Cobalt Digital Inc. 8310(-C) openGearTM Two Rack Unit Frame and Power Supply (PS-8300) User Manual 8310-UM Version: 1.0.
8310 • openGearTM Two Rack Unit Frame and Power Supply (PS-8300) User Manual • • • • • Cobalt Digital Inc. Part Number: 8310-UM Document Version: 1.0.1 Printed in the United States. Last Author: KGM Printing Date: 04/24/08 4:41 PM The information contained in this Owner’s Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation. Copyright © 2008 Cobalt Digital Inc. All rights reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Cobalt Digital Inc.
Important Regulatory and Safety Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below so as to avoid personal injury and to prevent product damage. Products may require specific equipment, and /or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements. Notices have been included in this publication to call attention to these Specific requirements.
Important Safety Instructions Warning Warning Warning Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. The safe operation of this product requires that a protective earth connection be provided. A grounding conductor in the equipment's supply cord provides this protective earth. To reduce the risk of electrical shock to the operator and service personnel, this ground conductor must be connected to an earthed ground.
Product Power Cord Requirements Warning Warning North American Line Voltages 100 - 120 Volts This product is supplied with certified 10A/125V SVT type supply cords. Conductors are color coded white (neutral), black (line) and green or green/yellow (ground).
Maintenance/User Serviceable Parts Routine maintenance to this Cobalt Digital Inc. product is not required. This product contains no user serviceable parts. If the frame does not appear to be working properly, please contact Technical Support using the numbers listed under the “Contact Us” section on the last page of this manual. All Cobalt Digital Inc. products are covered by a generous 5-year warranty and will be repaired without charge for materials or labor within this period.
Contents Introduction 9 In This Chapter...........................................................................................................................9 A Word of Thanks .......................................................................................................9 Overview......................................................................................................................9 Features........................................................................................
Installing the Rear Support Bars and Brackets.......................................................... 35 Service Information 36 In This Chapter........................................................................................................................ 36 Troubleshooting Checklist ........................................................................................ 36 Frame Controller Alarm Mute/Bootload Button .......................................................
Introduction In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • A Word of Thanks • Overview • Features • Documentation Terms A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing the 8310 openGearTM Two Rack Unit Frame and Power Supply (PS8300). The Cobalt Digital Inc. openGearTM line includes video decoders and encoders, audio embedders and de-embedders, distribution amplifiers, format converters, and much more. Cobalt Digital Inc.
Robust Power Supplies The 8310 frame can accommodate two front-loaded PS-8300 power supplies. Although a single power supply can fully power a loaded frame, the addition of a second (optional) power supply gives the frame full power redundancy. Each power supply is fed by a separate power cord, which is held in position to guard against accidental power loss. Each power supply contains an independent cooling fan, status LED, and a front-mounted power switch.
• Robust 150 Watt Power Supply with integral cooling fan • Optional redundant power supply is hot-swappable for 24/7 operation • Power switch is accessible from front of the rack frame • Power supplies are replaceable from the front of the frame without requiring rearframe access • Separate power cords to each supply for power feed redundancy • PowerLock cord retainer mechanism guards against accidental power loss • Optional Cooling Fan Module for increased ventilation and enhanced reliability
Installation and Setup In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • Static Discharge • Unpacking • Installing the Frame • Power Supply PS-8300 and Power Cable • Fault Reporting • Improving Performance • Ventilation and Cooling • Cable Connections • Rear I/O Modules Static Discharge Whenever handling the 8310 and other related equipment, please observe all static discharge precautions as described in the following note: ESD Susceptibility Static discharge can cause ser
Installing the Frame The 8310 frame mounts in the rack frame by means of four rack screws fastened through the front mounting flanges. This should normally be sufficient to carry the load, including the weight of accompanying cables. However, in certain applications such as mobile truck installations, it may be desirable to also support the rear of the frame. The optional FSB-8310 Rear Support Bars and Brackets are specifically engineered to compensate for extra load stress.
Note In case of a power supply failure, contact your openGearTM dealer. The PS-8300 is a power factor corrected supply, capable of working with all world AC standards (100-240V). The supply has an indicator LED on the front, and an error detection circuit that will indicate the conditions described in Table 1. Table 1. Status LED Descriptions LED Color Display and Description Fault Red When lit, an alarm condition is occurring on a card.
For reliable performance, it is recommended that the frame door not be opened for longer than 5 minutes when using the Cooling Fan Module option on frames loaded with more than 40 Watt. Notice Without Fan Kit: Fan Kit Installed: 8310-C Max. 120W Module Power Empty Space 8310-C Max. 120W Module Power 8310 Max. 40 Watt Empty Space 8310-C Max. 120W Module Power Figure 1.
4. Each AC connector includes a Powerlock, which is designed to retain the power cable connector. Clip the Powerlock over the shoulder of the inserted AC cable end. 5. Warning Warning Hazardous Voltages Note — In some countries, it may be necessary to supply the correct mains supply cord. Use only an approved IEC 320 C-13 type A/C line cord rated for a minimum 10A at 250V and certified for the country of use.
Rear I/O Module Installation If you are installing an openGearTM card in a 8310-C-BNC or 8310-BNC frame, skip this section. If you received a custom rear I/O module for your openGearTM card, you will need to install the I/O module in your 8310 frame before you can connect cables. Use the following procedure to install the DFR-RM-82xx in the 8310 digital distribution frame: 1. Ensure that the frame is properly installed according to instructions in the section “Installing the Frame” of this manual. 2.
openBUS Connector This RJ45 connector is used to exchange information data from cards installed in the 8310 frame to an external monitoring/control system. Only cards having the openBUS interface will be able to be monitored and controlled this way. This is reserved for future use with openGearTM products. Connect only openBUS compatible devices and cables on this connector otherwise damage can occur to the frame or to the incompatible device.
SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting Option In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • Overview • Frame Connections • Details Overview The SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting system, also known as a SMPTE “alarm,” provides an indication if one or more frame cards encounter a fault or an abnormal condition. This option is available when an MFC-8310 or MFC-8310-N is installed in the Frame Controller Slot. The MFC-8310 is included if the frame has cooling fans in the front door.
Frame Connections The SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting connection on openGearTM 8310 series frames is provided by the FAULT BNC connector, for interfacing with a customer-designed alarm system. SMPTE Fault BNC Figure 8. SMPTE 269M Alarm Reporting Frame Connections Details The fault report contacts are closed when the card detects an internal failure or a power loss condition.
Specifications In This Chapter This chapter contains the Technical Specifications table. Technical Specifications Table 2. Technical Specifications Category PS-8300 Power Supply Parameter Specification Input 100 - 240VAC, 47-63 Hz, 190 Watt Output 1 +12V, ± 10%, 0.5A - 12.5A Output 2 -7.5V, ± 10%, 0A - 2.5A Total Sum of both outputs not to exceed 150 Watt maximum For safety reasons, Cobalt Digital Inc. power supplies do not fit into rack frames of other manufacturers.
Category Parameter Specification Level 1Vpp nominal Signal Analog video sync (black burst or tri-level), or AES/EBU DARS Impedance 75Ω terminating Return Loss >30dB to 30MHz Max DC on Ref Input ±1V Alarm Indicator ANSI/SMPTE 269M-1999 contact closure Connector Female BNC Max Voltage 24V DC Max Current 20mA Alarm Conditions Loss of AC input power DC output voltage error DC output voltage SMPTE Fault Reporting PS Monitored Parameters (-C version only) DC output current Critical temper
Important Notes: The power dissipation of each product installed in this frame is indicated in the Specifications section of the documentation provided with each module. For long-term reliability and increased product life, it is recommended that the total dissipation of all modules installed in a 8310 frame should not exceed 40 Watt total without the CFM-8310, and 120 Watt total with the CFM-8310.
Frame Features In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • • Cooling Features o Installing the Cooling Fan Module o Cooling Fan Functions and User Controls o Installing the Controller Card o Functions of the Controller Card o Controls and LEDs of the Controller Card Remote Control Networking Features o Installing the Network Controller Card o Ethernet Setup o Functions of the Network Controller Card o Controls and LEDs of the Network Controller Card • DashBoard and
Cooling Features The standard 8310 frame can be also be ordered as the 8310-C version, with the Cooling Fan Module installed as original equipment from the factory. However, for customers wishing to increase the ventilation on their standard 8310 frames, the optional CFM-8310 Cooling Fan Module is available as a field upgrade kit. The CFM-8310 module consists of a fan board, which installs in the frame door, and a controller card, which installs in a designated frame slot.
1. Open the CFM-8310 package and remove the components. Verify that all necessary components are included. • Fan PCB 8310A-016 • Fan Filter S985-006 • 8 nuts 650-007 • 8 washers 960-025 • MFC-8310(-N) Frame Controller Card 2. Turn frame power off. 3. Open the frame door. 4. Carefully remove the door from the frame by unscrewing the two screws that attach the door to the extender arms. 5. Place the frame door inside up on a clean antistatic workspace. 6.
Next you will install either an MFC-8310 or an MFC-8310-N controller card. Refer to the appropriate section for installation instructions for your specific controller card. Installing the Controller Card Use the following procedure to install the MFC-8310 controller card component of the CFM-8310: Figure 11. MFC-8310 Fan Controller Card and Unscrewed Retaining Screw 1. With the frame door open, unscrew the MFC-8310 Card Retaining Screw (Part No.
seconds after the fan door is closed, then adjust to the appropriate level based on power consumption. • Monitors the frame door and PS-8300(s) to ensure that fans in all units are operating correctly. • Monitors the fan door and notifies the user if it is left open too long. • Monitors the status of other cards in the frame via the internal bus. • Generates alarms if any of the monitored functions develop errors.
LED displays and descriptions are provided in the following table: Table 3. MFC-8310 Controller Card LED Descriptions LED Alarm (MFC-8310) Status OK (MFC-8310) Comm. Activity (MFC-8310) Fault (CFM-8310) Fan Fail (CFM-8310) Color Display and Description Red When lit, an alarm condition is occurring in the frame. Green When lit, the MFC-8310 module is operating correctly. Yellow When lit, the card is communicating within the frame. Red When lit, a SMPTE alarm condition is occurring in the frame.
Remote Control Networking Features This section includes instructions for installing the MFC-8310-N controller card for the CFM-8310 module. Installing the Network Controller Card Perform the physical installation of the MFC-8310-N controller card for the CFM-8310 using the steps provided in the section “Installing the Controller Card” of this manual. Once the controller card is installed, you can proceed to the section below to set up the Ethernet connection for your card.
• Monitors frame power usage and sets the fan speed accordingly (higher power consumption requires higher fan speed for adequate cooling). The fans always run at maximum speed for 5 seconds after the fan door is closed, then adjust to the appropriate level based on power consumption. • Monitors the frame door and PS-8300(s) to ensure that fans in all units are operating correctly. • Monitors the fan door and notifies the user if it is left open too long.
DIP Switches on the MFC-8310-N The following DIP Switches are located on the MFC-8310-N controller card. DIP_1 Switch DIP_1 switch disables the audio alarm signal as follows: • ON — This setting disables the audio alarm. • OFF — This setting enables the audio alarm. DIP_2 to DIP_7 Switches DIP_2 to DIP_7 switches are not used. DIP_8 Switch DIP_8 switch sets the default IP Address of the MFC-8310-N controller card as follows: • ON — This setting enables the card to use the default IP Address of 192.168.
Table 4. MFC-8310-N Controller Card LED Descriptions LED Color Alarm (MFC-8310-N) Location Red DS1 Green DS2 Yellow DS3 Processor Red DS4 Error (MFC-8310-N) Red DS5 Green DS6 Yellow DS7 Status OK (MFC-8310-N) Comm. Activity (MFC-8310-N) Transmitting (MFC-8310-N) Receiving (MFC-8310-N) Fault (CFM-8310) Fan Fail (CFM-8310) Red Red Display and Description When lit, an alarm condition is occurring in the frame. When lit, the fan control process is operating correctly.
Enabling SNMP You must obtain a license key from Cobalt Digital Inc. to enable SNMP support. Use the following procedure to obtain your license key: 1. Request a license key from your distributor or at sales@cobaltdigital.com, quoting the 8-character hardware-ID provided on the page. 2. Open the Frame Configuration Page for the frame using DashBoard. OR Point your web browser to the IP address of the frame. 3. Select the tab titled SNMP Configuration.
Rear Support Bars and Brackets Under normal conditions, mounting the frame to the front of the rack with four rack screws should be sufficient to carry the load, including the weight of accompanying cables. The optional FSB-8310 Rear Support Bars and Brackets are specifically engineered to compensate for extra load stress associated with certain applications, such as mobile truck installations, to also support the rear of the frame. Figure 15.
Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Frame Controller Alarm Mute/Bootload Button • Warranty and Repair Policy Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this openGearTM product is not required. In the event of problems with your 8310, the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem.
Use the following procedure to reload the software: 1. Eject the card. 2. Press and hold the Alarm Mute/Bootload button, while re-inserting the card into the frame. 3. Release the button. The STATUS OK LED will flash GREEN while the card is waiting for a new software load. If a new software load is not sent to the card within 60 seconds, the card will attempt to restart with it's last operational software load.
Ordering Information In This Chapter Your 8310 openGearTM Two Rack Unit Frame and Power Supply (PS-8300) is a part of the openGearTM family of products. We offer a full line of openGearTM terminal equipment including distribution, conversion, monitoring, synchronizers, encoders, decoders, AES, keyers, control switches, as well as analog audio and video products.
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