Blackmagic Design Videohub
This connector can be used to monitor and control a Blackmagic Design Videohub router frame.
About
The Blackmagic Design Videohub device is a video router. Frames come in a choice of two sizes that let you expand your router up to either a 72 x 72 or a 288 x 288 crosspoint size. The connector automatically detects the size of the matrix, and the user controls are adjusted accordingly.
The connector provides read-write access to the matrix. It is possible to view and change crosspoints, labels of the inputs and outputs, and the lock status.
A smart-serial connection is used to retrieve the data from the device.
Version Info
| Range | Description | DCF Integration | Cassandra Compliant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | Initial version | No | Yes |
| 1.0.1.x | DCF implementation | Yes | Yes |
| 1.0.2.x [SLC Main] | Matrix library | Yes | Yes |
Product Info
| Range | Supported Firmware Version |
|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | Unknown |
| 1.0.1.x | Unknown |
Installation and configuration
Creation
Smart-serial main connection
This connector uses a smart-serial connection and requires the following input during element creation:
SERIAL CONNECTION:
Direct connection:
- Baudrate: Baudrate specified in the manual of the device, e.g., 9600.
- Databits: Databits specified in the manual of the device, e.g., 7.
- Stopbits: Stopbits specified in the manual of the device, e.g., 1.
- Parity: Parity specified in the manual of the device, e.g., No.
- FlowControl: FlowControl specified in the manual of the device, e.g., No.
Interface connection:
- IP address/host: The polling IP of the device.
- IP port: The IP port of the device. Required. Default value: 9990.
Usage - Range 1.0.2.x
General
This page contains general information, such as the device name, the size of the matrix (number of inputs and outputs), etc.
The Ping parameter indicates if the connection between the controller and the matrix chassis is working properly.
Video Routing Matrix
This page displays the matrix control with crosspoints. In the DataMiner UI, you can set crosspoints, change the labels of inputs and outputs, and lock/unlock outputs.
Interfaces
This page displays the Inputs and Outputs tables, which can be configured to set crosspoints, change labels, or lock outputs.
Debug
This page shows Data Input and Full Data Input parameters. This is controlled by the Debug toggle button on the General page.
Usage - Older Ranges
General
This page contains general information, such as the device name, the size of the matrix (number of inputs and outputs), etc.
The Ping parameter indicates if the connection between the controller and the matrix chassis is working properly.
Video Routing Matrix
This page displays the matrix control with crosspoints. In the DataMiner UI, you can set crosspoints, change the labels of inputs and outputs, and lock/unlock outputs.