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evertz 7780M4-ASI Quick Start Manual

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OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. 7780M4-ASI OVERVIEW........................................................................................................................1
1.2. 7780D4-ASI OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................2
2.
INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................. 3
2.1. REAR PLATE DESCRIPTION ...............................................................................................................3
2.2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...............................................................................................................5
3.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - 7780M4-ASI............................................................................. 6
3.1. ASI INPUT...............................................................................................................................................6
3.2. OUTPUT..................................................................................................................................................6
3.3. ELECTRICAL .........................................................................................................................................6
3.4. PHYSICAL ..............................................................................................................................................6
3.5. COMPLIANCE ........................................................................................................................................6
4.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - 7780D4-ASI ............................................................................. 7
4.1. ASI INPUT...............................................................................................................................................7
4.2. OUTPUT..................................................................................................................................................7
4.3. ELECTRICAL .........................................................................................................................................7
4.4. PHYSICAL ..............................................................................................................................................7
5.
REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL......................................................................... 8
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5.2. CONNECTING TO VLPRO ....................................................................................................................8
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CARD CONFIGURATION - 7780M4-ASI..................................................................................... 10
6.2. ASI IN 1/2/3/4 TABS.............................................................................................................................10
6.3. SDI OUT TAB .......................................................................................................................................12
6.4. GENERAL TAB ....................................................................................................................................13
6.5. FAULTS ................................................................................................................................................14
7.
CARD CONFIGURATION - 7780D4-ASI ..................................................................................... 15
7.2. ASI OUT 1/2/3/4....................................................................................................................................15
7.3. SDI IN TAB ...........................................................................................................................................16
7.4. GENERAL.............................................................................................................................................17

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ® 5.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK ? .........................8 ® 5.2. CONNECTING TO VLPRO ........................8 CARD CONFIGURATION – 7780M4-ASI..................10 6.1. CONFIGURING THE 7780M4-ASI USING VISTALINK ..............10 ® 6.2. ASI IN 1/2/3/4 TABS..........................10 6.3. SDI OUT TAB ............................12 6.4. GENERAL TAB ............................13 6.5.
  • Page 2 8.2. UPDATING VLPRO SERVER JAR FILE.....................20 ABBREVIATIONS ......................... 22 Figures Figure 1-1: 7780M4-ASI Block Diagram......................1 Figure 1-2: 7780D4-ASI Block Diagram ......................2 Figure 2-1: 7780D4-ASI and 7780M4-ASI Rear Plates..................3 Figure 2-2: Rear View of 7700FR Frame ......................5 Figure 2-3: VistaLINK PRO Hardware Configuration ..................9 ®...
  • Page 3 Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either express or implied. The only warranty offered by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form.
  • Page 4 7780M4-ASI / 7780D4-ASI Quad ASI TDM-Mux/Demux This page left intentionally blank Page iv Revision 1.0...

  • Page 5: Overview

    Quad ASI TDM-Mux/Demux OVERVIEW 1.1. 7780M4-ASI OVERVIEW The 7780M4-ASI is a single card, single slot time division multiplexer for transporting up to four DVB- ASI transport streams in a single 270Mb/s signal compatible with SMPTE 259M-C transport. 7780M4-ASI Features: •...

  • Page 6: 7780D4-Asi Overview

    7780D4-ASI Features: • Single card TDM demultiplexer for four DVB-ASI transport streams • Adjacent outputs unaffected by loss of any DVB-ASI input feed at the 7780M4-ASI TDM Mux • Fully hot-swappable from front of frame • Monitor port output is user-selectable from the four ASI outputs •...

  • Page 7: Installation

    2.1. REAR PLATE DESCRIPTION The 7780M4-ASI and 7780D4-ASI modules occupy one card slot each and can be housed in a standalone frame, a 1RU frame holding up to three modules or a 3RU frame holding up to 14 modules. Figure 2-1 provides an illustration of the 7780M4-ASI and 7780D4-ASI rear plates.
  • Page 8 This BNC connector with serial digital video input is compatible with SMPTE 259M; compliant TDM streams as provided by the companion 7780M4-ASI. The SDI Input connector receives a signal from the multiplexer (7780M4-ASI), which is to be demultiplexed by the demultiplexor (7780D4-ASI).

  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    ESD strap be worn. Unpack your 7780M4-ASI and/or 7780D4-ASI and separate the rear card from the main card. Locate the blank plates on the rear of the rack and remove a single blanking panel. Insert the rear plate into the back of the chassis and secure using the two screws provided.

  • Page 10: Technical Specifications - 7780M4-Asi

    7780M4-ASI / 7780D4-ASI Quad ASI TDM-Mux/Demux TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – 7780M4-ASI 3.1. ASI INPUT Standard: DVB-ASI: DVB TR 101 891-270 Number of inputs: 4 independent DVB-ASI 270Mb/s signals Max Input Bitrate: 210Mb/s Connector: 4 BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A Return Loss: >...

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications - 7780D4-Asi

    7780M4-ASI / 7780D4-ASI Quad ASI TDM-Mux/Demux TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – 7780D4-ASI 4.1. ASI INPUT Standard: SMPTE 259M-C compliant TDM stream as provided by companion 7780M4-ASI Number of inputs: Connector: 1 BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex 2 Equalization: Automatic to 250M @ 270Mb/s with Belden 8281 or equivalent cable Return Loss: >15dB up to 270Mb/s...

  • Page 12: Vistalink Remote Monitoring/Control

    VLPro interface. It also assumes that the user or network administrator has already added the 7780M4-ASI and/or 7780D4-ASI jar file to the server and both the client and server applications have been restarted. If you are the network administrator refer to section 8.2 for information on updating the VLPro Server Jar File.

  • Page 13: Figure 2-3: Vistalink Pro Hardware Configuration

    PRO Hardware Configuration ® Please consult your network administrator if you have problems connecting the card with VLPro, alternatively contact Evertz Microsystems Ltd. or your authorized reseller for technical support. Consult the VistaLINK Pro manual for instruction on how to use VistaLINK software.

  • Page 14: Card Configuration - 7780M4-Asi

    Click the “+” button to expand the frame. The card you have installed should be displayed as a sub component of this frame, and should be named appropriately, 7780M4-ASI, followed by square brackets to indicate the slot number used. 6.2.
  • Page 15 7780M4-ASI / 7780D4-ASI Quad ASI TDM-Mux/Demux 6.2.1. Control The Control section of the ASI IN 1 tab, enables the user to adjust the ASI IN controls. The following items provide descriptions of the controls. • Reset Measurements: The Reset Measurements button allows the user to reset the Monitor window.

  • Page 16: Sdi Out Tab

    The SDI OUT tab controls the operation of the card and determines how the SMPTE 259M-C compliant stream is characterized. Figure 6-2: SDI OUT – 7780M4-ASI 6.3.1. SDI Control The SDI OUT tab enables the user to set the parameters for the SDI Outputs.

  • Page 17: General Tab

    Data Bit Rate: This field displays the actual bitrate being used by the four inputs. maximum useable rate is 209 Mb/s as shown above. • Firmware Version: This field displays the current firmware version on the board. This information will be useful for the user when contacting Evertz technical support. Page 13 Revision 1.0...

  • Page 18: Faults

    VLPro to see the status dynamically updating. In order to enable a trap simply click on the check box associated with the trap you wish to enable. Figure 6-4: Faults – 7780M4-ASI 6.5.1. ASI Trap Enable / ASI Trap Status The ASI Trap Enable section allows the user to set which ASI Trap Enable controls are enabled.

  • Page 19: Card Configuration - 7780D4-Asi

    7780M4-ASI / 7780D4-ASI Quad ASI TDM-Mux/Demux CARD CONFIGURATION – 7780D4-ASI 7.1. CONFIGURING THE 7780D4-ASI USING VISTALINK ® Expand the Hardware tree from the VLPro window. Locate the IP address of the frame controller in which the card(s) have been installed. Click the “+” button to expand the frame. The card you have installed should be displayed as a sub component of this frame, and should be named appropriately, 7780D4-ASI, followed by square brackets to indicate the slot number used.

  • Page 20: Sdi In Tab

    7780M4-ASI / 7780D4-ASI Quad ASI TDM-Mux/Demux • ASI Output Enable: Use the ASI Output Enable drop-down box to select if the ASI output should be enabled or disabled. 7.2.2. Monitor • Total TS Bit Rate: This field displays the total bit rate for the entire stream (including NULL packets).

  • Page 21: General

    7780M4-ASI / 7780D4-ASI Quad ASI TDM-Mux/Demux 7.3.1. SDI Monitor • SDI Input Standard: This field displays the detected SDI input standard. • SDI TDM Use Vanc: This field displays the status of the SDI TDM Use Vanc control. The options for this parameter are ON and OFF.
  • Page 22 Used Link Bit Rate: This field displays the actual incoming data bitrate. • Firmware Version: This field displays the current firmware version on the board. The firmware version information will be useful if contacting Evertz technical support. Page 18 Revision 1.0...

  • Page 23: Faults

    7780M4-ASI / 7780D4-ASI Quad ASI TDM-Mux/Demux 7.5. FAULTS The Faults tab allows custom configuration of the traps and displays the trap status. Use the auto- refresh option in VLPro to see the status dynamically updating. In order to enable a trap simply click on the check box associated with the trap you wish to enable.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    8.2. UPDATING VLPRO SERVER JAR FILE Products from Evertz are constantly evolving and new features are often added. It is therefore important to update the JAR files in use to provide access to all the latest features or enhancements. It will also be necessary to add JAR files for new products.

  • Page 25: Figure 5-2: Vistalink Pro - Applying Jar Updates

    7780M4-ASI / 7780D4-ASI Quad ASI TDM-Mux/Demux Figure 8-2: VistaLINK PRO – Applying JAR Updates ® You will be prompted to restart the server to enable the change to take effect. Apply as many JAR updates as required before restarting the server.

  • Page 26: Abbreviations

    7780M4-ASI / 7780D4-ASI Quad ASI TDM-Mux/Demux ABBREVIATIONS For the purposes of the present document, the following abbreviations apply: Bouquet Association Table Bit Error Rate Band Width Conditional Access Conditional Access Table Common Phase Error Cyclic Redundancy Check ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute...

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