Product Description
The Cobalt Digital 9915DA-12G is a top - notch openGear card. It's a 12G/3G/HD/SD - SDI 1x16 reclocking distribution amplifier that takes one input channel and distributes it to 16 DA outputs. Optionally, it can support an SFP - based fiber input and fiber DA outputs. With the increasing demand for 4K, distributing 12G - SDI signals in a rackspace is crucial. This card allows copper runs up to 45 meters, reaching most equipment in a rack room or truck. You can install up to 10 of these cards in a frame, getting 10 input channels and distributing to as many as 160 outputs. You can control it fully via a user DashBoard or Remote - Control Panel, either locally or over a standard Ethernet network. Key features include full support for 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD - SDI and ASI/DVB, auto - detection of input data rates for all industry - standard data rates, a one - card solution for 4K/8K content distribution over 12G - SDI interfaces, input lock indicators on the card display and DashBoard, and a five - year warranty. The power consumption is less than 10 Watts. It has a 75Ω HDBNC connector for input and up to 16 for output. It supports various formats like SMPTE ST2082 - 1,10, 424M, 292M, SMPTE 259M - C. It also has fiber transmit and receive capabilities with LC connectors, specific wavelengths, and power/sensitivity specifications.
Using the Cobalt Digital 9915DA - 12G is straightforward. First, connect your input source to the 75Ω HDBNC input connector. If you're using the fiber option, connect the appropriate SFP modules to the fiber ports. You can then use the DashBoard or Remote - Control Panel to configure the settings. When it comes to distributing signals, the card will automatically detect the input data rate and distribute the signal to the 16 outputs. To ensure long - term performance, keep the card in a well - ventilated area as it consumes less than 10 Watts of power and can generate some heat. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity. For maintenance, you don't need to do much. Just keep the connectors clean and free of dust. If you encounter any issues, check the input lock indicators on the card display or DashBoard. The card comes with a five - year warranty, so if there are any major problems, you can contact the manufacturer.
