Cobalt Digital LMNTS Transport Stream Loudness Processor User manual

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Product Manual

LMNTS-OM (V1.5)

Cobalt Digital Inc.

®

Transport Stream Loudness Processor

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product or circuit described herein.

Trademark Information

Cobalt

®

is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc.

FUSION3G

®

, COMPASS

®

, and LMNTS

®

are registered trademarks of Cobalt Digital Inc.

Dolby

®

is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Other product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are the

property of their respective owners.

Linear Acoustic

®

and AEROMAX

®

are registered trademarks of Linear Acoustic, Inc. 2.0-to-5.1 audio upmixer licensed feature

uses the AutoMAX-II™ upmix algorithm provided under license from Linear Acoustic Inc. Loudness processor licensed feature

uses AEROMAX

®

algorithms provided under license from Linear Acoustic Inc. Linear Acoustic, the "LA" symbol, UPMAX,

AutoMAX, AutoMAX-II, and AEROMAX

®

Congratulations on choosing the Cobalt

®

LMNTS

®

Transport Stream Loudness Processor. LMNTS

®

is part of

a full line of processing and conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Cobalt Digital Inc. line

includes video decoders and encoders, audio embedders and de-embedders, distribution amplifiers, format

converters, remote control systems and much more. Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or

operation this product, please contact us at the contact information on the front cover.

Manual No.: LMNTS-OM

Document Version: V1.5

Release Date: April 2, 2014

Description of

product/manual

changes:

- Manual revised to reflect latest user interface, functionality changes

per latest software, and latest model designations.

LMNTS-OM (V1.5)

Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with a dry cloth.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has

two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the

provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer and in this manual.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus

has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been

exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not place objects such as

water containers on the apparatus.

The AC mains power receptacle on the rear of the apparatus shall only be connected by

means of the power cord supplied with this apparatus. No other devices or cables shall be

connected to this connector. If the supplied AC power cord is damaged or lost, it shall only

be replaced using the AC power cord specified in this manual or by the manufacturer.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or

equivalent type.

To reduce the risk of fire, replacement fuses shall be the same type and rating as installed

and as specified on the rear label adjacent to the power receptacle fuse holder.

Warning

EMC Notices

US FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a

commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential

area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to correct

the interference at their own expense.

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Cobalt Digital Inc.

could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

CANADA

This Class "A" digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

EUROPE

This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant

provisions of CE Directive 93/68/EEC.

INTERNATIONAL

This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22:1997 along with amendments A1:2000 and

A2:2002 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1

LMNTS

®

Firmware Versions and this Manual ...................................................... 1-2

Manual Conventions............................................................................................... 1-2

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .................................................................. 1-2

Labeling Symbol Definitions...................................................................... 1-3

Safety Summary ..................................................................................................... 1-4

Warnings..................................................................................................... 1-4

Cautions...................................................................................................... 1-4

LMNTS Functional Description............................................................................. 1-4

Media Interface........................................................................................... 1-4

Structure Overview of Media, Transport Streams and Programs............... 1-6

Configuration Licensing............................................................................. 1-7

Loudness Processing Profiles..................................................................... 1-8

Technical Specifications......................................................................................... 1-9

Warranty and Service Information ....................................................................... 1-10

Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty....................................................... 1-10

Optional Extended Limited Warranty ...................................................... 1-10

Contact Cobalt Digital Inc.................................................................................... 1-11

Chapter 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Overview ................................................................................................................ 2-1

Installing LMNTS In Equipment Rack .................................................................. 2-1

Physical Considerations.............................................................................. 2-1

Installing LMNTS in Rack......................................................................... 2-1

LMNTS Connections and Indicators...................................................................... 2-5

Cable Connections...................................................................................... 2-7

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Chapter 3 Setup/Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Overview................................................................................................................. 3-1

Connecting LMNTS to HTML Setup Browser....................................................... 3-1

LMNTS Info and Attributes Settings.......................................................... 3-5

Connecting to Media............................................................................................... 3-6

Setting up Transport Streams.................................................................................. 3-7

Adding Transport Streams .......................................................................... 3-8

Adding Audio Programs ........................................................................... 3-11

Applying Audio Program Loudness Processing Profiles.......................... 3-14

Example LMNTS Setup............................................................................ 3-18

Using Fault Management and Diagnostics............................................................ 3-19

Viewing Status Display and Fault Log ..................................................... 3-19

Using Stream Diagnostic Recording......................................................... 3-20

Using Configuration, Licensing, and Software Maintenance Tools..................... 3-22

Configuration File Upload/Download....................................................... 3-22

Software Maintenance (Upgrade) Upload................................................. 3-22

Licensing Management and Upgrades...................................................... 3-23

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 3-24

Appendix A Linear Acoustic

®

AEROMAX

®

Detailed Description. . . . . . . . . A-1

Processing Structure............................................................................................... A-1

User-Adjustable Parameters................................................................................... A-2

Parametric Eq(ualization)........................................................................... A-3

Input AGC.................................................................................................. A-3

Multiband AGC.......................................................................................... A-4

Multiband Limiters..................................................................................... A-5

Multiband EQ............................................................................................. A-5

Final Stage.................................................................................................. A-6

LMNTS-OM (V1.5) LMNTS PRODUCT MANUAL 1-1

Chapter 1

Chapter 1 Introduction

Overview

This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the

LMNTS™ Transport Stream Loudness Processor (also referred to herein as

“LMNTS”).

This manual consists of the following chapters:

• Chapter 1, “Introduction” – Provides information about this manual

and what is covered. Also provides general information regarding

LMNTS.

• Chapter 2, “Installation” – Provides instructions for installing

LMNTS.

• Chapter 3, “Setup/Operating Instructions” – Provides instructions

for configuring and running LMNTS.

This chapter contains the following information:

• Manual Conventions (p. 1-2)

• Safety Summary (p. 1-4)

• LMNTS Functional Description (p. 1-4)

• Technical Specifications (p. 1-9)

• Warranty and Service Information (p. 1-10)

• Contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (p. 1-11)

1 LMNTS® Firmware Versions and this Manual

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LMNTS

®

Firmware Versions and this Manual

When applicable, Cobalt Digital Inc. provides for continual product

enhancements through firmware updates. Full functionality/features,

correction of any known issues, and latest support require the latest

firmware version be present on your LMNTS unit.

The Firmware Version of LMNTS can be checked by clicking the LMNTS

About tab. See Checking and Updating LMNTS

®

Firmware (p. 3-22) in

Chapter 3, “Operating Instructions” for more information. You can then check

our website for the latest LMNTS firmware version as described below.

Check our website and proceed as follows if your LMNTS does not match the

latest version:

Manual Conventions

In this manual, connectors are shown using the exact name shown on LMNTS

itself. In this manual, the terms below are applicable as follows:

• LMNTS refers to the physical LMNTS unit or its function.

• System and/or Video System refers to the mix of interconnected

production and terminal equipment served by the equipment.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Certain items in this manual are highlighted by special messages. The

definitions are provided below.

Firmware version earlier

than latest version

LMNTS is not loaded with the latest software. Not all

functions and/or specified performance described in

this manual may be available.

You can update LMNTS with new Update software

by going to the Support>Firmware Downloads

link at www.cobaltdigital.com.

Software updates are field-installed without any

need to remove, disconnect, or power-down

LMNTS.

Firmware version newer

than version in manual

A new manual is expediently released whenever

firmware is updated and specifications

and/or functionality have changed as compared

to an earlier version (a new manual is not

necessarily released if specifications and/or

functionality have not changed). A manual earlier

than the latest firmware version may not completely

or accurately describe all functions available when

using the latest firmware. If you manual is out of

date, contact Cobalt Support to receive a new

manual download via e-mail (manuals are less than

10MB).

LMNTS-OM (V1.5) LMNTS PRODUCT MANUAL 1-3

Introduction Manual Conventions

Warnings

Warning messages indicate a possible hazard which, if not avoided, could

result in personal injury or death.

Cautions

Caution messages indicate a problem or incorrect practice which, if not

avoided, could result in improper operation or damage to the product.

Notes

Notes provide supplemental information to the accompanying text. Notes

typically precede the text to which they apply.

Labeling Symbol Definitions

Attention, consult accompanying documents.

Electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event.

Handle only using appropriate ESD prevention practices.

If ESD wrist strap is not available, handle card only by edges and avoid contact with

any connectors or components.

Symbol (WEEE 2002/96/EC)

For product disposal, ensure the following:

• Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.

• Collect this product separately.

• Use collection and return systems available to you.

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Safety Summary

Warnings

Cautions

LMNTS Functional Description

Note: Unless otherwise noted, descriptions below apply equally for base LMNTS

using IP media interface and versions using ASI option

LMNTS-OPT-ASI-1X1

(which adds ASI input(s) and output(s) to LMNTS).

(See Figure 1-1) LMNTS (Loudness Management for n-Transport Streams) is

a transport-based loudness processor that operates in either IP or ASI physical

layers (depending on ordered option) to provide transport-based loudness

processing. Operating at the MPEG transport layer, LMNTS provides a

practical loudness management solution for MVPD operators without the

need or complexity of external codecs transferring between baseband and

MPEG interfaces.

LMNTS extracts and decodes audio codec packets from the program stream,

performs PCM loudness processing, and then re-encodes and re-packets the

audio with its stream. A packet buffer holds video packets to re-align video

packets with its respective post-processed audio packets (input/output

processing offset is a consistent 500 msec delay).

Physically, all data connection to LMNTS is via GigE IP or ASI interfaces

using an industry-standard IT hardware platform with no intermediary

breakouts.

Media Interface

LMNTS provides up to five, GigE Ethernet ports (Media 1 thru Media 5) for

source and destination transport.

Option LMNTS-OPT-ASI-1X1 adds an ASI IN

and

ASI OUT 75Ω BNC port. Input/output streams can be transferred to and

from IP and ASI ports as desired.

! WARNING !

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

This device is intended for environmentally controlled use only in appropriate video

terminal equipment operating environments.

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Introduction LMNTS Functional Description

Figure 1-1 LMNTS Functional Block Diagram

LMNTS-OPT-ASI-1X1

Transport

Interface

ASI

Interface

(w/ Relay

Bypass)

Monitor/

Control

Packet

Splitter

Multi-Codec

Extract/

Decode

Audio

Video/ANC

Packet

Buffer

Loudness

Processing

Loudness Metering

Multi-Codec

Re-encode/

Insert

Delay

Align

Packet

Combiner

Audio

Video/ANC

GigE

Transport

Interface

ASI

Transport

Interface

(NOTE 1)

Control/

Monitor

1000 Base-T

Ethernet

Interface

Pre

Post

Pre/Post Processing

Logging Data

LMNTS PID Channel 1

LMNTS PID Channel n

LMNTS BDV1.5LB64

•

Media 1

Media n

Command 1

ASI 1

ASI 2

•

ASI n

ASI n’

Notes: 1. LMNTS-OPT-ASI-1X1 is an option. See text for detailed information regarding

ASI port capacity for various LMNTS models.

AC-3 Dialnorm

Re-Authoring

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Structure Overview of Media, Transport Streams and Programs

(See Figure 1-2) MPEG-encoded DTV programming supported by LMNTS

extracts audio programming by decoding and analyzing audio packets

belonging to a program. Figure 1-2 shows a basic overview of the DTV

MPEG structure that carries the audio data processed by LMNTS.

Figure 1-2 Overview of MPEG-Encoded Programming

Media is the physical connection between LMNTS and the programming source. For LMNTS, this can be

GigE Ethernet sources or ASI sources.

When media is IP-based, a media interface address is associated with this interface (for example

192.168.22.7).

Transport Stream is the virtual container in which programs are contained. (IP-based media

interface can carry multiple transport streams. ASI supports only single transport streams.)

Transport Stream

Program

A Program is the individual programming a viewer will see and hear. Programs

within a transport exists as packets which are correlated to the programming to which

they belong using PIDs (Packet IDs). As such, each program uses a video PID and

at least one correlated audio PID that allows the program video/audio to be

“re-assembled” by MPEG decoders.

Program: W2ND-HD

Video PID: 1284

3/2 Audio PID: 1288

SAP 2/0 Audio PID: 1299

Program

Program: W2ND-SD

Video PID: 2284

2/0 Audio PID: 2288

SAP 2/0 Audio PID: 2299

Note that transport streams typically serve as a container for multiple Programs (in

a typical example shown here, an HD program (with its video and audio PIDs), and

its companion SD program again with its unique video and audio PIDs).

Multiple programs within a transport stream are always associated with the

same transport stream identity.

See Connecting to Media (p. 3-6) in Chapter 3. Operating Instructions for

connecting LMNTS to any supported media type

See Setting up Transport Streams (p. 3-7) in Chapter 3. Operating

Instructions for steps to let LMNTS “see” a transport stream

See Adding Audio Programs (p. 3-11) in Chapter 3. Operating

Instructions for steps to let LMNTS see the programs within a transport

stream to be processed

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Introduction LMNTS Functional Description

Configuration Licensing

To allow flexibility in provisioning only the amount and codec types of

programs that need to be processed, LMNTS uses licensing to provision

program capacity and codec types accommodated as described below.

LMNTS-500

Transport Stream Loudness Processor, 1 Control IP Port, 3 Media IP Ports

(10) 5.1-channel capacity, (20) 2.0-channel capacity

LMNTS-1000

Transport Stream Loudness Processor, 1 Control IP Port, 5 Media IP Ports

(60) 5.1-channel capacity, (100) 2.0-channel capacity

LMNTS-2000

Transport Stream Loudness Processor, 1 Control IP Port, 5 Media IP Ports

(100) 5.1-channel capacity, (140) 2.0-channel capacity

Provisioning Options

LMNTS-OPT-ASI-1X1 Adds one ASI input and output to LMNTS ((Note 1)

LMNTS-LICENSE-E-AC-3-SURROUND

Loudness processing license for one stream (one PID) of 5.1 (surround) Dolby Digital Plus

(E-AC-3). Can also be used to process Dolby Digital (AC-3) (Note 2).

LMNTS-LICENSE-E-AC-3-STEREO

Loudness processing license for one stream (one PID) of 2.0 (stereo) Dolby Digital Plus

(E-AC-3). Can also be used to process Dolby Digital (AC-3).

LMNTS-LICENSE-AC-3-SURROUND

Loudness processing license for one stream (one PID) of 5.1 (surround) Dolby Digital

(AC-3) (Note 2)

LMNTS-LICENSE-AC-3-STEREO Loudness processing license for one stream (one PID) of 2.0 (stereo) Dolby Digital (AC-3)

LMNTS-LICENSE-AAC-SURROUND

Loudness processing license for one stream (one PID) of 5.1 (surround) AAC-LC or

HE-AACv1

LMNTS-LICENSE-AAC-STEREO

Loudness processing license for one stream (one PID) of 2.0 (stereo) AAC-LC or

HE-AACv1

LMNTS-LICENSE-MP1L2 Loudness processing license for one stream (one PID) of MPEG 1 Layer II

Note:

1. Option LMNTS-OPT-ASI-1X1 adds ASI I/O ports as follows:

- LMNTS-500: Supports up to (2) ASI options (second ASI interface card installed deletes (2) IP media ports)

- LMNTS-1000: Supports up to (2) ASI options (second ASI interface card installed deletes (2) IP media ports)

- LMNTS-2000: Supports up to (7) ASI options (second ASI interface card installed deletes (2) IP media ports)

2. 5.1 (surround) license can be used to process a 2.0 (stereo) stream of the same codec type.

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Loudness Processing Profiles

The loudness processor function provides loudness processing on up to six

PCM audio channels extracted from an associated PID. Several loudness

processing profiles are available and are described as follows:

• TV 5B General – This is the general, recommended preset for all

types of content. It provides moderate dynamic range compression

and is calibrated to produce audio having an average dialog loudness

of -24 LKFS with no additional output level trim. Use of this preset is

generally recommended.

• TV 5B Light – Similar to TV 5B General, this preset varies in that

multi-band compression is reduced closer to 2:1, thereby providing a

more gentle action.

Note: This preset sacrifices agility in loudness control in favor of a more gentle com-

pression profile; this preset may not be suitable for some material.

• TV 5B Heavy – Similar to TV 5B General, this preset varies in that

multi-band compression is increased for greater level density/

adherence to target at the expense of dynamic range.

• TV 5B Loud – Similar to TV 5B Heavy, but with a louder, more

punchy perception.

• ITU Loud Limit – Utilizes a specially tuned input AGC plus

multi-band and a final limiter to gradually adjust the average program

loudness to an internally set AGC value, with the multi-band and

final limiters acting until the AGC gains control of the level. This

preset is most appropriate for ingest or live program material.

Note: This preset bypasses the multi-band AGC. As such, it has less ability to man-

age spectral balance.

• Protection Limit – Bypasses all processing except for final output

limiter, which is set only to prevent overload.

Note: Unless the audio received has already been loudness processed, this setting

is typically not recommended.

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Introduction Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Table 1-1 lists the technical specifications for LMNTS.

Table 1-1 Technical Specifications

Item Characteristic

Part number, nomenclature • LMNTS-500 Transport Stream Loudness Processor – 1RU, (10)

5.1-channel capacity, (20) 2.0-channel capacity. 1 Control IP Port, 3

Media IP Ports

• LMNTS-1000 Transport Stream Loudness Processor – 1RU, (60)

5.1-channel capacity, (100) 2.0-channel capacity. 1 Control IP Port, 5

Media IP Ports

• LMNTS-2000 Transport Stream Loudness Processor – 2RU, (100)

5.1-channel capacity, (140) 2.0-channel capacity. 1 Control IP Port, 5

Media IP Ports

Installation/usage environment Intended for installation and usage in environmentally controlled

installation.

AC Line Input 120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

(LMNTS-500): 350 Watts (maximum)

(LMNTS-1000): 550 Watts (maximum)

(LMNTS-2000): 750 Watts (maximum)

Physical (LMNTS-500, LMNTS-1000): 1RU; 24 in. (61 cm) depth required

(LMNTS-2000): 2RU; 24 in. (61 cm) depth required

Interface

Transport (LMNTS-IP):

Transport (with option

LMNTS-OPT-ASI-1X1):

Control/Monitor:

GigE (1000 Base-T) media ports via RJ-45

ASI I/O, 75Ω BNCs with relay bypass; (1) GigE (1000 Base-T) media port

via RJ-45

(1) 10/100/1000 Base-T via RJ-45. GUI control via HTML5.

Capacity

Data throughput:

Channel capacity:

Processing latency delay:

(LMNTS-500): 3 Gbps I/O total

(LMNTS-1000): 5 Gbps I/O total

(LMNTS-2000): 5 Gbps I/O total

(LMNTS-500): (10) 5.1 HD channels, (20), 2.0 HD or SD channels

(LMNTS-1000): (60) 5.1 HD channels, (100) 2.0 HD or SD channels

(LMNTS-2000): (100) 5.1 HD channels, (140) 2.0 HD or SD channels

500 msec

Note: Channel capacities above are maximum capacities. Practical

capacity is a function of licenses added.

Formats Supported

Transport:

Multicast:

Audio Codecs:

Video Codecs:

MPEG over IP or ASI, UDP, RTP,

Supports IPV4 multicast and IGMPV2/V3 multicast management

Dolby

®

Digital, Digital Plus™ (AC-3, E-AC-3), MPEG 1 Layer 2, AAC

Supports all video codecs; video passed without alteration

Licenses See Configuration Licensing (p. 1-7)

Note: LMNTS 5.1-channel licenses are compatible with 2.0 (stereo)

programming of same codec type with no loss in quality.

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Warranty and Service Information

Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of

shipment to the original purchaser. This warranty coverage (extending to seven (7) years) can be purchased separately (see

Optional Extended Limited Warranty below).

Cobalt Digital Inc.'s (“Cobalt”) sole obligation under this warranty shall be limited to, at its option, (i) the repair or (ii)

replacement of the product, and the determination of whether a defect is covered under this limited warranty shall be made at the

sole discretion of Cobalt.

This limited warranty applies only to the original end-purchaser of the product, and is not assignable or transferrable therefrom.

This warranty is limited to defects in material and workmanship, and shall not apply to acts of God, accidents, or negligence on

behalf of the purchaser, and shall be voided upon the misuse, abuse, alteration, or modification of the product. Only Cobalt

authorized factory representatives are authorized to make repairs to the product, and any unauthorized attempt to repair this

product shall immediately void the warranty. Please contact Cobalt Technical Support for more information.

To facilitate the resolution of warranty related issues, Cobalt recommends registering the product by completing and returning a

product registration form. In the event of a warrantable defect, the purchaser shall notify Cobalt with a description of the problem,

and Cobalt shall provide the purchaser with a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”). For return, defective products should be

double boxed, and sufficiently protected, in the original packaging, or equivalent, and shipped to the Cobalt Factory Service

Center, postage prepaid and insured for the purchase price. The purchaser should include the RMA number, description of the

problem encountered, date purchased, name of dealer purchased from, and serial number with the shipment.

Cobalt Digital Inc. Factory Service Center

2406 E. University Avenue Office: (217) 344-1243

Urbana, IL 61802 USA Fax: (217) 344-1245

www.cobaltdigital.com Email: info@cobaltdigital.com

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,

INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF

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REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON WITH RESPECT TO THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE

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COBALT'S LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, OR OTHERWISE, IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR

OR REPLACEMENT, AT ITS OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE

SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF IT

HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Optional Extended Limited Warranty

Extended warranty coverage with same terms as above, and in yearly increments up to four (4) additional years is available as a

purchased option (i.e., maximum is seven (7) years with three (3) years standard warranty as above, plus up to four (4) additional

years). Please note that this is a warranty extension and not a Service Level Agreement (SLA) / service contract. On-site service/

field service is not included nor specified in the extended warranty.

Terms and Conditions

1. An Extended Warranty may be purchased at any time within the initial three (3) years of ownership in increments of twelve (12)

months. (If purchased at the time of initial equipment purchase, a discount is available.)

2. A currently active Extended Limited Warranty may be extended assuming no lapse of coverage has occurred.

3. An Extended Limited Warranty may be purchased in cases where (a) the standard 3-Year Limited Warranty has expired without

existing extended warranty coverage or (b) an extended warranty has lapsed, in conformance with the following conditions:

a. A Cobalt support engineer or designee has performed an on-site visit and certified the equipment and installation as

satisfactory for Extended Limited Warranty coverage.

b. The above visit shall be billed to the end user at current field support rate including customary expenses. This fee is

non-refundable and shall be applied regardless of whether or not the equipment is deemed satisfactory for an Extended

Limited Warranty.

Please discuss Extended Limited Warranty with your Cobalt sales professional for fee schedule, options, and other details.

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LMNTS-OM (V1.5) LMNTS PRODUCT MANUAL 2-1

Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Installation

Overview

This chapter contains the following information:

• Installing LMNTS In Equipment Rack (p. 2-1)

• LMNTS Connections and Indicators (p. 2-5)

Installing LMNTS In Equipment Rack

Physical Considerations

• LMNTS uses a commercial large-capacity 1RU or 2RU server as its

hardware platform. As such, LMNTS ideally should be installed in a

controlled area specifically designed for modern IT systems.

• The LMNTS chassis uses only front-to-rear ventilation, and does use top or

bottom ventilation openings. As such, LMNTS can be rack-mounted with

other front-to-rear ventilated equipment with no vertical free-air space

required.

• LMNTS chassis must be supported using the provided frame rails kit as

described in Installing LMNTS in Rack below.

Installing LMNTS in Rack

Note: • The LMNTS chassis is installed in a 19-in. equipment rack using the

mounting kit (PN 0C597M) supplied with LMNTS.

Basically, the kit consists of two rail assemblies that are mounted to the

rack, and two slider assemblies that are attached to the LMNTS chassis.

Follow steps 1 thru 5 below for attaching these assemblies.

• The standard rail assembly setup is for the recommended rack depth of

24 in. (61 cm). For racks having less depth, an alternate setup allows for

depths as small as 12 in. (30 cm).

2 Installing LMNTS In Equipment Rack

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1. (see below) On each side of the LMNTS chassis, attach slider assembly.

Note: Steps 2 thru 4 below are applicable only when installing frame rails in a rack

using threaded mounting holes. For racks using square mounting holes,

install the frame rails as is into the rack.

2. As shipped, the frame rail front mounting brackets require

re-positioning. The frame rails (as shipped) are as shown for the

LEFT

assembly in illustration below.

Remove the two Phillips head screws and re-position/re-install the front

mounting bracket as shown for the

RIGHT assembly in illustration

below. Make certain the standoff with the machined threads is positioned

down as shown.

Repeat for

LEFT frame rack rail.

Affix with flanges and blue slider pads

facing OUT

Blue slider pad must be positioned

toward FRONT of chassis

Engage slider holes over chassis

mounting pins and slide BACKWARDS

until locked

Remove and re-position front mounting

brackets with threaded standoff facing

FORWARD and DOWN as shown for

the assembly labeled RIGHT

Revised orientation

with threaded standoff

and plain bracket

exposed

As-shipped

orientation with

special bracket

exposed

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