SRA-8602 User Manual
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1. SD signal backup A valid SD input signal is present from the backup source AUX IN BNC HD 3G signal A valid HD or 3G input signal is present HD 3G signal backup A valid HD or 3G input signal is present from the backup source AUX IN BNC Equalizer bypassed Input signal is present and the equalizer is bypassed the Enable Equalizer check box is not selected in the Setup tab Equalizer bypassed backup Input signal is present and the equalizer is bypassed from the backup source the Enable Equalizer check box is not selected in the Setup tab 4 2 DashBoard Menus Locked 270Mbps Reclocker locks at 270Mbps Locked 1 5Gbps Reclocker locks at 1 5Gbps Locked 3 0Gbps Reclocker locks at 3Gbps Unlocked muted Reclocker is enabled and unlocked SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Tab Title Channel A Backup Input BNC 2 Table 4 1 Signal Tab Items Parameters Reclocker bypassed Description Input signal is present and the reclocker is bypassed the Enable Reclocker check box is not selected in the Setup tab No signal muted Input signal is not present and the output is automatically muted Input Cable Length m x 1694A y 1855A Indicates the approximate cable length used for the input signal where x represents the Belden 1694A length y represents the Belden 1855A length No signal A valid input source was2. SRA 8602 Single 3G HD SD Reclocking Amplifier User Manual p Video Production Technology SRA 8602 User Manual Copyright Patents Notice Trademarks Ross Part Number 8602DR 004 01 Release Date July 25 2013 The information in this manual is subject to change without notice or obligation 2013 Ross Video Limited All rights reserved This work is proprietary and confidential to Ross Video Limited its subsidiaries and its other affiliated corporations and may not be copied distributed sold or otherwise used or relied upon without the express written permission of Ross Video Limited Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited This product is protected by the following US Patents 4 205 346 5 115 314 5 280 346 5 561 404 7 304 886 7 508 455 7 602 446 7 834 886 7 914 332 This product is protected by the following Canadian Patents 2039277 1237518 1127289 Other patents pending The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual ROSS Is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited Ross ROSS ROSS and MLE are registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited e openGear is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited DashBoar
3. DashBoard Menus 4 3 Product Tab Table 4 3 outlines the read only information displayed in the Product tab Table 4 3 Product Tab Items Tab Title Parameters Description Product SRA 8602 Displays the card model Supplier Ross Video Ltd Indicates the manufacturer of your card Board Rev TH Indicates the version of the PCB Board S N Tilt Indicates the card serial number Product Indicates the rear module the card is ii installed in Rear Module Indicates that the installed rear module is Unknown not recognized by the card Software Rev T HE Indicates the software version 4 4 DashBoard Menus SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Setup Tab Table 4 4 summarizes the Setup options available in DashBoard Menu Title Input BNC read only Table 4 4 Setup Menu Items Parameters Description Indicates the BNC on the rear module that is assigned as the input source N C Indicates that no BNCs are currently used as inputs Output BNCs read only Indicates the BNCs on the rear module that are assigned as the outputs N C Indicates that there are no outputs in this channel Enable Failover Selected Channel A will use the Backup input when the primary input of the channel is lost The Backup input signal must be stable for 3 seconds Note that the card returns to the primary input once the primary input signal is stable for 3 seconds Cleared Disa
4. Figure 2 4 SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Installation 2 5 Card 1 Card 2 Figure 2 4 Cable Connections for the 8320AR 301 Split Rear Module 2 6 Installation SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Software Upgrades The card can be upgraded in the field via the MFC 8300 series Network Controller card in your frame Note that DashBoard version 5 1 0 or higher is required for this procedure To upgrade the software on a card 1 Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file 2 Display the Device View of the card by double clicking its status indicator in the Basic Tree View om R From the Device View click Upload to display the Select file for upload dialog Navigate to the bin upload file you wish to upload Click Open If you are upgrading a single card click Finish to display the Uploading to Selected Devices dialog Proceed to step 8 7 Ifyou are upgrading multiple cards Click Next gt to display the Select Destination menu This menu provides a list of the compatible cards based on the card selected in step 2 Specify the card s to upload the file to by selecting the check box es for the cards you wish to upload the file to Verify that the card s you wish to upload the file to The Error Warning fields indicate any errors such as incompatible software or card type mismatch Click Finish to display the Uploading to Selected Devices dialog 8 Monitor the upgrade SRA 8602
5. INPUTALED I 4 Bootload Button Figure 3 2 LED Locations Status LEDs Basic LED displays and descriptions are provided in Table 3 1 Table 3 1 Status LEDs Display and Description When lit green this LED indicates that the card is functioning normal and that no anomalies have been detected When flashing green this LED indicates that the Bootload button Flashing Green was pressed and the card is receiving a new software load from the frame Flashing Green When lit green with flashing orange this LED indicates a signal and Orange or configuration problem Verify the signal status and settings When lit amber this LED indicates the card is running internal ne diagnostics while powering up When lit red or flashing red this LED indicates the card is not Red operational Re seat card in frame check the rear module type and connections or call Ross Video Technical Support When off this LED indicates there is no power to the card When lit green this LED indicates that a valid SDI input signal is present on Channel A INPUT A When lit red this LED indicates that the SDI input signal is missing or invalid on Channel A INPUTB This LED is not implemented SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Configuration 3 3 Using DashBoard Before proceeding ensure that the DashBoard Control System is installed on a PC connected to your facility network The DashBoard software and
6. User Manual Iss 01 The Uploading to Selected Devices dialog enables you to monitor the upgrade process Click OK to complete the upgrade The card s are temporarily taken offline during the re boot process The process is complete once the status indicators for the Card State and Connection fields return to their previous status Installation 2 7 2 8 Installation SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Configuration In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on your SRA 8602 The following topics are discussed Card Overview Monitoring Features Using DashBoard Configuring the SRA 8602 SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Configuration 3 1 Card Overview This section describes the Bootload button located on the card surface There are no other card edge controls as all configuration and setup is done using the menus in DashBoard Refer to Figure 3 1 for location of this button Figure 3 1 Card edge Controls 1 Bootload Button This button is used for factory service in the unlikely event of a complete card failure this button unless advised by Ross Technical Support Do not use For More Information on the Bootload process refer to the section Bootload Button on page 6 2 3 2 Configuration SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Monitoring Features The following sections describe the card edge LEDs Refer to Figure 3 2 for LED locations PWR LED
7. not detected on the input BNC The backup input signal is not present SD signal A valid SD signal is present for the backup input HD 3G signal A valid HD or 3G signal is present for the backup input Equalizer bypassed a The Enable Reclocker check box is selected for the specified channel b The Enable Reclocker check box is not selected for the specified channel c This information is only available when the SRA 8602 is installed with a full rear module Hardware Tab Tab Title Hardware Backup input signal is present and the equalizer is bypassed the Enable Equalizer check box is not selected in the Setup tab Table 4 2 outlines the read only information displayed in the Hardware tab HW Status Parameters OK Green Table 4 2 Hardware Tab Items Description The rear module installed with the card is supported and the card is operating correctly Wrong Board Type Red Board type on flash does not match the board type resistor Incomp Rear Module Red An unsupported rear module is installed with the card Voltage mV Supply Voltage Current mA Current consumption of card CPU Headroom Processing power available RAM Available On board processing memory available Uptime h Configuration Bank SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Displays the number of hours since the last reboot of the card Storage count
8. the SRA 8602 iii 2 3 Supported Rear Modules eee echte e ied 2 3 Installing a Card isa seiten eei aeiiaaie 2 3 Cabling P M 2 5 Software Upgrades itis iiie catia dagabdenecesvcetandestveed eerie ne RE e ER EEEE NE YE HERE ERROR 2 7 Configuration 3 Card OVELVIeWsosoeritete nido aciei Mn sit ln A etes latin 3 2 Monitoring Features cci o inii o DD HD E HH eta re e e TESES 3 3 Stats LED X 3 3 Using DashBoard de eU rd ARR R REA EE RET 3 4 Configuring the SRA 8602 einen 3 5 Enabling the Failover Feature ss 3 5 Configuring the Equalizer ss 3 5 Configuring the Reclocker for a Channel 3 6 Loss Of Inputs zitieren tet e ent adh estre e tede este EE ni eren ERE ERES 3 6 DashBoard Menus 4 SALUT ADS PET 4 2 Signal VAD PR 4 2 Hardware Tab irte dl EE Rire ED FH Ge ENIES LX RR Ced Erin E 4 3 Product Elo 4 4 SIME he te ee 4 5 Alarms Tab 25 NRA Rte Aki anise 4 6 Specifications 5 Technical Specifications ss 5 2 SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Contents i Service Information 6 Troubleshooting Checklist 5 eie eee ERE EN YR RE ee Yid 6 2 Bootload B ttoil 2 epp eret en betreten 6 2 Warranty and Repair PoliGy 4 seit eie esed renard 6 3 ii e Contents SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Introduction In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Overview Functional Block Diag
9. user manual area available from the Ross Video website For More Information on installing DashBoard refer to the Dash Board User Manual To launch DashBoard 1 Ensure that you are running DashBoard software version 5 1 0 or higher 2 Launch DashBoard by double clicking its icon on your desktop 3 Ensure that the openGear frame with your SRA 8602 card s is displayed in the Tree View located on the left side of the DashBoard window It may take 30 seconds or more to update the Tree View Consult the MFC 8300 Series User Manual and DashBoard User Manual should the Tree View not display the card To access a card in DashBoard 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the openGear frame your cards are installed in A list of cards installed in the frame is now displayed In the example below the node for Frame 6 is expanded to show a list of cards including the SRA 8602 2 Double click the node for a card to display its menus in the Device View of DashBoard right side of the DashBoard window Frame Slot 9 SRA 8602 soa Siot 10 55 8221 Slot 16 LDP 8242 Refresh Upload Reboot Example of a SRA 8602 in DashBoard 3 4 Configuration SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Configuring the SRA 8602 This section briefly outlines how to configure the SRA 8602 using the options available in DashBoard Enabling the Failover Feature The failover feature enables the SRA 8602 to use a backup input source wh
10. BNC 8320AR 300 Full Rear Module 8 8320AR 301 Split Rear Module 4 8320AR 302 Full Rear Module 17 Impedance 75Q Return Loss gt 15dB to 1 485GHz gt 10dB to 2 97GHz Signal Level 800mV 10 DC Offset 5 2 Specifications OV 50mV SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Table 5 1 Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification 700ps typical 270Mbps Rise amp Fall Time 20 80 120ps typical 1 485Gbps 135ps typical 2 97Gbps Overshoot lt 10 8320AR 300 8320AR 301 BNC Connector Type 8320AR 302 HD BNC Maximum Ambient 5 Power Total Power Consumption 2 0W SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Specifications 5 3 5 4 Specifications SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Troubleshooting Checklist e Warranty and Repair Policy SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Service Information 6 1 Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required In the event of problems with your card the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem If the frame still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes please contact your openGear products distributor or the Technical Support department at the numbers listed under the Contact Us section at the end of the manual 1 Visual Re
11. ates that all repairs to the SRA 8602 are to be conducted only by an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative Therefore any unauthorized attempt to repair this product by anyone other than an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative will automatically void the warranty Please contact Ross Video Technical Support for more information In Case of Problems Should any problem arise with your SRA 8602 please contact the Ross Video Technical Support Department Contact information is supplied at the end of this publication A Return Material Authorization number RMA will be issued to you as well as specific shipping instructions should you wish our factory to repair your SRA 8602 If required a temporary replacement frame will be made available at a nominal charge Any shipping costs incurred will be the responsibility of you the customer All products shipped to you from Ross Video Limited will be shipped collect The Ross Video Technical Support Department will continue to provide advice on any product manufactured by Ross Video Limited beyond the warranty period without charge for the life of the equipment SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Service Information 6 3 Notes Notes openkear Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following Name and address of your local dealer Product information and pricing Technical support Upcoming trade show in
12. bles this feature Channel A Enable Equalizer Selected Equalizer is always enabled Cleared Disables the equalizer and sets the equalizer in bypass mode Enable Reclocker Selected Reclocker is always enabled Cleared Disables the reclocker and sets the reclocker in bypass mode Reclocker Rate Auto Card automatically detects the incoming data rate 270Mbps Reclocker is set to 270Mbps 1 5 3 0Gbps Reclocker is set to 1 5Gbps and 3Gbps Edit Permission Unlocked All configurable menu options are editable Locked All configurable menu options except this one are locked and are read only Factory Defaults Reset Resets all editable parameters to the factory default values a This option is only available when the SRA 8602 is installed with a full rear module SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 DashBoard Menus 4 5 Alarms Tab Table 4 5 summarizes the Alarms options available in DashBoard Table 4 5 Alarm Enables Menu Items Menu Title Channel A Alarm on Loss of Input 4 6 DashBoard Menus Parameters Selected Description The Status field in the Signal tab reports the loss of the input as an error alarm Cleared The Status field in the Signal tab reports the loss of the input as information only status indicator does not update SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Specifications In This Chapter Thi
13. ced and should be returned to the factory for repair To reduce the risk of fire replacement fuses must be the same time and rating Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer EMC Notices United States of America 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 the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense N Notice Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CANADA This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appariel numerique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada 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 an
14. computer DashBoard communicates with other cards in the openGear frame through the Network Controller card For More Information on the menus in DashBoard refer to the section DashBoard Menus on page 4 1 installing and using DashBoard refer to the DashBoard User Manual Card edge Monitoring The card edges provide LEDs for monitoring the status of the input signal For More Information on the card edge LEDs refer to the section Monitoring Features on page 3 3 SNMP Monitoring and Control The Network Controller card in the openGear frame provides optional support for remote monitoring and control of your frame and openGear cards using Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP which is compatible with many third party monitoring and control tools For More Information on SNMP controls on your card refer to your SRA 8602 Management Information Base MIB file SNMP Monitoring and Control refer to your MFC 8300 Series User Manual 1 4 Introduction SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Documentation Terms and Conventions The following terms and conventions are used throughout this manual Terms The following terms are used Board and Card both refer to the card including all components and switches DashBoard refers to the DashBoard Control System DFR 8321 series refers to the DFR 8321 series frames and all available options unless otherwise indicated openGea
15. d A2 2002 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device Notice This is a Class A product In domestic environments this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may have to take adequate measures Maintenance User Serviceable Parts Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required This product contains no user serviceable parts If the module does not appear to be working properly please contact Technical Support using the numbers listed under the Contact Us section on the last page of this manual All openGear products are covered by a generous 5 year warranty and will be repaired without charge for materials or labor within this period See the Warranty and Repair Policy section in this manual for details Environmental Information The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take back systems These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end of life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner The crossed out wheelie bin symbol invites you to use these systems If you need more information on t
16. d Notice within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in major or minor equipment damage or a situation which could place the equipment in a non compliant operating state ESD Susceptibility This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event gt Pe B Important Safety Instructions Caution This product is intended to be a component product of the DFR 8321 series and OG3 FR series frame Refer to the DFR 8300 and OG3 Fr Series Frame User Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well as its component products Warning Certain parts of this equipment namely the power supply area still present a safety hazard with the power switch in the OFF position To avoid electrical shock disconnect all A C power cords from the chassis rear appliance connectors before servicing this area Warning Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and N service personnel from hazardous voltages For continued safety replace all barriers after any servicing This product contains safety critical parts which if incorrectly replaced may present a risk of fire or electrical shock Components contained with the product s power supplies and power supply area are not intended to be customer servi
17. d Control System is a trademark of Ross Video Limited Allother product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel Before using this product and nay associated equipment refer to the Important Safety Instructions listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage Product may require specific equipment and or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements Notices have been included in this publication to call attention to these specific requirements Symbol Meanings This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance servicing instructions within the Product Manual Documentation Failure to heed this information may present a major risk of damage to persons or equipment Warning The symbol with the word Warning within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Caution The symbol with the word Caution within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Notice The symbol with the wor
18. e rear connection plugs are properly seated on the midplane and rear modules SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Cabling The SRA 8602 can operate as a single 1x8 or as a single 1x4 depending on the rear module you are using This section provides cabling details for each supported configuration Important It is necessary to terminate unused outputs Single 1x8 Configurations The following rear modules can be used when operating as a single 1x8 configuration e 8320AR 300 Full Rear Module Each rear module occupies two slots and accommodates one card This rear module provides an SDI input an auxiliary input and eight SDI outputs via BNC connections Figure 2 2 e 8320AR 302 Full Rear Module Each rear module occupies two slots and accommodates one card This rear module provides an SDI input an auxiliary input and eight SDI outputs via HD BNC connections Figure 2 3 SDI IN BACKUP IN nc C wc ouT1 our2 nc wc our3 our4 N C O O N C ours joure N C wc our7 ours Figure 2 2 Cable Connections for the Figure 2 3 Cable Connections for the 8320AR 302 8320AR 300 Full Rear Module Full Rear Module Single 1x4 Configuration The 8320AR 301 Split Rear Module is required when operating as a single 1x4 configuration Each rear module occupies two slots and accommodates two cards This rear module provides one SDI input and four SDI outputs via BNC connections per card
19. en the primary input source is lost and the backup input is stable for at least 3 seconds Once the SRA 8602 determines that the primary input source is stable for at least 3 seconds it automatically switches back to the primary source The Input field on the Signal tab reports when the backup source is in use for Channel A Note The Failover Feature requires that the SRA 8602 be installed with a Full Rear Module The source assignments are fixed for Channel A as follows Channel A SDI IN is the primary input source and BACKUP IN is the backup source To enable the failover feature 1 From the Device View select the Setup tab Channel A Input BNC Output BNCs Enable Failover Enable Equalizer Enable Reclocker Reclocker Rate Edit Permission Factory Defaults Reset Setup Tab Enabling the Failover Feature 2 Select the Enable Failover check box The box displays a check mark Configuring the Equalizer This section summarizes how to set up the equalizer SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Configuration 3 5 To enable the equalizer 1 From the Device View select the Setup tab 2 Select the Enable Equalizer check box The box displays a check mark To disable the equalizer 1 From the Device View select the Setup tab 2 Select the Enable Equalizer check box to clear the box contents Configuring the Reclocker for a Channel This section summarizes how to configure the reclocker using the option
20. formation Telephone 1 613 652 4886 lle After Hours Emergency 1 613 349 0006 Uppe Email techsupport rossvideo com Telephone 1 613 652 4886 General Fax 1 613 652 4425 Information Email solutions rossvideo com Website http www rossvideo com Visit Us Visit our website for Company information and news Related products and full product lines Online catalog Testimonials p Video Production Technology
21. he collection re use and recycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performance of our products Company Address Ross Video Limited ROSS ssec Iroquois Ontario KOE 1K0 Canada General Business Office Fax Technical Support After Hours Emergency E mail Technical Support E mail General Information Website Ross Video Incorporated P O Box 880 Ogdensburg New York USA 13669 0880 1 613 652 4886 1 613 652 4425 1 613 652 4886 1 613 349 0006 techsupport rossvideo com solutions rossvideo com http www rossvideo com Contents Introduction 1 OVervieW ER RAT Re dede en at nire lerne ebrius e has 1 2 lc AM totales niet 1 2 Functional Block Dia grains ices inire cane na exor ewe be ub see enu map EEEE 1 3 Single 1x8 Configurations treten ter o DO E E PO OTRA Nes 1 3 Single 1x4 Configuration eei rane dre eee Dee iR ape eren 1 3 User Intebfacesi i ettet a tid dta ee ort ridet cale iab tier eria HDi ois 1 4 DashBoard Control System siennes 1 4 Card edge Monitoring esse 1 4 SNMP Monitoring and Control 1 4 Documentation Terms and Conventions 1 5 Installation 2 Before You Begins eon nn e e n e IE e reda 2 2 Static Discharge cessi nisi teilte Heel ini RE eb pO De eda 2 2 BL d AnPIMEP PEE 2 2 Installing
22. ides the block diagrams for all configurations Single 1x8 Configurations Figure 1 1 describes the 1x8 workflow of the SRA 8602 with the 8320AR 300 Full Rear module This configuration has the SRA 8602 operating as a single re clocking 1x8 with BNC connections b Reclocker OUT 1 OUT2 SDI IN O OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 Equalizer BACKUP IN Q OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 Figure 1 1 Simplified Diagram 1x8 Configuration 8320AR 300 Figure 1 2 describes the 1x8 workflow of the SRA 8602 with the 8320AR 302 Full Rear module This configuration has the SRA 8602 operating as a single re clocking 1x8 but with HD BNC connections OUT 1 OUT2 SDI IN eo Figure 1 2 Simplified Diagram 1x8 Configuration 8320AR 302 Equalizer OUT 3 OUT 4 Reclocker OUT OUT 5 OUT 6 A 8 OUT Single 1x4 Configuration Figure 1 3 describes the workflow of the SRA 8602 with the 8320AR 301 Split Rear module This configuration has the SRA 8602 operating as a single re clocking 1x4 with BNC connections OUT 1 O OUT 2 SDUN Equalizer Reclocker OUT3 OUT 4 Figure 1 3 Simplified Diagram 1x4 Configuration 8320AR 301 SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Introduction 1 3 User Interfaces The following interfaces are available for control and monitoring of your SRA 8602 DashBoard Control System The DashBoard Control System M enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and cards from a
23. ilable from DashBoard for your card Default parameters are noted with an asterisk The following topics are discussed Status Tabs Setup Tab Alarms Tab SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 DashBoard Menus 4 1 Status Tabs This section summarizes the read only information displayed in the Status tabs The fields in the Status tabs can vary in severity from green valid yellow caution to red alarm DashBoard reports the most severe alarm for a single field Alarm colors are noted within the tables as text set in brackets next to the menu parameter name Signal Tab Table 4 1 outlines the read only information displayed in the Signal tab Tab Title Channel A Channel A Status Table 4 1 Signal Tab Items Parameters OK Green Description The reclocker is enabled an input signal is present and it is locked The reclocker is bypassed but the input signal cannot be detected The Output field reports Reclocker bypassed No Input Red Input signal is not present The Alarm on Loss of Input is enabled No Input Green Input signal is not present The Alarm on Loss of Input is disabled Unlocked Red Reclocker is enabled and unlocked The Alarm on Loss of Input is enabled Unlocked Green Reclocker is enabled and unlocked The Alarm on Loss of input is disabled No signal Input signal is not present SD signal A valid SD input signal is present
24. r devices Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas and when synthetic fiber clothing is worn Always exercise proper grounding precautions when working on circuit boards and related equipment Unpacking Unpack each card you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included If any items are missing or damaged contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly 2 2 Installation SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Installing the SRA 8602 The procedure for installing the rear module and card in your openGear frame is the same regardless of the rear module used The SRA 8602 can be installed in the DFR 8321 series frames and the OG3 FR series frames using one of the supported rear modules Supported Rear Modules N Notice Ensure that you install the SRA 8602 using one of the supported rear modules listed below Installing the SRA 8602 with an unsupported rear module can damage the card the rear module or both The Rear Module depends on the configuration you wish to use 1x8 configuration The 8320AR 300 or 8320AR 302 Full Rear Module is required 1x4 configuration The 8320AR 301 Split Rear Module is required Installing a Card You must first install the rear module in the frame and then install the card in the appropriate slot within an openGear frame This section outlines how to perform both tasks To install the rear module in the openGea
25. r frame 1 Refer to the DFR 8300 and OG3 FR Series User Manual to ensure that the frame is properly installed 2 On the rear of the frame locate the card frame slot Remove the Blank Plate from the rear of the slot you have chosen for card installation 4 Asshownin Figure 2 1 seat the bottom of the rear module in the seating slot at the base of the frame s back plane Screw Hole Module Seating Slots Figure 2 1 Rear Module Installation in an OG3 FR Series Frame Cards not shown SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Installation 2 3 2 4 Installation Align the top hole of the rear module with the screw hole on the top edge of the frame back plane Using a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screw fasten the rear module to the back plane Do not over tighten Verify whether your Rear Module Label is self adhesive by checking the back of the label for a thin wax sheet You must remove the wax sheet before affixing the label Affix the supplied Rear Module Label to the BNC area of the Rear Module Ensure proper frame cooling and ventilation by having all rear frame slots covered with rear modules or blank metal plates To install the card in the openGear frame 1 Locate the Rear Module you installed in the procedure To install the rear module in the openGear frame on page 2 3 Hold the card by the edges and carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame Fully insert the card into the frame until th
26. r frame refers to the DFR 8321 series and OG3 FR series frames and all available options unless otherwise indicated OG3 FR series refers to the OG3 FR series frames and all available options unless otherwise indicated Operator and User both refer to the person who uses the SRA 8602 System and Video system both refer to the mix of interconnected production and terminal equipment in which the card operates Conventions The following conventions are used The Operating Tips and Note boxes are used to provide additional user information SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Introduction 1 5 1 6 Introduction SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Installation In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing the rear module for your SRA 8602 installing the card in the frame cabling details and how to upgrade the software on your card s The following topics are discussed Before You Begin Installing the SRA 8602 Cabling Software Upgrades SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Installation 2 1 Before You Begin Before proceeding with the instructions in this chapter ensure that your openGear frame is properly installed according to the instructions in the DFR 8300 and OG3 FR Series User Manual Static Discharge Throughout this chapter please heed the following cautionary note A ESD Susceptibility Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconducto
27. rams User Interfaces Documentation Terms and Conventions A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing an openGear SRA 8602 3G HD SD Reclocking Amplifier Your SRA 8602 is part of a full line of products within the openGear Terminal Equipment family of products backed by Ross Video s experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974 You will be pleased at how easily your new card fits into your overall working environment Equally pleasing is the product quality reliability and functionality Thank you for joining the group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers Should you have a question pertaining to the installation or operation of your card please contact us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual Our technical support staff is always available for consultation training or service SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Introduction 1 1 Overview Features 1 2 Introduction Your SRA 8602 is a 3G Multi Definition SDI distribution amplifier capable of equalizing and reclocking all common serial digital signals Your card equalizes the incoming SDI signal compensating for greater than 400m of cable at 270MHz greater than 150m of cable at 1 485GHz and greater than 100m of cable at 2 97GHz An LED indicator at the front of the card identifies the presence of incoming video simplifying system troubleshooting Each SRA 8602 equalizes the incoming SDI signal which is then reclocked with automatic
28. rate detection for all popular data rates The outputs are non inverting making it an excellent ASI distribution amplifier With support for 3G standard definition and high definition signals your SRA 8602 is the ideal universal SDI distribution amplifier The SRA 8602 includes the following features Equalizes SDI signals of 270Mbps 1 485Gbps and 2 97Gbps Equalizes up to 400m of cable at 270Hz greater than 150m of cable at 1 485 GHz and greater than 100m of cable at 2 97GHz Accepts DVB ASI and SMPTE 310 signals Flexible channel configurations Operate as a single 1x8 with a backup input for auto fail over requires the 8320AR 300 or 8320AR 302 Full Rear Modules Operate as a single 1x4 requires the 8320AR 301 Split Rear Module Configure and monitor via the DashBoard Control System Automatic detection of incoming data rate Automatically mutes the channel output when a loss of input occurs Automatically performs a failover switch between the two SDI inputs requires the 8320AR 300 or 8320AR 302 Full Rear Modules LED indicator for signal presence Excellent input and output return loss Fits DFR 8321 and OG3 FR series frames Fully compliant with openGear specifications 5 year transferable warranty SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Functional Block Diagrams The SRA 8602 can operate as a re clocking single 1x8 or as a single 1x4 amplifier The configuration depends on the rear module you are using This section prov
29. s available in DashBoard Note that the reclocker is enabled by default To enable the reclocker 1 From the Device View select the Setup tab 2 Select the Enable Reclocker check box The box displays a check mark 3 Usethe Reclocker Rate menu to select a data rate for the reclocker This sets the input signal rate type that the SRA 8602 will process Choose from the following Auto The SRA 8602 reclocks at the detected rate automatically e 270 Mbps The SRA 8602 is set to reclock 270Mbps only 1 5 3 0 Gbps The SRA 8602 is set to reclock 1 5Gbps or 3Gbps only To bypass the reclocker Note You must bypass the reclocker when using DVB ASI or SMPTE 310 signals 1 From the Device View select the Setup tab 2 Select the Enable Reclocker check box to clear the box contents Loss of Input You can configure the SRA 8602 to raise an alarm when a loss of input occurs To enable an alarm for a loss of input 1 From the Device View select the Alarms tab 2 Select the Alarm on Loss of Input check box The box displays a check mark The Status fields in the Signal tab now reports when the card detects an invalid or absent input signal To verify which BNC to troubleshoot refer to the rear module labelling or the Input BNC status field in the Setup tab 3 6 Configuration SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 DashBoard Menus In This Chapter This chapter briefly summarizes the menus items and parameters ava
30. s chapter includes the technical specifications for the SRA 8602 Note that specifications are subject to change without notice The following topics are discussed Technical Specifications SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Specifications 5 1 Technical Specifications SDI Outputs This section lists the technical specifications for the SRA 8602 Table 5 1 Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Rear Modules 5 Supported Rear Modules 8320AR 300 8320AR 301 and 8320AR 302 Number of Inputs 8320AR 300 Full Rear Module 1 primary 1 backup 8320AR 301 Split Rear Module 1 8320AR 302 Full Rear Module 1 primary 1 backup Data Rates and SMPTE Standards Accommodated 143Mbps NTSC AFSC SMPTE 259M 270Mbps 525 625 Component SMPTE 259M 270Mbps SMPTE 310 270Mbps DVB ASI 360Mbsp 525 625 Component wide screen SMPTE 259M 520Mbps 525 625 Component EDTV SMPTE 344M 1 485Gbps Component SMPTE 292M 2 97Gbps Component SMPTE 424M Impedance 75 terminating Equalization 7400m 1300ft of Belden 1694A cable 270MHz gt 150m 490ft of Belden 1694A cable 1 485MHz gt 100m 325ft of Belden 1694A cable 2 97MHz gt 225m 740ft of Belden 1855A cable 270MHz gt 100m 325ft of Belden 1855A cable 1 485MHz gt 80m 260ft of Belden 1855A cable 2 97MHz Return Loss gt 15dB to 3GHz Connector Type Number of Outputs 8320AR 300 8320AR 301 BNC 8320AR 302 HD
31. ting for a new software load Ifanew software load is not sent to the card within 60 seconds the card will attempt to restart with its last operational software load Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software load for your card SRA 8602 User Manual Iss 01 Warranty and Repair Policy The SRA 8602 is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance quality reliability and workmanship for a period of FIVE 5 years from the date of shipment from our factory In the event that your SRA 8602 proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period Ross Video Limited reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a unit of equal or superior performance characteristics Should you find that this SRA 8602 has failed after your warranty period has expired we will repair your defective product should suitable replacement components be available You the owner will bear any labor and or part costs incurred in the repair or refurbishment of said equipment beyond the FIVE 5 year warranty period In no event shall Ross Video Limited be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages including loss of profits incurred by the use of this product Implied warranties are expressly limited to the duration of this warranty This User Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and operation of your openGear Product Ross Video policy dict
32. view Performing a quick visual check may reveal many problems such as connectors not properly seated or loose cables Check the card the frame and any associated peripheral equipment for signs of trouble Power Check Check the power indicator LED on the distribution frame front panel for the presence of power If the power LED is not illuminated verify that the power cable is connected to a power source and that power 1s available at the power main Confirm that the power supplies are fully seated in their slots If the power LED is still not illuminated replace the power supply with one that is verified to work Input Signal Status Verify that source equipment is operating correctly and that a valid signal is being supplied Output Signal Path Verify that destination equipment is operating correctly and receiving a valid signal Card Exchange Exchanging a suspect card with a card that is known to be working correctly is an efficient method for localizing problems to individual cards Bootload Button In the unlikely event of a complete card failure you may be instructed by a Ross Technical Support specialist to perform a complete software reload on the card To perform a complete software reload on the card 1 2 3 6 2 Service Information Eject the card Press and hold the Bootload button while re inserting the card into the frame Release the button The PWR LED will flash green while the card is wai
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