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- Page 1 User’s Guide 13-00055-000 February 2019 v1.2 Python Plus Multichannel Fiber Optic SDI and IP Transport System with CWDM...
- Page 2 Liable to technical alterations in the course of further development. Trademarks Grass Valley, LDX Series and derivatives are trademarks of Belden Inc. or Grass Valley Canada. All other tradenames referenced are service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 About Python Plus........5 About the Python Plus System . - Page 4 Table of Contents Best Practices ..............32 Troubleshooting .
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Page 5: About Python Plus
About Python Plus This chapter provides an overview of the Python Plus and includes the safety and warranty information about it. About the Python Plus System ............6 Safety and Fiber Optic Systems . -
Page 6: About The Python Plus System
About Python Plus About the Python Plus System About the Python Plus System The Python Plus transmitter multiplexes a number of HD/SDI signals into a fiber optic transport stream. The number of signals can be 4, 8, 12, or 16 – always in multiples of four. Similarly, the Python Plus receiver de-multiplexes a corresponding number of fiber optic signals into HD/SDI. -
Page 7: Fiber Cable Overview
Python Plus User Guide • 1.5 Gb/s HD/SDI: SMPTE 292M • 143 Mb/s: SMPTE 259M • 270 Mb/s DVB/ASI (re-clocked) • 19.4 Mb/s ATSC: SMPTE 310M • Non-standard digital signals to 3 Gb/s The unit is interoperable with industry standard optical HD/SDI signals to/from other equipment, such as Rattler™, Diamondback™, SHED™, HDX™, and Viper™... -
Page 8: Unpacking The Python Plus
About Python Plus Unpacking the Python Plus Unpacking the Python Plus Please consult your packing slip and purchase order to ensure that you have received all of the expected components. Inspect all components for scratches and other mechanical damage, and inspect the electrical connectors for bent or damaged pins and latches. -
Page 9: Safety And Fiber Optic Systems
Python Plus User Guide Safety and Fiber Optic Systems Optical Fiber Safety Never look directly into the end of the optic fiber while either end of the system is operating. This Python Plus contains CDRH Class 1 laser devices. To prevent damaging your eyes, always avoid looking directly at, or staring into, the laser light located on an optical connector or on the end of a fiber. - Page 10 About Python Plus FCC Part A Manual Notice...
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Page 11: Hardware And Block Diagrams
Hardware and Block Diagrams This chapter lists the models available with the Python Plus and lists the block diagrams of these models. Available Models ..............12 Block Diagrams . -
Page 12: Available Models
Hardware and Block Diagrams Available Models Available Models The Python Plus is available in a variety of standard models. The following list covers the models available at the time of publication. Please see Understanding Python Plus Model Numbers on page 33 for an explanation of how to understand Python Plus Model Numbers. -
Page 13: Block Diagrams
Python Plus User Guide Block Diagrams PY3-FRAME + PY3-TX-G/PY3-RX and W4-TX-ST Fig. 2-1: 4 Channels Python Plus. - Page 14 Hardware and Block Diagrams PY3-FRAME + PY3-TX-G/PY3-RX and W4-TX-ST...
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Page 15: Python Plus Components
Python Plus Components This chapter describes the main components of the Python Plus. Python Plus configuration ............16 Python Plus front panel . -
Page 16: Python Plus Configuration
Python Plus Components Python Plus configuration Python Plus configuration Designed as a modular product, Python Plus supports a wide variety of signals, with each port providing multirate capability. Each unit can transport a mix of digital and IP cameras or virtually any digital video transceiver through fiber or copper cables. One unit can support up to eight of any type of cameras, 2,048 AES channels or any mix of these signals desired, all in a compact 1 RU frame. -
Page 17: Python Plus Front Panel
Python Plus User Guide Python Plus front panel The composition of the Python Plus front panel varies depending on the configuration of the frame: transmitters or/and receiver cards can be installed, both coaxial and fiber options are possible. Identify the particular Python Plus module of interest and then go to the page indicated. -
Page 18: Python Plus Front Panel Cards
Python Plus Components Python Plus front panel cards Python Plus front panel cards PY3-RX card 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI/DATA OUT Fig. 3-6: Coaxial 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI/Data OUT card. TP3-RX card FIBER 3G/HD/SD-SDI/DATA OUT Fig. 3-7: Fiber 3G/HD/SD-SDI/Data OUT (passive) card. TP3-ARX card FIBER 3G/HD/SD-SDI/DATA OUT Fig. -
Page 19: Py3-Tx Card
Python Plus User Guide FIBER 10G/IP OUT Fig. 3-9: Fiber 10G/IP out card. PY3-TX card 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI/DATA IN Fig. 3-10: Coaxial 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI/Data IN card. The coaxial12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI/Data IN card has four SDI/DATA In BNC Connectors. All four inputs operate identically, but CWDM models are multiplexed for transmission on the fiber output of the unit for demultiplexing to the four SDI outputs on the receiving unit. -
Page 20: Python Plus Rear Panel Plates
Python Plus Components Python Plus rear panel plates Python Plus rear panel plates The configuration of the Python Plus rear panel varies depending on whether the unit is a receiver, transmitter or transceiver. It also varies depending on whether the unit is a CWDM unit or an SDI to Fiber conversion unit. - Page 21 Python Plus User Guide Fig. 3-16: Rear panel option 4. TX-ST plate Fig. 3-17: Rear panel option 5. RX-ST plate Fig. 3-18: Rear panel option 6.
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Page 22: Python Plus Units With Cwdm And Fiber Capability (Dual Input/Output)
Python Plus Components Python Plus Units with CWDM and Fiber Capability (Dual Input/Output) Python Plus Units with CWDM and Fiber Capability (Dual Input/Output) Two available models provide internal primary and backup for sixteen channels. • The transmitter provides duplicate output of up to 16 SDI/Data signals. •... - Page 23 Python Plus User Guide Fig. 3-21: Python Plus Receiver with Primary and Backup Inputs The Python Plus Receiver equipped with primary and secondary Fiber Optic inputs utilizes an Optical Switch to detect which of the incoming Fiber Optic signals is best.
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Page 24: Python Plus Rear Panel Operation
Python Plus Components Python Plus Rear panel operation Python Plus Rear panel operation The Python Plus illustration is repeated for ease of use of this guide. Note that all Python Plus units operate in the same manner: the only difference is in whether the Fiber Optic ST connectors are inputs or outputs. -
Page 25: Redundant Power Supply Usage
Python Plus User Guide Redundant Power Supply Usage The Python Plus power supply contains circuitry to detect which of the power sources (Main or Aux) is producing the highest voltage and then uses that source to power the unit. If the power sources are about the same, the Python Plus uses power from both. Area B –... -
Page 26: Fiber Adap Power Supplies
Python Plus Components Fiber ADAP Power Supplies Fiber ADAP Power Supplies The Python Plus requires a power supply providing 12-18 volts at 1.5 Amps. Any power supply meeting the required specification and providing power through an XLR-4 Female connector can be used. Please contact Grass Valley (Contact Us on page 37) or your authorized dealer for more information. -
Page 27: Python Plus Operation
Python Plus Operation This chapter describes the operation of the Python Plus. Please keep in mind that once the system is properly set up and configured, there is very little to do during normal operation. Fiber Optical Channel Monitoring ........... . 28 Using the Python Plus Optical Measurement Display . -
Page 28: Fiber Optical Channel Monitoring
Python Plus Operation Fiber Optical Channel Monitoring Fiber Optical Channel Monitoring The Python Plus provides direct digital readout of the Fiber Optic Link signal strength for signals received at the unit. This readout is presented in units of dBm. It is useful to understand both the dB or decibel and the dBm or decibel referenced to one milliwatt. -
Page 29: Using The Python Plus Optical Measurement Display
Python Plus User Guide Using the Python Plus Optical Measurement Display The optical measurement functionality is similar across all three types of Python Plus. A transceiver, transmitter, and receiver work identically with one exception. The system reports fiber optical strength only for fiber optic signals received at a unit. Transmission strength is not measured. -
Page 30: Condition 1: No Optical Link
Python Plus Operation Python Plus Optical Measurement Display Condition 1: No Optical Link If there is no optical link on a particular channel the display will show n/A for not available. CHANNEL T x 0 1 T x 0 1 SELECT F L I C K I N G Fig. -
Page 31: System Firmware Display
Python Plus User Guide System Firmware Display The Python Plus display will display the current firmware version when the unit is powered On. This appears in the display as a scrolling series of alphanumeric character four characters wide. CHANNEL T e m p SELECT C L I C K L E F T P y t h o n P L U S R E V 5 . -
Page 32: Best Practices
Python Plus Operation Best Practices Best Practices This section is devoted to a number of “Best Practices” for use of the Python Plus System. • Take every precaution to prevent damaging your eyes while using the equipment. • Protect the Fiber Optic Cable and the Fiber Optic Connectors. Always keep these capped unless there are being connected. -
Page 33: Understanding Python Plus Model Numbers
Understanding Python Plus Model Numbers This chapter explains how to decode the Python Plus Part Number. Sample part numbers are decoded at the end of this section. Part number ordering options ............34... -
Page 34: Part Number Ordering Options
Understanding Python Plus Model Numbers Part number ordering options Part number ordering options Frame • PY3-FRAME Python Plus frame Coaxial Cards • PY3-RX Quad fiber to SDI receiver • PY3-TX-A Quad SDI to fiber transmitter 1310 all • PY3-TX-X* Quad SDI to fiber transmitter CWDM Fiber Cards •... -
Page 35: Specifications
......................>10 dB, 1.5 GHz to 3 GHz ........................>7 dB, 3 GHz to 6 GHz ........................>4dB, 6 GHz to 12 GHz Coaxial Input Equalization (with Belden 1694A cable): At 12 Gb/s..........................50 m At 6 Gb/s ..........................120 m At 3 Gb/s ...................200 m (up from 120 m) At 1.5 Gb/s.........................200 m... - Page 36 Specifications Input voltage....................... 11-18 VDC Power consumption: TX ..........................4.5 W per PCB RX ..........................1.3 W per PCB Total............................< 25 W Temperature Range ..............-20° to 45 °C (-4° to 113°F) Humidity Range ................0 to 95 % non-condensing Compliance Laser Safety................Class 1 Laser 21 CFR 1040.10 EMI/RFI..................Complies with IEC/EN 60825-1 Certifications ..........................RoHS...
- Page 37 Contact Us Grass Valley Technical Support For technical assistance, our international support center, at 1-800-547-8949 (US and Canada) or +1 530 478 4148. To obtain a local phone number for the support center nearest you, please consult the Contact Us section of Grass Valley’s website ( www.grassvalley.com An online form for e-mail is also available on the website.
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