Using Videohub Routers; Universal Videohub - Blackmagicdesign Universal Videohub 288 Installation And Operation Manual

Using Videohub Routers

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ALARM ALARM
POWER OVERLOAD POWER OVERLOAD
REF IN REF IN
RS-422
CONTROL
USB DIAGNOSTIC USB DIAGNOSTIC
ETHERNET
ALARM
MAIN POWER MAIN POWER
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Using Videohub Routers

Universal Videohub 288

What you need to get started
Universal Videohub 288 is a large, modular router ideally suited to very large facilities and broadcasters.
It features a 72 card rack frame that can be filled with any combination of BNC SDI or optical fiber SDI
interface cards.
When fully populated with two Universal Videohub 288 Crosspoint cards, two power cards, 72 interface
cards and 72 deck control cables, Universal Videohub 288 provides 288 SDI inputs, 288 SDI outputs, 288
bidirectional RS-422 deck control ports, reference input, redundant crosspoint processor, redundant
Ethernet networking, redundant power and powerful Videohub routing control software for Mac OS X
and Windows.
Occasional firmware updates can be downloaded from the Blackmagic Design website. Programmable
firmware can provide new features, compatibility with new hardware and support for new formats.
RS-422
CONTROL
The Videohub firmware update utility runs on Mac OS X and Windows computers and uses a USB 2.0
connection to Universal Videohub 288. You will need to provide a USB 2.0 type A to mini B male cable.
ETHERNET
ALARM
Universal Videohub 288 ships as an empty rack frame, except for a removable fan tray and fans. All other
hardware components, such as SDI interface cards and power supplies, must be purchased and installed
separately. Read the following section to help you decide which components you will need before you build
your Universal Videohub 288.
Pages 36-37 provide information on the different interface cards available for your Universal Videohub.