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- Page 1 FTX 3G Dual channel 3G fibre optic transmitter 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 2: Table Of Contents
Crystal Vision FTX 3G User Manual R1.0 Contents Warning Introduction FTX 3G Hardware installation Handling Universal rear connectors Rear module connections with RM56 General purpose interface Card edge operation ... -
Page 3: Warning
Although Crystal Vision optical products contain class 1 devices that have been designed to be safe under all circumstances, you are advised not to look directly into any vacant optical outlet. -
Page 4: Introduction
The FTX 3G is from the range of Crystal Vision optical boards which have been designed to fit in all of the Crystal Vision range of 4U, 2U, 1U frames of issue 2 and above, as well as the desk top box also of issue 2. The board may be plugged into any of the PCB slots, the only proviso being where it needs to be placed below a Standard Definition board. -
Page 5: Ftx 3G
FTX 3G dual channel 3G/HD/SD optical transmitter The FTX 3G is designed to work into single-mode optical cable and is capable of achieving distances in excess of 30km depending on cable quality and number of connectors and splices. The FTX 3G will also work into multi-mode optical cable in some circumstances and distances of approximately 1km are achievable with a Standard Definition video input. -
Page 6: Hardware Installation
FTX 3G connectors with the dust caps fitted When the FTX 3G is fitted in a frame, the dust caps can be stored on the board by pushing into the holes provided. The RM56 rear module is fitted with dust caps on both sides of the optical connector. The pair of dust caps that will be internal to the frame must be removed before the rear module is fitted. -
Page 7: Universal Rear Connectors
Loading restrictions The FTX 3G can be loaded into any compatible frame’s slot but due to the extra height of the FTX 3G module it is not possible to place cards from the Crystal Vision Standard Definition or audio range directly above in certain positions. High Definition boards do not share this restriction and can be placed in any slot position. -
Page 8: Rear Module Connections With Rm56
2.2 General purpose interface The external GPI control lines 'a' to 'f' at the frame remote connectors are provided to allow remote control and/or remote status indication. The FTX 3G has six GPI output lines assigned for status reporting. GPI Connections... - Page 9 6 in each case and +5V @500mA is pin 15 on Remote 2 and Remote 6. The +5V 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. 15/03/2010 FTX 3G User Manual R1.0.doc...
- Page 10 Remote 2: 26 way high-density D-Type male plugs and frame ground is pin 6 and +5V @500mA is pin 15. The +5V output is protected by self-resetting thermal fuses, which limit the total output current available from Remotes 1-2 to approximately 1A. 15/03/2010 FTX 3G User Manual R1.0.doc...
- Page 11 Remote 2: 26 way high-density D-Type male plugs and frame ground is pin 6 and +5V @500mA is pin 15. The +5V output is protected by self-resetting thermal fuses, which limit the total output current available from Remotes 1-2 to approximately 1A. 15/03/2010 FTX 3G User Manual R1.0.doc...
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Page 12: Card Edge Operation
Crystal Vision Card edge operation 3 Card edge operation Card edge controls and indicators The front edge of the FTX 3G card provides power rail monitoring and status. FTX 3G front edge view Location/colour Meaning when lit PSU Ok Green All PSU voltages are within range. -
Page 13: Using The Active Front Panel
This operational guide assumes that the panel has been set up according to the panel setup procedure described in the Crystal Vision Control Panel manual. It is ESSENTIAL that the panel setup procedure is followed and any old or unknown Note: passwords cleared prior to using the panel for the first time. -
Page 14: Updating The Display
Using the active front panel Rotary control – shaft encoder used to select options or variable data Please refer to the Crystal Vision Control Panel manual for details of the Panel Set up, Lock Panel and Note: Diagnostic menus. -
Page 15: The Ftx 3G Menu Structure
Device menu Rotary control – shaft encoder used to select options or variable data Please refer to the Crystal Vision Control Panel manual for details of the Panel Set up, Note: Lock Panel and Diagnostic menus. The FTX 3G menu structure The main top-level menu is obtained by pressing the HOME button. -
Page 16: Active Control Panel Menu Tree
Function key LEDs are illuminated when active. Note: Channel Status The FTX 3G will display the presence of a Serial Digital input signal and whether that particular channel laser is emitting light. The absence of SDI input is also indicated along with a laser shutdown. - Page 17 Press button F1 from the Home menu to show Channel A status information. The message present will be dependent on the condition of the input video and laser status. FTX 3G Channel A status menu Description From the Home menu, press F1 to select Channel A status menu.
- Page 18 Press button F2 from the Home menu to show Channel A status information. The message present will be dependent on the condition of the input video and laser status. FTX 3G Channel B status menu Description From the Home menu, press F2 to select Channel B status menu.
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Page 19: Miscellaneous Information
From the Home menu, press F4 to select the Miscellaneous menu, which is then traversed by rotating the shaft control. Rotate the shaft control to view the currently fitted software version. Rotate the shaft control to view the electronically stored board serial number. 15/03/2010 FTX 3G User Manual R1.0.doc... -
Page 20: Statesman
The menu display is repeated for convenience to allow dual-control display of modules with duplicate signal paths or to allow two functions to be viewed at the same time. FTX 3G has only one Statesman menu tab that provides status information by way of simulated LEDs and text information. -
Page 21: Status
Green indicates that the laser is emitting light. Greyed out indicates that the laser is not emitting light. Greyed out, no warning. Amber, the laser has reached its near end of life point. Laser Level Warning Card edge switch Indicates the status of the card edge shutdown switch. status 15/03/2010 FTX 3G User Manual R1.0.doc... -
Page 22: Trouble Shooting
Laser shutdown is The Channel A laser is manually shutdown under auto control preventing light emission. B shutdown Laser shutdown is The Channel B laser is manually shutdown under auto control preventing light emission. 15/03/2010 FTX 3G User Manual R1.0.doc... -
Page 23: Basic Fault Finding Guide
If required the card may be reset by simply removing the card from the frame and then re- inserting it or, if practical, briefly remove the power to the frame. It is safe to re-insert the card whilst the rack is powered. 15/03/2010 FTX 3G User Manual R1.0.doc... -
Page 24: Specification
Status monitoring LED display Front of card edge visual monitoring with LED indicators to indicate: PSU rail present, SDI input present, laser near end of life, laser error/disabled 2-way piano level switch Manual laser shutdown 15/03/2010 FTX 3G User Manual R1.0.doc...
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