Ethernet
HDTV High Definition Television
I/O Input / Output
IP Internet Protocol
JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group
M-JPEG Motion – JPEG
MPEG Motion Picture Experts Group
MX-Bus Utah Router Control Comm. Bus
RMS Router Management System
RU Rack Unit
SDI Serial Digital Interface
U-Net Utah Control Panel Comm. Network
UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair
VTR Video Tape Recorder

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•“System” refers to the entire interconnected Utah-400 System including control panels,
routers, software, and chassis.
•“Mainframe” refers to the Utah-400 chassis plus redundancy.
•“Input” refers to an audio, video, or data signal source that is connected to the Utah-400
main frame.
• One video input represents one High Definition or Serial Digital Interface video output
signal.
• One audio input represents a single monophonic track from an analog audio source.
• One digital audio input represents two tracks (left and right channel) from a digital
audio source.
•“Source” refers to an audio or video device whose output signals are connected to the
Utah-400 mainframe inputs. Examples of audio / video sources are ATR’s, VTR’s, DTR’s,
cameras, video / audio routers, audio mixers, graphics systems, and satellite feeds.
•“Output” refers to the Utah-400 audio, video, or data signals from the Utah-400 “Outputs”,
which are connected to the ‘destination device’. This term also includes the physical out-
put connectors on the frame.
•“Port” refers one physical connector that carries one input and one output
•“Destination” refers to the device, which is receiving the Utah-400 output signal. This could
include VTRs, monitors, satellite feeds, or video / audio routers.
•·“Signal Level” refers to the logical level of the audio / video routers in relation to the entire
connected system(s). Typically, the Utah-400 occupies levels above 1, with master control
occupying the lowest logical level.
•·“Hot Swappable” refers to a printed circuit board, which can be removed or replaced with
system power “on”.
•“Control Panel” refers to the physical human interface used to control the various systems
in use.
•“Display” is the ‘LCD Display’ on the panels in use.
•“Monitor” refers to the monitor attached to the monitor matrix port of a video or audio router
system.

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•“High Definition" refers to all 780p and 1080i formats – as per CEMA definition. The typical
high definition data rate is 1.85 Giga Byte and a 16:9 Aspect Ratio Picture characterizes
this technology.
•“Serial Digital Interface (SDI)” refers to the serial digital video signal operating at 125 to 270
MB. Utah Scientific data rates for the serial digital router are 143, 177, 270,360 and 540
MB.
Routing Switcher Basics
A routing switcher is a specialized form of broadcast equipment that allows the user to connect
large numbers of source and destination devices together electronically – without patching or
running cables across floors and without significant signal loss.
The routing switcher solves connectivity problems and increases signal qualities in a wide
variety of applications. The technologies of routing switchers now include the standard ana-
logue, digital video, digital audio, and increasingly the high definition formats.
The routing switcher provides the user with the following advantages:
•Many signal levels (determined by the matrix size) may be switched simultaneously.
• A simple route connects (switches) one signal level from one source (for example a
VTR) to one destination (a monitor).
• A complex route would connect multiple signal levels from one source to multiple
destinations, including tie lines. For example, a satellite feed to a group of VTRs
and monitors.
• Audio and video signal levels can be switched in groups (all follow takes) or individu-
ally (breakaway takes). Any input can be switched to any output, limited only by the
matrix size.
• The Routing Switcher may be controlled manually via control panels, or with com-
puter controlled automation.
Switching Matrix
A switching matrix is the internal array of inputs, crosspoints and outputs that allow a routing
switcher to perform the task of routing signals from sources to destinations. The figure below
illustrates a simple 10 X 10 switching matrix – with 10 Inputs and 10 Outputs.

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Note the following points regarding the illustration:
•Each VTR is fully connected to the matrix – all audio/video inputs and outputs.
•A cross-point (represented by an X) is the internal electronic connection of the input to the
output – either audio or video.
•When the cross-point is turned “ON” the connection is made between the source and desti-
nation. The action of turning the cross-point on is known as making a “Take”.
•When an entire audio/video array is connected in this manner, from all of the devices in
your facility, you have full routing flexibility.
•Without re-cabling or re-patching, a device can play back one moment (as a source) and
record the next moment (as a destination).
Signal Levels
A “signal level” represents one of many specific types of audio or video elements that a routing
switcher is capable of handling. The typical signals capable of being switched are:
• Analog Video
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Inputs
Outputs
VTR 2
VTR 6 Routing Switcher
Matrix
VTR 2
Out
VTR 6
Out
VTR 2
In
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Crosspoint

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• Analog Audio (stereo with left and right channels).
• Digital Video
• Digital Audio (dual channel – stereo pair)
• High Definition Video.
Some systems may be configured with one signal level, while others may be configured with
multiple signal levels.
While the diagram in the previous section shows only one signal level, a multi-signal level sys-
tem is capable of routing any combination up to 32 levels – each with its own matrix and cross-
points.
The figure below illustrates eight signal levels in a 10 X 10 matrix system.
Signal routers are typically much larger than a 10 X 10 matrix, depending on user needs.
Each signal level may also have different sizes of matrices and do not all need to be the same
size.
The Utah-400 Data Routing Matrix
The Utah-400’s unique data matrix technology allows for flexibility of matrix size available to
the user. Each chassis contains 64 bidirectional matrix ports. Up to four chassis can be inter-
connected so the user can expand in groups of 64 ports up to a maximum matrix size of 256
ports.
Analog Audio R
Digital Video
Digital Audio 1/2
Digital Audio 3/4
Digital Audio 5/6
Digital Audio 7/8
Analog Video
Analog Audio L
One
Signal
Level

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The crosspoint board and its flexible design characterize the Utah-400 system. Including
expansion inputs, this board supports a 256 x 64 switching matrix.
Features of this technology include signal presence indicators for both input and outputs. The
status of the router input and output activity can be continuously monitored via the crosspoint
status port or router control system.
Refer to the Utah-400 Data Matrix Block Diagram for the following signal routing description.
Each matrix interface port supports bidirectional data traffic with port signals A and B. Either
signal can be assigned as receive; while the other is assigned as transmit. The port interface
logic determines this assignment according to control signals received from the matrix control-
ler and MX bus.
At system start-up, each port defaults to SMPTE “tributary” mode, where port signal A is
assigned as receive and port signal B is assigned as transmit. These assignments can be
reversed at any time via the router control system, to support SMPTE “controller” mode.
Further, at system start-up, each port has its transmit-output disabled until commanded to turn
it on. This prevents potential signal contention with external equipment.
Three LED indicators are associated with each matrix interface port. The controller indicator,
labeled “CT” illuminates green when the port is placed in “controller” mode. When the port is in
“tributary” mode, this indicator is unlit.
Active signal transitions at the receive line will cause the receive indicator, “RX” to illuminate
yellow.
The port’s transmit indicator, “TX”, illuminates red when the port output drives a logic-zero, and
green when it drives a logic-one. Live data traffic will cause both colors to be emitted. When a
matrix interface port is disabled, its TX indicator output is suppressed.
The receive signal selected by the port interface logic is connected to a crosspoint input,
where it is available for the operator to make a “Take”, enabling the routing path of this input to
its desired output(s).
The output from the crosspoint is directed to its proper path to the port interface logic. From
this point the output signal is sent to the output driver in the selected port transceiver, and its
destination.
Up to four chassis can be linked to create larger switching matrices. The crosspoint board
houses three expansion transceiver devices to implement this feature.
Each expansion transceiver communicates over a bidirectional high-speed serial link to an
alternate chassis. In the transmit direction, the local port input signals, 64 total, are sampled,
combined with synchronization signals, and formatted into a serial signal for application to the

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alternate chassis. In the receive direction, the alternate chassis conveys its 64 inputs to the
local chassis.
The local chassis assigns the serially received block of 64 input signals to a specific range of
inputs to its switching matrix, where they are available as additional sources for output. When
a chassis receives and locks to an expansion signal, it lights a “frame lock” LED which indi-
cates that its block of inputs are available for matrix connection.
FIGURE 1-1. The Utah-400 Data Matrix Block Diagram
PORT
TRANSCEIVER
A
PORT
TRANSCEIVER
B
PORT SIGNAL A
PORT SIGNAL B
PORT
INTERFACE
LOGIC
CONTROLLER
INDICATOR
TRANSMIT
INDICATOR
RECEIVE
INDICATOR
1 OF 64
EXPANSION
TRANSCEIVER
1 OF 3
256x64
CROSSPOINT /
MULTIPLEXER /
DEMULTIPLEXER MATRIX
CONTROL
BIDIRECTIONAL
EXPANSION LINK
1 OF 2
MX BUS
DATA
DIRECTION
ENABLE
DATA
FRAME-LOCK
INDICATOR

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Introducing the Utah-400 Data Routing Switcher
Utah Scientifics’ Utah-400 Data Routing System incorporates the latest technology and is
designed to meet the most demanding user needs in the switching router market.
The Utah-400 Data Routing System offers the following features:
•Bidirectional switching matrices from 64 ports up to 256 X 256
• All routers utilize the same chassis as building blocks for all configurations.
• Very compact – 64 port = 3 RU; 128 x 128 = 6 RU; 256 x 256 = 12 RU
• Frames are 3 Rack Units (RU) High (5.25 inches / 13.34 cm)
• Fully redundant power supplies and AC sources (separate receptacles for each
chassis supply)
• Low power consumption – 64 port = < 75 Watts
• Two cooling fans with side exhaust. Chassis will cool itself with one fan running
• Fans replaceable without powering-down router.
• Input, output, and expansion signal presence indicators
• Router expansions are field upgradeable.
• All active circuit boards insert and extract from the front of the router, less downtime
when troubleshooting problems.
•Compatible with existing control systems.
• Uses the existing Utah Scientific MX-Bus Router Interface.
• UNET
• Internet
• RS-232 / RS-422
• Personal Computer
•Error Indicators include voltage, fan, and temperature.
•Redundancy used to avoid a single point failure where possible.
•Non-Intrusive diagnostics and status reports when interfacing with a personal computer.