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ULTRIX-FR12 Installation Guide
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ULTRIX-FR12 · Installation Guide
• Ross Part Number: 2101DR-603-04
• Software Version: 5.2.0
• Release Date: January 18, 2024.
The information contained in this Guide is subject to change without notice or obligation.
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information contained herein.
Patents
Patent numbers US 7,034,886; US 7,508,455; US 7,602,446; US 7,802,802 B2; US 7,834,886; US
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Notice
The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without
notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited. Ross Video Limited
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Safety Notices
Refer to the “Important Regulatory and Safety Notices” document that accompanied your
product.
Statement of Compliance
This product has been determined to be compliant with the applicable standards, regulations, and
directives for the countries where the product is marketed.
Compliance documentation, such as certification or Declaration of Compliance for the product is
available upon request by contacting [email protected]. Please include the product;
model number identifiers and serial number and country that compliance information is needed in
request.
EMC Notices
United States of America - FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a Commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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.
Canada
This Class A device complies with Canadian ICES-003 and part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Cet appariel numerique de la classe “A” est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
European Union
This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
established under regulation (EC) No 765/2008 and Decision No 768/2008/EC referred to as the
“New Legislative Framework”.
Australia/New Zealand
This equipment is in compliance with the provisions established under the Radiocommunications
Act 1992 and Radiocommunications Labeling (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Notice 2008.
Korea
This equipment is in compliance with the provisions established under the Radio Waves Act.
Class A equipment (Broadcasting and communications service for business use).
This device is a business-use (Class A) EMC-compliant device. The seller and user are advised to be
aware of this fact. This device is intended for use in areas outside home.
Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd. could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Warning — This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment this
equipment may cause radio interference.
Type of Equipment User’s Guide
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This equipment is Industrial (Class A)
electromagnetic wave suitability equipment and
seller or user should take notice of it, and this
equipment is to be used in the places except for home.
International
This equipment has been tested under the requirements of CISPR 22:2008 or CISPR 32:2015 and
found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device.
Cleaning Instructions
This section provides important instructions for the cleaning and disinfection of your ULTRIX-FR12.
• The ULTRIX-FR12 front display panel must not be exposed to liquids.
• ONLY use damp disinfecting wipes or a cloth dampened with a cleaning solution on the display
panel surface.
• AVOID getting any liquid on the display panel of the ULTRIX-FR12.
Warranty and Repair Policy
The product is backed by a comprehensive one-year warranty on all components.
If an item becomes defective within the warranty period Ross will repair or replace the defective
item, as determined solely by Ross.
Warranty repairs will be conducted at Ross, with all shipping FOB Ross dock. If repairs are
conducted at the customer site, reasonable out-of-pocket charges will apply. 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.
This warranty is void if products are subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, improper installation or
application, or unauthorized modification.
In no event shall Ross Video Limited be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages (including loss of profit). Implied warranties, including that of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of this
warranty.
This warranty is TRANSFERABLE to subsequent owners, subject to Ross’ notification of change of
ownership.
Environmental Information
The equipment may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.
To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need
for the extraction of natural resources, Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take-back
systems. These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end-of-life equipment
in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner.
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems.
Notice — This is a Class A product. In domestic environments, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may have to take adequate measures.
Notice — Care must be taken to ensure that no liquids leak into the display panel.
Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd. could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your
local or regional waste administration. You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the
environmental performances of our products.
This appliance may contain a Coin type battery which should not be treated as household waste.
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly use the appropriate take-back systems in your
area. These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end-of-life equipment in
an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner.
Company Address
Ross Video Limited
8 John Street
Iroquois, Ontario
Canada, K0E 1K0
Ross Video Incorporated
P.O. Box 880
Ogdensburg, New York
USA 13669-0880
General Business Office: (+1) 613 652 4886
Fax: (+1) 613 652 4425
Technical Support: (+1) 613 652 4886
After Hours Emergency: (+1) 613 349 0006
E-mail (Technical Support): techsupp[email protected]
E-mail (General Information): solutions@rossvideo.com
Website: http://www.rossvideo.com
ULTRIX-FR12 Installation Guide (v4.0) Contents • i
Contents
Introduction 9
Related Publications ...................................................................................................................................9
Documentation Conventions .....................................................................................................................9
Interface Elements ....................................................................................................................................9
User Entered Text .....................................................................................................................................9
Referenced Guides ................................................................................................................................ 10
Menu Sequences ................................................................................................................................... 10
Important Instructions .......................................................................................................................... 10
Contacting Technical Support .............................................................................................................. 10
Getting Started 11
General Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Signal Distribution ................................................................................................................................. 12
Routing Layers or Levels ....................................................................................................................... 12
Interface and Connectivity via an Ultricore BCS ................................................................................ 12
Remote Control Panels ......................................................................................................................... 12
Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Hardware Overview 13
Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Supported Ultrix I/O Blades .................................................................................................................... 13
Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP+) Modules ....................................................................................... 13
Front Panel Overview ............................................................................................................................... 14
Features .................................................................................................................................................. 14
Rear Panel Overview ................................................................................................................................ 17
Physical Installation 21
Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Unpacking the Equipment ....................................................................................................................... 21
Mounting Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 22
Connecting the ULTRIX-FR12 to a Network ........................................................................................... 22
Powering the ULTRIX-FR12 25
Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 25
Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................... 25
Workflow for Initial Power Up ................................................................................................................. 25
Ultripower Manager ................................................................................................................................. 26
Cabling the Ultripowers to the ULTRIX-FR12 ....................................................................................... 28
Verify the Output State of each Ultripower ........................................................................................ 28
Cabling the Ultripowers to the ULTRIX-FR12 ...................................................................................... 28
Powering on the ULTRIX-FR12 via DashBoard ..................................................................................... 31
Cabling Your Router 33
Cabling the ALARM Port .......................................................................................................................... 33
Connecting the Video Reference Source ............................................................................................... 34
Reference Cabling for the ULTRIX-FR12 .............................................................................................. 34
Cabling for an UltriScape Head .............................................................................................................. 35
Connecting Source Devices ..................................................................................................................... 37
Connecting Destination Devices ............................................................................................................. 37
Gearbox Cabling ....................................................................................................................................... 37
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Outputs ................................................................................................................................................... 38
Inputs ...................................................................................................................................................... 39
Connecting the SFP Ports ........................................................................................................................ 39
Working with Fiber Optic Connectors ................................................................................................. 39
Cabling for IP Streaming .......................................................................................................................... 40
Connecting to an Ultricore BCS .............................................................................................................. 41
Connecting to a Ross NK Series Device ................................................................................................. 42
Cabling Designations 43
ULTRIX-HDX-IO Blade ............................................................................................................................... 43
ULTRIX-HDBNC-IO Blade ......................................................................................................................... 44
ULTRIX-IP-IO Blade ................................................................................................................................... 45
ULTRIX-IPX-IO Blade ................................................................................................................................. 46
Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 46
Cabling .................................................................................................................................................... 46
ULTRIX-SFP-IO Blade ................................................................................................................................ 48
Technical Specifications 49
Physical Dimensions ................................................................................................................................ 49
Inventory ................................................................................................................................................... 49
Supported FSCS Video Formats for Conversion ................................................................................... 50
Supported Video Formats ....................................................................................................................... 53
Maximum Power Ratings ........................................................................................................................ 54
Inputs ......................................................................................................................................................... 54
Outputs ...................................................................................................................................................... 55
Embedded Audio ...................................................................................................................................... 55
Environmental .......................................................................................................................................... 56
MicroSD Card ............................................................................................................................................ 56
Ultriscape Output Specifications ............................................................................................................ 56
Ethernet Port Connectors ....................................................................................................................... 56
Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 56
Supported USB-Serial Converters .......................................................................................................... 56
Supported SFP Modules .......................................................................................................................... 57
Software Licenses 59
BSD ............................................................................................................................................................. 59
Dual GPL .................................................................................................................................................... 59
GPL ............................................................................................................................................................. 59
LGPL ........................................................................................................................................................... 64
MIT .............................................................................................................................................................. 65
zlib .............................................................................................................................................................. 65
Glossary 67
ULTRIX-FR12 Installation Guide (v4.0) Introduction • 9
Introduction
This guide is for system administrators and installers of the Ross Video ULTRIX-FR12 router. It
provides instructions on how to physically install your router.
This guide contains the following chapters that cover the installation of an ULTRIX-FR12 router:
• “Introduction” summarizes the guide and provides important terms, and conventions.
• “Getting Started” provides an overview for creating a routing system using the ULTRIX-FR12, and
general information to keep in mind before installing and configuring your router.
• “Hardware Overview” provides a basic introduction to the ULTRIX-FR12 front and rear panels.
• “Physical Installation” provides instructions for the basic physical installation of the
ULTRIX-FR12.
• “Powering the ULTRIX-FR12” outlines the required steps to powering on the ULTRIX-FR12
including how to configure power linking for the Ultripowers in your system.
• “Cabling Your Router” provides instructions on how to connect the ULTRIX-FR12 to a video
reference signal, connect to a Multiviewer Head, and connect inputs and outputs.
• “Cabling Designations” provides additional information on the input and output designations
for each supported ULTRIX-FR12 blade.
• “Technical Specifications” provides the specifications for the ULTRIX-FR12.
• “Software Licenses” provides third-party software license information for your ULTRIX-FR12.
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.
Related Publications
It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing your ULTRIX-FR12:
•DashBoard User Manual, Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004
•Ultricore-BCS User Guide, Ross Part Number: 2201DR-104
•ULTRIX-FR12 Quick Start Guide, Ross Part Number: 2101DR-602
•Ultrix SFP Modules Guide, Ross Part Number: 2101DR-008
•ULTRIX-FR12 User Guide, Ross Part Number: 2101DR-604
Documentation Conventions
Special text formats are used in this guide to identify parts of the user interface, text that a user
must enter, or a sequence of menus and sub-menus that must be followed to reach a particular
command.
Interface Elements
Bold text is used to identify a user interface element such as a dialog box, menu item, or button. For
example:
In the Save Layout dialog, click OK.
User Entered Text
Courier text is used to identify text that a user must enter. For example:
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In the Language box, enter English.
Referenced Guides
Italic text is used to identify the titles of referenced guides, manuals, or documents. For example:
For more information, refer to the ULTRIX-FR12 User Guide.
Menu Sequences
Menu arrows are used in procedures to identify a sequence of menu items that you must follow.
For example, if a step reads “File > Save,” you would click the File menu and then click Save.
Important Instructions
Star icons are used to identify important instructions or features. For example:
When the ULTRIX-FR12 cannot connect to the network, a Message dialog box opens to report the
connection problem.
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.
After-sales service and technical support is provided directly by Ross Video personnel. During
business hours (Eastern Time), technical support personnel are available by telephone. After hours
and on weekends, a direct emergency technical support phone line is available. If the technical
support person who is on call does not answer this line immediately, a voice message can be left
and the call will be returned shortly. This team of highly trained staff is available to react to any
problem and to do whatever is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.
•Technical Support: (+1) 613-228-0688
•After Hours Emergency: (+1) 844-652-0645
•E-mail: [email protected]
•Website: http://www.rossvideo.com
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