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IQSDA41/42 User Manual Important Safety Information This section provides important safety guidelines for operators and service personnel. Specific warnings and cautions appear throughout the manual where they apply. Please read and follow this important information, especially those instructions related to the risk of electric shock or injury to persons.
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Notices The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley product means that it complies with all applicable European Union (CE) directives. The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley product means that it complies with safety of laser product applicable standards. Warnings A warning indicates a possible hazard to personnel, which may cause injury or death.
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IQSDA41/42 User Manual • Do not operate with suspected equipment failure. If you suspect product damage or equipment failure, have the equipment inspected by qualified service personnel. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
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Notices Mesures de sécurité et avis importants La présente section fournit des consignes de sécurité importantes pour les opérateurs et le personnel de service. Des avertissements ou mises en garde spécifiques figurent dans le manuel, dans les sections où ils s’appliquent. Prenez le temps de bien lire les consignes et assurez-vous de les respecter, en particulier celles qui sont destinées à...
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IQSDA41/42 User Manual Le marquage CE indique que l’appareil visé est conforme aux exigences essentielles des directives applicables de l’Union européenne en matière de sécurité électrique, de compatibilité électromagnétique et de conformité environnementale. Le symbole ci-contre sur un appareil Grass Valley ou à l’intérieur de l’appareil indique qu’il est conforme aux normes applicables en matière de sécurité...
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Notices • Les produits qui n'ont pas d’interrupteur marche-arrêt et qui disposent d’une source d’alimentation externe doivent être installés à proximité d'une prise de courant facile d’accès. • Si l’équipement n’est pas pourvu d’un modules d’alimentation auto-adaptables, vérifiez la configuration de chacun des modules d'alimentation avant de les mettre sous tension. •...
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IQSDA41/42 User Manual Précautions pour les écrans LCD et TFT Regarder l’écran pendant une trop longue période de temps peut nuire à votre vision. Prenez une pause de 10 minutes, après 30 minutes d’utilisation. Si l'écran LCD ou TFT est brisé, manipulez les fragments de verre avec précaution au moment de vous en débarrasser.
Notices Lithium Batteries Battery Warning Your Grass Valley equipment usually comes with at least one button battery located on the main printed circuit board. The batteries are used for backup and should not need to be replaced during the lifetime of the equipment. Battery Disposal Before disposing of your Grass Valley equipment, please remove the battery as follows: 1 Make sure the AC adapter/power Cord is unplugged from the power outlet.
IQSDA41/42 User Manual Laser Safety - Fiber Output SFP and QSFP Modules Warning LASER SAFETY The average optical output power does not exceed 0 dBm (1mW) under normal operating conditions. Unused optical outputs should be covered to prevent direct exposure to the laser beam.
Notices EMC Standards This unit conforms to the following standards: EN55032:2015 (Class A) Electromagnetic Compatibility of multimedia equipment - Emission requirements EN61000-3-2:2014 (Class A) Electromagnetic Compatibility - Limits for harmonic current emissions EN61000-3-3:2013 Electromagnetic Compatibility - Limits of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker EN55103-2:2009 (Environment E2) Electromagnetic Compatibility, Product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use.
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User Manual COAXIAL CABLES Coaxial cables connections (particularly serial digital video connections) shall be made with high-quality double-screened coaxial cables such as Belden 8281 or BBC type PSF1/2M and Belden 1694A (for 3Gbps). D-TYPE CONNECTORS D-type connectors shall have metal shells making good RF contact with the cable screen.
Introduction IQSDA41 The IQSDA41 is a single- or dual- channel SDI distribution amplifier for UHD-1 12 Gbit/s, HD 3 Gbit/s, 1.5 Gbit/s or SD 270 Mbit/s signals, providing up to 9 equalized and reclocked outputs in a single-width package. Its 60m 12G, 80m 3G, 180m HD input equalization performance and non-reclocking distribution of wide-band signals make it ideal for all distribution applications.
Introduction IQSDA42 • Equalizes up to 60m at 12 Gbit/s, 80m at 3 Gbit/s, 180m at 1.5 Gbit/s, and more than 350m at 270 Mbit/s when using Belden 1694A cable. • Standards supported: • 3G-HD to SMPTE 424M • HD-SDI to SMPTE 292M •...
• Configurable as 1 input to 9 outputs, or 2 inputs with 4 outputs per input. • Equalizes up to 60m at 12 Gbit/s, 80m at 3 Gbit/s, 180m at 1.5 Gbit/s and more than 350m at 270 Mbit/s when using Belden 1694A cable.
Introduction Order Codes • Standards supported: • 12G UHD-1 to SMPTE 2082 • 3G-HD to SMPTE424M • HD-SDI to SMPTE292M • SD-SDI to SMPTE259M-C • DVB-ASI • RollCall monitoring allows all signal paths to be managed. Order Codes The following module order codes are covered by this manual: IQSDA4100-1B4...
IQSDA41/42 User Manual The following SFP modules are available for the IQSDA range: FGAN FC1-13T1 Fiber SFP module for Cage 1 - 1 x 3G 1310nm Fiber Tx FGAN FC1-13T2 Fiber SFP module for Cage 1 - 2 x 3G 1310nm Fiber Tx FGAN FC1-13T2-12G Fiber SFP module for Cage 1 - 2 x 12G 1310nm Fiber Tx FGAN FC1-1315T2...
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Introduction Order Codes IQH4B-S-P Note: The IQH3B and IQH4B enclosures provide two internal analog reference inputs. These inputs are applicable to modules with B order codes only.
HD-BNC/75 Ohm panel jack on standard Grass Valley connector panel. Input Cable Length Up to 60 m Belden 1694A @ 12 Gbit/s Up to 80 m Belden 1694A @ 3 Gbit/s Up to 180 m Belden 1694A @ 1.5 Gbit/s...
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Technical Specifications Optical 12 Gbit/s UHD-1 3 Gbit/s HD-SDI 1.485 Gbit/s HD-SDI 270 Mbit/s SD-SDI Connector/Format LC single mode Conforms to SMPTE 297-2006 SMPTE 424M (HD level A/B) SMPTE 292M (HD) SMPTE 259M-C (SD) * Dependant on SFP fitted Controls Indicators: Power OK (Green)
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IQSDA41/42 User Manual Factory Default Resets all module settings to factory specified default values and clears memories Default Settings Resets all module settings to factory specified default values but does not clear memories Restart Software restart of the module Module Information Reports the following module information: Software Version, Serial Number, Build Number, KOS Version, Firmware Version, PCB Version Specifications...
Connections This section describes the physical input and output connections provided by the IQSDA41/42. SDI Input/Output Serial digital inputs and outputs are via HD-BNC connectors which terminate in 75 Ohms. The number of connectors varies according to the actual module variant in use.
Rear Panel LEDs The LEDs on the rear panel of the module indicate input status. There is one LED per input. • When Green: Input enabled, signal valid. • When Yellow: Input disabled or Reclocker Bypass active. • When Red: No signal on input or signal not valid. Input Output/Input Output (SFP) on page 35 for information on enabling/disabling inputs.
Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel This section contains information on using IQSDA41/42 modules with RollCall. For help with general use of the RollCall application, open the user manual by clicking on the main RollCall toolbar. Note: The IQSDA41/42 will dynamically configure itself depending on user configuration and SFP options fitted.
Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel Information Window Template Pages The following templates are available: • Setup/Setup (SFP) - see page • Input Output/Input Output (SFP) - see page • Logging - Misc - see page • Logging - Input - see page •...
IQSDA41/42 User Manual Setup/Setup (SFP) Note: If SFPs are fitted, the page is named Setup (SFP). The Setup/Setup (SFP) page displays basic information about the module, such as the serial number and software versions. Use the functions on the page to restart the module, return all settings to their factory or default settings, and apply names to inputs and outputs.
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Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel Setup/Setup (SFP) Restart Click Restart to power cycle the module. Default Settings The Default Settings button enables module settings to be reset to their factory defaults, leaving user memories intact. Factory Defaults The Factory Defaults button enables the module settings to be reset to their factory defaults.
IQSDA41/42 User Manual Input Output/Input Output (SFP) Note: If SFPs are fitted, the page is named Input Output (SFP). The Input Output/Input Output (SFP) page enables inputs and outputs to be configured, and determines how output ports are to behave in the event of an input error. Configuration This allows the input configuration to be selected;...
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Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel Input Output/Input Output (SFP) Inputs These controls allow selection of the incoming signal rates which are to be reclocked and sent onwards. Enable check boxes as appropriate; all check boxes can be set or cleared simultaneously using the Set All and Clear All buttons.
IQSDA41/42 User Manual The SFP page displays information on any SFPs connected to the module. SFP Details Displays technical details read from the SFP fitted to the module. Configure Types When set to Auto, the module interrogates the SFP and automatically selects the correct TxRx and Media types.
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Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel SFP Output n Displays transmission statistics read from the SFP fitted to the module. SFP Input n Displays power statistics read from the SFP fitted to the module. Restart Click Restart to power cycle the module. This is required if the SFP type is changed.
IQSDA41/42 User Manual Logging - Misc The Logging - Misc page displays current log information regarding the unit’s basic parameters. The following options are available. Enable check boxes to activate logging. Log Field Description Reports the module serial number, which consists of an S followed by eight digits.
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Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel Logging - Misc Log Field Description UPTIME= Reports the time since the last restart in the format ddd:hh:mm:ss. POWER_USAGE= Displays the power rating for the module. This is not a live power reading, but rather a maximum rating. Note: this cannot be deselected.
IQSDA41/42 User Manual Logging - Input The Logging - Input page displays current input logging information. The following options are available. Enable check boxes to activate log fields as required. Log Field Description INPUT_N_STATE= Reports current state of the input signal. Valid values are: •...
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Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel Logging - Input Log Field Description INPUT_N_TYPE= Reports current input type. Valid values are: • HD • SD • 3G • 6G • 12G • SDI INPUT_N_IDENT= Reports system-defined identifier for the input, based on the rear ID.
IQSDA41/42 User Manual Logging - Output 1-n SFP The Logging - Output 1-n SFP pages display current logging information for each output. The following options are available. Enable check boxes to activate log fields as required. Log Field Description OUTPUT_N_STATE= Valid values are: •...
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Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel Logging - Output 1-n SFP Log Field Description OUTPUT_N_TYPE= Valid values are: • HD • SD • 3G • 6G • 12G • SDI OUTPUT_N_IDENT= Name of the output as shown on the rear panel. OUTPUT_N_NAME= Reports name of the output, as defined on the Setup page;...
IQSDA41/42 User Manual RollTrack The RollTrack page allows information to be sent, via the RollCall network, to other compatible units connected on the same network. Disable All When checked, all RollTrack items are disabled. Index This slider enables up to 16 RollTrack outputs to be set up. Dragging the slider selects the RollTrack Index number, displayed below the slider.
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Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel RollTrack Log Field Description Input N Bitrate 1.5 Received bit rate is 1.5 Gbit/s. Input N Bitrate 270 Received bit rate is 270 Mbit/s. Input N Bitrate Un. Received bit rate is unknown. TX N Bias OK LASER Bias currently within limits.
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IQSDA41/42 User Manual Message Description The message is not being sent. The message is being sent. Internal Type Error Inconsistent behavior. Please contact your local Grass Valley agent. RollTrack Status A message is displayed here to indicate the status of the currently selected RollTrack index. Possible RollTrack Status messages are: Log Field Description...
Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel Memory 1-16 Memory 1-16 The Memory 1-16 page enables up to 16 configurations to be saved and recalled later. Default memory names can be changed to provide more meaningful descriptions. Recall Memory This column lists the settings that have been previously saved. If no settings have been saved, None Selected is displayed.
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IQSDA41/42 User Manual To clear a memory location: • In the Save Memory column, select a memory location, and then click Clear. The current settings stored for that memory are cleared. After you clear a memory location, it disappears from the Recall Memory list. Last Recalled Memory The Last Recalled Memory pane displays the most recently recalled memory.
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Operation Using the RollCall Control Panel Memory 1-16...
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