Crystal Vision Smart DA User Manual

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Smart DA
Monitoring Distribution Amplifier
Crystal Vision Ltd., Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England.
E-mail: sales@crystalvision.tv
Website: www.crystalvision.tv
Tel: +44(0) 1223 497049
Fax: +44(0) 1223 497059

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  • Page 1 Smart DA Monitoring Distribution Amplifier Crystal Vision Ltd., Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England. E-mail: sales@crystalvision.tv Website: www.crystalvision.tv Tel: +44(0) 1223 497049 Fax: +44(0) 1223 497059...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.1 Card-edge switch settings 3.2 Reading card edge LEDs 4 Using the active front panel 4.1 Module selected Updating the display The Smart DA active panel menu structure Selecting audio group Configuring alarm delay Status 5 Statesman 5.1 Statesman operation...
  • Page 3 Crystal Vision Smart DA User Manual R1.1 6 Trouble shooting 6.1 Card edge status LEDs Basic fault finding guide 7 Specification Revision 1 Statesman GUIs and descriptions updated. 17-01-07 Smart DA User Manual R1.1 17/01/07...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    • GPI output of selected alarms Smart DA is a 100mm x 266mm module, which fits in Crystal Vision’s four standard frames and can be integrated with any boards from the company’s full product range. It can be used with three different frame rear modules, with the RM01 giving five SDI outputs and the RM02 and RM18 both giving eight.
  • Page 5: Hardware Installation

    Hardware installation 2 Hardware installation The Smart DA single height module can be used with the RM01, RM02 and RM18 rear connectors, which will fit into all Crystal Vision rack frames. All modules can be connected or removed while the frame is powered, without damaging the board.
  • Page 6: Rear Module Connections With Rm18

    Crystal Vision Hardware installation Rear module connections with RM18 RM18 fits in all frames Description RM18 • 12 Smart DA modules per Indigo 4 frame • Six per Indigo 2 or FR2AV frame • Six per Indigo 1 or FR1AV frame •...
  • Page 7: Rear Module Connections With Rm02

    Crystal Vision Hardware installation Rear module connections with RM02 RM02 fits in a 2U Indigo or FR2AV frame Description RM02 • 12 Smart DA modules per Indigo 4 frame • Nine modules per 2U frame • Three modules per rear connector •...
  • Page 8: General Purpose Interface (Gpi)

    Note. When set to local control, GP1 input present/missing will react immediately to a loss of input signal. GP2 will report an error only if any of the monitored parameters are incorrect for approximately 30 seconds. Error delay is not variable in local mode. Smart DA User Manual R1.1 17/01/07...
  • Page 9 6 in each case and +5V @500mA is pin 15 on Remote 2 and Remote Note. The +5V output is protected by self-resetting thermal fuses, which limit the total output current available from Remotes 1-4 to approximately 1A. Remotes 5-8 are similarly protected. Smart DA User Manual R1.1 17/01/07...
  • Page 10 Remote 2: 26 way high-density D-Type male plugs and frame ground is pin 6 and +5V @500mA is pin 15 Note. The +5V output is protected by self-resetting thermal fuses, which limit the total output current available from Remotes 1-2 to approximately 1A. Smart DA User Manual R1.1 17/01/07...
  • Page 11 Remote 2: 26 way high-density D-Type male plugs and frame ground is pin 6 and +5V @500mA is pin 15 Note. The +5V output is protected by self-resetting thermal fuses, which limit the total output current available from Remotes 1-2 to approximately 1A. Smart DA User Manual R1.1 17/01/07...
  • Page 12: Card Edge Operation

    Card edge operation 3 Card edge operation The Smart DA card is designed to be controlled primarily from a remote panel, therefore it has been given only limited card edge control. This chapter will concentrate on these card edge controls.
  • Page 13: Reading Card Edge Leds

    Card edge operation Audio group selection. Embedded audio within the video signal is contained within four groups. The positions of Levers 2 and 3 select which of the four groups within the video signal Smart DA’s de- embedder will monitor. Audio Group...
  • Page 14: Using The Active Front Panel

    At power up, the two line, 20-character screen will display ‘Crystal Vision’ followed by the firmware version number for the control panel. All eight control panel keys LEDs will illuminate.
  • Page 15 F2 and then F3. Further options can be reached by using the shaft encoder to scroll up or down. Please refer to the Crystal Vision Control Panel manual for details of the Panel Setup, Note: Lock Panel and Diagnostic menus.
  • Page 16: Updating The Display

    In the example above, the card displayed is located in the first frame in slot number 3. When the desired card is selected press the ENTER key to access that card’s HOME menu. The message shows that a Smart DA has been selected. The Smart DA home menu Updating the display The values displayed on an active front panel are only updated when an adjustment is made and when changing menu level.
  • Page 17: The Smart Da Active Panel Menu Structure

    From the home menu further selections can be made. Active function keys are indicated by illuminated, integrated LEDs. The main top-level menus for the Smart DA module are obtained by pressing the F1- F4 keys from the HOME menu. Menu keys are illuminated when active and when further menus are available.
  • Page 18: Selecting Audio Group

    Crystal Vision Using the active front panel Smart DA Menu Structure The Smart DA menu tree Function key LEDs are illuminated when active. Note: Selecting audio group Description Smart DA audio menu To select the group to be monitored, press F2 to activate.
  • Page 19: Configuring Alarm Delay

    Delay times are variable in one-second steps from 0 to 240 seconds. Pressing Cal at any time will return the delay to the default value of 30 seconds. If enter is not pressed to accept the changed value the value will revert to the value last saved. Smart DA User Manual R1.1 17/01/07...
  • Page 20: Status

    Rotate the shaft control to view the audio channel status. Rotate the shaft control to view the audio group status. Rotate the shaft control to view the software version. Rotate the shaft control to view the serial number. Smart DA User Manual R1.1 17/01/07...
  • Page 21: Statesman

    Smart DA has two Statesman menu tabs: one that provides status information and audio group monitoring selection and a second for assigning the GPI outputs and alarm delays.
  • Page 22: Selecting A Monitoring Audio Group

    Crystal Vision Statesman Smart DA Status and Configuration menu The status pane is divided into three group boxes: Audio group selection, EDH status and AV status. Selecting a monitoring audio group As well as for picture and data errors in the video, the Smart Switch can also monitor any embedded audio that is present.
  • Page 23: Set Up

    Crystal Vision Statesman Set up Smart DA has two assignable GPI outputs. Smart DA GPIs menu GPI1 and GPI2 are assigned by ticking the tick boxes associated with each parameter. Any number of available parameters can be assigned to a singe GPI by multiple ticking of tick boxes.
  • Page 24 An audio channel has been silent for more than 30 seconds. Silence One or more error in the video signal has been detected. Error Green Input video present. Input present Green Good power supply (PSU) rails. PSU OK Smart DA User Manual R1.1 17/01/07...
  • Page 25 If necessary re-set the card by simply removing it from the rack whilst powered and re-inserting it after a few seconds. It is safe to re-insert the card whilst the rack is powered Check that the remote/local lever is correctly set for the mode of operation. Smart DA User Manual R1.1 17/01/07...
  • Page 26 In remote mode both GPI alarms are user configurable Card edge visual monitoring, with LED indicators to indicate: Status and monitoring PSU rail present, input present, audio channel silence and error. Active control panel and Statesman control. Smart DA User Manual R1.1 17/01/07...
  • Page 27 48V 2U frame, Statesman enabled, with active control panel for up 12 modules Indigo 1A-48V 48V 1U frame, Statesman enabled, with active control panel for up six modules Indigo 2S-48V 48V 2U frame with passive front panel fitted with Statesman CPU for up to 12 modules Smart DA User Manual R1.1 17/01/07...
  • Page 28 48V 2U Ethernet capable frame with passive front panel fitted with Statesman CPU for up to 12 modules Indigo 1SE-48V 48V 1U Ethernet capable frame with passive front panel fitted with Statesman CPU for up to six modules Smart DA User Manual R1.1 17/01/07...

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