Harmonic Electra 1000 Installation Manual
Harmonic Electra 1000 Installation Manual

Harmonic Electra 1000 Installation Manual

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Electra 1000™
Multichannel Encoder
Installation Guide
Rev M
Manual Part No. MAN-ELECTRA1000-3.0

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  • Page 1 Electra 1000™ Multichannel Encoder Installation Guide Rev M Manual Part No. MAN-ELECTRA1000-3.0...
  • Page 2 Harmonic assumes no responsibility or liability arising from the use of the products described herein, except as expressly agreed to in writing by Harmonic. The use and purchase of this product do not convey a license under any patent rights, copyrights, trademark rights, or any intellectual property rights of Harmonic.
  • Page 3 用手册的规定,对该产品进行使用或存储。 The Environmental Protective Use Period for Harmonic products is 20 years unless displayed otherwise on the product. The EPUP period is valid only when the products are operated or stored as per the conditions specified in the product manual.
  • Page 4 EMI/EMC: EN55022, Class A, EN55024 Safety: EN 60950 TUV-GS-Mark, CE Japan Standards Agency Approval EMI: VCCI V-3 / 2000.04 VCCI Australia and New Zealand Standards Agency Approval EMI: AS/NZS-3548: 1995 +A1: 1997 +A2: 1997 © 201 2 Harmonic Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5 CAUTION: The Caution symbol calls your attention to information that, if ignored, can adversely affect the performance of your Harmonic product, or that can make a procedure needlessly difficult. LASER DANGER: The Laser symbol and the Danger alert call your attention to information about the lasers in this product that, if ignored, can cause physical harm to you.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Installing Encoder Software ....... . . 23 © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 7 Replacing the Fuse ........35 Contacting Harmonic Support ....... 35 Appendix A Audio and Video Specifications AIC Features .
  • Page 8 Card Status ..........68 Index © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 9: Manual Organization

    Chapter 1 Preface This manual describes the Harmonic DiviCom™ Electra™ 1000 Multichannel Encoder. Manual Organization This manual contains the following chapters: Chapter 2, , introduces the encoder and describes its features.  Introduction Chapter 3, , provides a hardware overview, including a description of the back Installation ...
  • Page 10: Operating Environment

    Electra 1000 encoders and other devices. NMX provides full configuration of the Electra 1000 platform, ports, services, and PSI, as well as alarm management. You configure a few initial network settings from the front panel of the encoder. The encoder operates within an IP environment;...
  • Page 11 Generated by NMX when managed by NMX  Alarms Current and history alarm logs in NMX Alarm Manager  SNMP alarm forwarding  IRIS™ Support Data reporting (loss/corrupted and silent audio) of input audio  © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 12: Video Encoding Features

    As a result, the encoder slightly reduces the line length. When this capability is engaged, all alarm reporting is disabled. © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 13: Audio Encoding Features

    DiviTrackIP. The ProStream 1000 analyzes the complexity of all incoming video streams and sends messages to the encoders through the IP network. All streams from an Electra 1000 encoder must be sent to the same ProStream 1000. MPTS (multiple STC clocks per chassis) is also supported.
  • Page 14: Digital Program Insertion Support

    DPI commands (triggers) via Ethernet. These commands are sent via the SCTE 104 protocol, and result in the encoder placing SCTE 35 DPI messages in the outgoing MPEG Transport Stream (TS). (The Electra 1000 also accepts commands via the SCTE DVS/525 draft protocol.) The resulting messages carry metadata used by downstream content insertion equipment to choose and insert the proper content.
  • Page 15: Japanese Standard Closed Caption Support

    This refers to the Japanese standard and the input is in VANC while the captions are placed in a separate PID. Front Panel Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of the Electra 1000 encoder. Figure 2-1: Front panel 2.9.1 Front Bezel The encoder has a detachable front bezel that snaps on top of the local control panel and provides access to the reusable air filters.
  • Page 16: Modes Of Operation

     Fault relay port  Fault and Locator LEDs  NOTE: Refer to on page 48 for information on which adapters/cards/modules are supported in Table C-1 your back panel. © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 17: Ac Power And Fuse

    Figure 2-3 illustrates the audio input ports on an AIC. Digital Audio Input Port 2 Analog Audio Input Port 2 Analog Audio Input Port 1 Digital Audio Input Port 1 Figure 2-3: Audio input ports © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 18: Video Input Ports

    The signals are normally open or normally closed. NOTE: Any alarm causes the fault relay to change to the fault state. When multiple alarms accumulate, all alarms must be active for the relay state to change. © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 19: Serial Data Port

    Table 2-8: Rear Panel Audio Port LEDs Color Description STAT Blue The Audio Port LED is on during bootup as the audio input card comes online. The LED is off during normal operation. © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 20: Preparation

    Chapter 3 Installation This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing a Electra 1000 encoder in a standard 19-inch rack and connecting cables. The chapter describes: How to prepare and unpack the Electra 1000  How to install the encoder in a rack ...
  • Page 21: Rack Guidelines

    The airflow through the encoder is critical for maintaining the proper temperature range. Fans in the chassis draw air in through the front bezel and through the encoder. The airflow ventilates out the right side (front view). © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 22: Attaching The Rack Rails

    Figure 3-2 illustrates attaching the rails. Figure 3-2: Attaching the rails to the rack © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 23: Mounting The Encoder

    Your encoder comes from the factory with the latest released software version installed. Harmonic periodically releases software updates. You can download new software to the encoder using NMX. See the NMX online help for instructions for how to download and begin running new encoder software.
  • Page 24: Cabling The Encoder

     Ethernet management  Power  3.5.1 Back Panel Figure 3-4 shows a sample back panel of the Electra 1000 encoder configured with AIC cards. AC Power Video Input Ports Digital Audio Input Ports Analog Audio Input Ports Expansion Slot...
  • Page 25: Connecting The Video Input Cables

    NOTE: The network hosting the IP output traffic must be a different network from your management network and must be configured with a different IP address. NOTE: Harmonic recommends that shielded and grounded Ethernet cables be used on all Ethernet ports. To connect the IP output cables: 1.
  • Page 26: Connecting The Dc Power Supply

    WARNUNG: For instructions on how to connect the DC power supply, see Appendix E, Wiring the –48 VDC Power Supply Laser warning: Warning: Class 1 laser product Attention: Produit laser de classe 1 Warnung: Laserprodukt der Klasse 1 © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 27: Operating With Nmx Digital Service Manager

    After installing the encoder in a rack and connecting the cables as described in Chapter 3, , configure the encoder platform and services. Installation The chapter describes: How to use NMX Digital Service Manager to configure the Electra 1000  How to use the Electra 1000 front panel ...
  • Page 28: Front Panel Display

    Do not exit the Network menu, because you can set the other properties from here. 4.2.3.2 Setting the Subnet Mask To set the subnet mask: 1. Press the key to navigate to NTWK: Control Subnet. 2. Press Enter. © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 29: Viewing The Encoder Mac Address

    Configure the encoder hardware, including the network settings, preferences, and port  properties Configure the audio, video, VBI or Teletext, DPI, and PSI stream properties  Configure the output program and transport properties  © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 30: Preparing The Computer

    To access SAG: 1. Open Internet Explorer on a computer with network access to the encoder. Harmonic supports Internet Explorer 6.0 and later web browsers. 2. In the Address field, type the IP address of the encoder and press Enter.
  • Page 31 PC. While this increase in memory usage does not affect the encoder, Harmonic does not recommend that SAG be open for long periods of time because it can affect other processes on the control PC.
  • Page 32: Licensing Information

    SAG for licensing operations refer to your encoder’s online help. Under the Licensing tab (on Platform Configuration page) you can: Apply license keys that have been created and sent to you by Harmonic in a *.lic license ...
  • Page 33: Air Filters

    Inspect and clean the filters with a frequency that is appropriate to the environment in which the encoder operates. Harmonic recommends inspecting and cleaning the filters every six weeks to ensure proper airflow through the chassis.
  • Page 34: Removing And Replacing The Air Filters

    6. Insert the left side of the filter, placing the horizontal cutouts around the mounting posts. Carefully replace the front bezel on the encoder making sure the filter does not fall out of the bezel. © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 35: Fuse

    6. Plug in the encoder. Contacting Harmonic Support The Harmonic Customer and Technical Support groups are available to help you with any questions or problems you may have regarding Harmonic products. For assistance from within the U.S. and Canada, call toll free: 1.888.MPEGTWO (673.4896)
  • Page 36 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Contacting Harmonic Support The corporate telephone numbers for Harmonic Inc. are: Tel. 1.800.788.1 330 (from the U.S. and Canada) Tel. +1.408.542.2500 (outside the U.S. and Canada) Fax.+1.408.490.6708 The Web address for Harmonic Inc. is www.harmonicinc.com.
  • Page 37: Aic Features

    , 51 2 , 576 , 640 Up to 5.1 channels 32 kHz 256, 320, 384, 448 , 51 2 (3/2+LFE professional 44.1 kHz , 640 32-bit mode) 48 kHz © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 38: Pcm Downmix From 5.1

    This encoder has the ability to passthrough two additional audio streams aong with one reencode stream. However, you cannot mix encode streams with re-encode streams. Refer to the NMX online help for additional information. © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 39: Mpeg-1 Layer Ii Audio

    A.3 Dolby Digital (AC-3) Audio AIC-equipped encoders support native two-channel Dolby Digital (AC-3) compression. NOTE: Harmonic supports Dolby Digital (AC-3) passthrough rates of 96 to 640 Kbps, and native Dolby Digital (AC-3) rates of 56 to 640 Kbps. © 2012 Harmonic Inc.
  • Page 40 64 Kbps. If you set the bit rate to 80 Kbps and then change the coding mode to non-single-channel, the encoder provisions the bit rate to 64 Kbps. © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 41: Video Specifications

    Differential phase < +/–1.5% 10% to 90% APL When a PAL or NTSC analog composite input is used, a high quality decoder converts the signal into ITU-R 601 digital format. © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 42: Environment Specifications

    –20 to +80 °C (– 4 to +1 76 °F) Humidity Operating < 95% noncondensing Storage < 95% noncondensing Altitude Operating < 1 5,000 feet (4,572 meters) Storage < 40,000 feet (1 2,192 meters) © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 43: Port Specifications

    Digital audio input Input Two analog or digital stereo pairs per AIC Protocol AES3 or S/PDIF AES3 signal format per AES3-2003 and ITU-R BS.647-2 75 Ω BNC unbalanced Impedance Connector type © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 44: Port Pinouts

    Table B-3: Ethernet Management Port Pinout Signal Transmit data (TD) + Transmit data (TD) – Receive data (RD) + Not connected Not connected Receive data (RD) – Not connected Not connected © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 45: Fault Relay/Gpi Ports

    Table B-4: Fault Relay/GPI Port Pinout Connection Normally closed (NC) Normally open (NO) Common (CM) GPI contact 1 GPI contact 2 GPI contact 3 GPI contact 4 Ground (GND) Figure B-1: Fault Relay/GPI Ports © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 46: Analog Audio Input Ports

    Each analog audio port uses a Phoenix 1881 367 connector Table B-5 lists the cable connector pinouts. Table B-5: Analog Audio Port Pinout Description Right + Chassis Gnd Right - Left + Chassis Gnd Left - © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 47: Cable Pinouts And External 708 Closed Captioning

    Pin 3 Pin 2 Pin 2 Pin 6 NOTE: Connect Pin 5 on both the DB9 and HD15 to shell. Also, short pins 7 and 8 on the DB9 connnector. © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 48: Appendix C Encoder Back Panel Slot Locations

    #5 second (1-2 adapters per higher. see Viewing the Control chassis) Board (CPC) Revision Information page 49. Slot #1 only (1 adapter per Used with FLEX module for input chassis) only © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 49: Viewing The Control Board (Cpc) Revision Information

    1. From the Platform tab click on the Platform link. 2. Click on the Control Board (CPC) link. The Control Board (CPC) Configuration page appears. 3. Click on the Maintenance tab to examine the version information. © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 50: Appendix D Boot Sequence

     VFD line 1 = Bye bye... VFD line 2 = After power cycle  VFD line 1 = Harmonic Inc VFD line 2 = System Loading Begin loading  © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 51: Loading New Software

    VFD line 2 = System Loading Booting  VFD line 1 = Electra VFD line 2 = Loading xxxxxxxx.elf Finished  VFD line 1 = Electra VFD line 2 = Multichannel Encoder © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 52: Appendix E Wiring The -48 Vdc Power Supply

    Use a 10-amp double-pole fast trip, DC-rated disconnect device for each DC power  connector. NOTE: Overcurrent protection devices must meet applicable national and local electrical safety codes and be approved for the intended application. © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 53: Wiring Requirements

    –Vin   +Vin  Although Harmonic provides the power input connector with the NSG device, you must supply the wires. The wires must comply with the specifications shown in Table E-2. Table E-2: DC Power Wire Requirements Parameter Specification...
  • Page 54: Assembling The Dc Input Power Cable

    NOTE: If you need to remove a wire from the DC plug connector, insert a small screwdriver into the slot directly above the wire and press down on the screwdriver to free the wire from the cage clamp. © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 55: Appendix F Flex Decoding Module

    Table F-1: Video Decoding Features Feature Support Video Decoding MPEG-2 MP@ML  MPEG-2 MP@HL  AVC SD and HD  Aspect Ratios 4:3 and 16:9  © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 56: Audio Passthrough Specifications

    Silence insertion during CRC errors or buffer underruns  Operating modes Mono, dual channel or decode to stereo, joint stereo,  5.1 multichannel (no decode to PCM on audio passthrough) © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 57: Audio Decode Specifications

    Up to 8 mono/stereo decode streams on the first FLEX decoding port (with no audio on  second port) See Table F-4 on page 58 for information on AC-3 resource considerations. © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 58 Multichannel mode, or an alarm is raised and decoding stops) Stereo Audio on both channels. Multichannel Audio on both 3 x Stereo left and right channels. Silence on all others. © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 59: Ancillary Data Specifications

    Table F-7: Input Specifications Feature Support Transport stream Inputs MPEG-2 TS  ASI interface (optional module) 4x BNC, 75 Ω Connector  MPEG format 188 Bytes per TS packet  © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 60: Output Specifications

    DIN 1.0/2.3 (DIN 1.0/2.3 to BNC adapters available)  Embedded Data along the No Audio, VBI, VANC or HANC data embedded. The  Video data are embedded into the SDI/HD-SDI output. © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 61: Environmental And Physical

    Installing a Module Before installing the FLEX module, you may need to upgrade the software version on the encoder. Contact Harmonic Customer Support to find out which software version you need to install the additional module. There is also a CPC limitation that requires version 1.05.
  • Page 62: Cabling The Flex Module

    This scenario makes use of a base 2-channel encoder chassis. Table F-9 describes the port and cable associations. NOTE: For the monitor ports there is a DIN to BNC pigtail connector that can be ordered. Harmonic Part number: FLEX-MON, 229-0054067.
  • Page 63 IP Module monitor (video only) Figure F-2: 2 - Channel Re-Encode Chassis (Cable) Scenario Figure F-3 describes the LED colors and what they represent. 720p Figure F-3: LED Color Chart © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 64: Channel

    Figure F-4: 4 - Channel Re-Encode Chassis (Cable) Scenario F.13 Configuring the FLEX Module in NMX Refer to the NMX online help system for configuring a FLEX module for use in your NMX Digital Service Manager application. © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 65: Appendix Grf Input Card

    NOTE: Tuning range is limited to Channels 2 to 59 by software, per the FCC/Industry Canada decisions to release channels 60 to 69 for public safety use. Sensitivity: --83 dBm/6 MHz  Dynamic Range: > 80dB  © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 66: Output Specifications

    Four MPEG-2 Transport Streams, per ATSC A/53 Part 3 and ISO/IEC 1 3818-1  G.3 Environmental and Physical Compliant with ROHS Directive 2002/95/EC. Refer to the encoder environmental specifications for additional information. © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 67: Appendix H A/B Power Input Switch

    The A/B Power Input Switch can be managed by the SAG. on page 67 shows a Figure H-1 illustration of the A/B Power Input Switch. Pigtail power output cable (plugs into encoder) Figure H-1: A/B Power Input Switch © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 68: Card Status

    Steady: input power for that port is within acceptable voltage range Flashing: port is being utilized for input power Orange Port failure (can’t be used) No power or broken LED © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 69: Index

    15 cTUVus, North American safety approval 4 video port 19 loading new software 51 local control panel DC power supply 17, 52 described 15 digital audio display 28 © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 70 TUV, European safety approval 4 unpacking the encoder 20 display during boot 50 paths, represented 28 video encoding features 12 video input ports connecting cables 25 description 18 LEDs 19 video specifications 41 © 2012 Harmonic Inc. Electra 1000, Version 3.0, Rev M...
  • Page 71 Harmonic Inc. 4300 North First Street San Jose, CA 95134, U.S.A. T +1 408 542 2500 F +1 408 490 6708 www.harmonicinc.com © Copyright 2012 Harmonic Inc. All rights reserved. Manual Part No. MAN-ELECTRA1000-3.0...

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