L1255 Data Transmitter 3.5.1 Input / Output Connections 3.5.2 Mechanical 3.5.3 Power Maintenance & Firmware Upgrades Remote Control Commands Firmware Upgrades L3020 Down Converter Filter Change Document # -HD System Man Iss 1.1 Issue 1.1 06/11/2007 Page 2 of 31...
L1405 L3050 + L3060 In all support requirements or in case of unit failure please contact Link directly. Always refer to the Link web site for firmware upgrades, interoperability and support in general before contacting Link Research Ltd. Link Research Ltd.
Power switch added, video formats, 20MHz LMS-T operation Firmware Version Please refer to the Link Research website for the current firmware release available for this product. http://www.linkres.co.uk/support.php Firmware upgrades are also available via this link. Document # -HD System Man Iss 1.1 Issue 1.1...
The basic system will include 3dBi Omni vertically polarized antenna for the transmitter and down converters; a range of alternative antennas can be supplied to meet different operational requirements. These will provide the basic operation of the Link HD system although other configurations are possible including diversity operation; Triax interconnection etc.
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Link HD System Manual The only connections to the L1403 HD Transmitter unit are HD SDI video, analogue audio and if required an RS232 data link. Power is supplied either via the attached battery plate or external LEMO connector. The power switch on the base of the L1403 is provided to switch the L1403 / L1420 when power is supplied from the rear battery plate.
SetupTab StatusTab Advanced Tab Alternatively the unit can be configured from a PC terminal using the Link Control software. Please see Section 4.1 of this manual for details of this software. Document # -HD System Man Iss 1.1 Issue 1.1...
422 DTS Offset 0 – 999 offset 420 DTS Offset 0 – 999 offset Soft Version Version Number UpConv Type FPGA Version Ser. Num Unit Serial Number Document # -HD System Man Iss 1.1 Issue 1.1 06/11/2007 Page 8 of 31...
Following a ‘Restore Factory Defaults’ (Setup/Profiles/Restore Defaults) it will be necessary to select the required operating mode and modulation configuration as the factory defaults will not currently give an operational setup and may result in ‘garbage’ characters on the display. Document # -HD System Man Iss 1.1 Issue 1.1 06/11/2007...
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DVBT/LMST Frequency As Required Advanced DVBT/LMST Output Advanced Encoder Bit Rate Auto The encoder will set the data rate appropriately to match the modulation scheme settings. Document # -HD System Man Iss 1.1 Issue 1.1 06/11/2007 Page 10 of 31...
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For example DVB-T 16QAM, 1/32 GI, 1/2 CR gives 12Mbits whereas LMS-T 16QAM gives 18Mbits 2.1.3.3 ASI Operation The L1403 can be used as an MPEG2 HD encoder providing an ASI output. The modulator and RF Up converter are not required in this operating mode. This provides ASI streams up to 65Mbits.
Thomson (LDK6000) Sony (HDC1500) Ikegami Frequency Dependant upon the configuration of the UHF radio, please contact Link for details. The following leads are supplied for connection between the camera controller (CC Data connector) and camera head. Thompson- LDK6000 L0016 Sony...
The L3020 is supplied with a L3520, +3dBi vertically polarised omni-directional antenna; alternatively it may be used with the L3480, 6dBi vertically polarised 180° directional antenna which is available from Link Research Ltd.. The down converter is supplied with a universal bracket for pole mounting. For temporary installations, tie wraps may be used;...
When lit, the receiver is locked to a signal. Alarm LED (red) When lit, an alarm has been detected. Power LED (green) When lit, power is applied to the receiver. Document # -HD System Man Iss 1.1 Issue 1.1 06/11/2007 Page 14 of 31...
1MHz step. IPFreq #.###GHz Enter required If the down converter settings in the Unit menu are set to L3010 or L3020 (Link), frequency the frequency is automatically copied to the OFDM Demod 2 menu. If the down converter setting is set to Other, a frequency can be entered that does not have to be the same as in OFDM Demod 2.
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None Allows delay or advance of the framelock in the range of 0 – 9999 pixels. 5000 is the centre of the range. 1 pixel = approx 74.63 nano seconds. Document # -HD System Man Iss 1.1 Issue 1.1 06/11/2007...
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None Displays whether the decoder is locked to an incoming ASI stream L3010 Use this setting for an older Link manufactured down converter. This setting automatically enters the correct local oscillator frequency in the Demod menus L3030 New style Link down converter with 1.95GHz to 2.7GHz filter L3031 New style Link down converter with 2.00GHz to 2.11GHz filter...
ASI,10MHz, 20MHz, DVB-T 2.4.3.3 Frame Lock The L2132 receiver can lock the decoder output to an external frame lock input. This can either be SD Black & Burst or HD Tri-Level input into the rear panel BNC connector. * Note- Tri-level sync is not supported on the current revision of hardware.
DC in DC power input 9VDC – 32VDC plug* * Standard configuration is for IEC mains input. The DC input is optional and replaces the IEC socket. Document # -HD System Man Iss 1.1 Issue 1.1 06/11/2007 Page 19 of 31...
Camera Control Controller Data Audio Front Panel Analogue Audio 3.1.1 Video Formats The L1403 transmitter unit will accept HD-SDI feeds in any of the following formats :- Total Active Active Total lines samples lines per samples Interlace or Standard per line...
Link HD System Manual 3.1.2 Input / Output Connections This following section details the connector types and pin-outs of the interface connectors on the HD Transmitter unit. 3.1.2.1 HD SDI Video Input 75Ω chassis mounted insulated BNC jack socket for input of HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) video.
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A USB2 ‘Mini B’ style connector is to allow for serial communication with the unit. Chassis Socket Connector Molex 67503-0020 USB Pin Function Pin 1 Vbus Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Document # -HD System Man Iss 1.1 Issue 1.1 06/11/2007 Page 22 of 31...
Unit shown with no battery mount or camera interface mounts fitted. L1420 Camera Controller L I N K Link Research Ltd Tested to Comply With FCC Standards Serial No: XXXXX Made in UK 30.45 Document # -HD System Man Iss 1.1 Issue 1.1 06/11/2007 Page 23 of 31...
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Philips LDK Series L0017 Sony BVP Series L0024 Ikegami 3.2.1.2 Tally Not used on current design. Chassis Socket Connector LEMO EEF0B306CLL Mating Cable Plug LEMO FGG0B306CLAD52Z Document # -HD System Man Iss 1.1 Issue 1.1 06/11/2007 Page 24 of 31...
This is provided from the L2102A receiver at a nominal +20V via the UHF downlead and BNC connector. Supply voltage range 12.5VDC to 22VDC. Power dissipation 2.5W maximum. Document # -HD System Man Iss 1.1 Issue 1.1 06/11/2007 Page 25 of 31...
SDI #1 and SDI#2. Two independent SDI outputs. 75Ω BNC chassis mounted socket for HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) video output. 3.4.1.4 ASI out ASI output from the demodulator for decoding by external MPEG2 HD Decoder. 75Ω BNC chassis mounted socket. 3.4.1.5 ASI Input ASI input to the MPEG2 HD decoder.
Power AC input option 100VAC to 240VAC 50Hz to 60Hz DC input option 10VDC to 32VDC (-ve chassis earth) 20 watts excluding the down converter requirements. Document # -HD System Man Iss 1.1 Issue 1.1 06/11/2007 Page 27 of 31...
A 9 way ‘D’ Type socket provides the RS232 interfaces to the OCP. ‘D’ Type Function Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 Document # -HD System Man Iss 1.1 Issue 1.1 06/11/2007 Page 28 of 31...
~1.7kg weight Ambient 0ºC to +40ºC 3.5.3 Power AC input option 100VAC to 240VAC 50Hz to 60Hz DC input option 10VDC to 32VDC (-ve chassis earth) Document # -HD System Man Iss 1.1 Issue 1.1 06/11/2007 Page 29 of 31...
4 Maintenance & Firmware Upgrades Remote Control Commands The Link XPe Transmitter (L1303) is configured using the Link Configurator software running on a PC via the RS232 interface. This allows the configuration of the transmitter; the video input type, transmitter frequency, COFDM modulation scheme and audio input gain settings can all be set and stored in the unit.
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Filter unit Down convertor unit Lift the filter unit straight up from the down converter body. View of the L3020 unit with the filter block removed. Document # -HD System Man Iss 1.1 Issue 1.1 06/11/2007 Page 31 of 31...
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