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Vislink RCD9 User Manual

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RCD9
2/4-Way Diversity
Receiver

User Manual

Vislink, Waterside House, Earls Colne Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2NS, UK
Telephone: +44 (0)1442 431300 ● Facsimile: +44 (0) 1494 775356 ● Email: sales@vislink.com ● Website: www.vislink.com
Company Registered in England & Wales no. 10523708 ● VAT registration no. GB 260 012 169
Registered Office: Waterside House, Earls Colne Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2NS, UK

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Vislink, Waterside House, Earls Colne Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2NS, UK Telephone: +44 (0)1442 431300 ● Facsimile: +44 (0) 1494 775356 ● Email: sales@vislink.com ● Website: www.vislink.com Company Registered in England & Wales no. 10523708 ● VAT registration no. GB 260 012 169...
  • Page 2 Document Disclaimer The information contained in this manual remains the property of Vislink and may not be used, disclosed or reproduced in any other form whatsoever without the prior written permission of Vislink. Vislink reserves the right to alter the equipment and specification appertaining to the equipment described in this manual without notification.
  • Page 3 Document History Version Date Modification Firmware Version 9//8/2017 First release of document. Issue No: 1 Page: iii Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Operator Controls ........................17 Video Monitoring on the Front Panel LCD Screen ..............17 Receiver Current Status and Alarm Screens ................17 6.6.1. Overview Screen ........................18 Issue No: 1 Page: iv Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 5 Preparing for Operation ................... 29 Equipment Operation....................... 29 MVL HD3 Diversity Receiver ..................... 29 7.2.1. Antennas ..........................29 7.2.2. Checks ............................29 Transmitter/Receiver Tests ...................... 29 Issue No: 1 Page: v Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 6 Table 6-2 Local LED Overview ..................... 17 Table A-1 DVB-T Bit Rates for 6, 7 & 8MHz ................. 31 Table B-1 Glossary of Terms ......................32 Issue No: 1 Page: vi Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 7: General Information

    AC input connector; in normal use, the equipment should be positioned such that this switch remains readily accessible. To be certain that Issue No: 1 Page: 1 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 8: Disposal Instructions

    CAUTION: The unit is IP0x rated and must be protected from dripping or splashing water/fluids. When used outdoors, protect the unit using a rain cover. Issue No: 1 Page: 2 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 9: Health & Safety

    It is important to note that the guidelines adopted differ throughout the world and are from time-to-time re-issued with revised guidelines. For Vislink use, a maximum power density limit (w) of 1w/m² is to be applied when calculating minimum safe working distances. Appendix A refers.

  • Page 10: Maximum Rf Power Density Limits

    RCD9 Receiver Operators Manual General Information Maximum RF Power Density Limits The RF Radiation Power Density limit figure recommended by Vislink is based upon guideline levels published in: a. IEEE standard C95.1 1999 - IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    The first truly digital microwave link to meet the requirements of digital television outside broadcasts. The Diversity system is primarily used in conjunction with a mobile Vislink transmitter; for example the D-Cam Clip-On unit wireless camera, “on-board” transmitters, or as a central receiving station to provide 360-degree coverage for citywide reception and helicopter downlinks.
  • Page 12 RCD9 Receiver Operators Manual Introduction This page is intentionally unused. Issue No: 1 Page: 6 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    RCD9 Receiver Operators Manual Specifications Specifications Dual Diversity Receiver Head Unit NOTE: Vislink may alter these specifications its own discretion or to meet customer requirements. Feature Details Frequency Band 1.3 to 13GHz Tuning Range Up to 700MHz. Up to sixteen pre-set channels, or tuning in 1MHz steps via front...

  • Page 14: 2/4-Way Diversity Receiver Control Unit

    Remote control and monitoring via Ethernet port USB Upgrade Port USB port for internal software upgrade Universal supply 100-240VAC (auto sensing) plus 12 - 36VDC Power Requirements (75W) Issue No: 1 Page: 8 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 15: Table 3-2 2/4-Way Diversity Receiver Specification

    Safe use: -20° to +50°C To spec: -10° to +45°C Environmental Altitude: 4500m Humidity: 95% long term IP Rating: IP0X Table 3-2 2/4-way Diversity Receiver Specification Issue No: 1 Page: 9 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 16 RCD9 Receiver Operators Manual Specifications This page is intentionally unused. Issue No: 1 Page: 10 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 17: Mvl-Hd3 Diversity Control Unit

    MVL-HD3 control unit. A fixing point is provided on the rear panel for this purpose. For further power information for the unit, see AC supply connection and protective earth in Section 1.1 above. Issue No: 1 Page: 11 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 18: Dc Power

    The connectors can be independently configured to provide either HD or SD SDI video (with embedded audio / Dolby audio) or ASI. See Section 6.7.3.2 for details of output selection. Issue No: 1 Page: 12 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 19: Analogue Audio

    Pair 2 +ve, or Dolby pass-through Pair 2 0V Pair 1 -ve Pair 2 –ve, or Dolby pass-through Table 4-4 Digital Audio & Dolby Pass-through Issue No: 1 Page: 13 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 20: Usb Port

    LEMO connector FFA.2S.675.CTA C87Z Two or four triaxial connectors carry DC power, 60MHz/80MHz IF and serial control / status data between the Diversity Unit and Head units. Issue No: 1 Page: 14 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 21: Dual Diversity Receiver Head Unit

    Out from Unit RS485 Tx- / RS232 Tx Out from Unit RS485 Rx- Into Unit RS485 Rx- / RS232 Rx Into Unit Table 5-2 Remote Pinouts Issue No: 1 Page: 15 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 22 RCD9 Receiver Operators Manual Dual Diversity Receiver Head Unit This page is intentionally unused. Issue No: 1 Page: 16 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 23: Control Menus And Receiver Operation

    Use the ◄ ► keys to navigate between the status screens and video display. Receiver Current Status and Alarm Screens These screens show the status of the unit and any alarms present. Issue No: 1 Page: 17 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 24: Overview Screen

    MER (modulation error ratio)  Received signal level (RSSI)  Bit error rate (BER)  Packet error count (PEC) - Use ESC to clear errors Issue No: 1 Page: 18 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 25: Service Information

    Unit Information & Alarms Figure 6-5 Unit Information & Alarms Screens These screens provide unit hardware information and the alarm status of individual modules within the receiver. Issue No: 1 Page: 19 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 26: Setup Menus

    ▲▼ buttons then select the required value. The OK button then stores the value. NOTE: In Advanced mode the frequencies of the preset channels may be re-assigned. See Section 6.7.6.5. Issue No: 1 Page: 20 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 27: Spectrum And Bandwidth

    The two SDI/ASI outputs on the receiver rear panel may independently be set to either SDI (automatically SD or HD depending on the received signal video format), or ASI. Issue No: 1 Page: 21 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 28: Ports Menu

    Gateway – view Gateway set by DHCP, or set manually. 6.7.5. ASI Over IP Menu For the RCD9-ASSY-7520 Decoder Only unit, this facility is IP input only, as this unit converts IP to ASI. For the RCD9-ASSY-7507 ground receiver, the IP Ethernet output can be sent as clear or encrypted (this is configured from the front panel menus).

  • Page 29: Temperatures

    Preset Name 1 to Preset Name 16 Channel Config Manual Channel Channel 1 Channel 16 Spectrum/Bandwidth Bandwidth 6 MHz 7 MHz 8 MHz Auto Spectrum Disabled Enabled Spectrum Issue No: 1 Page: 23 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 30 Blue Screen Outputs Analogue A. Level Pair 1 A. Impedance 600  Ports User Data Format Interface RS232 RS485/422 Baud Rate Parity Data Bits Ethernet State Issue No: 1 Page: 24 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 31 Time To Live Send Clear Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled FEC Columns FEC Rows IP to ASI Address Method Unicast Multicast Multicast IP UDP Port Delay Disabled Enabled Issue No: 1 Page: 25 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 32 Head 3 Head 4 Display Theme Midnight White Out Purest Green Gigawave Purple Haze Numbers Wrap-around Increment Unit Name Name Temperatures Decoder Advanced Mode State Disabled Issue No: 1 Page: 26 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 33 RCD9 Receiver Operators Manual Control Menus and Receiver Operation Enabled Change PIN USB Upgrade File Issue No: 1 Page: 27 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 34 RCD9 Receiver Operators Manual Control Menus and Receiver Operation This page is intentionally unused. Issue No: 1 Page: 28 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 35: Preparing For Operation

    Checking at base, where adjustments and corrective actions can be made, will pay off when setting up at site. Issue No: 1 Page: 29 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...
  • Page 36 RCD9 Receiver Operators Manual Preparing for Operation This page is intentionally unused. Issue No: 1 Page: 30 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 37: Table A-1 Dvb-T Bit Rates For 6, 7 & 8Mhz

    6.91 13.82 20.73 6.22 12.44 18.66 7.91 15.83 23.75 7.25 14.51 21.77 6.53 13.06 19.59 Table A-1 DVB-T Bit Rates for 6, 7 & 8MHz Issue No: 1 Page: 31 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

  • Page 38: Table B-1 Glossary Of Terms

    An audio connector, the number indicates the number of pins Component Video – Luma and Chroma - YC video format Component analogue video, Luma and Difference Signals Table B-1 Glossary of Terms Issue No: 1 Page: 32 Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink...

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