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 •...
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.
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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. •...
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...
..............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 Hardware Installation CHAPTER 2 In This Chapter .................
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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...
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.
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. Utah-400 Data Router...
Utah Control Panel Comm. Network Unshielded Twisted Pair Video Tape Recorder 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. Introduction...
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“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.
• “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 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 –...
(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 Utah-400 Data Router...
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.
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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;...
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PORT SIGNAL B TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT INDICATOR DATA 1 OF 64 FRAME-LOCK INDICATOR 256x64 CROSSPOINT / MULTIPLEXER / BIDIRECTIONAL EXPANSION MATRIX DEMULTIPLEXER MX BUS EXPANSION LINK TRANSCEIVER CONTROL 1 OF 3 1 OF 2 The Utah-400 Data Matrix Block Diagram FIGURE 1-1. Introduction...
Introduction 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: •...
Introducing the Utah-400 Data Routing Switcher System Configurations There is one chassis configuration for the Utah-400 Data Router. Larger matrices are built by interconnecting identical chassis. The largest supported configu- ration consists of four chassis that are interconnected to create a 256 x 256 matrix.
Controlling Device (CNTL). When it is in Remote, it is considered to be the Trib- utary Device (TRIB). Therefore, successful communication is having a Controlling device properly control a Tributary device. A Controller cannot control another Controller (or a TRIB control a TRIB) device. 1-12 Utah-400 Data Router...
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UT-400 Data Router Functional Description When an operator has multiple devices to control, it is convenient to use a Data Router to con- nect the devices together. This allows the operator to control many different TRIB devices from his single CNTL device. With a data router between the CNTL and TRIB devices, it is now important to properly manage and configure the ports of the data router to maintain com- munication.
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If your data router consisted of devices that were only Controllers and Tributaries, it would be quite simple to configure and use. The router ports would always be in their proper mode to allow communication with their devices. Therefore, whenever you route one port to another, 1-14 Utah-400 Data Router...
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UT-400 Data Router Functional Description the two associated devices would always be able to communicate with each other. There would never be a need to change the port mode. With most systems, this is not the case. VTRs are almost always used and in both modes (local &...
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When you ingest video, The PC is the destination for the video and the route follows the first example above. When you play out from the PC, the VTR becomes the destination. You only want this to be the destination for the video though. You 1-16 Utah-400 Data Router...
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UT-400 Data Router Functional Description don’t want it to be the destination for the data control because you will end up with the second example above and you will lose control of the VTR. There are two common scenarios when using a PC device. One is simple, but the other is the tricky one that needs to be handled differently (as mentioned above).
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Introduction lier data routers where the devices were physically wired up exactly opposite to this standard. This set is typically not used with new installations. 1-18 Utah-400 Data Router...
Hardware Installation CHAPTER 2 In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing your Utah-400 Data Router in your facility. The following topics are covered: Unpacking and Inspection 2-2 Recommended unpacking method: 2-3 Installing Physical Equipment 2-3 Mounting Equipment in Rack Frames 2-3...
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.
Remove the accessories. 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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Signal Router Level 1 Use these screws to catch the lower lip of the chassis flange and support it when the chassis is initially placed in the rack frame. Utah-400 Chassis Mounted in 19” Rack Frame FIGURE 2-2. Utah-400 Data Router...
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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.
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19" Rack Frame #10 Rack Screw Sliding the Utah-400 Chassis into Rack Frame FIGURE 2-3. 19" Rack Frame Gently lower chassis onto the extended rack screw #10 Rack Screw Lowering the Utah-400 Chassis on the Rack Screw. FIGURE 2-4. Utah-400 Data Router...
The Utah-400 Data routing system utilizes the MX-Bus control system. It must be connected to the SC-4 control system to switch its inputs and outputs. In addition, 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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Hardware Installation Note : The Data Router Rear Panel is shown here. Figure 2-6 is a block diagram showing the Utah-400 Data Router in an MX-Bus daisy chain with other Utah Scientific equipment. SC-4 Control System MX-Bus Ports Terminator Terminator...
Additional encoding requirements necessitated by the change To change the Utah-400 Data Router Signal Level: Note : The Utah-400 main board must be powered down or reset for it to recog- nize any configuration changes made to the dipswitches. If the router has on-air signals present do not attempt a reconfiguration until it can be completed during the off-air time slots.
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DS210 DS211 DS212 DS213 DS207 POWER SECONDARY XPT PGM A FRM B FRM C FRM PRIMARY +3.3V +2.5V +1.2V CONTROL DONE LOCK LOCK LOCK CONTROL FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT Main Board Assembly Dipswitch Locations FIGURE 2-8. 2-10 Utah-400 Data Router...
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LEVEL OFFSET Main Board Dipswitches as shown: Input Offset = 0; Output Offset = 0; Level = 3 (SC-4 Control) Utah-400 Configuration Dipswitches as they appear on the Data Router Main FIGURE 2-9. Board Assembly Utah-400 Level Dipswitch Settings TABLE 2-1.
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Hardware Installation Utah-400 Level Dipswitch Settings TABLE 2-1. Switch Level Assignment Off = Level 1 On = Level 17 Not Used Not Used Not Used Level Assignment Per Dipswitch Selection TABLE 2-2. SC-4 Dipswitch Assignments Level Switch Number Note: Not all Signal Levels are shown.
Installing the Data Matrix Port Cables Installing the Data Matrix Port Cables This section provides guidelines for installing the Utah-400 Data Matrix Port Cables at the matrix I/O rear panel connectors. The data matrix is fitted with industry-standard “Modular” RJ-45 connectors that are intended to be used with common Category-5 computer network cables.
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Figure 2-11 shows the port assignments at the rear panel; use this matrix as a reference to connect the port cables to the chassis. Figure 2-12 shows the Utah-400 Data Router pin assignments for the data-matrix modular RJ- 45 receptacles.
Modular RJ-45 Serial Port Pin Assignments Modular RJ-45 Serial Port Pin Assignments As described above, the Utah-400 Data Router provides 64 bi-directional serial ports using Modular RJ-45 connectors located on the rear panel of the chassis. Pin numbers are assigned to the RJ-45 receptacles as follows:...
Hardware Installation SMPTE-207M Serial Port Information All ports on the Utah-400 data router are electronically reversible between SMPTE-207M Bus Controller mode and Tributary mode. Power-on default at each port is Tributary mode with TX disabled. The port sense can be reversed, as required, and TX is enabled as soon as a port connection is established.
To readily accommodate this type of interface, Utah Scientific offers adaptor assemblies with Modular RJ-45 receptacles at one end and DE-9 male or female connectors at the other. A typical adaptor, which mates directly...
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Hardware Installation Pre-wired adaptors can be purchased with the following Utah Scientific part numbers: Utah-400 Data Router Adaptor Part Numbers TABLE 2-6. D-subminiature to Modular Adaptors Utah Scientific Part Number Description 140064-04 Adaptor – RJ-45 Female to DE-9 Male 140064-05 Adaptor –...
All differential transmit and receive signal-pairs in the data port matrix have provision for line- to-line termination resistors. As the Utah-400 Data Router is shipped from the factory, all sig- nal-pairs have their termination resistors, nominally 100 ohms, enabled. This configuration will cover the bulk of applications, but there are some special circumstances that may require dis- abling certain termination resistors.
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If the Utah-400 is not powered down, disconnect it from the power source. Remove the front cover from the Utah-400. Pull the Main Board Assembly out of the router using the board ejectors located on the left and right hand sides of the board.
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Data Matrix Signal-Line Terminations Port Termination Locations V TAP ACTIVE V TAP ACTIVE V TAP ACTIVE V TAP ACTIVE V TAP ACTIVE V TAP ACTIVE V TAP ACTIVE V TAP ACTIVE HOST CONFIG SG ACTIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 LEVEL OOFST...
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Main Board Assembly – Port 0-31 Termination Shunt Arrangement FIGURE 2-15. The right array supports data ports 32-63 and is shown in greater detail in Figure 2-16. These shunts are arranged in the same format as the left array. 2-22 Utah-400 Data Router...
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Data Matrix Signal-Line Terminations Main Board Assembly – Port 32-63 Termination Shunt Arrangement FIGURE 2-16. Using the figures above, identify the ports and the signal-pair within each port where it is desired to remove the terminations (these are normally limited to TX ports where it is necessary to increase drive signal amplitude).
Hardware Installation Matrix Expansion Facilities Each Utah-400 Data Router chassis is provided with three high-speed bi-directional serial links to effect switching matrix expansion to a maximum of 256 bi-directional ports. Each high-speed transceiver transmits a TDM (time-division multiplex) signal that encodes the 64 local matrix inputs.
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Matrix Expansion Facilities Figure 2-17 shows the rear panel of a Utah-400 Data Router and the location of the expansion ports. PORT 60 PORT 56 PORT 52 PORT 48 PORT 44 PORT 40 PORT 36 PORT 32 PORT 28 PORT 24...
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PORT A PORTS 0-63 PORTS 64-127 PORT B PORT B PORT A PORT B CHASSIS #3 PORTS 128-191 Utah-400 Data Router – 3-Chassis System FIGURE 2-19. PORT A PORT A CHASSIS #1 CHASSIS #2 PORTS 0-63 PORTS 64-127 PORT C...
128-191 192-255 192-255 Utah-400 Data Router system expansion facilities are designed to be used with short external interconnect cables. Each chassis is furnished with one shielded crossover cable 3 feet in length, Utah Scientific part number 94005-2003. The following guidelines are offered for expanded systems:...
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The router system’s internal relay contacts are intended for a low-voltage, low-current external circuit. Contact ratings are 30 VDC at 1 Ampere, resistive, maximum. Although the alarm cir- cuit is isolated from other circuits in the Utah-400 Data Router, alarm circuit potentials should be maintained to within 30 VDC of system ground.
Connecting and Disconnecting Power Connecting and Disconnecting Power The Utah-400 Data Routing System is designed for continuous power; there is no AC Power Switch on the router. Important : The AC power cord is the only facility with which chassis power can be connected or disconnected.
Hardware Installation 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-4 Control system may require some config- uration in order to perform all functions.
This section contains detail pertinent to your UT-400 Data Router operation. The following topics are included: 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 Utah-400 Series - Data Router...
DS208 DS209 DS210 DS211 DS212 DS213 DS207 POWER SECONDARY XPT PGM A FRM B FRM C FRM PRIMARY +3.3V +2.5V +1.2V CONTROL DONE LOCK LOCK LOCK CONTROL FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT Port Status Indicator Locations FIGURE 3-1. Utah-400 Data Router...
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Data Port Indicators Figure 3-2 shows a closer view of the left hand status indicator array. Other than the port assignments, the right hand status indicator array is identical. Port Status Indicator Array – Ports 0-31 FIGURE 3-2. Each port has three LED indicators associated with it. The indicators for each port are grouped within a white silk-screened box on the PCB and identified with a port number.
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LED color for a minimum of 133 milliseconds for visi- bility. When a port’s transmit section is disabled, the “TX” LED output is suppressed. Utah-400 Data Router...
Data Port Indicators Main Board Status Indicators Twelve status indicators populate the forward edge of the main board assembly. Refer to Fig- ure 3-3 for the location of these indicators. V TAP ACTIVE V TAP ACTIVE V TAP ACTIVE V TAP ACTIVE V TAP ACTIVE V TAP ACTIVE V TAP ACTIVE...
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Illuminates when a fault condition is detected in the +2.5 volt power supply at the main board assembly. +1.2V Fault (Red) Illuminates when a fault condition is detected in the +1.2 volt power supply at the main board assembly. Utah-400 Data Router...
Data Port Indicators Main Board ScanGate Indicators Nine additional status indicators on the main board assembly indicate functionality of an inter- nal serial communication bus called the ScanGate bus. Refer to Figure 3-4 for the location of these indicators. ScanGate Indicators V TAP ACTIVE V TAP ACTIVE V TAP ACTIVE...
Power Supply Status Indicators The power supply subassemblies in the Utah-400 data router chassis provide individual status indications. Refer to figure 3-5 for a graphic of the left power supply assembly. The right power supply assembly is identical except that it is physically inverted.
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Illuminates when the magnitude of the voltage of the -12 volt output of the power supply is below threshold. Note: This power supply output is not used in the Utah-400 Data Router application. +12 (Red) Illuminates when the voltage of the +12 volt output of the power sup- ply assembly is below threshold.
DS206 DS208 DS209 DS210 DS211 DS212 DS213 DS207 POWER SECONDARY XPT PGM A FRM B FRM C FRM PRIMARY +3.3V +2.5V +1.2V CONTROL DONE LOCK LOCK LOCK CONTROL FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT Reset Switch FIGURE 3-6. 3-10 Utah-400 Data Router...
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The reset switch, when pressed and released, will reinitialize the main board assembly’s cros- spoint/multiplexer/demultiplexer device, expansion transceivers, and port interfaces, clearing all matrix connections in the process. If the Utah-400 Data Router is being actively controlled by a system controller such as the SC-4, the matrix connections and port configurations will be refreshed in several seconds.
B u s A c t i v e Internal Fail Alarm (Red) Lit when the card is experiencing a problem with its internal power supplies. Reset (Red) Indicated when the card is in a stand-by mode. 3-12 Utah-400 Data Router...
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Data Port Indicators Power Supply Fail (Red) Indicates a problem with one of the UT-400’s power supplies. Active (Green) Indicates the current card is ‘active’ when lit. Fan Fail (Red) Indicates a problem with one if the four cooling fans. MX Bus Active (Green) Data is being received correctly.
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System Operations 3-14 Utah-400 Data Router...
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. Utah-400 Data Router...
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Main Troubleshooting Chart Main Troubleshooting Table TABLE 4-1. Subsystem Table Reference Problem Video Audio Power Control No Video or Audio outputs Video and Audio outputs are present but neither can be 1,2,6 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? Utah-400 Data Router...
Audio Subsystem Troubleshooting Table Audio Subsystem Troubleshooting Table Use the following table to troubleshoot specific audio subsystem problems. The numbers in the left-hand column indicate specific references from the Audio column in the Main Trouble- shooting Table. Audio Subsystem Troubleshooting Table TABLE 4-3.
Warning indicators on the front of each power supply? • Control cable between chassis connected? Alarm active • Voltage alarm active (LED on)? • Fan alarm active (LED on)? • Temperature alarm active (LED on)? Controller power • Power applied to controller frame? Utah-400 Data Router...
This may be caused by dirt or dust blocking the airway, a defective cooling fan, or by operation in extreme temperatures. 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-4) • Heartbeat indicator extinguished? (SC-4) • MX activity light does not flash? (SC-4) Utah-400 Data Router...
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 illuminated.
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. 4-10 Utah-400 Data Router...
Diagnostic Loopback Functions Diagnostic Loopback Functions Each of three expansion transceiver devices resident on the Utah-400 Data Router main board assembly has the capability to communicate with an alternate chassis when multiple Utah-400 Data Router chassis are linked to form larger switching matrices.
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B FRM C FRM PRIMARY +3.3V +2.5V +1.2V CONTROL DONE LOCK LOCK LOCK CONTROL FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT Loopback Shunts FIGURE 4-1. The PCB is marked to indicate the functionality of a particular header and shunt. 4-12 Utah-400 Data Router...
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Diagnostic Loopback Functions One possible testing scenario using these facilities and building on the previous examples is as follows: Connect test equipment such as a data terminal to port 0 of chassis 1. The equipment should be capable of transmitting a suitable data signal to the receive terminals of the port and monitoring a data signal received from the transmit terminals of the port.
Checking and Replacing Fuses If your Utah-400 Router is plugged-in and no fans are operating and/or no LED’s are lit, this may indicate that a fuse is blown in the Utah-400 Data Router System or an external AC power source problem.
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Checking and Replacing Fuses • Replacement fuses are available as USI p/n 41907-0005, Bussman GDC-5, or Littelfuse 218.005 Molex Front of Power Supply Power Supply Main Fuse FIGURE 4-2. 4-15 Troubleshooting...
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DS209 DS210 DS211 DS212 DS213 DS207 POWER SECONDARY XPT PGM A FRM B FRM C FRM PRIMARY +3.3V +2.5V +1.2V CONTROL DONE LOCK LOCK LOCK CONTROL FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT Main Board Fuse Locations FIGURE 4-3. 4-16 Utah-400 Data Router...
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Checking and Replacing Fuses 4-17 Troubleshooting...
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Troubleshooting 4-18 Utah-400 Data Router...
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Rear Panel Expansion Ports 2-25 Display 1-4 Router Signal Levels 2-9 D-subminiature Adaptors 2-17 Routing Switcher Basics 1-5 External Alarm Connection 2-28 SC-4 and Utah-400 Frames interconnecting 2-7 Serial Digital Interface 1-5 Hardware Checkout 2-30 Serial Port Information High Definition 1-5...
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4-5 control panel 4-10 control subsystem 4-8 main 4-3 power subsystem 4-6 video subsystem 4-4 Unpacking and Inspection 2-2 Utah-400 Packaging 2-2 video crosspoint board module illustration 3-12 video subsystem troubleshooting table 4-4 The Utah-400 Data Router...
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