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- Page 1 FRX204 Dual fibre optic to SDI receiver 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 FRX204 User Manual R1.01 Contents 1 Introduction 2 Card edge operation 3 Hardware installation 3.1 Universal rear connectors Rear module connections, RM28 3.2 General purpose interface 4 Using the active front panel 4.1 Module selected The FRX204 menu structure 5 Statesman 5.1 Installing Statesman... -
Page 3: Introduction
24 modules in 4U of rack space. The range of Crystal Vision optical boards has been designed to work in conjunction with the Indigo 4 frames, or Issue 2 Indigo 1, 2 or DT frames. 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 4: Card Edge Operation
Crystal Vision Card edge operation 2 Card edge operation The front edge of the FRX204 card provides power rail monitoring and signal status. Optical Optical Input A FRX204 Input B FRX204 front edge view Location/colour Meaning when lit Green There is a modulated optical input present on input A. -
Page 5: Hardware Installation
It is also recommended that dust caps should be re-fitted if the fibre tails are to be removed for any length of time. Should the FRX204 be removed for a while it is recommended that the rear module should also be removed and stored with the dust caps in place. -
Page 6: Universal Rear Connectors
Due to height restraints, there are restrictions when mixing optical modules with other crystal vision modules. Loading restrictions The FRX204 can be loaded into any slot position of compatible frames but due to its extra height it is not possible to place cards from the Crystal Vision standard definition or audio range directly above it in certain positions. -
Page 7: Rear Module Connections, Rm28
3.2 General purpose interface The external GPI control lines 'a' to 'f' at the frame remote connectors is provided to allow remote control and/or remote status indication. The FRX204 has four GPI output lines assigned for status reporting. GPI Connections... - Page 8 Frame ground is pin 2 and +5V @500mA is pin 1 in each case. Remote 2 and Remote 4 are 26-way high density D-Type male plugs. Frame ground is pin 6 and +5V @500mA is pin 15 in each case. 24/05/05 FRX204 User Manual R1.01...
- Page 9 Remote 1: 26-way high density D-Type socket. Frame ground is pin 2 and +5V @500mA is pin 1. Remote 2: 26-way high density D-Type plug. Frame ground is pin 6 and +5V @500mA is pin 15. 24/05/05 FRX204 User Manual R1.01...
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Page 10: Using The Active Front Panel
Note: passwords cleared prior to using the panel for the first time. 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 key LED’s will illuminate. - Page 11 F1, then F2. Menu 1.2.3 is reached by pressing F2 and then F3. Please refer to the Crystal Vision Control Panel manual for details of the Panel Setup, Note: Lock Panel and Diagnostic menus.
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Page 12: The Frx204 Menu Structure
In the example above, the card displayed is located in the first frame in slot number 1. When the desired card is selected press the ENTER key to access that card’s HOME menu. The message shows that a FRX204 has been selected with the version of software on the module as V1.00. The FRX204 home menu... - Page 13 (Channel B similar) Optical Input Status The FRX204 will display the presence of an optical input whether or not the input contains usable information. This can be important for maintenance purposes as it indicates if a fibre channel connected to the rear of the frame is active.
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Page 14: Statesman
Running Statesman for the first time The Statesman PC Control System may be run from the Crystal Vision programs folder via the Start menu or by double clicking on the Crystal Vision.exe file in the installed program directory. When the program runs it will require licence information and an administrator name and password. -
Page 15: Statesman Operation
Click on the horizontal button-bar between the two panes to close the lower plane or drag the button to vary the size of the panes. 24/05/05 FRX204 User Manual R1.01... -
Page 16: Status
Status monitoring Channel Status Status indication is as follows: Input Status Description Optical Input Green when input detected. Red when no input detected. Present Indicates that the optical input contains a valid SDI signal. Reclocker Locked 24/05/05 FRX204 User Manual R1.01... -
Page 17: Problem Solving
If required, the card may be reset by simply removing the frame power and re-applying it after a few seconds or by removing the card from the frame and then re-inserting it. It is safe to re-insert the card whilst the frame is powered 24/05/05 FRX204 User Manual R1.01... -
Page 18: Specification
Statesman enabled only 2U frame for up to 12 modules Indigo 1S Statesman enabled only 1U frame for up to 6 modules RM28 Single slot rear module with 2 x SC fibre optic connectors and 4 BNCs 24/05/05 FRX204 User Manual R1.01...
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