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  • Page 1 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Ross has become well known for the Ross Video Code of Ethics. It guides our interactions and empowers our employees. I hope you enjoy reading it below. If anything at all with your Ross experience does not live up to your expectations be sure to reach out to us at solutions@rossvideo.com.

  • Page 3: Safety Notices

    Ross Video. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Ross Video assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

  • Page 4: Emc Notices

    Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. CANADA This Class “A”...
  • Page 5 62368-1:2014) Dieses Produkt ist fuer den IT-Netz mit eine Nennwechselspannung (Phasenleiter-Phasenleiter) von 240V vorgesehen. (IEC 62368-1:2014). Ultripower This Equipment has been approved in accordance with/ Cet équipement a été approuvé conformément à/ Dieses Geraet ist zugelassen gemaess/이 장비는에 따라 승인되었습니다 IEC 62368-1:2014 with National difference for EU Group, EU Special National Conditions, National Difference CA , US - CSA/UL 62368-1:2014, National Difference DK - DS/EN 62368-1:2014.

  • Page 6: Warranty And Repair Policy

    At the discretion of Ross, and on a temporary loan basis, plug in circuit boards or other replacement parts may be supplied free of charge while defective items undergo repair. Return packing, shipping, and special handling costs are the responsibility of the customer.
  • Page 7 Company Address Ross Video Limited Ross Video Incorporated 8 John Street P.O. Box 880 Iroquois, Ontario Ogdensburg, New York Canada, K0E 1K0 USA 13669-0880 General Business Office: (+1) 613   4886 Fax: (+1) 613   4425 Technical Support: (+1) 613 ...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Powering on the ULTRIX-FR12 via DashBoard ..................28 Using DashBoard Launching DashBoard ..........................29 Using Walkabout to Assign the Initial IP Address to the Ultripower ..........29 Adding the Ultripower to the Tree View in DashBoard ............... 30 Accessing the Ultripower Interfaces in DashBoard ................31 Configuration Restricting Access to the Ultripower ......................
  • Page 10 Network Tab ............................42 Maintenance Installing a PSU Module ........................... 45 Removing a Blank Module Plate from the Ultripower Chassis ............45 Removing the PSU Module from the Ultripower Chassis ..............45 Installing a new PSU Module into the Ultripower Chassis ..............46 Technical Specifications Physical Dimensions ..........................

  • Page 11: Introduction

    • “Technical Specifications” provides the specifications, such as dimensions and power consumption, for the Ultripower. If you have questions pertaining to installation of this Ross Video product, please contact us at the numbers listed in “Contacting Technical Support”. Our technical staff is always available for consultation, training, or service.

  • Page 12: Documentation Conventions

    Contacting Technical Support At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if problems occur, help is as close as the nearest telephone. Our 24-hour Hot Line service ensures you have access to technical expertise around the clock.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started The Ultripower offers a reliable, fault tolerant, and fail-safe option for Ultrix routers. It delivers up to a maximum of 1200W. It also provides an Ethernet port for monitoring purposes via DashBoard. General Overview The Ultripower provides load balanced high reliability DC power to all connected routers. The Ultripower comes standard as a positive power rail supply.

  • Page 14: Block Diagram

    Ultrix HDX-IO Ultrix-HDBNC-IO AUX A AUX B Ultrix HDX-IO ENET 1 Ultrix-HDBNC-IO AUX A AUX B AUX A AUX B ENET 2 Figure 2 Ultripower Example — Two ULTRIX-FR1 and One ULTRIX-FR2 Connections 14 • Getting Started Ultripower User Guide (v7-rev2)

  • Page 15: Hardware Overview

    Hardware Overview This chapter presents information on the Ultripower front and rear panels. Front Panel Overview The Ultripower front panel enables you to monitor the power supplies via the LEDs for each slot. Slot Slot Figure 3 Ultripower — Front Panel...
  • Page 16 This connection is the AC connector for the power supply module inserted in Slot 2. 3. 10/00 Ethernet Port The Ethernet port is an RJ45 connector used to connect the Ultripower to an external Ethernet network. This port is required for monitoring and control of the Ultripower.

  • Page 17: Physical Installation

    Physical Installation If you have questions pertaining to the installation of your Ultripower, please contact us at the numbers listed in “Contacting Technical Support”. Before You Begin Notice — The Ultripower utilizes front-to-rear airflow management. It is a requirement that the airflow is not restricted.

  • Page 18: Connecting Ultripower To A Network

    — Do not exceed 1200W total power for all connected devices. Damage can occur and the Ultripower will not be able to supply power if the limit is exceeded. Refer to the appropriate user guide for the maximum power consumption of each device, or contact Ross Video Technical Support.

  • Page 19: Connecting To An Ultrix(-Ns)-Fr2 Router

    To connect the Ultripower to an ULTRIX(-NS)-FR2 router 1. Connect one end of the first power cable into the OUT 1 socket on the Ultripower rear panel. 2. Connect one end of the second power cable into the OUT 2 socket on the Ultripower rear panel.

  • Page 20: Connecting To An Ultrix(-Ns)-Fr5 Router

    ULTRIX(-NS)-FR5 from trying to draw too much power while only one DC cable is installed. 3. Connect an AC power cable to the Ultripower PSU 1 socket. 4. If Ultripower is fitted with a second power module, connect a second AC power cable to the Ultripower PSU 2 socket.
  • Page 21 PORT 2 AUX 2 AUX 2 PORT 3 PORT 3 PORT 4 PORT 4 100G ALARM Ultrix HDX-IO Figure 8 Ultripower — Connections to an ULTRIX-FR5 Router Ultripower Rack Mount Power Supply Unit ETHERNET RESTART RESET Protective Earth Ground ULTRIX-NS-FR5...

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Power Source

    Notice — Ultripower does not support the use of an UPS with simulated sine wave outputs. To connect the power cables to the Ultripower 1. Connect the female end of the provided AC power cable into the socket marked A on the Ultripower rear panel.

  • Page 23: Connecting To An Ultrix-Fr12

    The ULTRIX-FR12 requires powering from multiple Ultripower units. These Ultripower units must be set to allow communication within a defined group. It is important that a Ultripower group be configured prior to DC cable connection between Ultripower units and the ULTRIX-FR12 chassis.
  • Page 24 Ultripower User Guide for details. 3. Change the names of the Ultripower units for easy identification in the DashBoard Tree View. 4. Add the Ultripower units to the DashBoard Tree View. Refer to “Adding the Ultripower to the Tree View in DashBoard”.
  • Page 25 13. Click Add under the Ultripower pane. The Select Ultripower dialog opens. 14. From the drop-down menu, expand the node for the Ultripower unit to include in this group. 15. Double-click the sub-node. The top panel of the dialog updates to report the name, IP address, status, and number of power modules for the selected Ultripower.

  • Page 26: Cabling The Ultripowers To The Ultrix-Fr12

    There are 16 PSU sockets organized into 4 groups on the back of each ULTRIX-FR12. Each PSU group connects to one Ultripower Rack Mount Power Supply unit. The Ultripower is a 1RU 1200W power supply specifically designed for the Ultrix series routers. Powering an Ultripower from individual power supplies is not supported.
  • Page 27 2. To connect a fourth Ultripower to the ULTRIX-FR12: a. Connect the ends of four power cables to the fourth Ultripower rear panel OUT sockets. b. Connect the free ends of the same power cables to the ULTRIX-FR12 rear panel.

  • Page 28: Powering On The Ultrix-Fr12 Via Dashboard

    Powering on the ULTRIX-FR12 via DashBoard Caution — Before setting an Ultripower Group to ON, ensure its Ultripower PSU average power output is below 5W. Notice — The Ultripower does not have a physical power switch. The Ultripower Group is powered on via the controlling Ultricore BCS interface.

  • Page 29: Using Dashboard

    4. In the Walkabout table, find the entry for the Ultripower you want to configure. 5. Use the Name field to assign a unique identifier to the Ultripower. This will be the name displayed in the Tree View of DashBoard.

  • Page 30: Adding The Ultripower To The Tree View In Dashboard

    Adding the Ultripower to the Tree View in DashBoard Once you have assigned the Ultripower a static IP Address, you can then manually add it to the Tree View. Manually adding the Ultripower displays its node in the Tree View, granting you access to the interfaces described used to monitor the status of the power supplies.

  • Page 31: Accessing The Ultripower Interfaces In Dashboard

    Accessing the Ultripower Interfaces in DashBoard The interface is accessed by expanding the Ultripower node in the DashBoard Tree View and selecting the sub-node. The interface is divided vertically to show status and frame information on the left, and configuration options on the right.
  • Page 32 32 • Using DashBoard Ultripower User Guide (v7-rev2)

  • Page 33: Configuration

    Configuration This chapter outlines how to grant a DashBoard client access to the Ultripower, configure the PSU outputs, and link multiple Ultripowers into a primary-client configuration. Restricting Access to the Ultripower The Network tab provides an option to specify which DashBoard clients in your facility can access the Ultripower.

  • Page 34: Enabling Power To An Ultrix-Fr1, Ultrix-Fr2, Or Ultrix-Fr5

    Once the PSU OUT ports are assigned to external devices, you can enable power to those devices using the options in the Control tab. To enable power to an external device 1. Locate the Ultripower in the Tree View of DashBoard. 2. Expand the Ultripower node. 3. Double-click the Ultripower sub-node.

  • Page 35: Monitoring The Ultripower

    Monitoring the Ultripower You can monitor the Ultripower from the front panel LEDs, the rear panel LEDs, and via the read-only fields in DashBoard. Each location reports the status on a specific feature of the Ultripower. Monitoring via the Front Panel LEDs The Ultripower front panel includes LEDs for each power supply to indicate if the unit is operating normally and whether the power supplies are functional.

  • Page 36: Monitoring Via Dashboard

    3. Double-click the Ultripower sub-node. 4. Select the PSU tab. The PSU Slot area displays a read-only field for each slot in the Ultripower chassis. Monitoring the Ultripower PSU OUT Ports You can use DashBoard to monitor the overall status of each PSU OUT port. Refer to “PSU Tab” for a list of possible messages in these fields.
  • Page 37 2. Expand the Ultripower node. 3. Double-click the Ultripower sub-node. 4. Select the PSU tab. The Outputs area displays a read-only field for each PSU OUT port on the Ultripower rear panel. Ultripower User Guide (v7-rev2) Monitoring the Ultripower • 37...
  • Page 38 38 • Monitoring the Ultripower Ultripower User Guide (v7-rev2)

  • Page 39: Dashboard Menus Overview

    DashBoard Menus Overview The DashBoard client software enables you to configure and monitor the Ultripower. Using the tabs provided via the DashBoard client software, you can: • Configure the network settings for your Ultripower • Assign physical PSU OUT ports to external devices •...

  • Page 40: Network Tab

    The PSU has a blocked or faulty fan Fault (Red) The PSU has an undefined fault Outputs Out # OK (Green) The Ultripower output is operational within the specified Status limits Over Current (Red) Over current fault detected. Output protection enabled. Under Voltage (Red)

  • Page 41: Configuration Tabs Overview

    Change Toggles the device power state Power State Log Tab The read-only information displayed in the Logs tab is used by Ross Technical Support for diagnostic and troubleshooting purposes. Table 8 summarizes the possible messages in the Log tab. ...

  • Page 42: Setup Tab

    Apply any changes to the port assignment Assignments This may change device power state Ultripower Linking IP Address Specifies the IP address of up to three Ultripower peer units Ultrix Connection Ultrix Name <text> Specifies the name/label of the connected Ultrix...
  • Page 43 (LAN). The default is 192.168.20.1. DB Whitelist IP Address Specifies the IP Address for a DashBoard client granted access to the Ultripower Apply Updates the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DB Whitelist fields with current the settings...
  • Page 44 44 • DashBoard Menus Overview Ultripower User Guide (v7-rev2)

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    This chapter provides additional information for the ongoing maintenance of your Ultripower. Installing a PSU Module The PSU Module is accessed via the front of the Ultripower chassis and requires that you loosen the two thumb-screws securing the module to the chassis before sliding the module out of the chassis.

  • Page 46: Installing A New Psu Module Into The Ultripower Chassis

    Installing a new PSU Module into the Ultripower Chassis Once you have removed the failed PSU module or the blank module plate from the Ultripower chassis, you can install the new PSU module into the unpopulated slot. The following procedure is applicable to any PSU Module slot.

  • Page 47: Technical Specifications

    The C14 AC input connector is limited to 10amps. Therefore Ultripower is de-rated when powered from a source less than 120VAC. Notice — Ultripower does not support the use of an UPS with simulated sine wave outputs. Table 11 General Specifications Item...

  • Page 48: Environmental

    Environmental Table 13 Environmental Specifications Item Specifications Max. Ambient Temperature Range 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Humidity <70% (non-condensing) 48 • Technical Specifications Ultripower User Guide (v7-rev2)

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