Cobalt Digital Inc 9121 Product Manual

3g/hd/sd-sdi / asi redundancy switch

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3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI Redundancy Switch
Product Manual
9121
Cobalt Digital Inc.
2406 E. University Ave.
Urbana, IL 61802
Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245
www.cobaltdigital.com
9121-OM (V1.3)

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  • Page 1 9121 3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI Redundancy Switch Product Manual Cobalt Digital Inc. 2406 E. University Ave. Urbana, IL 61802 Voice 217.344.1243 • Fax 217.344.1245 www.cobaltdigital.com 9121-OM (V1.3)
  • Page 2 ©Copyright 2014, Cobalt Digital Inc. All Rights Reserved. Duplication or distribution of this manual and any information contained within is strictly prohibited without the express written permission of Cobalt Digital Inc. This manual and any information contained within, may not be reproduced, distributed, or...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ......... . . Overview ........................ 1-1 9121 Card Software Versions and this Manual ............1-2 Cobalt Reference Guides ..................1-2 Manual Conventions....................
  • Page 4 Operating Instructions ........3-1 Overview ......................... 3-1 Accessing the 9121 Card Using DashBoard™ Remote Control......3-1 9121 Function Menu List and Descriptions ............3-2 Input Select Control ...................
  • Page 6: 9121 Card Software Versions And This Manual

    9121 Card Software Versions and this Manual 9121 Card Software Versions and this Manual When applicable, Cobalt Digital Inc. provides for continual product enhancements through software updates. As such, functions described in this manual may pertain specifically to cards loaded with a particular software build.
  • Page 7: Manual Conventions

    Introduction Manual Conventions Manual Conventions In this manual, display messages and connectors are shown using the exact name shown on the 9121 itself. Examples are provided below. • Connector and control names are shown like this: SDI IN A In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows: •...
  • Page 8: Labeling Symbol Definitions

    For product disposal, ensure the following: • Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. • Collect this product separately. • Use collection and return systems available to you. Safety Summary Warnings Cautions 9121 PRODUCT MANUAL 9121-OM (V1.3)
  • Page 10: 9121 Functional Description

    9121 Functional Description Failover Function and Modes (See Figure 1-2.) This function allows the card logic assert of input select and routing to the card output under normal conditions, while A/B RLY OUT providing latching relays at both the input and output nodes to provide input...
  • Page 11: User Control Interface

    Introduction Technical Specifications User Control Interface The 9121 uses DashBoard™ as the normal graphical user interface for the ® ® ® card, similar to other Cobalt Compass or Fusion3G cards. The DashBoard™ software can be downloaded from the Cobalt Digital Inc.
  • Page 12 Impedance: 75Ω Receive Performance (EQ/Reclock Reclock ON Reclock OFF active path) 370m 370m 190m 180m 120m 100m Note: Specification applicable only if using specified current-manufacture Rear I/O Module. Video Outputs Number of outputs: (1) 75Ω 9121 PRODUCT MANUAL 9121-OM (V1.3)
  • Page 13 9121-OM (V1.3) 9121 PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 14: Contact Cobalt Digital Inc

    Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. Feel free to contact our thorough and professional support representatives for any of the following: • Name and address of your local dealer • Product information and pricing • Technical support •...
  • Page 15: Installation And Setup

    Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-1) • Connecting To GPI / GPO Phoenix Terminal Connectors (p. 2-3) • Installing the 9121 Into a Frame Slot (p. 2-5) • Setting Up 9121 Network Remote Control (p. 2-6) Installing a Rear I/O Module...
  • Page 16: Installing A Rear I/O Module

    Installing a Rear I/O Module Install a Rear I/O Module as follows: On the frame, determine the slot in which the 9121 is to be installed. In the mounting area corresponding to the slot location, install Rear I/O Module as shown in Figure 2-1.
  • Page 17 9121-OM (V1.3) 9121 PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 18 2-4911MANUAL 11-(V FP/P Phoen...
  • Page 19: Installing The 9121 Into A Frame Slot

    Installation and Setup Installing the 9121 Into a Frame Slot Installing the 9121 Into a Frame Slot CAUTION 9121-OM (V1.3) 9121 PRODUCT MANUAL...
  • Page 20: Setting Up 9121 Network Remote Control

    Connect the input and output cables as shown in Installing a Rear I/O Module (p. 2-2). Repeat steps 1 through 8 for other 9121 cards. Note: To remove a card, press down on the ejector tab to unseat the card from the rear I/O module mating connector.
  • Page 21: Chapter 3 Operating Instructions

    On the computer connected to the frame LAN, open DashBoard™. As shown below, in the left side Basic View Tree locate the Network Controller Card associated with the frame containing the 9121 card to be accessed (in this example, “MFC-8320-N SN: 00108053”).
  • Page 22 9121 Function Menu List and Descriptions...
  • Page 23 Operating Instructions 9121 Function Menu List and Descriptions Table 3-1 9121 Function Menu List — continued (continued) • Input Status Shows input status of SDI Input A and Input B as follows: • SDI format (for example, “720p5994” as shown to the left) indicates input recognizes a valid SDI format supported by the card.
  • Page 24: 9121 Function Menu List And Descriptions

    9121 Function Menu List and Descriptions...
  • Page 25: 9121 Card Edge Control

    9121 Card Edge Control Card edge control allows limited use of card without remote control, or can be used where remote control is desired to be locked out. Figure 3-1 shows and describes the 9121 card edge controls, indicators, and display. 9121...
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides general troubleshooting information and specific 9121 PRODUCT MANUAL 9121-OM (V1.3)
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