3GDA204R/210R multi-standard distribution amplifiers The 3GDA204R can use either the RM75 or RM76 single-slot rear connector with six BNC connectors for one input and two outputs per channel. The RM76 offers relay bypass protection in addition. The 3GDA210R can use either the RM75 or RM76 in the lower slot position and additionally needs the RM34 in the slot above to increase the number of outputs to five per channel in total.
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• DVB-ASI compatible with non-inverting outputs. • Auto cable equalisation appropriate to the input signal type. • Up to 12 3GDA204R or six 3GDA210R in a 2U frame. • Less than 50nS delay 3GDA204R/210R User Manual R1.1 12 July 2017...
Crystal Vision Hardware installation 2 Hardware installation 2.1 Board Configuration 3GDA204R and 3GDA210R main board 3GDA210R with fitted top sub-board Link Configuration There are six user configurable links; all others should be left in their shipped position. Link position 1-2 is nearest the bottom edge of the PCB.
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The following table sets the board to be single channel or dual channel. In single channel mode, video input 1 will drive all the outputs and video input 2 unused. PL7-8 Dual Channel Single Channel Channel mode link configuration 3GDA204R/210R User Manual R1.1 12 July 2017...
3.1 Universal rear connectors The 3GDA204R uses a single height rear connector. This will allow the 2U Indigo frame to house 12 modules with dual power supplies and the 1U Indigo frame to house six modules with a single power supply. The Indigo DT desk top box has a built-in power supply and will house up to two modules.
Crystal Vision Rear Modules and Signal I/O 3GDA204R - Rear module connections with RM76 RM76 fits in all frames Description RM76 • 12 modules in 2U • Six in 1U • Two in DTB • All frame slots can be used...
HD/SD serial digital channel 2 output B HD/SD OUT 1B HD/SD serial digital channel 1 output B HD/SD OUT 1A (SWITCHED) Switched HD/SD serial digital channel 1 output A HD/SD IN 1 HD/SD serial digital input channel 1 3GDA204R/210R User Manual R1.1 12 July 2017...
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. 3GDA204R/210R User Manual R1.1 12 July 2017...
Crystal Vision Card edge LEDs 5 Card edge LEDs 3GDA204R/3GDA210R The front card-edge of the 3GDA204R/3GDA210R provides power rail monitoring and signal status for both channels. 3GDA204R/3GDA210R front edge view Location/colour Meaning when lit Yellow Valid 3G or HD input detected.
Crystal Vision Using the front control panel 6 Using the front control panel 3GDA204R/3GDA210R status can be accessed most easily by Statesman PC software or rack front panel controls. 6.1 Using the front control panel At power up, the LEDs of all eight control panel keys will illuminate briefly. Once the panel has completed its power up and configuration sequence the panel will enter its status mode and display the current software version and frame IP address.
DEVICE – enters ‘device’ menu to select a card or show available cards. • ASTERISK (*) – selects ‘network configuration’ menu. • F1 to F4 – soft keys not currently used by 3GDA204R. • HOME – returns to top of 3GDA204R menu structure. •...
7 Statesman 7.1 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.
LED on indicates standard definition (SD) video input present. Valid HD/3G LED on when high definition (HD or 3G) video input present. Board Type Displays board type 3GDA204R or 3GDA210R. Board Mode Channel Indicates board set to Dual or Single channel mode.
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8 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. 3GDA204R front edge view Location/colour Meaning when lit Yellow Valid 3G or HD input detected.
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Six: Input 1 present, Input 1 SD, Input 1 3G/HD, Input 2 present, Input 2 SD, Input 2 3G/HD. Open collector transistors, 30V, 270 ohm current limit resistors. Pulled up to +5V via 6800 ohm. 3GDA204R/210R User Manual R1.1 12 July 2017...
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