ARG6800+ Analog Remote Gain Module
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1. ssssss 14 Installing and Removing ARG6800 Modules 14 Making Connections essere enne ener 15 Chapter 3 Operation OVELVIEW cie Hen HO I RR Re E UP RH A 17 Understanding Card Edge Controls esse 18 Control Types 4 esee thee ete eres 18 Gain Up and Down Buttons esesssseseseeeeenneee 18 Channel Select Button and Ch A B LEDs 19 CJ1 Jumper for Channel Output and Local Remote Control 19 Fine Gain Ch A and B Potentiometers sess 19 Hum Null Ch A and B Potentiometers sse 19 Setting Local ARG6800 Card Edge Controls sss 20 Operation Notes 5 5 S de Re ERES 21 Setting Remotely Controlled Parameters sees 22 Reading the Software Version sse 23 LEDs and Alarms cede mre ds 24 Channel A and B LEDS sssssseseeeeereeenen eene 24 Module Stat s LEDS reor ed oe dieere 24 Chapter 4 Specifications OVEDVIEW cisco s eH E RR EIE eB E 25 Balanced Analog Audio Input sesssseseeeee 26 Balanced Analog Audio Output essere 26 Performancea ios een o orm bum ive 27 Channel Monitoring Specifications sss 27 Powet ConsumptiOM sorteren nn E ERE ib hese 27 Appendix A Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips OVerview hu ces E E tera e M dde LM LI ad 29 General Troubleshooting Ste2. Channel Select button Press to select between channel A and B Channel A and B LEDs Verify the selected channel The selected channel A B is indicated by the corresponding lit LED Fine gain pots controls Rotate the potentiometer to adjust the attenuation of the input signal to a maximum of 1 5 dB 5 This control is factory set Hum null pots Rotate the potentiometer to adjust the offset between the remote control jumper controls input balanced pair This control is factory set Output Set the jumper to configure the output locally or configuration remotely Jumper settings include the following 1x8 Ch A All eight outputs are set to channel A 1x8 Ch B All eight outputs are set to channel B Dual 1x4 Four outputs are sets to channel A four outputs are set to channel B Sum All eight outputs are set to output the averaged stream of both channel A and B Remote Remote configuration operation and monitoring of the ARG6800 allowed ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Back Connectors FR6802 Frame Back Connectors Figure 1 2 shows the single slot back connector used by the 4 Note ARG6800 when installed in an FR6802 XF or FR6802 FQXF frame f you connect the ARG6800 front module to an ARG6800 SR single slot back Input channel connector the output configuration will be fixed to Channel A for al
3. ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Specifications Performance Item Specification SNR gt 90 dB unity gain 20 Hz to 20 kHz relative to 8 dBu signal unweighted Frequency response 0 05 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz relative to 1 kHz unity gain THD lt 0 02 20 Hz to 20 kHz 24 dBu IMD lt 0 02 SMPTE 18 dBu Crosstalk gt 85 dB isolation 20 Hz to 20 kHz Output isolation gt 70 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz Channel Monitoring Specifications Item Specification e Inactive state if Channel 40 dBu for 5 sec Channel state e Active state if Channel gt 40 dBu for 5 sec Channel overload Overload condition if Channel 723 5 dBu for 1 sec Power Consumption Total power required by the ARG6800 is 3 W ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual 27 Chapter 4 Specifications 28 ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix A Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips Overview Find the following troubleshooting information in this appendix e General Troubleshooting Steps on page 30 Software Communication and Control Issues on page 30 Hardware Communication and Control Issues on page 34 e Contacting Customer Service on page 34 ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual 29 Appendix A Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips General Troubleshooting Steps Note Associated documentation for 6800
4. E Error detection 24 F Features 2 Fine gain adjust 3 4 19 20 Frame power ratings 10 G Gain up and down buttons 3 4 18 H Hum null adjust 3 4 19 20 Inactive input channel 21 Input specifications 26 Installed modules 32 35 Index J Jumpers remote control and output configuration 4 20 L LEDs channel A B 19 21 24 module status 24 Local control 33 Manual information vii Maximum allowable power ratings 10 Module not found 32 Module status LEDs 4 24 N Navigator 33 Network connection 33 Not ready status 33 O Output configuration remote control jumper 3 4 Output specifications 26 Overload alarm 23 P Packing list 11 Parameters remote control 22 Performance specification 27 Pilot Pilot Lite 24 30 33 Potentiometers 19 Power consumption 10 27 dissipation 10 failure 34 frame ratings 10 indicator 24 36 Precautions safety xii Product description 2 Product servicing ix R Read only parameters 22 Reboot device 34 Remote local control jumper 20 33 Returning a product ix RoHS compliance x S Safety precautions xii Shipping information ix Signal flow diagram 7 Single slot back connector 5 11 parameter availability 22 Software version 23 Specifications 25 27 Standards RoHS compliance x WEEE compliance xi Status not ready 33 T Troubleshooting 29 34 communication 30 control 33 installation 34 U Unpacking information ix Usable slots 1
5. Installation and Operation Manual ARG6800 SR One standard single slot back connector with five 3 pin male audio connectors Five 3 pin female mating connectors ARG6800 DR One standard double slot back connector with ten 3 pin male audio connectors Ten 3 pin female mating connectors ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation Setting Jumpers The ARG6800 module has one standard jumper CJ1 You can set P4 Note the jumper to configure the outputs remotely on a PC or locally If a jumper is not placed on the 1 Locate jumper CJ1 on the module beside the extractor handle CJ1 jumper the module will route all eight outputs to channel A Figure 2 1 shows the location of the CJ1 jumper KECHA 1x8 CHB ae Local remote control and DUAL r4 e channel output jumper SU e 3 REMOTE m Y Figure 2 1 Location of the CJ1 Jumper 2 Place a jumper on pins 9 and 10 to set the module for remote z Note control and to configure the outputs on a PC If you configure the module for Alternatively place a jumper on one of the following pin sets to remote control the card edge configure the module outputs locally LEDs for channel A and B i selection will not be aetive e Pins 1 and 2 1x8 Ch A All eight outputs are set to channel A e Pins 2 and 4 1x8 Ch B All eight outputs are set to channel B Pins 5 and 6 Dual 1x4 Four outputs are sets to ch
6. Parameter ur Name Range Description Ch B State Active Indicates if channel B is active or Inactive inactive read only parameter Ch A Overload On Indicates is an overload condition alarm RO Off exists on channel A Ch B Overload On Indicates is an overload condition alarm RO Off exists on channel B See LEDs and Alarms on page 24 for more information on remotely monitoring ARG6800 alarms Reading the Software Version The current software version of your ARG6800 module can only be viewed using Pilot via Ethernet control See your CCS Pilot User Manual or Online Help for information on viewing software versions ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual 23 Chapter 3 Operation LEDs and Alarms Channel A and B LEDs The Ch A and Ch B LEDs indicate which channel is currently selected Module Status LEDs The ARG6800 module does not have any card edge alarms Instead module status LEDs on the corner of the module light if an error is detected See Figure 1 1 on page 3 for the location of these LEDs and Table 3 2 for a definition of the LED colors Alarms are usually logged and monitored within the available 6800 software control applications for example Pilot Lite or Pilot See the appropriate software control user manual or online help for more information Table 3 2 Status LED Descriptions LED Color Sequence Meaning Off There is no power to the module the m
7. This chapter describes how to operate the ARG6800 using card edge controls only See the following documents for information on how to operate this product remotely e Pilot Lite User Manual for serial control interface e CCS Navigator Pilot CoPilot or RCP CCS 1U Remote Control Panel Manual for Ethernet control interface The following topics are discussed in this chapter Understanding Card Edge Controls on page 18 Setting Local ARG6800 Card Edge Controls on page 20 e Setting Remotely Controlled Parameters on page 22 e LEDs and Alarms on page 24 ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual 17 Chapter 3 Operation Understanding Card Edge Controls Control Types You can operate and monitor certain controls for the ARG6800 using Note the Gain Up Dwn and Ch Sel buttons the Ch A B LED indicators and For best results ude the the CJ1 jumper used for setting the channel output and local remote available 6800 software control See Figure 3 1 for the location of all card edge controls conor options serial socal ot Other settings can only be configured using remote control software Ethernet remote to aid in viewing setting and confirming parameter values zw Note Channel A and B LEDs F tent ters are also ae A SR dedget View these LEDs to ey the OCALA OTe eal COS 10 currently selected channel adjust the fine gain of the input signal Fine Gain Ch A B pots and to adjust
8. Revision History of Manual Edition Date Comments A June 2003 Initial release B December 2006 Minor corrections to content ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual vii Writing Conventions To enhance your understanding the authors of this manual have adhered to the following text conventions Table P 2 Writing Conventions Term or Convention Description Bold Indicates dialog boxes property sheets fields buttons check boxes list boxes combo boxes menus submenus windows lists and selection names Italics Indicates E mail addresses the names of books or publications and the first instances of new terms and specialized words that need emphasis CAPS Indicates a specific key on the keyboard such as ENTER TAB CTRL ALT or DELETE Code Indicates variables or command line entries such as a DOS entry or something you type into a field gt Indicates the direction of navigation through a hierarchy of menus and windows hyperlink Indicates a jump to another location within the electronic document or elsewhere Internet address Indicates a jump to a Web site or URL Note Indicates important information that helps to avoid and troubleshoot problems Obtaining Documents Product support documents can be viewed or downloaded from our Web site at www broadcast harris com leitch go to Support gt Documentation Alternatively contact your cus
9. 0 W WEEE compliance xi Writing conventions viii ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual Harris and Leitch are registered trademarks of Harris Corporation Trademarks and tradenames are the property of their respective companies IS Broadcast Communications Division 4393 Digital Way Mason OH USA 45040 Tel 1 513 459 3400 www broadcast harris com assuredcommunications Copyright 2006 Harris Corporation
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11. Q algorithms ICE PAC Imagine ICE Inscriber Inscriber Connectus Invenio NEO Nexio Nexio AMP PersonalizedTV Router Works Videotek Videotek ASI STAR Videotek GEN STAR and Videotek HD STAR are registered trademarks of Imagine Communications or its subsidiaries Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation HD BNC is a trademark of Amphenol Corporation Some products are manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS Neural audio products are manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks amp the DTS Logos are trademarks of DTS Inc 2008 2010 DTS Inc All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective companies Contact Information Imagine Communications has office locations around the world For locations and contact information see http www imaginecommunications com contact us Support Contact Information For support contact information see Support Contacts http www imaginecommunications com services technical support eCustomer Portal http support imaginecommunications com 2014 Imagine Communications Corp Proprietary and Confidential ARG6800 Analog Remote Gain Module Installation and Operation Manual Edition B December 2006 Contents Preface Manual Information
12. S Imagine Installation and Operation Manual Cd ee ARG6800 Analog Remote Gain Module Edition B 175 000148 00 Publication Information 2014 Imagine Communications Corp Proprietary and Confidential Imagine Communications considers this document and its contents to be proprietary and confidential Except for making a reasonable number of copies for your own internal use you may not reproduce this publication or any part thereof in any form by any method for any purpose or in any language other than English without the written consent of Imagine Communications All others uses are illegal This publication is designed to assist in the use of the product as it exists on the date of publication of this manual and may not reflect the product at the current time or an unknown time in the future This publication does not in any way warrant description accuracy or guarantee the use for the product to which it refers Imagine Communications reserves the right without notice to make such changes in equipment design specifications components or documentation as progress may warrant to improve the performance of the product Trademarks 6800 ADC CCS Navigator Channel ONE ChannelView ClipSync Delay D Series D Series DSX Deliver the Moment Delivering the Moment FAME Farad G8 G Scribe HView IconMaster IconLogo IconSta tion IconKey InfoCaster InfoCaste
13. a 3 32 slotted screwdriver or tweeker qualified personnel may choose to adjust the Fine Gain Ch A and Fine Gain Ch B potentiometers or the Hum Null Ch A and Hum Null Ch B potentiometers at this time As the potentiometer settings are factory set they should not need readjustment for normal operating circumstances ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual Operation Notes Chapter 3 Operation Note the following Each time the ARG6800 powers up the channel gain returns to the last known value The default setting for the local gain channel selection is channel A Local changes made to gain controls will be reflected in the remote gain control settings of your CCS control software application When the module is set to local control gain adjustment and output configuration are done on the card edge but also reflected in your CCS control software application Any remote attempts to adjust the gain configure the outputs or mute the signal will have no effect When the module is set to remote control any local attempts to use card edge features will have no effect The Ch A B LEDs on the module will be unlit to signify that the module is under remote control If a jumper is not placed on the CJ1 jumper the module will route all outputs to channel A If the input channel is lt 40 dBu for five seconds it is considered inactive If the input the channel is gt 40 dBu for five seconds it is considered active This cha
14. annel A four outputs are set to channel B e Pins 7 and 8 Sum All eight outputs are set to output the combined stream of both channel A and B EE Figure 2 2 identifies the pin locations H Note The white triangle on the NA module near the jumper pins 9 D 3 O indicates pin 1 0 6 4 2 Figure 2 2 Pin Locations on Jumper CJ1 All other module parameters such as Mute must be set remotely ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual 13 Chapter 2 Installation Installing 6800 Modules Required Frames and Back Connector Types P Note The ARG6800 is not compatible with 6800 7000 series frames There are three types of modules e Double slot back connectors Smgle slot back connectors e Front modules Back connectors come in two sizes double slot and single slot The 6800 front modules can connect to either single or double slot back connectors depending on the product type See the Installation and Operation Manual that accompanies an individual front module for details on its back connector requirements Up to twenty front modules connected to single slot back connectors fit in an FR6802 frame Up to ten front modules can fit in a frame if they are connected to double slot back connectors two spaces are required to accommodate the extra slot of the back connector You can install most 6800 modules in any unused slot without interfering with other frame functions I
15. be marked with a WEEE compliant emblem as shown in Figure P 2 Figure P 2 WEEE Compliance Emblem ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual xi Preface Safety Carefully review all safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it If this product is rack mountable it should be mounted in an appropriate rack using the rack mounting positions and rear support guides provided It is recommended that each frame be connected to a separate electrical circuit for protection against circuit overloading If this product relies on forced air cooling it is recommended that all obstructions to the air flow be removed prior to mounting the frame in the rack If this product has a provision for external earth grounding it is recommended that the frame be grounded to earth via the protective earth ground on the rear panel IMPORTANT Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual xii WARNING A Statements identifying conditions or practices that may result in personal injury or loss of life High voltage is present CAUTION Ay Statements identifying conditions or practices that can result in damage to the equipment or other property ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The ARG6800 is an analog audio remote gain distribution amplifier module with configurable outputs This mod
16. ct is in the frame Pilot Lite will not detect it Pilot Lite cannot communicate with legacy 6800 series products They will not be discovered or controlled by Pilot Lite although they can be installed in the FR6802 frame and work using card edge controls For Pilot Lite to find a module it must be from the 6800 product family ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix A Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips Pilot Lite or CCS Software Application Not Responding Pilot Lite and CCS applications such as Navigator or Pilot cannot run on the same PC at the same time Both applications can be installed but only one can be opened at a time Pilot Lite Cannot Control a Module Showing in the Control Window Consider these questions e Did you physically set the jumper for local control If so set this jumper to the REM position for remote control Does the card name in the control window physically match the card type in the frame Is the module properly seated in the frame Check the positioning of the module in its slot in the frame e Does the Control window indicate the device is ready The device may be powered off or disconnected from the network Pilot Lite Status Bar Reports Not Ready Pilot Lite reports each device s connection status in the status bar If the connection status message reads Not Ready check the following Is the module properly seated in the
17. ding the following topics e Unpacking the Module on page 11 e Setting Jumpers on page 13 Installing 6800 Modules on page 14 e Making Connections on page 15 CAUTION A Before installing this product read the 6800 Series Safety Instructions and Standards manual shipped with every FR6802 Frame Installation and Operation Manual or downloadable from our Web site at www broadcast harris com leitch This safety manual contains important information about the safe installation and operation of 6800 series products See the FR6802 Frame Installation and Operation Manual for information about installing and operating an FR6802 frame and its components ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual 9 Chapter 2 Installation Maximum 6800 Frame Power Ratings The power consumption for the ARG6800 module is 3 W Table 2 1 describes the maximum allowable power ratings for 6800 frames Note the given maximums before installing any 6800 modules in your frame Table 2 1 Maximum Power Ratings for 6800 Frames Max Frame Number Max Power ei Frame Power of Usable Dissipation yP Dissipation Slots Per Slot FR6802 XF 120 W 20 6 W frame with AC power supply FR6802 XF48 105 W 20 5 25 W frame with DC power supply FR6802 QXF 120 W 20 6 W frame with DC or AC power supply 10 ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual Unpacking the Module Preparing the Prod
18. e able to withstand the product s weight e The product must be held rigid within the packaging There must be at least 2 in 5 cm of space between the product and the container The corners of the product must be protected Ship products back to us for servicing prepaid and if possible in the original packaging material If the product is still within the warranty period we will return the product prepaid after servicing ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual ix Preface Restriction on Hazardous Substances RoHS Compliance Directive 2002 95 EC commonly known as the European Union EU Restriction on Hazardous Substances RoOHS sets limits on the use of certain substances found in electrical and electronic equipment The intent of this legislation is to reduce the amount of hazardous chemicals that may leach out of landfill sites or otherwise contaminate the environment during end of life recycling The Directive takes effect on July 1 2006 and it refers to the following hazardous substances Lead Pb e Mercury Hg Cadmium Cd e Hexavalent Chromium Cr V1 e Polybrominated Biphenyls PBB e Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers PBDE According to this EU Directive all products sold in the European Union will be fully RoHS compliant and lead free See our Web site www broadcast harris com leitch for more information on dates and deadlines for compliance Spare parts supplied for the repair a
19. frame Check the position of the module in the frame e Is the frame connected to the network Check the device s network connection If the status bar still reports no status or Not Ready for the frame or device try restarting Pilot Lite CCS Software Application or Remote Control Panel Does Not Communicate with Module CCS software applications such as Pilot CoPilot and Navigator and remote control panels require the purchase and installation of an ICE6800 module in an FR6802 frame in order to communicate remotely via Ethernet ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual 33 Appendix A Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips Alarm Query Fails When a Device Reboots When you reboot a device connected to your PC the alarm traffic hitting the network may cause an alarm query request to time out and fail While the query does not automatically retry it will post an Alarm query failed message to the Diagnostics window To clear an Alarm query failed message right click inside the Diagnostics window and then select Refresh from the resulting context menu Hardware Communication and Control Issues Frames Fail to Communicate with the PC after a Power Failure on page 34 e Module Does Not Seem to Work on page 34 Frames Fail to Communicate with the PC after a Power Failure You must exit the software and restart after the frame recovers from its power failure To restore communicati
20. irst remove power from the module reset the jumper and then reapply e Ifyou configure the jumper for local control all gain output power configuration must be done with the buttons pots and jumpers on the module Local control changes will be reflected in the remote control software but you will not be able to change these settings remotely that the module is under remote control See Setting Jumpers on page 13 for more information on configuring the module outputs locally with this jumper Fine Gain Ch A and B Potentiometers The Fine Gain Ch A and Fine Gain Ch B pots finely adjust the gain of H Note the input signal and set the exact unity The gain can be trimmed to a maximum of 1 5 dB 5 These are factory set and should only be adjusted by qualified personnel A 3 32 slotted screw driver or tweeker is used to adjust pots Hum Null Ch A and B Potentiometers UO The Hum Null Ch A and Hum Null Ch B pots adjust the offset z Note between the input balanced pair signals These are factory set and should only be adjusted by qualified personnel A 3 32 slotted screw driver or tweeker is used to adjust pots ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual 19 Chapter 3 Operation Setting Local ARG6800 Card Edge Controls Placing a jumper on pins 9 and 10 will set the module for remote control Note If the ARG6800 is connected to an ARG6800 SR bac
21. k connector the output configuration is fixed to channel A for all eight outputs The remote parameters for channel B Gain Mute and State will be disabled 20 zt Note When configuring the module locally use the available 6800 software control options serial local or Ethernet remote to aid in viewing setting and confirming parameter values Follow these steps to locally configure the ARG6800 1 Configure the module audio outputs locally by placing a jumper over one of the following pin sets on jumper CJ1 e Pins 1 and 2 1x8 Ch A to set all eight outputs to channel A Pins3 and 4 1x8 Ch B to set all eight outputs to channel B e Pins 5 and 6 Dual 1x4 to set four outputs to channel A and four outputs to channel B Pins 7 and 8 Sum to set all eight outputs to the combined stream of both channel A and B See Setting Jumpers on page 13 for more information 2 Press the Ch Sel button to select an audio channel either A or B The Ch A or Ch B LED will light to indicate the currently selected channel 3 Press the Gain Up button to increase the audio signal gain on the selected channel Each time you press the button the gain will increase by 0 5 dB Increase the gain to a maximum of 31 5 dB 4 Pressthe Gain Dwn button to decrease the audio signal gain on the selected channel Each time you press the button the gain will decrease by 0 5 dB Decrease the gain to a minimum of 95 5 dB 5 Using
22. l eight outputs As well the remote parameters for Channel B Gain Mute and State will be disabled Output channels F000 loool Sloool Socol 31000 Figure 1 2 Single Slot Back Connector for FR6802 Frame ARG6800 SR ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual 5 Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1 3 on page 6 shows the double slot back connector used by the ARG6800 when installed in an FR6802 XF or FR6802 FQXF frame Input channels gt e S O O 1A 1BA Q Q die O O 2A 2B 3 g C Q Q O O Output channels 3A 3B Q Q Q Q O O 4A 4B Q Q gt O Q Sa cM 5A Figure 1 3 Double Slot Back Connector for FR6802 Frame ARG6800 DR 6 ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Signal Flow Channel A ae Channel B p Pe Y Signal activity setect Local output control Local gain Control core control A Y 6800 frame midplane Figure 1 4 Signal Flow Diagram ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual 7 Chapter 1 Introduction 8 ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation Overview This chapter describes the ARG6800 installation process inclu
23. llowing options Eight outputs designated to one channel 1x8 Four outputs designated to channel A four outputs designated to channel B dual 1x4 Eight outputs designated to the combined stream of both channels 2x8 sum 2 ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Module Descriptions Front Module Figure 1 1 is a top front view of a the ARG6800 front module and shows the location of LEDs controls and jumpers Output configuration Hum null pots remote control jumper Fine gain g E A pots gt R pegea Extractor handle OO O Module Gain Up Gain Down Channel Channel Channel B tatus LEDs button button ALED Select button LED Figure 1 1 ARG6800 Module Controls Table 1 1 on page 4 briefly describes LEDs switches and jumpers See Chapter 3 Operation for more information on ARG6800 front module controls and jumpers ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1 1 Generic ARG6800 Front Module Features Feature Description Module status LEDs Various color and lighting combinations of these LEDs indicate the module state See LEDs and Alarms in Chapter 3 for more information Gain Up and Down buttons Press to increase or decrease the gain accordingly Use a monitoring application such as Pilot Lite or another CCS software application like Pilot or Navigator to read the actual gain levels
24. nd upgrade of equipment sold before July 1 2006 are exempt from the legislation Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a RoHS compliant emblem as shown in Figure P 1 RoHS Compliant Figure P 1 RoHS Compliance Emblem ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual Preface Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Compliance The European Union EU Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE deals with the collection treatment recovery and recycling of electrical and electronic waste products The objective of the WEEE Directive is to assign the responsibility for the disposal of associated hazardous waste to either the producers or users of these products Effective August 13 2005 producers or users will be required to recycle electrical and electronic equipment at end of its useful life and may not dispose of the equipment in landfills or by using other unapproved methods Some EU member states may have different deadlines In accordance with this EU Directive companies selling electric or electronic devices in the EU will affix labels indicating that such products must be properly recycled See our Web site www broadcast harris com leitch for more information on dates and deadlines for compliance Contact your local sales representative for information on returning these products for recycling Equipment that complies with the EU directive will
25. nnel state information is relayed to you through your CCS control software application ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual 21 Chapter 3 Operation Setting Remotely Controlled Parameters The ARG6800 has several parameters that cannot be set or monitored with card edge controls Table 3 1 describes ARG6800 parameters and alarms that are only accessible remotely Legend Indicates parameters that are not available when the ARG6800 is connected to an ARG6800 FSR back connector RO Indicates that parameters are read only feedback and cannot be used to select controls See your CCS control software application manual or online help for more information on setting and monitoring the following parameters remotely Table 3 1 Remotely Controlled Parameters Parameter em Name Range Description Out Config Ix8ChA Sets the output configuration for the Ix8 Ch B module Dual 1x4 Sum Ch A 95 5 to 31 5 dB Sets the gain for channel A in steps of 0 5 dB can also be set locally ChB 95 5 to 31 5 dB Sets the gain for channel B in steps of 0 5 dB can also be set locally Ch A Mute On Mutes channel A Off Ch B Mute On Mutes channel B Off Ch A State RO Active Indicates if channel A is active or e Inactive inactive ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 3 Operation Table 3 1 Remotely Controlled Parameters Continued
26. nstalling and Removing ARG6800 Modules 14 These modules require no specialized installation or removal procedures However if installing both front and rear modules ensure that the back module is installed first before plugging in the front module When removing both the front and rear modules ensure that the front module is unplugged from the frame first before removing the rear module e See the FR6802 Frame Installation and Operation Manual for information about installing and operating an FR6802 frame and its components e See the 6800 Safety Instructions and Standards Manual for important information about safely installing your module Once you have installed your ARG6800 modules you can connect them to the appropriate input and outputs ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation Making Connections Once you have installed an ARG6800 back connector plug the 3 pin female mating connectors into the 3 pin male audio connectors on the back connector Now you can connect it to the appropriate audio signal inputs and outputs See Figure 1 2 on page 5 and Figure 1 3 on page 6 If you have connected the ARG6800 front module to an ARG6800 SR single slot back connector the output configuration is fixed to Channel A for all four outputs ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual 15 Chapter 2 Installation 16 ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 3 Operation Overview
27. odule is not operational Green There is power to the module the module is operating properly Red There is an alarm condition 24 ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual Overview Chapter 4 Specifications The following specification tables appear in this chapter e Balanced Analog Audio Input on page 26 Balanced Analog Audio Output on page 26 Performance on page 27 Channel Monitoring Specifications on page 27 Power Consumption on page 27 Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual 25 Chapter 4 Specifications Balanced Analog Audio Input Item Specification Number of inputs e ARG6800 SR 1 input e ARG6800 DR 2 inputs Connector 3 pin audio connector Signal type Balanced Input impedance HiZ gt 30 KQ Maximum input level 28 dBu CMR range 20 V CMRR 90 dB 60 Hz 8 dBu common mode rejection ratio Gain range 95 5 to 31 5 dB in 0 5 dB steps gain increment tolerance 0 05 dB Gain trim Local front adjust potentiometers provide 1 5 dB to set exact unity Balanced Analog Audio Output 26 Item Specification Number of outputs ARG6800 SR 4 outputs ARG6800 DR 8 outputs Connector 3 pin audio connector Signal type Balanced Output impedance 66Q Maximum output 28 dBu level
28. ons between the PC and the frames ensure that the frames have three or more minutes to recover from the power failure before you exit the application and restart the PC Module Does Not Seem to Work Although the following troubleshooting tips may seem obvious please take the time to ensure the following All appropriate rear connections are securely made e The board is securely installed with no bent pins The frame is turned on Contacting Customer Service We are committed to providing round the clock 24 hour service to our customers around the world Visit our Web site at www broadcast harris com leitch and click on Support gt Technical Support for information on how to contact the Customer Service team in your geographical region 34 ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual A Active input channel 21 Alarms 24 alarm query failed 34 overload 23 Application not responding 33 Audio channel select 20 gain button 18 input and output specifications 26 output specification 26 B Back connectors 5 22 Balanced analog audio specifications 26 C CCS software control applications 24 33 Channel A B LEDs 4 19 21 24 location 3 Channel monitoring specification 27 Channel output jumper 19 Channel select button 3 4 19 Communication failure frame 34 Control problems 33 CoPilot 33 ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual Index D Discovery failure 32 Double slot back connector 6 12
29. ps 30 Software Communication and Control Issues sess 30 Pilot Lite Fails to Communicate with Installed Modules 30 iv IconMasterNav Startup Guide Contents Pilot Lite Does Not Find All Modules in Frame 32 Pilot Lite or CCS Software Application Not Responding 33 Pilot Lite Cannot Control a Module Showing in the Control Window sese 33 Pilot Lite Status Bar Reports Not Ready sss 33 CCS Software Application or Remote Control Panel Does Not Communicate with Module sssssseeeeneneenes 33 Alarm Query Fails When a Device Reboots sess 34 Hardware Communication and Control Issues sess 34 Frames Fail to Communicate with the PC after a Power Failure 34 Module Does Not Seem to Work sssssseeeeee 34 Contacting Customer Service sse 34 Index Keywords ssc eoa s ARR wes te TERT i 35 IconMasterNav Startup Guide v Contents vi IconMasterNav Startup Guide Preface Manual Information Purpose This manual details the features installation operation maintenance and specifications for the ARG6800 Analog Remote Gain Module Audience This manual is written for engineers technicians and operators responsible for installation setup maintenance and or operation of the ARG6800 Analog Remote Gain Module Revision History Table P 1
30. r Creator InfoCaster Manager InfoCaster Player InstantOnline Invenio Live Update mCAPTURE Magellan Magellan CCS Navigator Magellan Q SEE MultiService SDN NetPlus NetVX NewsForce Nexio G8 Nexio AMP ChannelView Nexio Channel ONE Nexio ClipSync Nexio Delay Nexio Digital Turnaround Processor Nexio Farad Nexio G Scribe Nexio IconKey Nexio IconLogo Nexio IconMaster Nexio IconStation Nexio InfoCaster Nexio InfoCaster Creator Nexio InfoCaster Manag er Nexio InfoCaster Player Nexio InfoCaster Traffic Nexio InstantOnline Nexio mCAPTURE Nexio News Force Nexio NXIQ Nexio Playlist Nexio Remote Nexio9RTX Net Nexio TitleMotion Nexio TitleOne Nexio Velocity ESX Nexio Velocity PRX Nexio Velocity XNG Nexio Volt OPTO Panacea Platinum Playlist Predator II GRF Predator Il GX Punctuate Remote RTX Net QuiC Q SEE SD STAR Selenio Selenio 6800 SelenioNext Selenio X50 Selenio X85 Selenio X100 TitleMotion TitleOne Velocity ESX Velocity PRX Velocity XNG Versio Videotek SD STAR X50 and X85 are trademarks of Imagine Communica tions or its subsidiaries Altitude Express Connectus Enabling PersonalizedTV ICE9 Broadcast System ICE Illustrate ICE
31. s products They will not be discovered or controlled by Pilot Lite although they can be installed in the FR6802 frame and work using card edge controls The module must be from the 6800 product family e Check that the back module does not have any bent pins following this procedure a Unplug the front module b Unscrew and remove the back module ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual 31 Appendix A Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips c View the 20 pin spring connector at the bottom of the back module See Figure A 1 Figure A 1 Back Module to Front Module Connector This connector should not have any bent or pressed pins Even a slightly depressed or bent pin may cause genlock issues d Ifthere are bent pins carefully reposition them to their correct positions If this is not possible you can exchange the back module for a new one see the available back connectors in Table 2 2 on page 11 Pilot Lite Does Not Find All Modules in Frame 32 Ifa discovery is started too soon after frame power up Pilot Lite will not find all the installed modules Refresh Pilot Lite File gt Refresh and ensure that installed modules are fully powered up first before discovery If a module is plugged into the frame after a discovery Pilot Lite does not automatically detect the module Refresh Pilot Lite File gt Refresh to discover the newly installed module If a Legacy 6800 series produ
32. series products can generally be found in the product specific manual that accompanies every module in the FR6802 Frame Installation and Operation Manual and in the 6800 Safety Instructions and Standards Manual Follow these steps in troubleshooting 6800 product problems l Review the Software Communication and Control Issues on page 30 outlined in this chapter Search this product manual and other associated documentation for answers to your question Product documentation including manuals online help application notes erratas product release notes and more can be found on the Leitch Web site at www broadcast harris com leitch Support section along with technical support information training information product downloads and the Leitch product knowledge base Contact your Customer Service representative if after following these initial steps you cannot resolve the issue To contact Customer Service see Contacting Customer Service on page 34 Software Communication and Control Issues Pilot Lite Fails to Communicate with Installed Modules on page 30 Pilot Lite Does Not Find All Modules in Frame on page 32 Pilot Lite or CCS Software Application Not Responding on page 33 Pilot Lite Cannot Control a Module Showing in the Control Window on page 33 Pilot Lite Status Bar Reports Not Ready on page 33 CCS Software Application or Remote Control Panel Does No
33. t Communicate with Module on page 33 Alarm Query Fails When a Device Reboots on page 34 Pilot Lite Fails to Communicate with Installed Modules 30 Confirm that the following items are not the reason for the communication failure ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix A Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips e Proper module slot has not been specified Pilot Lite is not communicating with the appropriate slot See your FR6802 Frame Installation and Operation Manual for more information on slot identification e COM port is used elsewhere Check that the correct COM port is configured in Pilot Lite and that another application is not using that COM port e Actual frame ID does not match with the two DIP switch settings in the back of the frame Pilot Lite is not communicating with the proper frame See your FR6802 Frame Installation and Operation Manual for more information on frame ID switch settings e Null modem cable is not being used Between the PC running Pilot Lite and the FR6802 frame there should be a null RS 232 modem cable At minimum this requires that pins 2 and 3 are crossed and 5 to 5 for ground CE6800 module is installed in the frame Pilot Lite control is disabled if an ICE6800 module is installed in the frame ICE6800 modules are used for CCS control e A legacy 6800 series product is in the frame Pilot Lite cannot communicate with legacy 6800 serie
34. the offset between the input balanced pair Hum Null Ch A B pots These items are factory set and should only be adjusted by qualified personnel for example Pilot Lite for serial control or CCS Pilot or Navigator for Ethernet control See Setting Remotely Controlled Parameters on page 22 for a list of controls that can only be configured on a PC Gain up and Channel down buttons select button Press to increase Press this button to or decrease the select channel A or gain Figure 3 1 Card Edge Controls Gain Up and Down Buttons The Gain Up and Gain Dwn buttons increase and decrease the audio signal gain respectively in 0 5 dB steps The gain range is 95 5 dB to 31 5 dB 18 ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 3 Operation Channel Select Button and Ch A B LEDs The Ch Sel button selects between channel A or B The Ch A and Ch B LEDs indicate which channel is active Local control applies to the currently selected channel CJ1 Jumper for Channel Output and Local Remote Control Locally configure the outputs using this jumper or set the jumper for E Note remote configuration You need to configure modules e Ifyou configure the jumper for remote control pins 9 and 10 any for local or remote operation changes that you make to the card edge buttons and pots will not prior to powerup To change take effect The channel selection LEDs will remain unlit to signify the configuration f
35. tomer service representative to request a document ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual Preface Unpacking Shipping Information Unpacking a Product This product was carefully inspected tested and calibrated before shipment to ensure years of stable and trouble free service 1 Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list Contact your dealer if any item on the packing list is missing Contact the carrier if any item is damaged Ue ees 9 Remove all packaging material from the product and its associated components before you install the unit Keep at least one set of original packaging in the event that you need to return a product for servicing Product Servicing Except for firmware upgrades ARG6800 modules are not designed for field servicing All hardware upgrades modifications or repairs require you to return the modules to the Customer Service center Returning a Product In the unlikely event that your product fails to operate properly please contact Customer Service to obtain a Return Authorization RA number then send the unit back for servicing Keep at least one set of original packaging in the event that a product needs to be returned for service If the original package is not available you can supply your own packaging as long as it meets the following criteria e The packaging must b
36. uct for Installation Chapter 2 Installation Before you install the ARG6800 perform the following 7 o Check he equipment for any visible damage that may have Note occurred during transit Contact your Customer Service Confirm receipt of all items on the packing list See Checking the representative if parts are Packing List for more information missing or damaged Remove the anti static shipping pouch if present and all other packaging material Retain the original packaging materials for possible re use See Unpacking Shipping Information on page ix for information about returning a product for servicing Checking the Packing List Table 2 2 Available Product Packages Ordered Product Content Description ARG6800 One ARG6800 front module One ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual ARG6800 S One ARG6800 front module One standard single slot back connector with five 3 pin male audio connectors ARG6800 SR Five 3 pin female mating connectors One ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual 11 Chapter 2 Installation 12 Table 2 2 Available Product Packages Continued Ordered Product Content Description ARG6800 D One ARG6800 front module One standard double slot back connector with ten 3 pin male audio connectors ARG6800 DR Ten 3 pin female mating connectors One ARG6800
37. ule boasts both card edge and remote control capabilities The following topics are described in this chapter e Product Description on page 2 e Module Descriptions on page 3 e Signal Flow on page 7 ARG6800 Installation and Operation Manual 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Product Description The ARG6800 analog audio remote gain distribution amplifier module provides the ultimate flexibility and versatility in one package The module can be configured to function as either mono or stereo can have summed outputs and provides a complete remote or local gain range with unsurpassed technical specifications The ARG6800 can be configured with one of two back connectors a single slot back connector with five 3 pin audio connectors ARG6800 SR or a double slot back connector with ten connectors ARG6800 DR You can set up control and monitor the ARG6800 either locally via card edge switches or remotely on a PC For remote control you can use either a serial RS 232 connection with the Pilot Lite software or an optional ICE6800 Ethernet connection with CCS software or remote control panel Other ARG6800 features include the following Balanced inputs and outputs Remote control for mute settings e Remote indication for channel state and overload e Remote and local control for independent channel gain adjustment Local control for selecting output configuration e Configurable outputs to one of the fo
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