It has auto-equalisation for up to 250 metres of coaxial cable. 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 indication of input and PSU status when opened.
Automatic equalisation for up to 250 metres of coaxial cable • LED input presence indication • Card edge control Firmware covered The following table shows the firmware covered by this manual: Module type Manual revision Firmware covered Comments R1.0 DDA208A 24/05/05 DDA208B User Manual R1.0...
Crystal Vision Card edge operation 2 Card edge operation The front edge of the DDA208B card provides power rail monitoring and signal status. DDA208B front edge view Location/colour Meaning when lit INPUT A Green Valid DVB-ASI/SDI input detected. INPUT B Green Valid DVB-ASI/SDI input detected.
Crystal Vision Hardware installation 3 Hardware installation The DDA208B digital video distribution amplifier fits into all Crystal Vision rack frames. All modules can be plugged in and removed while the frame is powered without damage. Universal rear connectors When used with a single height rear connector, the 2U Indigo or FR2AV frame will house up to 12 modules and dual power supplies, the 1U Indigo or FR1AV frame will house 6 modules and a single power supply.
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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 DDA208B User Manual R1.0...
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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 DDA208B User Manual R1.0...
If required, the card may be reset by simply removing the rack power and re-applying power after a few seconds or by removing the card from the rack and then re-inserting the card It is safe to re-insert the card whilst the rack is powered 24/05/05 DDA208B User Manual R1.0...
Front of card edge visual monitoring with LED indicators to indicate: PSU rail present, Input present Ordering information DDA208B DDA208B non re-clocking Dual channel DVB-ASI/SDI video distribution amplifier Indigo 4 4U frame without active control panel for up to 24 modules Indigo 2...
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