Blackmagicdesign Videohub User Manual

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Using Videohub Routers
Building Universal Videohub 288
25 rack units of space should be reserved for the installation of Universal Videohub 288 and two rack
mount power supply chassis, allowing free space for heat dissipation. Only 23 RU is required if Universal
Videohub 288 is mounted at the top of an open rack as heat can be dissipated from the top.
Universal Videohub 288 is 18 RU high and 6 inches thick. You can rack mount Universal Videohub 288
facing forwards or reversed, or even mount it in the rear of the rack to leave space for other equipment.
Universal Videohub 288 contains electrostatic sensitive devices. It is essential to discharge yourself of
static electricity before handling any of these devices, just as you would when installing devices into
a computer. We recommend the use of an antistatic wrist strap when handling any of these devices.
Installing a Universal Videohub 288 Crosspoint Card
Now that your Universal Videohub 288 has been mounted in a rack, it needs to be fitted with a crosspoint
card. The crosspoint card is the brains of Universal Videohub and performs video route and deck control
switching. Universal Videohub 288 Crosspoint cards are hot-swappable, meaning they are designed to
be installed and removed while the Universal Videohub is running.
Step 1: Hold the crosspoint card in a vertical orientation by its two levers. The BNC, Ethernet and other
ports should be towards the bottom end of the card.
Step 2: Gently insert the card into its slot, ensuring the top and bottom edges follow the black guides.
Step 3: Firmly push both levers flat to fully engage the multi-pin connectors with the motherboard.
Mating pins ensure that the card precisely engages with the motherboard without damaging
the multi-pin connectors.
Step 4: Use a number 01 size Pozidriv screwdriver to secure the two levers on the crosspoint card.
It is common to install a second crosspoint card for failover redundancy and we recommend doing this.
If two crosspoint cards are installed, all video routes and port labels will be safely retained even if one
card becomes faulty and has to be replaced. To remove the blanking plate from the right crosspoint
card slot, you will need to use a number 02 size Pozidriv screwdriver.
Universal Videohub 288 frame

Blackmagicdesign Videohub Specifications

General

Video Input	SDI
Video Output	SDI
Serial Router Control	RS-422
Ethernet Router Control	10/100/1000 Ethernet
Inputs	40
Outputs	40
SDI Bit Depth	10-bit
Power Supply	Internal power supply, 100-240V AC