Plura RUBIDIUM Series Supplement To The Installation & Systems Manual
Ltc or irig time code distribution amplifier
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- Page 1 Functional Description and Specifications Version: 3.1 June 19, 2020 RUB VI LTC or IRIG Time Code Distribution Amplifier Supplement to the “Installation & Systems Manual RUBIDIUM SERIES”...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
STATUS MONITOR BY A PC PROGRAM SYSTEM STATUS STATUS OF FAN AND POWER SUPPLIES THE RUBIDIUM CONFIGURATION TOOLS THE RUBIDIUM CONFIGURATION PC PROGRAM THE RUBIDIUM SERIES HTTP SERVER “FUNCTIONS“ “KEYS“: KEYS, LAMPS AND LEDS “DISTRIBUTION“: SET-UP THE CHANGEOVER AND ALARM CHARACTERISTICS... - Page 4 Changed address of Plura Europe GmbH. Copyright Copyright © Plura Europe GmbH 2002-2019. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, translated into another language, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior written consent of Plura Europe GmbH.
- Page 5 Page 5 A3 General Remarks This manual is a supplement to the “Installation & Systems Manual RUBIDIUM SERIES”. Please read the below listed chapters of the “Installation & Systems Manual RUBIDIUM SERIES”, as these chapters are necessary for the safe and proper use of the Rubidium module “VI”.
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Page 6: Module
Functional Description and Specifications RUB VI Page 6 Module VI 1.1 Description This module distributes and amplifies one input to six LTC (EBU/SMPTE) or IRIG time code outputs. A seventh spare output stage together with a changeover relay at each of the six outputs enables completely redundant output signals. -
Page 7: Rear Panel And Connections
Functional Description and Specifications RUB VI Page 7 1.3 Rear Panel and Connections INPUT OUTPUT 8 ..1 8 ..1 1 ..8 1 ..8 GPI OUT LOOP Pin assignments... -
Page 8: Specifications
Functional Description and Specifications RUB VI Page 8 1.4 Specifications LTC input Format According to ANSI/SMPTE 12M-1-2008, balanced signals Input impedance 18 k Signal level 100 mV - 5 V , auto-ranging Frequency 19 - 33 frames/s IRIG input Format IRIG-B123 according to IRIG STANDARD 200-98 or according to AFNOR NF S 87-500, amplitude modulated carrier signal with 1 kHz carrier frequency, balanced signals... -
Page 9: Typical Application Diagrams
Functional Description and Specifications RUB VI Page 9 1.5 Typical Application Diagrams 1.5.1 Example of an LTC Distribution System, 12 Outputs Primary Circuit REF IN GPI A GPI B INPUT INPUT 8 ..1 8 ..1 8 . -
Page 10: Software Update
Functional Description and Specifications RUB VI Page 10 1.6 Software Update Software updates require a (windows operating system) computer and the “RUBIDIUM CONFIGURATION“ program. You can download the latest version of the program from: https://www.plurainc.com. Please check the PC connector at your RUBIDIUM housing: There is an USB or RS232 (with a DSUB9 connector) interface installed. -
Page 11: Operating Description
PC programs are available for free: Configuration of the module = RubidiumConfig.exe, status monitor = RubStatSE.exe. The RUBIDIUM SERIES HTTP server, located in the Rub IE module, enables the configuration of the module and offers a status monitor as well. -
Page 12: Monitoring And Status Information
Functional Description and Specifications RUB VI Page 12 2.2 Monitoring and Status Information This module monitors the signals at the seven output stages with respect to frequency, minimum amplitude (see chapter “Specifications” as well), and plausible time data. An error detected at the spare output could be considered as an error of the signal input. There is a changeover relay at each of the six outputs. - Page 13 Functional Description and Specifications RUB VI Page 13 Signal status during normal operation: status: Informs about the current status of each output stage: ‘ok’ or ‘fail’. fail of LTC: No signal at all or LTC with incorrect time addresses. Spare output stage: Signal failure for one second or more. Channel 1 to channel 6 output stages: Signal failure for two seconds or more.
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Page 14: Signal Changeover
Functional Description and Specifications RUB VI Page 14 2.3 Signal Changeover With the default set-up (“Factory Settings”), the changeover relays operate in the automatic mode. After the power has turned on all the relays have their contacts open. Utilizing the Distribution function with one of the configuration tools, you can switch between automatic and manual changeover. -
Page 15: Errors And Alarms
Functional Description and Specifications RUB VI Page 15 2.4 Errors and Alarms Overview Each output stage has its own status, error counter, alarm counter, GPI output, and SNMP trap functionality. GPI_1 to GPI_6 are assigned to output stages 1 to 6, GPI_7 is assigned to the spare output (or input). - Page 16 Functional Description and Specifications RUB VI Page 16 Alarms Each output stage has its individual alarm counter and GPI output. Any error will become an alarm if the corresponding GPI is enabled. Each GPI can individually be enabled or disabled by configuration.
- Page 17 Functional Description and Specifications RUB VI Page 17 System Failure Check the “System Failure“ checkbox Active, as long as the “total number of alarms” counter has a count value > 0. This trap feature becomes active in any event of those errors which simultaneously raise a GPI alarm, i.e.
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Page 18: Status Monitor
Status Monitor 3.1 Status Monitor by the IE Module The RUBIDIUM SERIES HTTP server, located in the RUB IE module, offers a status monitor. Please refer to the “Functional Descriptions and Specifications IE” manual for a detailed description of how to access the RUBIDIUM SERIES system and how to open the RUBIDIUM homepage. -
Page 19: Status Monitor By A Pc Program
Page 19 3.2 Status Monitor by a PC Program The PC program RubStatSE.exe uses the PC interface (RS232 or USB) of the RUBIDIUM housing. This program is part of the “Rubidium Series, config software” packet you can download at: https://www.plurainc.com. -
Page 20: System Status
Functional Description and Specifications RUB VI Page 20 3.3 System Status This module monitors the signals at the seven output stages with respect to frequency, minimum amplitude, and plausible time data. The status monitor informs about the state of each output stage and about the state of the whole system. - Page 21 Functional Description and Specifications RUB VI Page 21 System Set-up reflects the current set-up as selected by a configuration tool: set.up ‘OK’ or ‘failure’. This is the result of the power-on check. In case of a failure all settings have been reset to the default values automatically. GPI alarm output ‘low active’...
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Page 22: Status Of Fan And Power Supplies
This module – as all configurable RUBIDIUM modules – is able to monitor the fan and power supplies which are plugged to the same housing as “VI”. Please refer to the document “Installation & Systems Manual RUBIDIUM SERIES” for a detailed description. -
Page 23: The Rubidium Configuration Tools
The Rubidium Configuration Tools 4.1 The Rubidium Configuration PC Program Please refer to the “Installation & Systems Manual RUBIDIUM SERIES” for a general description of this program and how to install it. In this document please notice the following subchapters: •... -
Page 24: The Rubidium Series Http Server
Functional Description and Specifications RUB VI Page 24 4.2 The Rubidium Series HTTP Server The RUBIDIUM SERIES HTTP server is located in the RUB IE module. A 10/100Base-T Ethernet connection and a web browser allow access to the RUBIDIUM system. Please refer to the “Installation &... -
Page 25: Functions
That avoids unintentional operating and malfunctions. List of tabs/functions: Profile Store and Load Configurations on the Module (*) System Identification, Reset, SNMP, Fan Control Keys Keys, Lamps and LEDs Distribution Set-Up the Changeover and Alarm Characteristics (*) refer to “Installation & Systems Manual RUBIDIUM SERIES”... -
Page 26: Keys": Keys, Lamps And Leds
Diodes). Basically, the functions of these in- and outputs are programmable. Some functions presented by the configuration tool maybe assigned to special options, and therefore are not applicable with the standard firmware. For further information please contact Plura OPER FAIL... - Page 27 Functional Description and Specifications RUB VI Page 27 The following functions for the keys have been assigned: Function Description Recommended Resets all error counters and changeover event information. F1: FAIL Fail / This function includes a function for the lamp as well – see Counter below.
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Page 28: Distribution": Set-Up The Changeover And Alarm Characteristics
Functional Description and Specifications RUB VI Page 28 4.5 “Distribution“: Set-Up the Changeover and Alarm Characteristics “VI” monitors the signals at seven output stages: Six signal outputs + one spare output. There are changeover relays at each of the six outputs. If a signal output fails, a changeover to the spare output via relay can be done. - Page 29 Functional Description and Specifications RUB VI Page 29 GPI Alarm Polarity The GPI_1 to GPI_7 alarm outputs can be selected as Low Active or High Active. Max. Simultaneous Changeover Switching Having the automatic mode selected for an output channel, the changeover relay switches in case of a failure.
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Page 30: System": Identification, Reset, Snmp, Fan Control
Functional Description and Specifications RUB VI Page 30 4.6 “System“: Identification, Reset, SNMP, Fan Control Configuration (example shows a screen shot of the PC program tab): Unit Name: The connected module can get a name. You may enter, change, or verify this name at this window. - Page 32 www.plurainc.com U.S.A. · Germany · U.A.E. · S. Korea...
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