12 • Getting Started ULTRIX-FR12 Installation Guide (v4.0)
Signal Distribution
A broadcast router is a device that switches signals generated by broadcast equipment from a
nominated input to a nominated output. An input is a physical socket on a router, a source is a
virtual grouping of inputs tied together under a label. The inputs may be routed to any number of
outputs providing signal distribution.
Routing Layers or Levels
Each physical router (or signal type) may be thought of as a layer or level of the routing system (e.g.
a video level, an audio level). ULTRIX-FR12 can assign a level to a matrix or signal type and even
individual ports on unrelated matrices if required.
Interface and Connectivity via an Ultricore BCS
Keep in mind that the ULTRIX-FR12 router uses ethernet protocols to communicate to other devices
in your routing system. An ULTRIX-FR12 routing system may use distributed control across the
Internet, a LAN, or a VPN. A Ultricore BCS (Central System Controller) is required to set up each
router via the router interfaces or using the options available for each device in your system.
Ensure that you are using the latest version of the DashBoard client software. The DashBoard
software and user manual are available from the Ross Video website.
For More Information on...
• configuring the Ultricore BCS, refer to the Ultricore BCS User Guide.
• configuring the ULTRIX-FR12 in DashBoard, refer to the ULTRIX-FR12 User Guide.
Remote Control Panels
Remote control panels (e.g. RCP-QE, RCP-ME) provide a physical switching surface to control the
router switching. Each panel uses data derived from the database to display text on LCDs and
assign functions to the buttons.
When the system is powered up, the router restores its crosspoint status. The remote control panel
requests the status of the router and displays the current status for the selected destination.
Before You Begin
When installing devices in a network topology, consider the physical placement of the devices in the
network and how the communications (data) will flow within that network. Consideration must also
be given to the distances between devices, physical interconnections, transmission rates, and signal
types that you are installing.
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