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 Scientific, Inc. assumes no responsibility for damages resulting from the use of this guide.
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 conformance with the following standards: Emission EN55022:1994+A1&A2 • Immunity EN55024:1998 •...
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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 • accessible. Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not use any liquid or aerosol cleaner - • use only a damp cloth. Utah-400 64x64...
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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 cir- •...
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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: +1 (801) 575-8801 • FAX: +1 (801) 537-3098 • Technical Services (voice): +1 (800) 447-7204 • Technical Services (FAX): +1 (801) 537-3069 •...
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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.
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No liability for consequential damages. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, 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...
Routing Switcher Basics ..........1-5 Switching Matrix ..............1-6 Signal Levels ................ 1-7 The Utah-400 Routing Matrix ..........1-8 Introducing the Utah-400 Digital Routing Switcher ..1-10 System Configurations ............ 1-12 Hardware Installation CHAPTER 2 In This Chapter ............... 2-1 Unpacking and Inspection ..........
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............4-2 SD Video Input ..............4-2 Multi-Rate Input ..............4-2 Analog to Digital ..............4-3 Reclocking Input Expansion Card .........4-5 UTAH-400 3G Input Card ............4-6 Video Output Boards ............4-8 SD-Output ................4-8 HD-Output (Multi-Rate output card) ........4-9 Digital Video to Analog Converter Output card .....4-9...
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Table of Contents User Controls ............... 4-20 Indicators ................4-20 Fuses ..................4-23 Test points (front of Crosspoint card) ........4-24 Audio Chassis - Basic Layout ......... 4-25 Chassis Assembly ..............4-25 Deluxe Output Module ............4-26 DAC Output Module .............
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Scope ................C-1 The AES Breakout Panel Kit ........... C-1 Description of the AES Breakout Panel ......C-1 Installation of the AES Breakout Panel ......C-2 Label Instructions for the Utah-400 Breakout Panel ..C-4 Scope ..................C-4 Application ................C-4 TOC-iv...
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 Digital Routing Switcher. Chapter 2 • "Hardware Installation" provides instructions for installing the Utah-400 Dig- ital Routing Switcher in your facility.
The use of numbers in specific operations or lists indicates a "recommended order of operation" to perform specific tasks. Bulleted items may be below numbered items to highlight tasks or indicate the operation(s) may be performed at random. The Utah-400...
Abbreviations Abbreviations The following abbreviations may be used in this guide: See Appendix A for an additional Glos- sary of Terms and further definitions. Common Abbreviations and Mnemonics TABLE 1. Abbreviation Description Audio Tape Recorder Audio Engineering Society Central Processing Unit Digital Tape Recorder European Broadcast Union ENET...
"Mainframe” refers to the Utah-400 chassis plus redundancy. • "Input" refers to and audio or video 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.
"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 –...
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). The Utah-400...
Routing Switcher Basics 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 • Analog Audio (stereo with left and right channels). •...
Introduction The Utah-400 Routing Matrix The Utah-400's unique matrix technology allows for a greater flexibility of input and output combinations available to the user. Each input or output board contains eight signal paths so the user can expand in groups of eight up to the maximum capacity of the router.
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Input Signal Reclocker Amplifier Detector Crosspoint Board 64 x 64 Crosspoint Output Bus 000-143 Inputs from Expansion Chassis Output Card - 8 circuits per board Signal Output Output Presence Driver Signal Detector The Utah-400 Matrix Block Diagram FIGURE 1-1. 64x64 Router...
Introduction Introducing the Utah-400 Digital Routing Switcher Utah Scientifics' Utah-400 Digital Routing System incorporates the latest technology and is designed to meet the most demanding user needs in the router switching market. The Utah-400 offers the following features: Digital Audio and Video switching matrices from 64 X 64 up to 1152 X 1152.
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Introducing the Utah-400 Digital Routing Switcher Utah –400 Digital Video Systems: • • Will accommodate SD and HD video in the same chassis. • HD boards designed to handle SD • Data Rates: • SD Re-clocking Rates include 143, 177, 270, 360, and 540 MBPS.
Introduction System Configurations The chassis configurations for the Utah-400’s 64x64 Digital Router involve several variations. These slots are unoccupied during SC-4 control Redundant Optional Optional SC-400 Controller Power Supply Power Supply Controller 63 - 56 56 - 63 48 - 55...
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System Configurations Variations are subject to the customer's requirements, and may include the following: 1 or 2 power supplies • 1 or 2 crosspoint cards • SC-400 control • SC-4 external control • SC-400 Controller Power Supply Power Supply Controller 63 - 56 56 - 63 48 - 55...
Hardware Installation CHAPTER 2 In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing your Utah-400 router in your facility. The following topics are covered: Caution: To avoid damage to the system, do not connect AC power until the hardware is fully installed.
Hardware Installation Unpacking and Inspection When you receive your Utah-400 system, inspect each shipping carton for signs of damage. Contact your dealer and shipper immediately if you suspect any damage has occurred during shipping. Check the contents of each carton against your Utah Scientific order and verify them against the shipping manifest.
Installing Physical Equipment Remove the Styrofoam Packing from the top of the Utah-400. Grasp the sides of the Utah-400 and gently pull it up and out of the bottom Styrofoam packing material and box. Place the Utah-400 on a stable bench or cart.
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Note: See Figure 2-2 for an example rack frame layout. Once your layout is determined, remove the front cover from the Utah-400 and set it aside. 19" Rack Frame...
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See Figure 2-3, Section B. Note: An alternative method is to support the Utah-400 Chassis with a shelf or similar support and align the mounting holes accordingly.
SC-400 controllers. The illustrations on the following page contain the proper connections for either UT-400 with internal SC-400 control, or a UT-400 with external SC-4 control In either case, the proper levels and offsets must be set on the Utah-400 routing system(s) so they will operate on the proper signal levels.
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Installing the MX-Bus Cables The following illustration shows a typical MX-Bus installation. MX-Bus Cable MX-Bus Port Terminator SC-4 The MX-Bus Installation to an SC-4 Controller FIGURE 2-5. The Remote Reset and Changeover are activated when the + and - pins (for each) are shorted together.
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Video frames with internal control cards require analog NTSC, PAL, or Tri-level black burst signals. This signal must be terminated in 75 Ohms, and is used as the vertical interval switching reference for the SC-400. Video frames containing no internal SC-400 cards require no connection to these BNCs. The Utah-400...
Determining and Setting Router Signal Levels Signal levels are preset at the factory and tested during manufacturing, determined by cus- tomer input and requirements. The installation of your new Utah-400 Router should not require any signal level changes to operate after the new installation.
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There are two eight-position dipswitches on the Crosspoint Carrier Board. (Labeled as ‘Level’ and ‘Offset’.) Reference Table 2-1 to set the Level dipswitches and Table 2-2 to determine which switches must be changed for the Level desired. Reference Table 2-3 to set the Offset dipswitches per your requirements. 2-10 The Utah-400...
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Output Offset = 0 Level = 3 (SC-3) OFFSET Switch 2 down = Level 3 LEVEL ON = position toward the number on the board Utah-400 Configuration Dipswitches as they appear on the Crosspoint Carrier FIGURE 2-8. Board 2-11 64x64 Router...
Offset by 128 Offset by 192 Installing the Video Input and Output Signals This section provides guidelines for installing the Utah-400 Video Inputs and Outputs on the backplane connectors. Serial Digital and High Definition cable specifications are listed below. Recommended Cable...
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The following recommendations are made regarding cable connections: Ensure the router frames are installed securely in the equipment racks. • Due to the compactness of the Utah-400 Video Backplane BNC', it may be useful to have a • connector chart next to the backplane.
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Installing the MX-Bus Cables Unbalanced Digital Audio/Digital Video Input Connector Matrix FIGURE 2-9. Unbalanced Digital Audio/Digital Video Output Connector Matrix FIGURE 2-10. 2-15 64x64 Router...
Refer to Appendix A – "Hardware Specifics" for wiring charts and a list of audio connector sup- pliers. Figure 2-13 illustrates an example of a Utah-400 Analog Audio Backplane. Use this figure for Input/Output connector reference. Table 2-4 shows the connector pin-out for the 26-pin high-density connectors.
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OUTPUTS 0-7 Utah-400 Analog Audio Backplane FIGURE 2-11. The standard configuration for the Utah-400 Analog Audio Input and Output using DB-26 connectors (illustrated above). The high-density DB-26 connector used on the backplane has the same wiring format for the input and outputs. Table 2-4 is a generic table and applies equally to the input and output wir- ing.
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Provide proper strain relief for the cable ends; use tie-wraps to anchor the cables as they • are installed. Avoid running Digital Audio cables across or adjacent to AC power sources where possible. • Do not bundle wires close to chassis backplane, this increases connector stresses. • 2-18 The Utah-400...
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Installing the Analog Audio Input and Output Cables Utah-400 Balanced Digital Audio/Analog Audio TABLE 2-4. (Pinout Connections) DB-26S (Female) DB-26S (Male) Pair Pin Number Signal Drain Wire (GND) Input/Output 0 + Input/Output 0 - Input/Output 1 + Input/Output 1 -...
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Hardware Installation DB-26 High-Density Male Connector FIGURE 2-12. DB-26 High-Density Female Connector FIGURE 2-13. 2-20 The Utah-400...
Connecting and Disconnecting Power AC Connection The Utah-400 Audio and Video Routing Systems are designed for continuous power; there is no AC Power Switch on the router. Important:The AC power cord is the only method which chassis power can be connected or disconnected.
• Strip 1/4” of the insulation from the new wires. • Insert wire, then turn screw clockwise to tighten Use 12 AWG wire (maximum) The maximum current required for the branch circuit feeding the UT-400 144 and UT-400 288 is 10 Amps. 2-22 The Utah-400...
Connecting and Disconnecting Power Crosspoint LEDs If no LED's on the Crosspoint board are on: The 64x64 system’s crosspoint card contains a soft start circuit rather than a standard fuse assembly. This non user-serviceable circuit is designed to sense any over current situation along the board and may cause the crosspoint card to reset if an overload is detected.
Hardware Checkout Hardware Checkout Use the following flow chart to check out your Utah-400 System. Note the following important points: For the Video and Audio System columns may be switched numerically if encoding is not • required. For the System Control column, the SC-3 Control system may require some configuration •...
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Hardware Installation 2-26 The Utah-400...
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Control System CHAPTER 3 Interconnection This chapter provides an explanation for specific Utah-400 configurations, and basic instruction for the handling and operation of your Utah-400 sys- tem. This Chapter contains the following: SC-4 Based Connections ............3-2 Internal SC-400 Based Connections ..........
Cable MC-2020 Digital Master Control Processor Ethernet Ethernet Cable Utah-400 64 x 64 Digital Video Router (Level 1) Utah-400 144 x 144 Digital Video Router [Level 1] Ethernet MCP-2020 Digital Master Term Cable Control Panel Utah-400 64 x 64 SqueezeMAX...
Internal SC-400 Based Connections Internal SC-400 Based Connections E-NET Hub UCP Series UT-400 64x (with SC-400) UCP Panel UCP Panel UT-400 64x (no SC-400) 64x64 Router...
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Control System Interconnection SC-4 Configuration for the Utah-400 and MC/MCP-2020 TABLE 3-1. SC-4 System Cable / Termination Table Part Name Part Number Description Comments UNET Terminator 65324-04 8 RJ-45 Supplied by USI MX-Bus Terminator 70797-1 DB-25P Module Supplied by USI...
SC-400 Control Board SC-400 Control Board The SC-400 is a limited feature version of the SC-4 System Controller. When installed within a UT-400 frame, it becomes a stand-alone router with control capability. Board placement within the 64x64 router Power OK Battery Active Ready...
User Switches 2 - 4 Undefined at this time. Bypass Switch Also used for factory troubleshooting. The default configuration is all switches positioned toward the silkscreened numbers, or to the right as the board is viewed from the front. The Utah-400...
The card ejectors are pressed inward and down from the card when locking, and pulled outward from the card when removing. Input/Output Board Replacement and Removal FIGURE 3-3. All boards within the Utah-400 system are hot-plug capable. 64x64 Router...
The Crosspoint card uses a slightly different version of the locking and unlocking mechanism. The board is removed by gently pulling the ejector tabs outward, and locked into place by pressing the two tabs inward. Crosspoint Board Replacement and Removal FIGURE 3-4. The Utah-400...
Operation Operation Fan Service Alarm indicators on the individual boards or front of the unit indicate fan problems. Individual fans can be removed and carefully disconnected using the small screws and mating connec- tors. Make sure the key is aligned properly when reconnecting. Fan device location FIGURE 3-5.
FIGURE 3-6. U-NET U-NET is the Utah Scientific network used for all UCP Series control panels. This port is only active if the SC-400 control cards are installed in the frame. In the case of a system controlled by an SC-4, the U-NET panel connection will reside elsewhere. See the System Installation Guide for U-NET cable topologies.
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Operation Serial Ports The Utah-400 64x contains two serial ports. Pinout detail FIGURE 3-7. 3-11 64x64 Router...
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Control System Interconnection Alarm Ports Alarm Port Pin-Outs for the DB-9 Connector FIGURE 3-8. 3-12 The Utah-400...
Operation SC-400 Serial Port Parameters TABLE 3-2. Two Serial Ports and 3rd Party Router Control Ports Parameter Value Baud 1200 2400 4800 9600 19,200 38400 Data Bits 7 or 8 Stop Bits 1 or 2 Parity Even or None U-Net Connector 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Male on Cable Female on Chassis...
U – NET Cabling This section provides information and specifications for U-Net cabling. The figure below illustrates an RJ-45 jack and its associated pins. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RJ-45 (U-Net) Female Connector FIGURE 3-10. 3-14 The Utah-400...
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Operation The figure below shows the standard wiring diagram for a standard “straight-through” Ethernet cable. brown/white Pair 4 white/brown green/white white/blue 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Pair 1 Pair 3 blue/white white/green orange/white Pair 2 RJ-45 Male Connector white/orange Standard Ethernet Cable Pairs FIGURE 3-11.
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The U-Net cable utilizes pairs 1 and 2, as shown below. The pin-out is also shown. blue/white white/blue white/orange orange/white U-Net Cable Pairs and Pin-out FIGURE 3-12. Up to 32 control panels can be connected together in a daisy-chain topology. The maximum cable length (for the entire chain) is 1000 feet. 3-16 The Utah-400...
In This Chapter This chapter contains descriptions of each video and audio board type con- tained within the Utah-400; including Input, Output, Crosspoint and Inter- face (midplane) cards, and Power Supplies. Information regarding LED indications and alarms is also provided.
Utah-400 Components Video Input Boards SD Video Input Part number 121016-1, the SD Video Input board contains 8 circuits that allow video to be received within the system. This card performs cable equalization prior to passing the signal input along to the crosspoints. This card is also limited to lower data rate Serial Digital Inputs.
LED Indications The SD Video Input and Multi-Rate Input cards only contain a ‘Power Good’ indication. This LED responds to the Utah-400’s two power supplies and illuminates if power is okay, and is not lit when power is absent. Power Good LED Power Good LED FIGURE 4-4.
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Utah-400 Components The Analog to Digital board contains the same Power Good indication as above, and also con- tains an LED for each input signal – green if the signal is present, and not illuminated to indi- cate signal absence.
Part #121125-1, the Reclocking Input Expansion card is used only in the output expansion stacks of the UTAH-400 1152x1152 series of routers. Instead of accepting serial digital or ana- log signals from rear panel mounted BNC connectors, [they] accept signals from the first out- put stack (0-287 outputs) through a custom 8-way interconnect cable.
UTAH-400 3G Input Card Part #121170-1 the UTAH-400 3G Input card contains 8 inputs that accept SDI signals. There are two versions of this card; identified by a -1 or a -2 in the serial number. The -2 version is capable of receiving all SDI signals up to the SMPTE-424 1080P standard.
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(in the frame) and to the midplane expansion output connector, allowing for connections to an additional UTAH-400 output chassis stack. The card also contains an array of status LED’s to indicate if it has acquired the carrier of a SDI signal.
Utah-400 Components Video Output Boards The Utah-400’s Video Output cards receive signals from the Crosspoint card, where user specified switching takes place. All three card types (below) perform a signal presence detec- tion, while the SD and HD Output cards contain a re-clocking stage.
Video Output Boards HD-Output (Multi-Rate output card) Part number 121019-1, the HD-Output card is capable of re-clocking at all SD and high-defini- tion frequencies. Though non-standard video signals will not be re-clocked by this card, these signal types will be passed without muting. SD (Multi-Rate) Output Board FIGURE 4-9.
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LED Indications The SD Video Output and HD (Multi-Rate Output) cards only contain a ‘Power Good’ indica- tion. This LED responds to the Utah-400’s two power supplies and illuminates if power is okay, and is not lit when power is absent.
Video Output Boards Multi-Rate Output Board Overview The Multi-Rate output card is capable of passing signals from between 3 Mb/Sec. to 1.5Gb per second. This card contains all of the features of earlier UT400 output cards at a lower cost and power consumption, with also some enhanced diagnostic and control facilities.
Utah-400 Components DS10-DS12 represent a 3-bit data rate indication Rate DS10 DS11 DS12 None 270 Mb/S 360 Mb/S 540 Mb/S 1.5 Gb/S These LEDs change at about a 1 second rate, giving you status of all of the re-clockers in about seven seconds.
Video Output Boards UTAH-400 3G Output Board Part # 121171-1, the eight output, 3G Output Board can reside in any model of UTAH-400 router and is capable of reclocking and transmitting SDI signals. It comes in two different versions; the 121171-2, which covers data rates from SMTE-259, 292, and 424, and the 121171-1 version that covers data rates for SMPTE 259 and 292.
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Utah-400 Components DS9 is the power good indicator. When lit, board power supplies on the board are OK. If this indicator is not lit, one or more of the supplies on the board have failed. DS1-8 are locked indicators for the 8 outputs on the board. DS1 corresponds to the lowest output number, while DS8 corresponds to the highest.
Fiber Interface Fiber Interface Utah 400 systems with fiber connectivity will contain dedicated input and output boards for this purpose. Instead of using BNCs for the physical connection, the system utilizes small modules that plug directly into the rear of the UT-400 chassis. Module location and removal FIGURE 4-14.
Utah-400 Components The small modules are responsible for the electrical-optical conversion, and are removable if service is required. SP2T - Transmitter module FIGURE 4-16. The SP2R is the receiver module, and is a part of the larger Input card assembly. The SP2T is the transmitter module, and makes up the Output card assembly.
Fiber Interface Fiber Output LED Indications There are three sets of diagnostic LED’s on the Multi-Rate Output card. First, DS9 (Power OK) is a very simple indication that both on-board power supplies are • running. Second, DS1-DS8 are indications that the re-clocker chip has an active lock on the signal a •...
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Utah-400 Components DS10-DS12 represent a 3-bit data rate indication Rate DS10 DS11 DS12 None 270 Mb/S 360 Mb/S 540 Mb/S 1.5 Gb/S These LEDs change at about a 1 second rate, giving you status of all of the re-clockers in about seven seconds.
Crosspoint Board Crosspoint Board Part number 121072-1, the Video Crosspoint board contains 64 inputs and 64 outputs with a crossbar array in the middle. The Crosspoint board receives signals through the midplane from the 18 input cards, while switching is carried out by a single crosspoint chip located underneath the heat sink.
Utah-400 Components User Controls The dip switches located on the crosspoint card are used to set the input and output offset level. This corresponds to the differing audio and video levels as applied to SD video or HD video, which may need to be switched separately. The dip switch settings allow the control of the video router independently of the audio router when necessary.
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Crosspoint Board Scan Data Active (LED) The yellow LED pulses continuously when conditions are normal. A problem condition exists when the LED is solidly illuminated. Power Good LED 2.5 V (Voltage Failure) 3.3 V (Voltage Failure) 5 V (Voltage Failure) Ready Active Alarm...
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Utah-400 Components Board Jumpers -- SC-200, SC-3, or SC-4 control The video crosspoint module contains three jumper blocks, with pins 1 and 2 used to desig- nate SC-200 control, while pins 2 and 3 designate SC-3 or SC-4 control. Video crosspoint jumper location -- SC-200, SC-3, or SC-4 FIGURE 4-20.
Crosspoint Board Fuses The 64x64 system’s crosspoint card contains a soft start circuit rather than a standard fuse assembly. This non user-serviceable circuit is designed to sense any over current situation along the board and may cause the crosspoint card to reset if an overload is detected. Press the board’s reset button if no LEDs are illuminated on the card.
Utah-400 Components Test points (front of Crosspoint card) In rare cases, engineering personnel may (when receiving certain voltage alarms) clip onto these points with a volt meter & make certain deductions regarding system voltages. Crosspoint board test points FIGURE 4-21.
Audio Chassis - Basic Layout Audio Chassis - Basic Layout Chassis Assembly With the exception of the chassis’ internal midplane, the 64x64 Audio chassis is very similar to its video counterpart (using the same types of controllers and power supplies). Unbalanced signals are processed via BNC connections, while balanced signals are handled through D- sub connections (shown below).
Utah-400 Components Deluxe Output Module The target circuit module, USI 121040-1, is an alternate output module for the Utah-400 digital audio router with capability to modify the payloads of the eight AES-formatted digital audio sig- nals that it conveys. Target Output Module FIGURE 4-24.
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All other signal manipulations are suitable for both synchronous and asynchronous AES sources. This module is substituted for the standard output module in a Utah-400 chassis, on an as- needed basis; to bring these enhanced features to those specific system outputs.
Utah-400 Components DAC Output Module The target circuit module, USI 121041-1, is an alternate output module for the Utah-400 digital audio router that delivers analog output signals. Like the 121040-1 deluxe output module, it has the capability to modify the characteristics of the eight AES-formatted digital audio input signals that it converts.
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Audio Chassis - Basic Layout Further, these operations are performed in concert with the channel status (C-bit) indications at the AES inputs, with outputs set appropriately, according to parameters from inputs and commanded functions. This module also includes the provisions present on the standard output module (USI 121027- 1), i.e.
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Utah-400 Components This module is substituted for the standard output module in a Utah-400 chassis, on an as- needed basis; to bring the above enhanced features and analog functionality to those specific system outputs. Since it derives two-channel analog outputs from each AES input signal, this module requires a special output adaptor fitted with two balanced audio connectors.
Audio Chassis - Basic Layout ADC Input Module The Target Input module, USI 121042-1, is an alternate input module for the Utah-400 digital audio router with capability to accept eight two-channel analog input pairs, formatting them into eight AES digital audio signals for application to the routing matrix. This module is substi- tuted for standard input modules on an as-needed basis (as constrained by options for deploy- ment of analog I/O adaptor subassemblies and power).
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48 kHz sample rate. This module also includes the standard (for Utah-400) feature of auxiliary LVDS outputs for expansion and protection applications. Control and status reporting is accomplished via a ScanGate Type-4 chip communicating over the system’s JTAG bus.
Audio Chassis - Basic Layout Crosspoint Board The 64x64 audio crosspoint board contains additional status information for power supply monitoring. This board also carries a separate time base sub-module, similar to its larger digi- tal audio router counterpart. 64x64 Audio Crosspoint board FIGURE 4-27.
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Utah-400 Components Crosspoint Board LED Indications, Resets, and Fuse Program Done Ready Active Alarm Scangate Active Scangate I/O Active Secondary/Primary (board active) Power Supply (separate alarm indications) Power OK Crosspoint Board LEDs FIGURE 4-28. Program Done (Green) Refers to the MX bus controller. Indicates the load was successful.
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Audio Chassis - Basic Layout SGACT - Scangate Active The micro-controller is successfully accessing the JTAG portion of the assembly. SGIO Active - Scangate Input/Output Active Indicates successful communication between the micro-controller and the various JTAG bus- ses on the various input and output modules. SECD and PRIM (Secondary and Primary) Associated with the actual slot the crosspoint assembly is plugged into.
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Utah-400 Components Board Resets Top button - Re-initializes the crosspoint assembly and resets the onboard micro-controller. Bottom button - (changeover) Forces a changeover from the active to the stand-by crosspoint card. Debug Port Typically for factory use only. Fuse Used for the 3.3 volt supply on the crosspoint assembly. (2 amp)
Power Supply Power Supply The Utah-400’s power supply(s) is standard, with AC input, alarm monitoring circuitry, and DC output going to the system. LED Indications Power supply alarms are indicated on the crosspoint card. Power Good LED 2.5 V (Voltage Failure) 3.3 V (Voltage Failure)
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Utah-400 Components Problems with power supplies anywhere in the system are indicated by a red ALARM LED on the crosspoint card. See page 4-34 for location of the Alarm LED for audio crosspoint cards. To diagnose an alarm condition, the user must either use the RMAN diagnostic software or plug a terminal into the crosspoint card (see appendix B for more information) and perform a status request.
This chapter is designed to help the user diagnose problems on the Utah- 400 Routers to the subsystem level. There are no repairable boards in the Utah-400 system, contact Utah Scientific Technical Services at 800-447- 7204 regarding any problems you may be having. Should any printed circuit boards need repair, Technical Services can advise you on shipping and on the repair process.
For example: a 1 listed under the Video column refers to problem number 1 in the "Video • Subsystem Table" on the following page. Here you will find a list of specific checks that will assist in troubleshooting the problem. The Utah-400...
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Main Troubleshooting Chart Main Troubleshooting Table TABLE 5-1. Subsystem Table Reference Problem Video Audio Power Control No Video or Audio outputs Video and Audio outputs are present but neither can 1,2,6 be switches No Video output, Audio functions normally 1,2,3 No Audio output, Video functions normally 1,2,3 Video switches normally but audio does not switch...
Output terminated at destination (analog)? • Input/output compensation jumpers cor- • rectly set? Sparkles on video output (digital) Input signal amplitude too low? • Cable length > 300 meters on input? • Monitor Matrix not functional Selected correctly on control panel? • The Utah-400...
Note: Optional redundant power supplies may be fitted to most UTAH-400 sys- tems. In this configuration, the failure of a power supply should not affect normal system operations, but users would be unaware of the power sup- ply failure.
Ethernet option fitted? • Connected to PC directly by null cable? • Connected to network via gateway? • Alarm active Active CPU indicator extinguished? (SC-3) • Heartbeat indicator extinguished? (SC-3) • MX activity light does not flash? (SC-3) • The Utah-400...
System Controller Alarms System Controller Alarms System controller alarms are indicated by LEDs on the front of each controller card. Either an active LED (DS4) or standby LED (DS5) should be lit on each controller card. If • only one controller is present (non redundant system), the active LED (DS4) should be illu- minated.
Confirm that the control panel address is a unique number. Each panel address is set by a rear panel Dipswitch and must be a unique address. This control panel address is read when the control panel is powered up. The Utah-400...
Input Power and DC Power Specifications ......A-2 Digital Video ..............A-3 High Definition SDI Video ..........A-4 Reference ................A-4 Control ................A-5 Alarms ................A-5 Physical ................A-6 Regulatory ................A-6 Connector Suppliers and USI Part Numbers ...... A-7 Utah-400...
Digital Video Digital Video The following table lists the system digital video specifications. Digital Video Specifications TABLE 2-2. Parameter Specification Jitter and all other specifications Conforms to SMPTE 259M; 292M Data Rates 143, 177, 270, 360 and 540 Mbps With SD Re-clocking >15 dB, 6 MHz.
Control Control The following table lists control specifications: Control Specifications TABLE 2-5. Parameter Specification Control MX-Bus Daisy Chain - Terminated Audio One AES Audio Sync SMPTE Alarm One output Alarms The following table lists alarm specifications: Alarm Specifications TABLE 2-6. Parameter Specification Primary alarm...
Connector Suppliers and USI Part Numbers Connector Suppliers and USI Part Numbers The following table lists connector supplies and Utah Scientific Part Numbers where applicable: Not all connectors are used on the Utah-400 but are supplied as a courtesy. Connector Suppliers TABLE 2-9.
FPGA Memory Status ..............B-6 Verifying the Software Version ............B-6 Checking the Router Crosspoint Status .........B-7 Checking Input / Output Card Information ........B-10 IO Information – full display ............B-11 IO Card Information – Locator Diagram ........B-12 Hardware Status Display ...............B-13 Utah-400...
The Debug Port UT-400/64 Firmware Version 2.00 Release Notes The difference between FW version 1.08 and 2.00 solely deals with the 121045-1 Analog to Digital Conversion cards. A function and associated menu items was added that allows a selectable reset of the con- verter chips on these cards when the transition from an unlocked state to a locked state.
The Debug Cable The Debug Cable The Debug Cable is a full duplex serial cable, consisting of an RJ-45 Connector on one end and DB-9S (female) connector at the other end. Refer to the figure below if you wish to build your own cable for the debug port.
The Debug Port Using the Debug Port The debug port is the RJ-45 female connector labeled J1, located at the center of the cross- point. Its capabilities include: System Power Up Display • Main Menu Display. • Verifying the FPGA Memory Status. •...
The Debug Cable Startup Display If the debug port and terminal is connected to the Utah-400 system during the power up sequence, the following display will appear on the terminal. ************************************************ Utah Scientific Inc. Utah-400 System Monitor, Rev. X.X ************************************************ Set to Primary The display should show the Monitor Revision you currently have in your system.
This feature is the same as the Start Up Display with the exception of the “Set to Primary” mes- sage. Typing an upper or lower case “S” on the keyboard activates this feature. The displayed data is shown below. ************************************************ Utah Scientific Inc. Utah-400 System Monitor, Rev. X.X ************************************************ The Debug Port...
The Debug Cable Checking the Router Crosspoint Status To activate this feature press an upper or lower case “R” on the keyboard. This feature dis- plays all of the crosspoints and indicates which crosspoints are switched up. The table dis- played is arranged in blocks of 16.
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The Debug Port Crosspoint display with Inputs switched to Outputs diagonally (Hexadecimal): Crosspoint display - Inputs to Outputs FIGURE B-3. The Debug Port...
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The Debug Cable Crosspoint display with Input 00 switched up to all outputs (Hexadecimal): Crosspoint display - input 00 switched to outputs FIGURE B-4. Crosspoint display shown as a decimal matrix: (This is shown for reference only; the terminal display will always be in the Hexadecimal format) Crosspoint display as decimal matrix FIGURE B-5.
The Debug Port Checking Input / Output Card Information Typing the upper or lower case “I” activates this feature. This display provides up to date infor- mation on the types of Input and Output boards in the system, the revision of each board and the Monitor Matrix Output that is switched up.
The Debug Cable IO Information – full display The complete terminal display of IO Information is shown below. This is how this screen should appear, dependent on the size of your system. A smaller system will have a larger por- tion of the screen showing boards “Not Installed”.
The Debug Port IO Card Information – Locator Diagram The following diagram gives an illustration of how the IO Information display actually relates to the physical chassis. This is a useful tool for locating suspect Inputs or Outputs or just for changing or Input or Output boards to your system.
The Debug Cable Hardware Status Display By pressing the lower or upper case “S” the Hardware Status is displayed on the screen. This display gives a snapshot of the current condition of the major system components being mon- itored in the router. The display will be similar to what is shown below.
The customer is responsible for wiring the Sources and Destinations to each panel. The AES Breakout Panel Kit Each breakout panel kit ordered from Utah Scientific is shipped with the fol- lowing items: (1) Breakout Panel - Model BDA-400, Part Number 140001-1.
400 Digital Audio Backplane.) Install the D/D 26 pin cables from the Utah-400 input or output 00 - 07 to the BOP back- plane input or output 00 - 07. Continue in the same manner for each input or output for the remaining eight blocks on the breakout panel.
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Installation of the AES Breakout Panel Note: Wiring is the same for each sequential block following 0 - 7. Example; 8 - 15, 16 - 23, etc. Failure to follow these steps will result in loose or no connections, and the wire may fall out of the hole.
Panel. Application The labels provided for the Utah-400 Breakout Panels are to be applied over the silk-screened blocks (00 – 71) below the front and back connectors on each panel. Each label sheet has two labels for each input / output range (e.g. 000 – 007) for this application.
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Label Instructions for the Utah-400 Breakout Panel The illustration below shows the proper application of the labels on the breakout panel. Apply New Label over existing panel silkscreen Inputs 000 - 007 0 - 7 Inputs 8 - 15 008 - 015...
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The Utah-400 Digital Audio Breakout Panel The Debug Port...
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26-pin high-density connector table 119 regulatory A6 DB-26 high-density illustrations 120 standard ethernet cable pairs 315 power connections 121 switching matrices illustration 121 digital audio and video 110 Power OK 435 switching matrix 16 Power Pins 436 TOC-2 The Utah-400...
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316 U-Net connector 313 unpacking 12 Utah-400 features 110 standard configuration 117 UTAH-400 3 G Input card 46 Utah-400 routing matrix 18 UTAH-64x Read Out 124 Video Crosspoint board user controls 420 video crosspoint LED’s power OK 420...
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