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Telecast CopperHead 3400 User Manual

Series 3000 camera-mountable eng/efp fiber optic transceiver system
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A BELDEN Brand
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CopperHead
3400
Series 3000 Camera-Mountable ENG/EFP Fiber Optic
Transceiver System
User Manual
PRELIMINARY
Telecast Fiber Systems, Inc.
102 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605
Tel: 508-754-4858
Fax: 508-752-1520
www.telecast-fiber.com

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  • Page 1 A BELDEN Brand ™ CopperHead 3400 Series 3000 Camera-Mountable ENG/EFP Fiber Optic Transceiver System User Manual PRELIMINARY Telecast Fiber Systems, Inc. 102 Grove Street Worcester, MA 01605 Tel: 508-754-4858 Fax: 508-752-1520 www.telecast-fiber.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CopperHead 3400 Camera Unit Front Side ......................23 CopperHead 3400 Camera Unit Back Side – Identifying Controls and Connectors..........24 3.2. CopperHead 3400 Base Station......................27 Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 1...
  • Page 4 CHAPTER 5. CONNECTION OF THE COPPERHEAD 3400 TRANSCEIVER SYSTEM..45 5.1. Section - Connections between the Copperhead 3400 Base Station and the Camera Unit ..... 45 Tactical Fiber between the Base Station and Camera Unit ..................46 SMPTE Hybrid Fiber between the Base Station (powered) and Camera Unit............47 SMPTE Hybrid Fiber between Base Station and Camera Unit (Infrastructure Wiring)...........
  • Page 5 RTS Intercom – Base Station 3 Pin XLR Connector Wiring..................83 Base Station 12VDC Terminal Block Wiring......................83 1.2. CopperHead 3400 Camera Unit Multi-Pin Connectors ................. 84 Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 3...
  • Page 6 CopperHead 3400 Base Station 25-Pin Audio Input Cable..................93 CopperHead 3400 Base Station 25-Pin Audio Output Cable .................. 94 APPENDIX 5. SPECIFICATION.......................95 APPENDIX 6. COPPERHEAD 3400 TRANSCEIVER SYSTEM OVERVIEW......97 Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 4...

  • Page 7: List Of Main Figures

    FIGURE 17 - MOUNTING THE COPPERHEAD 3400 CAMERA UNIT TO THE CAMERA ..........40 FIGURE 18 - MOUNTING THE POWER WAFER UNIT TO THE COPPERHEAD 3400 CAMERA UNIT....... 41 FIGURE 19 - MOUNTING THE POWERPLUS UNIT TO THE COPPERHEAD 3400 CAMERA UNIT ........42 FIGURE 20 - COPPERHEAD 3400 BASE STATION WITH REAR MOUNTED FIBER CONNECTOR ........

  • Page 8: List Of Tables

    TABLE 18 - CAMERA UNIT AUDIO 1 & 2 CONNECTOR WIRING................... 85 About this User Guide This CopperHead 3400 Fiber Optic Transceiver System can be delivered in a number of configurations depending on the Power and Battery Mount options selected. This user guide is designed to cover all of the various options and so not every page in this guide will apply to your specific system.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Important Information

    A claim of defect in materials or workmanship in any Product shall be allowed only when it is submitted in writing to Telecast Fiber Systems, Inc. within seven days after discovery of the defect, and in any event within the Warranty Period.

  • Page 10: Safety And Fiber Optic Systems

    Power Fuses The CopperHead 3400 Base Station with internal power is equipped with Dual Cartridge fuses located next to the AC Power receptacle at the left rear of the unit. Refer to Appendix 5 for specific location information.

  • Page 11: Unpacking And The Copperhead 3400 Transceiver System

    Suggestions for these cables are discussed later in this document. Leave the protective caps on the optical connectors whenever the fiber is disconnected. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 9...

  • Page 12: Product Returns

    A Belden Brand 1.4. Product Returns In the unlikely event of damage to your CopperHead 3400 Fiber Optic Transceiver System during shipping or delivery please note the damage with the delivery or shipping service and document the packaging and product where you see damage. If any component does not work correctly out of the box please contact Telecast Fiber Systems service at (508) 754-4858.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2. - System Overview

    1) Fiber Optic Cable Concepts 2) CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System concepts 3) Signal paths in the CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System 4) CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System Components Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 11...

  • Page 14: Fiber Cable Concepts

    A Belden Brand 2.1. Fiber Cable Concepts Fiber Optics and Fiber Optic Cable are the core technologies at the heart of the Telecast Fiber Systems CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System. The ability to multiplex and de-multiplex a variety of video, audio and data signals so that they can be carried over a thin strand of Fiber Optic cable for long distances enables the CopperHead System.

  • Page 15: Fiber Optic Connector Types

    Depending on the type of Fiber Optic Cable used, different Connector types can be configured. The following table summarizes the various types of connectors typically used in a CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System configuration and the allowed Fiber Optic Cable usage. Each connector type is illustrated below.

  • Page 16: Copperhead 3400 Transceiver System Concepts

    Triax or multi-core cable is sent, bi-directionally, over a single lightweight fiber over distances as long as 5 km or more. The CopperHead 3400 is specifically designed to support the use of 3D or Dual-Link camera setups.

  • Page 17: Signal Paths In The Copperhead 3400 Transceiver System

    2.3. Signal paths in the CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System The CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System utilizes an optical fiber link between the Base Station and the Camera Unit to carry all of the required signals necessary for operation of the camera and associated production equipment.

  • Page 18: Copperhead 3400 Transceiver System Components

    The actual appearance of your CopperHead 3400 Camera Unit will vary depending on the battery mount and fiber cable connection options specified at the time of purchase. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version...

  • Page 19: Copperhead 3400 Base Station

    Figure 7 - CopperHead 3400 Base Station Front Panel Figure 8 - CopperHead 3400 Base Station Connector or Back Panel The actual appearance of your CopperHead 3400 Base Station will vary depending on the fiber cable connection and power options specified at the time of purchase.

  • Page 20: Copperhead 3400 Transceiver System Additional Components

    A Belden Brand CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System Additional Components In addition to the CopperHead 3400 Camera Unit and Base Station the system consists of: 1. External Power Supply or Power Cord for the Base Station (depending the unit configuration) 2. Cable Sets as required by your camera and remote controller types to connect the CopperHead Camera Unit to the camera, and to connect the Base Station to the optional remote controller 3.

  • Page 21: Chapter 3. - Copperhead 3400 Transceiver System Detailed Description

    3400 Transceiver System. Physical installation of the system and system connections and practical operation are covered in following chapters. For an overall view of component location please see the CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System overall diagrams in Appendix 6. These diagrams can be folded out from the back of this User’s Guide.

  • Page 22: Copperhead 3400 Camera Unit Front Side - Identifying Controls And Connectors

    5) Audio 1 & 2 Input (Line Level) - (to Base Station) Typically audio program from camera line outputs 6) Audio 3 & 4 Output (from Base Station) Typically return audio from the Base Station Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 20...
  • Page 23 (see Appendix 1 for wiring information) 8) Production DB15HD Connector for Tally, Intercom Trigger, Serial Communication (RS232/422/485) l (see Appendix 1 for wiring information) Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 21...
  • Page 24 C) MX Expanded Beam (unpowered) Area F – Battery Mount The CopperHead 3400 Camera Unit is shipped with a variety of Battery Mount to camera types. The Anton Bauer mount and the Sony V-mount are the most common. PAG and other battery mount systems are available by special order.

  • Page 25: Copperhead 3400 Camera Unit Front Side

    C) Signal/Data LED Activity Indicators See Page 25 D) Digital Status Display & Power Switch See Page 26 Figure 10 - CopperHead 3400 Camera Unit Front Side Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 23...

  • Page 26: Copperhead 3400 Camera Unit Back Side - Identifying Controls And Connectors

    Area B – Camera Mounting Plate The CopperHead 3400 Camera Unit is shipped with a variety of Battery Mount to camera types. The Anton Bauer mount and the Sony V-mount are the most common. PAG and other battery mount systems are available by special order.
  • Page 27 A Belden Brand Area C – Signal/Data Indicators The CopperHead 3400 Camera Unit Indicator Panel has a series of LED displays that monitor the various signal paths between the Camera Unit and the Base Station. For signals remain constant such as time code and video the LED remains on as a steady green.
  • Page 28 Base Station this enables or disables camera power. When used with the low voltage Base Station this turns camera power on and off Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 26...

  • Page 29: Copperhead 3400 Base Station

    A Belden Brand 3.2. CopperHead 3400 Base Station The CopperHead 3400 Base Station is available with a number of options. The unit is ordered with a specified Power Module, Audio/Intercom Module and Fiber Connector. For an overall view of component location please see the overall diagrams in Appendix 6.
  • Page 30 Monitors the time code signal generated by the Camera coming to the Base Station and the Base or House time code from the Base Station to the Camera Unit Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 28...
  • Page 31 High voltage will not be applied to the camera until the open condition is corrected. CABLE SHORT - indicates that the high voltage cable connected is shorted. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 29...
  • Page 32 Red if there is a Base Station error. Refer to the Base Station DIAG for details on the error. Orange if there is a camera error. Refer to CAM DIAG for details for the error. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 30...

  • Page 33: Copperhead 3400 Base Station Back Panel

    Area A – Power & Fiber Connectors (Power Module) The CopperHead 3400 Base Station can be configured with one of five different Power Module Options. The connection and practical use of each of these options is covered in Chapter 5. Multi-pin connector wiring suggestions are covered in Appendix 1.1.

  • Page 34: Internal Power Options

    Internal Power with STs and Molex Connectors 4) STs Connector with Molex for Camera power Internal Power with SMPTE 304M Connector 4) SMPTE 304M Connector Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 32...
  • Page 35 Area D – Audio/Intercom Connectors The CopperHead 3400 Base Station can be configured with one of three different Intercom Options. The connection and practical use of each of these options is covered in Chapter 6 – Page 67. Multi-pin connector...

  • Page 36: Additional Copperhead 3400 Transceiver System Items

    A Belden Brand 3.3. Additional Copperhead 3400 Transceiver System Items Your Copperhead 3400 Transceiver System may consist of one or more of the following items. 1. Portable fiber reel with fiber per your purchase order 2. Optional Universal Camera Control Unit (please refer to the User’s guide supplied with this product) 3.

  • Page 37: Power Wafer" Camera Adaptor

    The Power Wafer replaces the local camera battery and any local AC power supply adaptor. The Power Wafer gets its power from the use Hybrid fiber cable and the CopperHead 3400 Base Station equipped with the internal power supply or from the MPS external supply.

  • Page 38: Mps External Power Wafer Power Supply

    2 STs CH2-MPS-95VD-NEU-NEU OpticalCON (with power) OpticalCON (no power) CH2-MPS-95VD-NEU-304 SMPTE 304 (with power) OpticalCON (no power) Table 3 - MPS Power Supply Adaptor Options Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 36...

  • Page 39: Powerplus" Camera Adaptor

    SMPTE 304M 2 ST Connectors OpticalCON (Neutrik) SMPTE 304M 2 ST Connectors SMPTE 304M SMPTE 304M 2 ST Connectors Table 4 - PowerPlus Connection Options Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 37...

  • Page 40: Hdx Power Unit

    The unit allows PowerPlus to provide a continuous 100 Watts of 12VDC with peak output of 150 Watts of 12VDC. Figure 15 - HDX Power Supply Configuration HDX-FR-2 – Two Unit HDX Rack Mount Figure 16 - Two Unit HDX Rack Mount Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 38...

  • Page 41: Chapter 4. - Physical Installation Of The Copperhead 3400 Transceiver System

    2) Mounting of the optional Power Wafer Unit to the Copperhead 3400 Camera Unit 3) Mounting of the optional PowerPlus Unit to the Copperhead 3400 Camera Unit 4) Relocation of the Copperhead 3400 Base Station Fiber connector from the back panel to the front panel Telecast Fiber Systems –...

  • Page 42: Mounting The Copperhead 3400 Camera Unit To The Camera

    (camera model shown for illustrative purposes only – your camera may differ) 2) Attach the CopperHead 3400 Camera Unit to the camera battery mounting plate. The mounting is mechanically identical to attaching a battery. Instructions for attaching the required cables between the camera and the 3400 Camera Unit can be found on Page 57.

  • Page 43: Mounting The Power Wafer Unit To The Copperhead 3400 Camera Unit

    1) The CopperHead 3400 Camera Unit is mounted to the camera as described above on the previous page. 2) The Power Wafer is attached to the CopperHead 3400 Camera Unit in place of the battery. It is attached in the same manner as the camera battery.

  • Page 44: Mounting The Powerplus Unit To The Copperhead 3400 Camera Unit

    1) The CopperHead 3400 Camera Unit is mounted to the camera as described above on Page 41. 2) The PowerPlus Unit is attached to the CopperHead 3400 Camera Unit in place of the battery. It is attached in the same manner as the camera battery.

  • Page 45: Relocation Of The Copperhead 3400 Base Station Fiber Connector

    4.4. Relocation of the Copperhead 3400 Base Station Fiber connector The CopperHead 3400 Base Station may be configured with the Fiber Connector mounted either on the back or the front of the Base Station. You may order your Base Station in either configuration and it is possible to relocate the Fiber Connector from one position to the other in the field.
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  • Page 47: Chapter 5. Connection Of The Copperhead 3400 Transceiver System

    Chapter 5. Connection of the Copperhead 3400 Transceiver System Prior to connecting your Copperhead 3400 Transceiver System please insure that each of the required cables is available for use. This includes standard video, audio and data cables as well as custom multi- pin cable sets required for your particular installation.

  • Page 48: Tactical Fiber Between The Base Station And Camera Unit

    The camera must be powered by local power, either a Battery or a local AC Power Supply (6). OpticalCON or MX Fiber Connector directly mounted on the Note: your configuration may have the Base Station Chassis. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 46...

  • Page 49: Smpte Hybrid Fiber Between The Base Station (Powered) And Camera Unit

    The Base Station connector (4) may be mounted either on the front or back of the Base Station. The camera will be powered by the CopperHead Power Wafer Camera Power Supply (6). Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 47...

  • Page 50: Smpte Hybrid Fiber Between Base Station And Camera Unit (Infrastructure Wiring)

    Between the panel mounted receptacle and the Camera Unit is standard Hybrid Fiber Optic cable This cable is matched to the panel mounted receptacle with either an OpticalCON or SMPTE 304M (6). connector Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 48...

  • Page 51: Smpte Hybrid Fiber Between The Mps Power Unit And Camera Unit

    The camera will be powered by the CopperHead Power Wafer Camera Power Supply (2). The Base Station will be powered by connection to local AC power (6). Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 49...

  • Page 52: Smpte Hybrid Fiber Between The Hdx Power Unit And Camera Unit

    The camera will be powered by the CopperHead PowerPlus Camera Power Supply (2). The Base Station will be powered by connection to local AC power (6). Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 50...

  • Page 53: Connections To The Copperhead 3400 Base Station

    D) Audio Out Connector Carries audio back from the camera location – connect to an audio processing chain or monitors. See Page 94 for wiring details Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 51...

  • Page 54: Connectors Into And Out Of The Copperhead 3400 Base Station

    Wireless Access Point can be connected to the Production Environment IP network. VBS Out BNC Connector -Typically used for SD Monitoring Video return from the Camera Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 52...
  • Page 55 BNC Connectors Audio In- Multi-Pin Connector DB25 – 25 pin Connector follows the Tascam TDIF standard. The CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System accommodates up to two Audio Channels at Line Level. This connector handles return audio to the Camera location as well as intercom Program Audio. Please see Page 93 for sample wiring.

  • Page 56: Connections To The Copperhead 3400 Camera Unit

    This information duplicates some of that from above sections. It is presented here to provide a single list of all Camera Unit connections. Key numbers refer to the diagram above and to the Overview Diagram found in Appendix 6. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 54...

  • Page 57: Multi-Pin Cable Assemblies Used With The Copperhead 3400 Camera Unit

    Multi-Pin Cable Assemblies Used with the Copperhead 3400 Camera Unit A) Camera Remote Control (Remote) Connector Connect this to the CCU input on your camera. The Telecast Fiber System supplied cable has a red sleeve at the end to be connected to the CopperHead 3400 Camera Unit...
  • Page 58 Fiber Connector Swivel Mounted Fiber Optic Cable receptacle – specific connector depends on your configuration. Intercom Headset Connector Mini-phone Jack – Provides listen only Intercom audio. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 56...

  • Page 59: Connectors Into And Out Of The Copperhead 3400 Camera Unit Front Side

    BNC Connector – Carries a Prompter Feed or additional Base Station return Video from the Camera Unit to the Camera. This requires a BNC cable between the Camera Unit and any external equipment. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 57...

  • Page 60: Camera Unit Connection Example

    Camera shown for illustrative purposes only Camera Unit (Camera Facing Side) to Camera Connections Figure 30 - Camera Unit (Camera Facing Side) to Camera Connections Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 58...

  • Page 61: Camera Unit (Power Adaptor Or Battery Facing Side) To Camera Connections

    A Belden Brand Camera Unit (Power Adaptor or Battery Facing Side) to Camera Connections Camera Unit Video Connections Figure 31 - Camera Unit Video Connections Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 59...

  • Page 62: Camera Unit Audio And Data/Control Connections

    A Belden Brand Camera Unit Audio and Data/Control Connections Figure 32 - Camera Unit Audio and Data/Control Connections Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 60...

  • Page 63: Chapter 6. Operation Of The Copperhead 3400 Transceiver System

    Chapter 6. Operation of the Copperhead 3400 Transceiver System This chapter describes in detail the operation of Copperhead 3400 Transceiver System. Please keep in mind that a wide variety of options and variations are available in using this product and so not every possible operational environment can be described.

  • Page 64: Set Up Of The Copperhead 3400 Transceiver System For Operation

    The following sections provide additional detail on each aspect of setup and operation. It is important that you do an initial setup and test of your Copperhead 3400 Transceiver System as soon as your receive in order to confirm proper operation and to provide training to you and your team prior to an actual production.

  • Page 65: Connecting And Managing The Fiber Cable

    4. Deploy the Fiber Cable (see the next section) – you are now ready to Power Up the system. 6.2. Connecting and Managing the Fiber Cable Connecting and managing the Fiber Cable between the CopperHead 3400 Camera Unit and Base Station or an intermediate power supply requires you to perform four tasks: 1.

  • Page 66: Running The Fiber Cable

    Place the stationary cable connector inside center of the reel prior to unspooling the cable Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 64...
  • Page 67 7. When re-spooling the Fiber Cable on to the spool guide it across the entire width of the spool so that it winds evenly and the possibility of cinching or kinks is greatly reduced. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 65...

  • Page 68: Powering The System

    A Belden Brand 6.3. Powering the System The CopperHead 3400 Base Station and the CopperHead 3400 Camera Unit each have a power up routine which tests the equipment and performs a system diagnostic. Powering the CopperHead 3400 Base Station Base Station Main Power 1.

  • Page 69: Understanding Intercom Usage With The Copperhead 3400

    User settings for the Intercom system occur on the CopperHead 3400 Camera Unit at the top of the Audio Interface box on the back (not camera facing) side of the Camera Unit Please see the Overview Diagram on Page 98 –...

  • Page 70: Copperhead 3400 Camera Unit Audio/Intercom/Ifb 4-Switch Panel

    Figure 34 - Local Activation of Channel 1 Talk Back The Copperhead 3400 Camera Unit allows you to select one or both Intercom Channels to be active. 1. To set listening level for an intercom channel, adjust the desired LISTEN control knobs at the top of the Audio Interface box.

  • Page 71: Figure 35- Local Activation Of Both Intercom Channels

    Talk Switch is inactive. The selection of the active Talk Back Intercom Channel is identical to that when the Intercom Local/Remote Switch is in LOCAL. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 69...

  • Page 72: Using The Digital Displays

    The minimum recommended signal strength is -22 dBm or better. Typically the system should operate at levels between -8 dBm and -20 dBm. The standard CopperHead 3400 laser output strength is -6 dBm. Cable length affects signal strength as does the number of connections between the Camera Unit and the Base Station.
  • Page 73 This display cycle repeats itself and depending on timing may start with either OPT of the strength measurement – ROPT does not reappear in the repeating cycle Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 71...
  • Page 74 Instead of OK, the display will show ERR if a power level is outside of DIAG/POWER normal – ERR is followed by a Hexadecimal code. Please note the error code and contact support at Telecast-Fiber. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 72...
  • Page 75 Indicates that the Camera Unit is reporting No fault DIAG/CAM Indicates that the Camera Unit is reporting Some fault This display cycle repeats until the Display Mode Selector is pushed Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 73...

  • Page 76: The Copperhead 3400 Camera Unit Digital Display

    This display cycle repeats itself and depending on timing may start with either OPT of the strength measurement – ROPT does not reappear in the repeating cycle Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 74...
  • Page 77 Indicates that mode is REV UBUS Indicates the UBUS microcontroller board is revision is being queried REVA Indicates that the REV for the UBUS board is REVA Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 75...
  • Page 78 The four character Digital Display will indicate maximum brightness with this readout <-> The four character Digital Display will indicate minimum brightness with this readout Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 76...

  • Page 79: Standard Operation

    A Belden Brand 6.6. Standard Operation The section is devoted to a number of “Best Practices” for use of the CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System. Specific information on how to operate the system has been presented in the sections above. 1. Protect the Fiber Optic Cable and the Fiber Optic Connectors. Always keep these capped unless there are being connected.

  • Page 80: Shutting Down The System

    Re-spool evenly across the reel. 6. If the Base Station is a permanent or semi-permanent installation then simply power off and disconnect and cap the Fiber Cable. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 78...

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    6. If the digital display indicates an error and displays a Hexadecimal error code you should contact Telecast Fiber support to assist in diagnosing the problem. Note the exact error code so you can report it to Telecast Fiber support. The hexadecimal errors indicate problems with the power supplies and the internal boards.
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  • Page 83: Appendices

    +12VDC Bias for Format Table 7 - Base Station Tally/GPI Connector Wiring This cable is end-user supplied. Please see Appendix 4 – Page 92 for suggested wiring configuration Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 81...

  • Page 84: Base Station Audio Inputs & Outputs Connector Wiring

    12VDC camera power supply Molex Connector –5 Pin Connector Wiring Function Wire Color White* Black* Ground Green Base Station #24 *Tied together at terminal lug end Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 82...

  • Page 85: Intercom (4 Wire) - Base Station 5 Pin Xlr Connector Wiring

    Pin Function Minus Voltage Terminal Plus Voltage Terminal Table 13 - Base Station 12VDC Terminal Block Wiring Base Station #23 This cable is end-user supplied Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 83...

  • Page 86: Copperhead 3400 Camera Unit Multi-Pin Connectors

    +12VDC Bias for Format Table 15 - Camera Unit Production DB15HD Connector Wiring Please see Appendix 3 for a list of Telecast Fiber System supplied Camera Remote Cables. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 84...

  • Page 87: Power Wafer - Camera Unit 4 Pin Lemo Connector Wiring

    Channel B/D (-) OUT Channel B/D (+) OUT Table 18 - Camera Unit Audio 1 & 2 Connector Wiring Camera Unit #4-5-6 This cable is end-user supplied Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 85...

  • Page 88: Appendix 2. Configuring Tally For The Copperhead 3400 Transceiver System

    A Belden Brand Appendix 2. Configuring Tally for the CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System Figure 38 - Simple LED Tally Wiring Diagram Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 86...

  • Page 89: Appendix 3. Available Accessories

    OpticalCON connector Cable Assembly, SMPTE 304M connectors CH3-BS-95VD-304 or MXRE -NEU or –STM Base Station MX Receptacle Flange Mount Assembly Breakout to w/internal Power Supply Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 87...
  • Page 90 Camera Remote Cable, 10 Rack mount frame for 2 foot HDX units. (specify remote model) CH2-MPS-95VD-2ST-XXX or CH2-MPS-95VD-NEU-XXX Power Supply for Power Wafer Power Adaptor Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 88...
  • Page 91 Base Fiber Plates - powered: Camera Signal Cable 26-pin ST /Molex or OpticalCON Multicore or 304M CHRCP-2050A CHRCP-2050-LCD Universal Camera Control Universal Camera Control Panel Panel w/TFT-LCD Display Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 89...

  • Page 92: Camera Signal Cables

    MSUs (w/video in) MXR-8P-8P (8-pin) & BNC DB9 to Sony CHBR-SON-DXC2-10-BNC RCP-D50 HR10A-10P-10S (10 pin) & BNC CP2040 CHBR-OCP2040-422 DB9 to DB15 TDS OCP2-40/2050 Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 90...

  • Page 93: Camera Remote Control Cables

    RCP-D50 HR10A-10P-10P (10 pin) (no VTR) For information on these and other cable configurations please contact Telecast Fiber Systems, Inc. or your local CopperHead dealer. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version...

  • Page 94: Appendix 4. Multi-Pin Wiring Suggestions

    A Belden Brand Appendix 4. Multi-Pin Wiring Suggestions Base Station Breakout Data/GPI Cable for CopperHead 3400 Figure 39 - Base Station Breakout Data/GPI Cable for CopperHead 3400 Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 92...

  • Page 95: Copperhead 3400 Base Station 25-Pin Audio Input Cable

    A Belden Brand CopperHead 3400 Base Station 25-Pin Audio Input Cable Figure 40 - CopperHead 3400 Base Station 25-Pin Audio Input Cable Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 93...

  • Page 96: Copperhead 3400 Base Station 25-Pin Audio Output Cable

    A Belden Brand CopperHead 3400 Base Station 25-Pin Audio Output Cable Figure 41 - CopperHead 3400 Base Station 25-Pin Audio Output Cable Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 94...

  • Page 97: Appendix 5. Specification

    Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 95...
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  • Page 99: Appendix 6. Copperhead 3400 Transceiver System Overview

    A Belden Brand Appendix 6. CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System Overview Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 97...
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  • Page 101: Camera Unit Indicators And Controls

    A Belden Brand Camera Unit Indicators and Controls *Appears only on Hybrid Power Systems CopperHead Base Station Front Panel Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 99...
  • Page 102 A Belden Brand End Page Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3400 Transceiver System User Guide – Preliminary Version Page 100...

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