Preface Manual Information Purpose This manual details the features, installation procedures, operational procedures, and specifications of the OP+VTX Analog/SD/HD Audio and Video Transceiver. Audience This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for the installation, setup, and operation of the OP+VTX Analog/SD/HD Audio and Video Transceiver.
Preface Writing Conventions To enhance your understanding, the authors of this manual have adhered to the following text conventions: Table P-2 Manual Style and Writing Conventions Term or Description Convention Bold Indicates dialog boxes, property sheets, fields, buttons, check boxes, list boxes, combo boxes, menus, submenus, windows, lists, and selection names.
OP+VTX Installation and Operation Manual Unpacking/Shipping Information This product was carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated before shipment to ensure years of stable and trouble-free service. 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.
viii Preface References 2.1.1 ANSI/SMPTE 259M-1997 10-Bit 4:2:2 Component and 4fsc NTSC Composite Digital Signals - Serial Digital Interface 2.1.2 ITU-R BT.601-5 Studio Encoding Parameters of Digital Television for Standard 4:3 and Wide-Screen 16:9 Aspect Ratios 2.1.3 SMPTE 292M-1999 Bit-Serial Digital Interface for High-Definition Television Systems 2.1.4 ITU-R BT.709-4 Parameter Values for the HDTV Standards for Production and International Programme Exchange...
OP+VTX Installation and Operation Manual Safety Standards and Compliances See page 37 to find the safety standards and compliances for this OPTO+ series product. A safety manual is shipped with every 6800+ series Frame Installation and Operation Manual and can be downloaded from our website. Alternatively, contact your Customer Service representative for a copy of this safety manual.
Preface Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 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.
Introduction General Description OP+VTX provides professional broadcast quality transport of duplex video, audio, and ancillary data over a single fiber optic interface. Each card contains both transmitter and receiver blocks. Occupying two slots within a 6800+ frame, OP+VTX supports one auto-sense mixed video channel and two analog audio channels.
Chapter 1 Introduction Typical The OP+VTX can be used in any facility that requires fiber connectivity for analog composite or SDI video and analog audio signals. These cards will be used in any Applications Broadcast, Post‐production, Satellite/Cable facility, or Telco facility where transport of analog video and/or analog audio is required over fiber optics lines. Signal Flow Analog/HD/SD video in Analog audio in (4 ports) 2.5 GB/s optical link Telecom transceiver Serial data RS-232 Analog/HD/SD video out RS-485 (2 ports) demux Analog audio out (4 ports) Ethernet Ethernet 10/100...
Installation and Operation CAUTION Before installing this product, read the 6800+ Series Safety Instructions and Standards Manual. The safety manual contains important information about the safe installation and operation of OPTO+ series products. Also see page 37 of this manual. Unpacking the Module Before you install modules, perform the following: Check the equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit.
Chapter 2 Installation and Operation Maximum Frame Power Ratings OP+VTX modules operate only in fan-cooled frames, subject to the limitations shown in Table 2-2. These modules cannot be installed in FR6802+DM or 6800/7000 series frames. NOTE: To maintain proper temperatures, ensure the front panel is closed at all times, and the fan module is fully operational.
OP+VTX Installation and Operation Manual Setting Jumpers OP+VTX modules use two sets of jumpers: LOC/REM to select between local or remote control Clock Mode to configure the module’s position as either Master or Slave within a pair of modules (the default position is Master) The location of the jumpers is shown in Figure 2-1.
Chapter 2 Installation and Operation Installing and Removing Modules Installation Overview Front and back modules in the OPTO+ series have plastic caps that protect the fragile laser connections from damage. You must remove these protective covers before you install the back and front modules (see Figure 2-5).
OP+VTX Installation and Operation Manual Front Module OP+VTX modules are hot-swappable and can be installed with the power supply either turned on, or turned off. Installation Procedure Follow these steps to install the front modules: Pull out the finger-release screws on the right and left side of the front panel of the frame, and then open it.
Chapter 2 Installation and Operation Unscrew the top of the corresponding back module, and then tip it towards you. Pull the bottom lip of the back module from its slot. Reinstall a new or blank back plate in the empty slot to ensure proper frame ventilation. Reinstall the front module, and then repower the frame.
OP+VTX Installation and Operation Manual Figure 2-4 describes the acceptable limits of defects in a fiber connection. Scratches and dust Zone 1 (0 to 25 micron diameter) No scratches or digs are allowed Zone 2 (25 to 60 micron diameter) Maximum of 3 scratches <3.0 micron width is acceptable;...
Chapter 2 Installation and Operation Lightly wipe the fiber tip in the central portion of the lint-free wipe. CAUTION Do not scrub the fiber. Excessive rubbing will leave scratches. Repeat the wiping action on another clean section of the wipe or a new wipe. Inspect the connector again with the fiberscope.
Chapter 2 Installation and Operation Serial Using the Samtec serial mating connector, part # ASP-142892-01, you can create your own cable matching one of the pinouts in Figure 2-6. Pinouts RS-422 and RS-485 4-Wire SERIAL_TX1- SERIAL_TX1+ SERIAL_RX1- SERIAL_RX1+ SERIAL_TX2- SERIAL_TX2+ SERIAL_RX2- SERIAL_RX2+ RS-485 2-Wire...
OP+VTX Installation and Operation Manual Weidmuller Pinouts In CH1A- In CH 1A+ In CH 1B+ In CH1B- In CH 2A- In CH 2A+ In CH1B- In CH 2B+ Out CH1A- Out CH1A+ Out CH1B- Out CH1B+ Out CH Out CH2B+ Out CH Out CH 2A+ Figure 2-7 Audio Connector Pinouts...
Chapter 2 Installation and Operation Upgrading Module Firmware This module’s firmware can be updated using the Magellan CCS Navigator HTTP software upgrade tool. In order to perform these upgrades, your frame must be equipped with a 6800+ETH module. See your frame manual for more information. Changing Parameter Settings You can change parameter settings for this product at the card-edge, or you can use CCS software and hardware controls.
OP+VTX Installation and Operation Manual Do either of the following: Rotate the hex switch to another parameter number/letter in the current bank, and then repeat step 4. Rotate the hex switch to 0 again to select a different bank, and then repeat steps 3, 4. ...
OP+VTX Installation and Operation Manual Video Source Table 2-10 shows the video path and options for one-way transmission. Selections VTX Card I SDI or analog video Video Video detection Analog Video generator Video format & standard Fiber VTX Card II Video format &...
Chapter 2 Installation and Operation Parameters In these tables, read-only parameters are indicated by the symbol [RO] and a gray background. Options that are shown in bold fonts are defaults. Read-only parameters do not appear at the card edge and therefore are listed as -- (not applicable) in the parameter tables.
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OP+VTX Installation and Operation Manual Table 2-5 OP+VTX Parameter List (Continued) Parameter Name Function Options Unknown 720p 29.97 Input Video Standard [RO] -- Indicates standard for input video 1080p 25 720p 30 720p 59.94 720p 25 ...
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Chapter 2 Installation and Operation Table 2-5 OP+VTX Parameter List (Continued) Parameter Name Function Options Input/Analog Audio/Channel 1 Local CH1 CH1 Transmit Source 1, 4 Selects audio source to transmit for CH1 Local CH2 Normal CH1A Transmit Status Indicates transmitted audio [RO] status for CH1A...
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OP+VTX Installation and Operation Manual Table 2-5 OP+VTX Parameter List (Continued) Parameter Name Function Options Output/Video Analog Output Video Mode [RO] Indicates mode for output video None Unknown 720p 30 Output Video Standard Indicates standard for output [RO] video 1080p 25...
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Chapter 2 Installation and Operation Table 2-5 OP+VTX Parameter List (Continued) Parameter Name Function Options Normal CH1B Output Status [RO] Indicates output audio status for CH1B Silence Peak CH1A Output Max Lvl 2, 5 Selects output audio level for 0 to 28 dBu CH1A CH1B Output Max Lvl...
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OP+VTX Installation and Operation Manual Table 2-5 OP+VTX Parameter List (Continued) Parameter Name Function Options Half-Duplex Local Ethernet Duplex Indicates duplex status of [RO] local Ethernet Full-Duplex None Common/Serial RS232 Port A Setting 3, 1 Sets data type associated with current intercom for A RS485-4W ...
Chapter 2 Installation and Operation LEDs and Alarms LEDs The module LEDs are located on the card edge of the front module (see Figure 2-11). Table on page 25 describes the meanings of the LEDs and their colors. Module Status LED Rotary switch Navigation switch...
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OP+VTX Installation and Operation Manual Table 2-6 LED Descriptions Color Meaning When Lit Module Status None (off) There is no power to the module; the module is not operational. Green The module is receiving power and is operating properly. Solid Red The module detects an alarm condition or the module’s initialization has failed.
Chapter 2 Installation and Operation Alarms Table 2-7 list the alarms that are displayed in CCS-enabled control panels and software. The module Status LED also turns red when one of these alarms is activated. Table 2-7 Alarms Default Alarm Name Priority Laser Failed Major...
Specifications Laser OP+VTX optical modules comply with laser product performance standards set by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (except for deviations), pursuant to Laser Notice Output No. 50, dated July 26, 2001. Additionally, OP+VTX modules comply with the provisions of IEC 60825-1.
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Chapter 3 Specifications Table 3-1 Laser Output Specifications Wavelength (nm)/Frequency (GHz) Output Optical Laser Module Model [19xy00 GHz (xy is from 21 to 60)] Power OP+SFP1+TRxx 1310 nm 0.2 mW (typical) (standard sensitivity PIN) 1270 nm 1470 nm ...
OP+VTX Installation and Operation Manual Table 3-7 HD-SDI Video Output Specifications Item Specification Standard Same as supported input standard Quantization 10 bits Connector BNC (IEC 169-8) Impedance 75 Return loss >15 dB, typical, from 5 MHz to 1485 MHz Signal level 800 mV ±...
Chapter 3 Specifications Table 3-10 Analog Composite Video Output Specifications Item Specification Number of outputs 1 (75 terminated) Connector BNC (IEC169-8) Standard NTSC (SMPTE170M), PAL-B (ITU624-2) Signal level 1.0 V pk-to-pk nominal for composite video Signal quantization 12-bit Impedance 75 Return loss >40 dB to 6 MHz DC offset...
OP+VTX Installation and Operation Manual Analog Audio to Analog Table 3-13 Analog Audio Path Specifications Audio Item Specification Number of channels 4 mono channels Connector Weidmuller 24-pin locking header-socket pair Frequency response < ±0.1 dB @ 0 dBFS (+28dBu), 20 Hz to 20 kHz, typical THD+R >...
Chapter 3 Specifications EIA/TIA-232-E/485 Specifications EIA/ TIA-232-E Table 3-15 EIA/TIA-232-E Specifications Item Specification Number of channels Up to 2 channels Standard EIA/TIA-232-E Connector IPL1-105-01-S-D, 3-pins Baud Rate < 460 Kbps Maximum Output Level < ±25 V (unloaded) Output Level (loaded) ±5 V to ±15 V Driver Load Impedance 3...
OP+VTX Installation and Operation Manual Ethernet Table 3-17 Ethernet Input/Output Specifications Item Specification Number of inputs 1 (balanced pair) Number of outputs 1 (balanced pair) Connector RJ-45 per IEC169-8 Standard 10/100 Base-T Speeds supported 10/100 Mb/s Impedance 100 Return loss 18 dB Cable equalization 0 to 328 ft (0-100m), CAT-5 UTP...
Laser Safety Guidelines Laser Safety WARNING Use of controls, adjustments, and procedures other than those specified in this document may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure. Optical fiber telecommunication systems use semiconductor laser transmitters that emit infrared light that is normally not visible to the human eye. Although a conventional laser produces a small beam of light, the power density is very high, and it can cause damage to your eyes.
Appendix A Laser Safety Guidelines Precautions In its normal operating mode, an optical fiber communication system is totally enclosed and presents no risk of eye injury. However, if the fiber optic cables that interconnect various for Enclosed components of an optical fiber disconnect or break, you may be exposed to laser emissions. Systems Also, technicians may be exposed to laser emissions during installation and servicing.
OP+VTX Installation and Operation Manual Label The label shown in Figure A-1 is applicable to Class 1 laser products. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Figure A-1 Label for Class 1 Laser Products...
Inspect the 20- or 30-pin spring connector at the bottom of the back module, and verify that the connector does not have any slightly bent or pressed pins. iv. Carefully reposition any bent pins. If this is not possible, contact Imagine Communications Customer Support.
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Appendix Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips Problem The IP address of the frame has been forgotten. Solution Follow this procedure: Remove the ETH6800+ module from the frame. Select DIP switch 2 on the ETH6800+ module and slide the tab to the forward position. This sets the ETH6800+ module to its default IP address of 192.168.100.250.
OP+VTX Installation and Operation Manual Problem Magellan CCS software sees the frame, but does not find all of the modules. Solutions Remove any legacy 6800 series products. Plug your modules in before starting the discovery. Start your discovery after the frame and all modules have fully powered up. ...
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Appendix Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips Problem The module does not seem to work. Solutions Ensure the correct frame is powered up. Verify that all appropriate rear connections are secure. Gently push the module into its slot in the frame to ensure it is seated properly. Then ...
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