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Summary of Contents for Cobalt Digital Inc 9232
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Cobalt Digital Inc. 9232 Analog Utility Distribution Amplifier Owner’s Manual 9232-OM Version: 1.2...
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The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Cobalt Digital Inc. Cobalt Digital Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
To reduce the risk of fire, replacement fuses must be the same type and rating. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 9232 Owner’s Manual (V 1.2)
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Technical Support using the numbers listed under the “Contact Us” section on the last page of this manual. Refer to the “Warranty and Repair Policy” section in this manual for details. 9232 Owner’s Manual (V 1.2...
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If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. You can also contact Cobalt Digital for more information on the environmental performances of our products. 9232 Owner’s Manual (V 1.2)
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Specifications Service Information Troubleshooting Checklist..................22 Power LED Conditions....................23 Bootload Button......................23 Warranty and Repair Policy..................24 Ordering Information 9232 and Related Products.......................26 Contact Us Contact Cobalt Digital Inc....................7-27 Visit us at the Cobalt Digital Inc. website................7-27 9232 Owner’s Manual (V 1.2...
Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of your 9232, please contact us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. We are happy to help with any questions regarding this or any other Cobalt card.
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Figure 1. Simplified Block Diagram of 9232 Functions Figure 2. Simplified Block Diagram of 9232 with Looping Function 9232 Owner’s Manual (V 1.2...
• 5-year warranty Documentation Terms The following terms are used throughout this guide: • “Frame” refers to the 8320 frame that houses the 9232 card, as well as any ® openGear frames. • All references to the 8320 (or equivalent 20-slot) frame includes versions of the 20- slot frame.
Unpacking Unpack each 9232 you received from the shipping container, and check the contents against the packing list to ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Cobalt Digital directly.
If you received a Rear Module with your 9232, you will need to install the module in your frame before you can install the 9232 in the frame, or connect cables to the slot you have chosen for the 9232. Skip this section if you are installing the 9232 in a frame where the Rear Module is already installed.
Connections for the Rear Modules Frames The input of the 9232 can be terminated on the card depending on the rear module used. It is not necessary to terminate unused outputs. The 9232 may be used with the following Rear Modules: •...
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Figure 4. Cable Connections Figure 5. Cable Connections for the RM20-9232-A/S and RM20-9232-B/S Split for the RM20-9232-B Rear Rear Modules Module 9232 Owner’s Manual (V 1.2)
RV2 — Gain Adjustment The rotation of RV2 adjusts the Gain level of the 9232 and provides a gain range of +/- 3dB. LEDs The following sections describe the 9232 LEDs. Refer to Figure 7 for LED locations.
PWR (Power) LED The PWR LED indicates the overall operating status of the 9232. This LED displays the following conditions: • Green — The card is operating normally. • Flashing Green — The card requires a software upgrade. • Red — The card is not operational. Refer to the chapter, “Service Information” for details on this condition.
Control and Monitoring In This Chapter This section provides a detailed explanation on using remote control functions with your 9232. The following topics are discussed: • DashBoard Control System • SNMP Monitoring and Control DashBoard Control System ® The DashBoard Control System™ enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and controller cards from a computer.
576i 50 720p 50 Signal Format 1080i 50 1080p 25 Indicates a video signal is Unknown Video present but is an unknown format Indicates an audio or other AES/Other analog signal is detected 9232 Owner’s Manual (V 1.2...
9232 using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which is compatible with many third-party monitoring and control tools. Refer to your 9232 Management Information Base (MIB) file for a breakdown of SNMP controls on this card.
Specifications In This Chapter This chapter includes the Technical Specifications for the 9232 . 9232 Owner’s Manual (V 1.2...
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Line Rate Window Tilt <0.1% Field Rate Window Tile <0.1% Bandwidth -3dB @ 56MHz Typical Power Total Power Draw <1.5W *Looping only available with the RM-9232-B Rear Module. Specifications are subject to change without notice 9232 Owner’s Manual (V 1.2)
Warranty and Repair Policy Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this product is not required. In the event of problems with your 9232 , the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem. If the card still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes, please contact your products distributor, or the Technical Support department at the numbers listed under the “Contact Us”...
In the unlikely event of a complete card failure, you may be instructed by a Cobalt Digital Technical Support specialist to perform a complete software reload on the 9232 . Contact Cobalt Digital Technical Support for the latest software load for your card.
(1) year. Cobalt Digital Inc.'s (“Cobalt”) sole obligation under this warranty shall be limited to, at its option, (i) the repair or (ii) replacement of the product, and the determination of whether a defect is covered under this limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt.
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A Return Material Authorization number (RMA) will be issued to you, as well as specific shipping instructions, should you wish our factory to repair your 9232 . If required, a temporary replacement module will be made available at a nominal charge. Any shipping costs incurred will be the responsibility of you, the customer.
E-MAIL Sales Information Sales@cobaltdigital.com 2406 East University Avenue POSTAL Cobalt Digital Inc. Urbana, IL 61802 USA SERVICE Visit us at the Cobalt Digital Inc. website. http://www.cobaltdigital.com • Online catalog • Related products and full product lines • Trade show information •...