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  • Page 1 SRA-8901-R User Guide...
  • Page 2 Ross has become well known for the Ross Video Code of Ethics. It guides our interactions and empowers our employees. I hope you enjoy reading it below. If anything at all with your Ross experience does not live up to your expectations be sure to reach out to us at solutions@rossvideo.com.
  • Page 3 Ross Video. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Ross Video assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
  • Page 4 Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Canada This Class “A”...
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  • Page 6 Company Address Ross Video Limited Ross Video Incorporated 8 John Street P.O. Box 880 Iroquois, Ontario, K0E 1K0 Ogdensburg, New York Canada USA 13669-0880 General Business Office: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4886 Fax: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4425 Technical Support: (+1) 613 •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Related Publications ...........................9 Documentation Conventions ........................9 Interface Elements ..........................10 User Entered Text ..........................10 Referenced Guides ..........................10 Menu Sequences ........................... 10 Important Instructions .......................... 10 Contacting Technical Support ......................... 10 Before You Begin Overview ..............................11 Features ..............................
  • Page 8 Configuring the Outputs Before You Begin ............................31 Muting an Output ............................. 31 Monitoring for Invalid Outputs ....................... 31 Using RossTalk Using an Ethernet Connection ........................ 33 Cabling Requirements ........................... 33 Configuring the SRA-8901-R for RossTalk Communications ............33 Sending RossTalk Commands ......................... 34 Supported RossTalk Commands ......................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    • “Service Information” provides information on the warranty and repair policy for your card. • “Glossary” provides a list of terms used throughout this guide. Related Publications It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing and configuring your SRA-8901-R card: • DashBoard User Guide, Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004 •...

  • Page 10: Interface Elements

    Gateway for your device. Contacting Technical Support At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if problems occur, help is as close as the nearest telephone. Our 24-hour Hot Line service ensures you have access to technical expertise around the clock.

  • Page 11: Before You Begin • 11

    Before You Begin If you have questions pertaining to the operation of your card, contact us at the numbers listed in “Contacting Technical Support”. Our technical staff is always available for consultation, training, or service. Overview The SRA-8901-R offers a UHD bypass solution for the OGX-FR frame. Each SRA-8901-R is capable of acting as a failsafe device to provide guaranteed on-air service in the case of a power failure.

  • Page 12: User Interfaces

    User Interfaces The SRA-8901-R includes the following interface for control and monitoring for your card. 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 openGear frame through the Network Controller Card.

  • Page 13: Hardware Overview

    This button is used for factory service in the unlikely event of a complete card failure. Do not use this button unless advised by Ross Video Technical Support. 1. Requires the Setup > Card Edge setting be enabled (set to Yes) in DashBoard.

  • Page 14: Monitoring Via The Card-Edge

    Monitoring via the Card-edge The front-edge of the main PCB has LED indicators for indicating alarms, and communication activity. (Figure 3) INPUT STATUS RELAY STATE MANUAL BYPASS Switch BOOTLOAD Button Card Ejector Figure 3 Card-edge Features Table 1 provides information on the LED displays. Table 1 SRA-8901-R LED Descriptions Color Description...

  • Page 15: Supported Rear Module

    Supported Rear Module This section provides an overview of the connections and cabling designations for the SRA-8901-R. 8322AR-337 The 8322AR-337 rear module occupies two slots in the openGear frame and accommodates two SRA-8901-R cards. Figure 4 indicates the implemented cabling designations. When using the 8322AR-337, each card includes the following connections: •...
  • Page 16 16 • Hardware Overview SRA-8901-R User Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 17: Physical Installation

    Physical Installation Installing an SRA-8901-R card into the openGear frame requires you to remove the blank plates in the designation frame slots, install the required rear module into the frame rear panel, and then install the SRA-8901-R card into the required frame slot. If you have questions pertaining to the installation of your card, contact us at the numbers listed in “Contacting Technical Support”.

  • Page 18: Installing The Sra-8901-R Card Into An Opengear Frame

    To install a rear module into the openGear frame 1. For each retaining screw on the rear module, push the o-ring to the end of the screw (but not off the screw). This will help to align the rear module to the frame backplane in step 3. 2.

  • Page 19: Cabling

    Cabling If you have questions pertaining to the cabling of your openGear frame or card, contact us at the numbers listed in “Contacting Technical Support”. Our technical staff is always available for consultation, training, or service. Cabling the Ethernet Port on the openGear Frame You must provide an Ethernet connection to the openGear frame that houses the SRA-8901-R.

  • Page 20: Bypass Input Cabling

    Bypass Input Cabling There is a power fail relay from the BYPASS IN port to the PROTECT port. The purpose of this relay is as follows: • If the SRA-8901-R loses power, the video still passes through. • When the SRA-8901-R boots, the relay will be left in Bypass mode until the SRA-8901-R can generate a valid output.

  • Page 21: Sdi Output 2-4 Cabling

    INPUT INPUT BYPASS BYPASS PROTECT PROTECT PROTECT PROTECT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT SRA-8901-R SRA-8901-R SRA-8901-R SRA-8901-R Figure 9 PROTECT Output Cabling — Card 2 Figure 10 PROTECT Output Cabling — Card 1 SDI Output 2-4 Cabling The SDI OUTPUTS 2, 3, and 4 are the active equalized and buffered version of the INPUT signal. INPUT INPUT BYPASS...
  • Page 22 22 • Cabling SRA-8901-R User Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for launching DashBoard, and accessing the SRA-8901-R interfaces in DashBoard. If you have questions pertaining to the operation of SRA-8901-R, contact us at the numbers listed in “Contacting Technical Support”. Our technical staff is always available for consultation, training, or service.

  • Page 24: Accessing The Sra-8901-R In Dashboard

    8. Use the Gateway field to specify the gateway for communications outside of the local area network (LAN) the card will use. 9. Click Apply. The card is temporarily taken off-line during the reboot of the card to apply the new settings. 10.

  • Page 25: Bypass Relay Setup

    Bypass Relay Setup This chapter outlines how to configure the bypass relay feature, and define the card behavior during a loss of the input signal. Before You Begin Keep the following in mind when configuring and using the bypass relay feature: •...

  • Page 26: Configuring The Auto Return Feature

     Clicking Bypass Reset will reset the state if the bypass relay is triggered automatically (the Bypass Mode is set to Auto) or via a received RossTalk command. Reseting the state will switch to the Primary input if no Loss of Signal or Loss of Lock condition is found. Configuring the Auto Return Feature The Auto Return feature enables the SRA-8901-R to automatically switch from the bypass to the primary input signal when a valid primary signal is detected again.

  • Page 27: Monitoring For Invalid Inputs

    Monitoring for Invalid Inputs The SRA-8901-R provides options for monitoring the input signal status. You can choose to enable or disable this alarm as required. The input signal status is displayed on the SRA-8901-R DashBoard node and well as in the Card State field on the main SRA-8901-R window in DashBoard.
  • Page 28 28 • Bypass Relay Setup SRA-8901-R User Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 29: Configuring The Reclocker

    Configuring the Reclocker This chapter outlines how to select a data rate for the reclocker. This enables the SRA-8901-R to reclock at a specific data rate or automatically detect and reclock the data rate. It also sets the input signal type that the SRA-8901-R will process. ...
  • Page 30 30 • Configuring the Reclocker SRA-8901-R User Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 31: Configuring The Outputs

    Configuring the Outputs This chapter outlines how to mute unused outputs, and monitor the outputs for an invalid signal. Before You Begin Keep the following in mind: • If any input signal error (Loss of Signal or Loss of Lock) is detected, all 4 outputs are muted. Muting an Output If you have an unused output, it is recommended to mute that output via the Setup tab in DashBoard or to terminate the output directly on the rear module port.
  • Page 32 32 • Configuring the Outputs SRA-8901-R User Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 33: Using Rosstalk

    Using RossTalk The SRA-8901-R can be controlled from a remote editor or computer via RossTalk commands. These commands can be sent to the SRA-8901-R over an Ethernet connection. Using an Ethernet Connection Contact your IT Department before connecting to your facility network to ensure that there are no conflicts.

  • Page 34: Sending Rosstalk Commands

    Sending RossTalk Commands RossTalk commands are generally case-sensitive, and must be terminated with carriage return and linefeed (CR+LF). When using with the SRA-8901-R, the command can be uppercase or lowercase, and the terminator can by simply linefeed. For example, MSPATH 1:0:ColorRamp.tga MSPATH 1:0:directory/filename.png To send RossTalk Commands 1.

  • Page 35: Operation

    Operation The following table summarizes the SRA-8901-R operation modes. SRA-8901-R User Guide (v1.0) Operation • 35...
  • Page 36 36 • Operation SRA-8901-R User Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 37: Updating The Network Settings

    IT Department.  Ross Video recommends using a static IP Address. To change the network settings for the SRA-8901-R 1. Display the SRA-8901-R in DashBoard as outlined in “To access the SRA-8901-R in DashBoard”.
  • Page 38 38 • Updating the Network Settings SRA-8901-R User Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 39: Upgrading The Software

    To upgrade the software on a card 1. Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file. 2. Ensure the Ethernet cable is connected to the Ethernet port on the openGear frame. 3. Display the SRA-8901-R in DashBoard as outlined in “To access the SRA-8901-R in DashBoard”.
  • Page 40 40 • Upgrading the Software SRA-8901-R User Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 41: Dashboard Menus

    DashBoard Menus This chapter briefly summarize the SRA-8901-Rmenus, items, and parameters available in DashBoard. Parameters marked with an asterisk (*) are the factory default values.  Wait 30 seconds after the last setting change to ensure all changes are saved to the non-volatile memory of the card.

  • Page 42: Product Tab

    Table 5 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Product tab. Table 5 Product Tab Item Parameters Description Product SRA-8901-R Supplier Ross Video Ltd. Board Rev Indicates the hardware version Board S/N Indicates the serial number of the card Software Rev #.#-# Indicates the software version running on...

  • Page 43: Setup Tab

    Setup Tab Table 8 summarizes the options displayed in the Setup tab. Table 8 Setup Tab Item Parameters Description Input Status # (Green) Indicates the video format of the SDI signal (read-only) detected on the specified input port Signal not locked (Red) An SDI signal is detected but the format is not supported No Signal (Red)
  • Page 44 Table 8 Setup Tab Item Parameters Description Card Edge The Bypass Mode is determined by the MANUAL BYPASS Switch on the physical card. Refer to “MANUAL BYPASS Switch and Status LED”. Off* The card ignores the MANUAL BYPASS Switch setting RossTalk Enables control of the SRA-8901-R via the RossTalk protocol.

  • Page 45: Network Setup Tab

    Table 8 Setup Tab Item Parameters Description Reclocker Data Rate The reclocker is set to 5.94Gbps The reclocker is set to 11.88Gbps Output Mute - Out # Yes Mutes the signal for the specified output The signal for the specified output is not muted Edit Permission Unlocked*...

  • Page 46: Rosstalk Setup Tab

    Table 9 Network Setup Tab Item Parameters Description Type Subnet Mask Enables the user to assign the Subnet Mask for the SRA-8901-R by entering a value in this field Type Default Specifies the gateway for communications Gateway outside of the local area network (LAN) for the SRA-8901-R Apply Saves the new settings.
  • Page 47 Table 11 Alarms Tab Item Parameters Description Suppress Alarm Selected Disables the monitoring of the outputs Cleared* The SRA-8901-R reports a loss of any output signal SRA-8901-R User Guide (v1.0) DashBoard Menus • 47...
  • Page 48 48 • DashBoard Menus SRA-8901-R User Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 49: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications This chapter provides technical information for SRA-8901-R.  Specifications are subject to change without notice. Supported Video Formats Table 12 Technical Specifications — Supported Video Formats Video Format SD Formats 480i 576i HD Formats 720p 50Hz 720p 59.94Hz 1080i 50Hz 1080i 59.94Hz 1080pSF 23.98Hz...

  • Page 50: Sdi Inputs Specifications

    SDI Inputs Specifications Table 13 Technical Specifications — SDI Inputs Item Specifications Number of Inputs 1 SDI input 1 bypass input Connector Type HD-BNC Standards Accommodated 1.485Gbps Component, SMPTE 292M 2.97Gbps Component, SMPTE 424M 5.94Gbps Component, SMPTE 2081 11.88Gbps Component, SMPTE 2082 Impedance 75ohm Return Loss...

  • Page 51: Environment

    Table 14 Technical Specifications — SDI Outputs Item Specifications Jitter 1.485Gbps: <1.0UI 10Hz-100kHz, <0.2UI above 100kHz 2.97Gbps: <1.0UI 10Hz-100kHz, <0.3UI above 100kHz 5.94Gbps: <2.0UI 10Hz-100kHz, <0.3UI above 100kHz Jitter 11.88Gbps: <2.0UI 10Hz-100kHz, <0.3UI above 100kHz Band limit @1188MHz Overshoot Return Loss OUT 1 (PROTECT port) >10dB to 1.5GHz >7dB to 3GHz...

  • Page 52: Power

    Power Table 16 Technical Specifications — Power Item Specifications Maximum Power Consumption 52 • Technical Specifications SRA-8901-R User Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 53: Software Licenses

    Software Licenses This chapter provides third-party software license information for your SRA-8901-R. This product includes multiple software components which are individually licensed under one or more of the following licenses included in this chapter. Copyright (c) 1991,1993, The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. This code is derived from software contributed to Berkeley by Kenneth Almquist.
  • Page 54 Copyright (C) 2007 Free Software Foundation, Inc. <http://fsf.org/> Preamble The GNU General Public License is a free, copyleft license for software and other kinds of works. The licenses for most software and other practical works are designed to take away your freedom to share and change the works. By contrast, the GNU General Pub- lic License is intended to guarantee your freedom to share and change all versions of a program--to make sure it remains free software for all its users.
  • Page 55 The Corresponding Source need not include anything that users can regenerate automatically from other parts of the Corresponding Source. The Corresponding Source for a work in source code form is that same work. Basic Permissions. All rights granted under this License are granted for the term of copyright on the Program, and are irrevocable provided the stated conditions are met. This License explicitly affirms your unlimited permission to run the unmodified Program.
  • Page 56 "Installation Information" for a User Product means any methods, procedures, authorization keys, or other information required to install and execute modified ver- sions of a covered work in that User Product from a modified version of its Corresponding Source. The information must suffice to ensure that the continued func- tioning of the modified object code is in no case prevented or interfered with solely because modification has been made.
  • Page 57 You may not impose any further restrictions on the exercise of the rights granted or affirmed under this License. For example, you may not impose a license fee, roy- alty, or other charge for exercise of rights granted under this License, and you may not initiate litigation (including a cross-claim or counterclaim in a lawsuit) alleging that any patent claim is infringed by making, using, selling, offering for sale, or importing the Program or any portion of it.
  • Page 58 OF THE PROGRAM TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS), EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POS- SIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 17. Interpretation of Sections 15 and 16. If the disclaimer of warranty and limitation of liability provided above cannot be given local legal effect according to their terms, reviewing courts shall apply local law that most closely approximates an absolute waiver of all civil liability in connection with the Program, unless a warranty or assumption of liability accompanies a copy of the Program in return for a fee.

  • Page 59: Lgpl

    LGPL GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 3, 29 June 2007 Copyright (C) 2007 Free Software Foundation, Inc. <http://fsf.org/> Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. This version of the GNU Lesser General Public License incorporates the terms and conditions of version 3 of the GNU General Public License, supplemented by the additional permissions listed below.

  • Page 60: Mit

    Revised Versions of the GNU Lesser General Public License. The Free Software Foundation may publish revised and/or new versions of the GNU Lesser General Public License from time to time. Such new versions will be sim- ilar in spirit to the present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version is given a distinguishing version number.

  • Page 61: Service Information

    Bootload Button In the unlikely event of a complete card failure, you may be instructed by a Ross Technical Support specialist to perform a complete software reload on the SRA-8901-R. To reload the software on a SRA-8901-R 1.
  • Page 62 SRA-8901-R. If required, a temporary replacement frame will be made available at a nominal charge. Any shipping costs incurred will be the responsibility of you, the customer. All products shipped to you from Ross Video Limited will be shipped collect.

  • Page 63: Glossary

    Glossary The following terms are used throughout this guide: Active image — the portion of the video picture area (production aperture) that is being utilized for output content. Active image excludes letterbox bars and pillar-box bars. Card — refers to the SRA-8901-R unless otherwise noted. DashBoard —...
  • Page 64 64 • Glossary SRA-8901-R User Guide (v1.0)

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