Ross GearLite CMA-9011 User Manual

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  • Page 1 CMA-9011 SDI Component Monitoring Amplifier User Manual...
  • Page 2 I hope you enjoy reading it below. If anything at all with your Ross experience does not live up to your expectations be sure to reach out to us at solutions@rossvideo.com. David Ross CEO, Ross Video dross@rossvideo.com...
  • Page 3 Release Date: October 3, 2014. Copyright © 2014 Ross Video Limited. Ross®, and any related marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ross Video Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. PATENTS ISSUED and PENDING. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4: Symbol Meanings

    Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Product may require specific equipment, and/or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Warning – Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. The safe operation of this product requires that a protective earth connection be provided. A grounding conductor in the equipment's supply cord provides this protective earth. To reduce the risk of electrical shock to the operator and service personnel, this ground conductor must be connected to an earthed ground.
  • Page 6: Emc Notices

    Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. CANADA This Class “A” digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 7 Maintenance/User Serviceable Parts Routine maintenance to this GearLite product is not required. This product contains no user serviceable parts. If the module does not appear to be working properly, please contact Technical Support using the numbers listed under the “Contact Us” section on the last page of this manual. All GearLite products are covered by a generous 3-year warranty and will be repaired without charge for materials or labor within this period.
  • Page 8: Environmental Information

    To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources, Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take-back systems. These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end-of-life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner.
  • Page 9: Simplified Block Diagram

    Introduction Overview The CMA-9011 SDI Component Monitoring Amplifier is a high quality monitoring solution for SDI signals and part of a growing family of GearLite self-contained, small brick-format modules. The CMA-9011 addresses high quality imaging requirements by converting the eight MSBs of an SDI Signal to Analog Composite Video (CVBS). A 10bit DAC and special filtering techniques used in the design achieve a low-artifact video output.
  • Page 10 • Automatic input cable equalization > 250m (> 820ft) of Belden 8281 • Color bar test signal with valid SDI input • Excellent I/O specifications • Terminating input 75ohms • Visual indicator LED for power status • Small brick form factor •...
  • Page 11: Static Discharge

    Unpack each CMA-9011 module you received from the shipping container and check the contents to ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly. Mounting and Installation The CMA-9011 can be mounted in any convenient location. However, to ensure...
  • Page 12: Optional Mounting Accessories

    Optional Mounting Accessories Ross Video is committed to providing practical solutions for the needs of your high-quality broadcast facility. 11 • Installation (Iss. 05)
  • Page 13 Step 1. Figure 3 Flat Metal Plate Installation Option Install the chassis in the desired location using the Mounting Holes on the Flat Metal Plate. Mounting screws are not provided by Ross Video. Angle Mounting Bracket The Angle Mounting Bracket (Figure 4) allows a single GearLite module to be installed in positions not possible with the flat metal plate.
  • Page 14 Figure 4 Angle Mounting Bracket 13 • Installation (Iss. 05)
  • Page 15: Dip Switch Setup

    Setup Power Adapter and Supply Connect the PS-9000 power adapter to the power supply connector. The PS-9000 provides up to 2A of regulated +5V DC (5%). The DC power cord has a locking connector that securely fastens into the power supply DC jack on the CMA-9011.
  • Page 16 DIP Switches Figure 6 CMA-9011 — DIP Switches  Figure 6 shows all switches in the default UP ( ) position. The DIP switches are numbered 1-8 starting at the left of the block. The top of the CMA-9011 chassis includes a label that provides a condensed DIP switch settings chart. This chart is intended as a quick reference guide.
  • Page 17: Status Leds

    Status LEDs The front panel of the module has an LED that displays the status of the amplifier. Figure 7 indicates the location of the LED and Table 2 describes the function of the LED. STATUS LED Figure 7 CMA-9011 Status Indicator LEDs Table 2 Status LED Descriptions Color Function...
  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    Specifications Technical Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notification. Table 3 CMA-9011 — Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Inputs Signal Standards SMPTE 259M (conversion at Accommodated 270Mbps only) Serial Digital Input Impedance 75ohm terminating Video Input Return Loss >19dB to 270MHz Automatic, up to 26dB (250m of Equalization...
  • Page 19 Table 3 CMA-9011 — Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Required Voltage +5V DC (5% regulation) Power Current Consumption >425mA typical Total Power >2.2W typical Operating Range 20°C to 40°C ambient 13cm x 9cm x 2.5cm Other Dimensions (approx.) (5” x 3.5” x 1”) Weight (approx.) 312g (11oz) Specifications (Iss.
  • Page 20: Service Information

    Service Information Warranty and Repair Policy The GearLite CMA-9011 is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance, quality, reliability, and workmanship for a period of THREE (3) years from the date of delivery to the customer. In the event that your GearLite...
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  • Page 24 Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following: • Name and address of your local dealer • Product information and pricing • Technical support • Upcoming trade show information Telephone: +1 613 • 652 • 4886 Technical After Hours Emergency: +1 613 •...

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