MultiDyne openGear MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB User Manual

MultiDyne openGear MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB User Manual

1x8 aes/ebu reclocking distribution amplifier 110ohm

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MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB
1x8 AES/EBU Reclocking Distribution Amplifier 110ohm
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  • Page 1 Multidyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems Inc. MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB 1x8 AES/EBU Reclocking Distribution Amplifier 110ohm User Manual...
  • Page 2 The information contained in this User Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation. Copyright © 2022 Multidyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of openGear.
  • Page 3 Important Regulatory and Safety Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Products may require specific equipment, and/or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Page 4 Warning — Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and service personnel from hazardous voltages. For continued safety, replace all barriers after any servicing. This product contains safety critical parts, which if incorrectly replaced may present a risk of fire or electrical shock.
  • Page 5 All openGear products are covered by a generous 5-year warranty and will be repaired without charge for materials or labor within this period. See the “Warranty and Repair Policy” section in this manual for details.
  • Page 6 To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources, Multidyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems encourages you to use the appropriate take-back systems. These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end-of-life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner.
  • Page 7 Company Address Multidyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems Incorporated 10 Newton Place Hauppauge, NY 11788 United States of America +1-516-671-7278 General Business Office: +1-516-671-7278 Technical Support: +1-516-671-7278 After Hours Emergency: support@multidyne.com E-mail (Technical Support): sales@multidyne.com E-mail (General Information): Website: www.multidyne.com...
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction In This Chapter ........................1-1 A Word of Thanks ..................... 1-1 Overview ..........................1-2 Features ........................1-2 Functional Block Diagrams ..................... 1-3 User Interfaces ......................... 1-4 DashBoard Control System™ ................... 1-4 Card-edge Controls ....................1-4 Documentation Terms and Conventions ................. 1-5 Installation In This Chapter ........................
  • Page 10 Technical Specifications ......................5-2 Service Information In This Chapter ........................6-1 Troubleshooting Checklist ....................... 6-2 Warranty and Repair Policy ..................... 6-3 ii • Contents MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB User Manual...
  • Page 11: Introduction

    Congratulations on choosing the openGear MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB 1x8 AES/EBU Reclocking Distribution Amplifier 110ohm. The MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB is part of a full line of Digital Products within the openGear Terminal Equipment family of products, backed by Multidyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems’s experience in engineering and design expertise since 2010 You will be pleased at how easily your new MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB fits into your overall working environment.
  • Page 12: Overview

    Overview The MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB is an AES/EBU reclocking distribution amplifier designed for broadcast use. It provides eight copies of the incoming balanced AES3 signal when used with the R2- 3004 Full Rear Module or four copies of the incoming signal when used with the R2S-3004 Split Rear Module.
  • Page 13: Functional Block Diagrams

    Functional Block Diagrams This section provides a functional block diagrams that outline the workflow of the MDOG-6001- DA8-AESB. Figure 1.1 Simplified Block Diagram — R2-3004 Full Rear Module Figure 1.2 Simplified Block Diagram —R2S-3004 Split Rear Modules Introduction • 1-3 MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB User Manual...
  • Page 14: User Interfaces

    User Interfaces The MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB offers the following interfaces for control and monitoring. DashBoard Control System™ The DashBoard Control System™ enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and cards from a computer. DashBoard communicates with other cards in the DFR-8300 series frame through the MFC-8300 Series Network Controller Card.
  • Page 15: Documentation Terms And Conventions

    Documentation Terms and Conventions The following terms are used throughout this manual: • “Board”, and “Card” refer to openGear terminal devices within openGear frames, including all components and switches. • “DashBoard” refers to the DashBoard Control System™. • “DFR-8300 series frame” refers to all versions of the 10-slot (DFR-8310 series) and 20-slot (DFR-8321 series) frames and any available options unless otherwise noted.
  • Page 16 1-6 • Introduction MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB User Manual...
  • Page 17: Installation

    Installation In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing the Rear Module(s) for the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB, installing the card into the frame, cabling details, and updating the card software. This chapter contains the following sections: • Before You Begin • Installing the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB •...
  • Page 18: Before You Begin

    Unpack each MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Multidyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems directly. 2-2 • Installation MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB User Manual...
  • Page 19: Installing The Mdog-6001-Da8-Aesb

    Installing the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB This section outlines how to install a rear module and card in a DFR-8300 series frame. The same procedure applies regardless of the frame or card type. However, the specific rear module you need to install depends on the frame you are using. Rear Modules for the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB •...
  • Page 20: Installing The Mdog-6001-Da8-Aesb

    This section outlines how to install the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB in a DFR-8300 series frame. If the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB is to be installed in any compatible frame other than a Multidyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems product, refer to the frame manufacturer’s manual for specific instructions.
  • Page 21: Cabling For The Mdog-6001-Da8-Aesb

    Cabling for the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB This section provides information for connecting cables to the installed Rear Modules of your DFR- 8300 series frames. Connect the input and output cables according to the following sections. The inputs are internally terminated in 110ohm. It is not necessary to terminate unused outputs. DFR-8321 Series Frames Cabling Overview In the DFR-8321 series frames, the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB is used with the following Rear Modules:...
  • Page 22: Software Upgrades

    — DashBoard version 3.0.0 or higher is required for this procedure. To upgrade the software on a card 1. Contact Multidyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems Technical Support for the latest software version file. 2. Display the Device View of the card by double-clicking its status indicator in the Basic Tree View.
  • Page 23: User Controls

    User Controls In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on the MDOG-6001-DA8- AESB. The following topics are discussed: • Card Overview • Control and Monitoring Features MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB User Manual User Controls • 3-1...
  • Page 24: Card Overview

    Card Overview This section provides a general overview of the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB DIP Switches. Refer to Figure 3.1 for DIP Switch location Figure 3.1 MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB — Components SW1 – Remote Control Use SW1 to disable remote control of the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB from DashBoard. Set SW1 as follows: •...
  • Page 25: Configuring The Dip Switches

    Configuring the DIP Switches This section provides a brief summary of the DIP Switches of the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB. Refer to Figure 3.1 for the DIP Switch locations. Figure 3.2 shows all the DIP Switches in the OFF position. Figure 3.2 DIP Switch — OFF Positions Enabling Card-edge Control Ensure that SW1 is set to ON and SW2 is set to ON if you are going to use the card-edge DIP Switches to change settings on the card.
  • Page 26 SW10 Gain (dB) UNITY 3-4 • User Controls MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB User Manual...
  • Page 27 SW10 Gain (dB) MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB User Manual User Controls • 3-5...
  • Page 28: Control And Monitoring Features

    Control and Monitoring Features This section provides information on the LEDs for the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB. Refer to Figure 3.5 for the location of the LEDs. Figure 3.5 MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB Card-edge User Controls Status and Selection LEDs on the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB Basic LED displays and descriptions are provided in Table 3.3. Table 3.3 Selection and Status LED Descriptions Color Display and Description...
  • Page 29: Dashboard Menus

    DashBoard Menus In This Chapter This chapter provides a summary of the DashBoard menus available for the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB. Parameters noted with an asterisk (*) are the default values. The following topics are discussed: • Status Tabs • Settings Tab DashBoard Menus • 4-1 MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB User Manual...
  • Page 30 Table 4.2 Product Tab Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Card Name AES/EBU Distribution Amplifier (110ohm) MDOG-6001-DA8- Product AESB Multidyne Video & Product Supplier Fiber Optic Systems (Read-only) Indicates the serial number of the Serial Number board Software Rev #.## Indicates the software version 4-2 •...
  • Page 31 Settings Tab Table 4.3 summarizes the Settings options available in DashBoard. Table 4.2 Settings Menu Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Channel A and B are summed together • Use the CHA Trim Control to alter the gain of the Channel A input •...
  • Page 32 4-4 • DashBoard Menus MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB User Manual...
  • Page 33 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter includes the Technical Specifications table for the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB. Note that specifications are subject to change without notice. The following topics are discussed: • Technical Specifications Specifications • 5-1 MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB User Manual...
  • Page 34 Technical Specifications This section provides the technical specifications for the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB. Table 5.1 MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Inputs Standards AES-3 (SMPTE 276M) Sampling Rates All rates from 32kHz to 96kHz AES Input Impedance (transformer balanced) 110ohm Connector WECO®...
  • Page 35 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Warranty and Repair Policy Service Information • 7-1 MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB User Manual...
  • Page 36 If the card still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes, please contact your openGear products distributor, or the Multidyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems Technical Support department at the numbers listed under the “Contact Us” section.
  • Page 37 In the event that your MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period, Multidyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a unit of equal or superior performance characteristics.
  • Page 38 Notes: 7-4 • Service Information MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB User Manual...
  • Page 39 Notes: Service Information • 7-5 MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB User Manual...
  • Page 41 Technical Support PHONE After Hours Support +1-516-671-7278 General Information sales@multidyne.com E-MAIL Technical Support support@multidyne.com Multidyne Video & 10 Newton Place POSTAL Hauppauge, NY 11788 Fiber Optic Systems Inc. SERVICE Visit Us www.multidyne.com Please visit us at our website for: •...

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