Crystal Vision Indigo 3GDA105R User Manual

Crystal Vision Indigo 3GDA105R User Manual

3g/hd/sd distribution amplifiers

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3GDA105R and
3GDA111R
3G/HD/SD distribution amplifiers
Crystal Vision Ltd., Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England.
Tel: +44(0) 1223 497049 Fax: +44(0) 1223 497059 sales@crystalvision.tv www.crystalvision.tv

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  • Page 1 3GDA105R and 3GDA111R 3G/HD/SD distribution amplifiers Crystal Vision Ltd., Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England. Tel: +44(0) 1223 497049 Fax: +44(0) 1223 497059 sales@crystalvision.tv www.crystalvision.tv...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Crystal Vision Introduction Contents Introduction Hardware installation Universal rear connectors Rear module connections with RM41 and RM34 General purpose interface 4U frame GPI connections 2U frame GPI Connections 1U frame GPI connections Indigo DT desk top box GPI connections Card edge operation...
  • Page 3 Crystal Vision Introduction Fault finding guide Specification Revision 1. Statesman diagrams updated to show board type. 02-05-12 3GDA105/111R User Manual R1.1 29 October 2018...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    HD and 80 meters for 3GHD with Belden 1694 or equivalent is obtainable. The universal connection system allows a mixture of Crystal Vision modules in the frame. The modules plug in the front and the rear connectors plug in the rear. Depending on frame design, a hinged or removable front panel reveals LED and switch positions as an indication of input present, HD/SD and PSU status when opened.
  • Page 5: Hardware Installation

    Crystal Vision Hardware installation 2 Hardware installation The 3GDA105R and 3GDA111R digital video distribution amplifiers fit into all Crystal Vision rack frames. All modules can be plugged in and removed while the frame is powered without damage. 2.1 Universal rear connectors...
  • Page 6: General Purpose Interface

    Crystal Vision Hardware installation 3GDA111R RM34 & RM41 fits in all frames Description RM34 & RM41 • 12 modules in 4U • 6 in 2U • 3 in 1U • 1 in a DTB • 2 slots used for each card...
  • Page 7: Frame Gpi Connections

    Crystal Vision Hardware installation The following tables show the GPI pinout for each frame: 4U frame GPI connections GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to one of eight rear remote connectors as follows: Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’...
  • Page 8: Frame Gpi Connections

    Crystal Vision Hardware installation 2U frame GPI Connections GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to one of four rear remote connectors as follows: Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin...
  • Page 9: Indigo Dt Desk Top Box Gpi Connections

    Crystal Vision Hardware installation Indigo DT desk top box GPI connections GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to the rear remote connector as follows: Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin...
  • Page 10: Card Edge Operation

    Crystal Vision Card edge operation 3 Card edge operation 3GDA105R/3GDA111R The front card-edge of the 3GDA105R/3GDA111R provides power rail monitoring and signal status. 3GDA105R front edge view Location/colour Meaning when lit HD-SD Yellow Valid input and standard detected. PSU Ok Green Power supply voltages present.
  • Page 11: Using The Front Control 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 set up procedure is followed and any old or unknown Note: passwords cleared prior to using the panel for the first time.
  • Page 12: Updating The Display

    Using the front control 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 Setup, Lock Panel and Note: Diagnostic menus. Selecting a 3GDA105R To select a particular card in a frame, press the DEVICE key to go to the Device menu.
  • Page 13: The 3Gda105R Active Panel Menu Structure

    Crystal Vision Using the front control panel 4.2 The 3GDA105R active panel menu structure At any time the main top-level menu (Home) is obtained by pressing the HOME key. From the Home menu further selections can be made. Active function keys are indicated by illuminated, integrated LEDs.
  • Page 14: Statesman

    5 Statesman 5.1 Statesman introduction The Crystal Vision Statesman PC control software is designed to control a range of Crystal Vision modules via serial control from a PC. Statesman provides a user friendly means of configuring and operating Crystal Vision modules with the benefit of “see-at-a-glance” status monitoring.
  • Page 15: Status

    Crystal Vision Statesman Status The board status is shown using a mixture of simulated LEDs and text information. As a general rule a green LED shows a good condition such as input present. An amber LED will give a warning. If an LED turns red this is a fault condition so input present will turn red if the input should go away.
  • Page 16: Trouble Shooting

    Crystal Vision Trouble shooting 6 Trouble shooting Card edge monitoring The card edge provides simple monitoring of the board status. This can be used as an initial aid to trouble shooting. 3GDA105R front edge view Location/colour Meaning when lit HD-SD Yellow Valid input and standard detected.
  • Page 17 Crystal Vision Specification 7 Specification General Dimensions 100mm x 266 mm module with DIN 41612 connector Weight 3GDA105R 140g 3GDA111R 200g Power consumption 3GDA105R 5.6W 3GDA111R Inputs Video HD or SD SDI 270Mb/s to 2.970Gb/s serial digital compliant to SMPTE-259M, SMPTE-292M SMPTE-424M Cable equalisation, 3G (2.970Gb/s) –...

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