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- Page 1 Installation and Operating Manual Version: 4.5 September 25, 2019 UD Series Displays...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 3 CONTENTS REVISION HISTORY COPYRIGHT WARRANTY UNPACKING/SHIPPING/REPACKAGING INFORMATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CERTIFICATIONS & COMPLIANCES FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION MODELS ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS EPSW: External AC/DC Power Supply UD-AP: Optional AC Power Inlet, attached UD-BP: Optional AC Power Inlet, integrated... - Page 4 Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 4 TECHNICAL DATA CONNECTIONS AT THE REAR SPECIFICATIONS AC/DC POWER SUPPLIES EPSW: External Power Adapter UD-AP: Attached AC Power Inlet UD-BP: Integrated AC Power Inlet PI: Ethernet Power Injector for UD-PoE Notes on PoE Operation...
- Page 5 Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 5 A1 Revision History No. Date Subject Preliminary documents, changes without notice. August 27, 2008 First released document. September 04, 2008 UD56. September 15, 2008 UD56E. Revised. October 23, 2008 Operating mode “MTD Slave”.
- Page 6 Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 6 Due to constant product development the features of UD Series Displays are subject to change. The current functional description always refers to the current firmware and the current configuration tool. You can download the latest version of the standard firmware from https://www.plurainc.com...
- Page 7 This warranty is given by Plura with respect to this product in lieu of any other warranties, express or implied. Plura and its vendors disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
- Page 8 Ensure that all packaging material is removed from the product and its associated components before installing the unit. Products returned to Plura for servicing or repair should have a tag attached showing: • Name and complete address of the owner and the name of the person that can be contacted.
- Page 9 Page 9 A5 Safety Instructions The general safety information in this part is for both operating and service personnel. Plura products are only to be used as directed. Specific warnings and cautions will be found throughout the manual where they apply.
- Page 10 Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 10 OBSERVE EMC REGULATIONS The EMC regulations are observed only under the following condition: use high quality shielded cables at data inputs and outputs. SUSPECTED FAILURES Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired, the apparatus must be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation.
- Page 11 Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 11 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions All semiconductor devices are sensitive to ESD. To prevent any damage or degradation on components of the product caused by ESD, observe these precautions when directed to do so (installing, removing sensitive components): 1.
- Page 12 Plura Europe GmbH Binger Weg 12 D- 55437 Ockenheim herewith declare under our sole responsibility that the UD Series Displays UD25, UD25L, UD25E, UD25TT, UD25TTL, UD25TTE, UDD25, UDD25L, UDD25E meet the intent of the following directives, standards and specifications: 2004/108/EC...
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Page 13: Functional Description
• can operate as an NTP Client in a real-time operating mode. The MTD system: Plura has developed a system called the Multiple Time Display (MTD) system. An MTD system consists of a central generator unit, control units, digital displays and/or studio clocks. The central MTD generator (RUB GT or RUB GL module) is the time &... - Page 14 Ethernet. UD displays of “universal” or “E” versions read these data and communicate via Ethernet. Plura’s MTDoE devices have the property to perform an auto- installation within an Ethernet network, i.e. the units find them selves, assign them selves to a group and can be listed, named and configured centrally.
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Page 15: Models
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 15 Models There are various models differing by their housings, interfaces, digits heights etc.: Interfaces Model Housing Ethernet IRIG GPI Display Power MTDoE digits height supply UD25 19”/1 RU single DC: EPSW 25 mm/1.0 in... - Page 16 Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 16 UD300L square single 324 mm/ 56 mm/2.2 in 12.75 in UD300LD 324 mm x 56 mm/2.2 in 382 mm 25 mm/1.0 in UD300E square single (+ UD-PoE) 324 mm/ 56 mm/2.2 in (UD-PoE) 12.75 in...
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Page 17: Accessories And Options
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 17 Accessories and Options EPSW: External AC/DC Power Supply This is a 24V/20W AC/DC power adapter. This will be the right external AC/DC adapter for all displays equipped with the 2-pole DC connector. -
Page 18: Ud56S, Ud56Ls And Ud56Es: Integrated Led Seconds Ring For Ud56
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 18 UD56S, UD56LS and UD56ES: Integrated LED Seconds Ring for UD56 The UD56 devices can be ordered as UD56S, UD56LS or UD56ES. These versions of UD56 are equipped with an additional LED ring. 60 LEDs arranged in a circle mark the seconds, 12 additional LEDs mark the 5-seconds intervals, and 4 additional LEDs mark the 15-seconds intervals. -
Page 19: Interfaces
Devices with this interface can be used in various applications: • The UD Series Display can be a control unit of the MTD system, controlling an MTD timer by use of external keys (GPIs with e.g. START, STOP and RESET functionality). The RS485(MTD) has to be connected to the central timer unit, thus a communication between these units can be established. -
Page 20: Gpi
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 20 Four GPIs can get a function independently from each other, as an input or as an output. Select the function from the drop-down lists (chapter ‘”GPI” Tab: Programming GPI as Input or Output’). -
Page 21: Ethernet
NTP Client: The “Network Time Protocol” (NTP) is used for time synchronization within networks. NTP servers are queried by NTP clients, which then can synchronize their internal clocks accordingly. UD Series displays operating in this mode can connect to such a server and synchronize to it. -
Page 22: Status After Power-On
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 22 Status after Power-On Displays in LTC, IRIG or serial modes After power-on the device performs a display test and indicates some status information: Example Description All LEDs will shortly light up with changing... -
Page 23: Displays In Ethernet Mode
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 23 Displays in Ethernet mode After power-on the device performs a display test and indicates some status information: All LEDs will shortly light up with changing Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 3... -
Page 24: Firmware Update
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 24 Firmware Update Firmware updates require a (windows operating system) computer with a USB interface and the UD SC Config.exe program. “Universal” and “E” version displays can also be updated over Ethernet. You can download the latest version of the program from: https://plurainc.com... -
Page 25: Configuration
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 25 Configuration The UD/SC Configuration Program Configuration requires the UD SC Config.exe program running on a computer (32- or 64-bit Windows operating system 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7). You can download the latest version of the program from: https://plurainc.com... -
Page 26: Profile" Tab: Store And Load A Complete Set-Up
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 26 “Profile“ Tab: Store and Load a Complete Set-Up This feature enables to easily change the complete set-up of the unit during normal operation. During installation, the current set-up can be stored as a “profile”. You can enter a name in the “name”... -
Page 27: System" Tab: View And Change System Parameters
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 27 “System“ Tab: View and Change System Parameters Unit Name Give the device a significant name. This name appears wherever UD devices can be found, either via Browser or via USB. Enter a text (10 characters) in the Name field. Complete with Enter or Tab key. -
Page 28: Source" Tab: Select The Signal Source
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 28 “Source” Tab: Select the Signal Source “L” version displays: “E” version displays: “Universal” displays: “Universal” or “L” version displays: LTC(MTD) Please refer to chapter “Interfaces – LTC(MTD)“ as well. LTC(MTD) denotes a special LTC format which contains real-time, date and various user selectable/- configurable timers. - Page 29 Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 29 “Universal” and “E” version displays: The unit is able to decode and display all the timers of the MTD data. The MTD data include six independent programmable timers, real-time, date, and a time of a time code.
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Page 30: Ltc" Tab: Set-Up Of The Ltc Reader
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 30 “LTC“ Tab: Set-Up of the LTC Reader “Universal” and “L” version displays only. This tab is available in case of source = LTC. Framerate Select the frame rate of the incoming LTC signal: •... -
Page 31: Serial" Tab: Set-Up Of The Serial Interface
Some display protocols contain an address. The device accepts data only if the address within the data string matches the serial address selection at the “Display” tab. Please refer to document “UD Series Displays: Serial Protocols“ for a detailed description. You can download this document from: https://plurainc.com... - Page 32 Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 32 Baud rate Choose the baud rate: 2.400 / 4.800 / 9.600 / 19.200 / 38.400 / 57.600 / 115.200 Data Bits 7 or 8 data bits. Parity Select the parity mode:...
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Page 33: Ethernet" Tab: Ip Addresses
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 33 “Ethernet“ Tab: IP Addresses ... “Universal” and “E” version displays only. “Source = MTD“ “Source = NTP“: Current Settings This box indicates the current network parameters of the device. A click on Change... enables to change parameters:... - Page 34 Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 34 MTD - if “Source = MTD“ has been selected Automatic MTD Master IP Address If checked, the device will automatically find the MTDoE central unit responsible for the group number below. In a redundant system (two MTDoE central units), an automatic changeover can take place in case one central unit fails.
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Page 35: Real-Time" Tab: Set The Time Zone Parameters
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 35 “Real-Time“ Tab: Set the Time Zone Parameters Working in a real-time operating mode the device receives an external time & date reference and calculates the UTC (Universal Time Coordinated = world time reference without a Daylight-Saving Time [DST]), to set the internal clock. - Page 36 Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 36 Time zone parameters separately for Reference Time Zone and Local Time Zone You can choose a time zone from this drop-down list. This will preset all parameters. Offset from UTC Standard time (wintertime) = UTC ± offset (HH:MM).
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Page 37: Display" Tab: Display Mode, Brightness
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 37 “Display“ Tab: Display Mode, Brightness, ... This tab enables to specify in detail which data will be displayed and how. Devices with two displays can be set separately; in this case two tabs will be shown: At UDD25: Left Display (1) and Right Display (2). - Page 38 Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 38 Brightness Digits Brightness of the display: 7 steps, 7 = maximum brightness. Ring Units with a seconds ring only: brightness of the seconds ring. With lock clicked the brightness of the seconds ring follows the brightness of the digits.
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Page 39: Gpi" Tab: Programming Gpi As Input Or Output
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 39 “GPI“ Tab: Programming GPI as Input or Output Four GPIs can get a function independently from each other, as an input or as an output. Select the function from the drop-down lists. For technical details please refer to chapter “Specifications”. - Page 40 Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 40 If one GPI input has “Mode = Active Low” and another “Mode = Active High”, both functions can be executed alternatively with only one signal: GPI_1: Active Low GPI_1: Active Low...
- Page 41 Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 41 “The MTD System – Installation and Operation Manual”. Main 1 = Timer F Main 2 = Time . . . Main 3 = Time . . . PPS Input If “Source = Serial” only: GPI will be configured as a pulse-per- second input.
- Page 42 Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 42 GPI Outputs GPI OUT functions work as a time comparator. A fixed time value entered at the compare to entries will be compared with the time of the display or the time of a selected timer. A match leads to an impulse output.
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Page 43: Special Features
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 43 Special Features Colour Changing Modes Configuration “Color = Auto” at the Display tab. If “Source = LTC(MTD)” or “Source = MTD” has been selected: The display decodes the colour of the LED’s out of the MTD Data. These data contain status data which set the LED colour. -
Page 44: Switching The Display Mode By A Button
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 44 Switching the Display Mode by a Button A special firmware and hardware are required Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit 4 Digit 5 Digit 6 for this functionality. After power-on, the display additionally indicates the option “3“:... -
Page 45: Technical Data
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 45 Technical Data Connections at the Rear LTC OUT LTC IN RS232/RS422 ETHERNET MTD/LTC (LOOP) XLR3F DSUB9F Terminal Block Terminal Block RJ45 Type-B Terminal Block Terminal XLR3M Block 1 2 3 4 5... - Page 46 Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 46 Signal descriptions Signal ground. GPI_1, GPI_2 Programmable General-Purpose Interfaces: Inputs or Outputs. GPI_3, GPI_4 Vout DC voltage output. ATTENTION: Using “Vout” please make sure not to exceed the total power rating of the connected Power Supply adapter.
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Page 47: Specifications
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 47 Specifications LTC input Format According to ANSI/SMPTE 12M-1-2008, balanced Input impedance 18 k Signal level 50 mV to 5 V , auto-ranging Frequency 21–33 frames/s IRIG input Format Modulated 1 kHz carrier signal, unbalanced... - Page 48 Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 48 Vout Output of the DC Reversible fused. A continuous current of up to 120 mA can be power supply applied over the whole specified operating temperature range. At an ambient temperature of e.g. 22 °C the output switches to a high- resistance state after a few seconds if a current of 400 mA is applied.
- Page 49 Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 49 Dimensions and Weight UD25, UD25L, Front plate: 19“/1 RU UD25E, Electronic case W x H x D: 425 x 41 x 44 mm UDD25, UDD25L, 16.73 x 1.61 x 1.73 in...
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Page 50: Ac/Dc Power Supplies
AC/DC Power Supplies EPSW: External Power Adapter The “EPSW” AC/DC adapter is an accessory for the Plura UD Series Displays. It has a fully enclosed plastic case, a three pole AC inlet according to IEC/EN 60320-1/C14 protection class 1, and a DC output cable with a jack suitable to connect to the DC terminal block of the UD display. -
Page 51: Ud-Ap: Attached Ac Power Inlet
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 51 UD-AP: Attached AC Power Inlet With UD-AP an UD25 device receives an AC/DC adapter attached to the rear. This enables to directly connect an AC power cord. ATTENTION UD-AP is firmly attached to the UD housing. Please do not try to detach it. -
Page 52: Ud-Bp: Integrated Ac Power Inlet
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 52 UD-BP: Integrated AC Power Inlet With UD-BP an UD56 device receives an integrated AC/DC adapter. This enables to directly connect an AC power cord. XLR3F XLR3M LTC IN LTC OUT (LOOP) -
Page 53: Pi: Ethernet Power Injector For Ud-Poe
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 53 PI: Ethernet Power Injector for UD-PoE The “PI” AC/DC adapter is an accessory for the Plura UD Series Displays with UD-PoE. Features: • Fully enclosed plastic case. • IEEE802.3af (PoE) and IEEE802.3at (PoE+) compliant. - Page 54 Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 54 Diagnostic LEDs: ON, PoEPLUS, CONNECT ➢ Power-up sequence: All LEDs will light up for two seconds. After two seconds, LED illuminates green indicating that DC output voltage is available. ➢ PoE detection sequence: Once a compliant load is attached to RJ45 OUT, LED CONNECT will illuminate green.
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Page 55: Notes On Poe Operation
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 55 Notes on PoE Operation PoE is built-in with UD25, UDD25, UD56 and UD56S displays. PoE is available as an option basically for UD300, UD300D and most UD displays of version “E”. PoE is not available for: UD126, UD126E, UD178 and UD178E. -
Page 56: Safety Precautions
Damage to the cord may cause shock or fire. Use only the AC adapter specified for the Plura product. Never use a voltage other than that for which the AC adapter is rated. -
Page 57: Applications
Controlling MTD Stop Timers by Use of GPI Commands UD Series Displays equipped with GPI and MTD/LTC interfaces can control MTD timers (A – F) of the Plura timer system. Connect external buttons to the GPI inputs, the RS485 interface to the central timer unit and the LTC(MTD) as the signal source. -
Page 58: Mtd Slave: Local Stop Timer And External Displays
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 58 MTD Slave: Local Stop Timer and External Displays “Universal” and “L” version displays only. The unit displays a time received as a serial data string from the RS485 interface. Other sources will be switched off. This operating mode requires a data link to any “MTD Master”... -
Page 59: Real-Time Display With A Gps16/Gps17 Reference
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 59 Real-Time Display with a GPS16/GPS17 Reference “Universal” and “L” version displays only. The external GPS receiver transmits a serial data string and a PPS signal (pulse-per-second) every second. The device decodes these data and is able to show the time, the date or some status information. - Page 60 Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 60 • At the Display tab you can select the kind of data to be displayed: Mode = Time Time of the GPS receiver, if the “Real-Time” mode has been disabled. Local (converted) time, if the “Real-Time” mode has been enabled.
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Page 61: Real-Time Display With A Rub Gps 10 Mhz Reference
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 61 Real-Time Display with a RUB GPS 10 MHz Reference “Universal” and “L” version displays only. The external GPS receiver transmits a serial data string and a PPS signal (pulse-per-second) every second. The device decodes these data and is able to show the time, the date or some status information. - Page 62 Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 62 • At the Display tab you can select the kind of data to be displayed: Mode = Time Time of the GPS receiver, if the “Real-Time” mode has been disabled. Local (converted) time, if the “Real-Time” mode has been enabled.
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Page 63: Installation
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 63 Installation Terminal Block Connections The terminal block connection consists of the male connector fixed to the printed board and the pluggable female connector. The terminal blocks are protected against mismating. Conductors have to be inserted into the clamping units. A clamping unit consists of a spring pressure connecting system which safely clamps the inserted conductor. -
Page 64: Ltc/Mtd Loop Adapter
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 64 LTC/MTD Loop Adapter Available for “universal” or “L“ version displays. The female connector of the LTC/MTD terminal block accepts wires with cross sections up to 0.5 mm only. This may not allow looping signals to other units. This adapter, which can be plugged to the male LTC/MTD connector and attached to the housing by two screws, can fulfil this application. -
Page 65: Strain Relief For Connecting Cables: Utilizing Cable Tie Holders
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 65 Strain Relief for Connecting Cables: Utilizing Cable Tie Holders Two plastic cable tie holders are supplied accessories. Insert these snap-in elements through the drilling holes (Ø = 4.8 mm) at the rear of the housing. Connection cables can be secured in conjunction with cable ties. -
Page 66: Ud56-W: Wall, Tripod, And Table Mount Kit
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 66 UD56-W: Wall, Tripod, and Table Mount Kit UD56-W wall and table mount kit is an option for UD56 displays. Please order separately. Parts List: Qty Item Mounting bracket 2 mm aluminium... - Page 67 Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 67 Table mount: Snap-in the case feet into the 2a – 2c drilled holes of the mounting bracket. Press in the pin completely to lock. Simply release by pushing the pin from other side.
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Page 68: Ud300: Wall Mounting
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 68 UD300: Wall Mounting Square housing All dimensions in millimetres. Side view Rear view 30 30 51.5 69.5 156 AC Power IEC/EN 60320-1/C14 Screws or hooks with diameters up to 6 mm (0.236 in) can be used. -
Page 69: Ud126 + Ud178: Mounting And Technical Data
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 69 UD126 + UD178: Mounting and Technical Data Wall Mounting All dimensions in millimetres. Side view Rear view XLR3F XLR3M LTC IN LTC OUT (LOOP) 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 Screws or hooks with diameters up to 6 mm (0.236 in) can be used. -
Page 70: Ud25Tt: Space Saving Housing
Installation and Operating Manual UD Series Displays Page 70 UD25TT: Space Saving Housing This space saving housing offers three M3 threaded holes at each side. All dimensions in millimetres. Top view: 209.1 Side view: 44.5 3 x M3 12.0 22.0 Attention: Two screws at the right side should not be screwed in more than 2.5 mm! - Page 72 www.plurainc.com U.S.A. · Germany · U.A.E. · S. Korea...
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