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  • Page 1 TES-8943 User Guide...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Related Publications ..........................11 Documentation Conventions ........................12 Interface Elements ..........................12 User Entered Text ..........................12 Referenced Guides ..........................12 Menu Sequences ........................... 12 Important Instructions .......................... 12 Contacting Technical Support ......................... 12 Before You Begin Overview ..............................15 Features ..............................
  • Page 8 Getting Started Before You Begin ............................33 Launching DashBoard ..........................33 Configuring the Initial Network Settings ....................33 Accessing the TES-8943 Interfaces in DashBoard ................34 Configuring the Remote Logging Feature ..................... 36 Security Configuration ..........................36 Licensed Features License Keys Overview ..........................37 Installing a License Key ..........................
  • Page 9 Tally Communication Setup ........................56 Enabling GPI/Tally Logging ........................57 SCTE-104 Messages Overview ..............................59 SCTE-104 Encode Mode ........................59 SCTE-104 Decode Mode ........................59 Selecting a Source ............................ 59 Specifying the Serial Port as the SCTE-104 Source ................59 Specifying the Ethernet Port as the SCTE-104 Source ..............
  • Page 10 GPI/Tally Tab ............................89 Remote Control Tab ..........................91 Configure Data Services Tab ........................ 98 LTC Tab ..............................104 VITC Tab ..............................106 Technical Specifications Supported Video Formats ........................109 SDI Inputs Specifications ........................109 SDI Outputs Specifications ........................110 Serial Port Specifications ........................

  • Page 11: Introduction

    • “Software Licenses” provides third-party software license information for your TES-8943. • “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 TES-8943: • DashBoard User Manual, Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004 •...

  • Page 12: Documentation Conventions

    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 13 and the call will be returned shortly. This team of highly trained staff is available to react to any problem and to do whatever is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction. • Technical Support: (+1) 613-652-4886 • After Hours Emergency: (+1) 613-349-0006 •...
  • Page 14 14 • Introduction TES-8943 User Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 15: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin If you have questions pertaining to the operation of TES-8943, contact us at the numbers listed in “Contacting Technical Support”. Our technical staff is always available for consultation, training, or service. Overview The TES-8943 is a broadcast-quality ancillary data encoder/decoder for uncompressed digital video signals.

  • Page 16: Functional Block Diagram

    • Multiple packet per line VANC encoding/insertion at megabit rates • Ability to locate incoming VANC packets by DID-SDID, regardless of their line number • Ability to mark existing packets for deletion • Deletion of all VANC on selected lines •...

  • Page 17: Transparent Encoding

    at 60Hz). These eight data streams may be delivered via the network connection (Ethernet port) or one may be through the Serial port. Transparent Encoding The VANC Processor of the TES-8943 allows insertion in any line component of the VANC space that is defined for the video format (but not outside the VANC area).
  • Page 18 For More Information on... • displaying the TES-8943 in DashBoard, refer to “Getting Started”. • the TES-8943 menus and settings, refer to “DashBoard Interface Overview”. 18 • Before You Begin TES-8943 User Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 19: Hardware Overview

    Reset Button Pressing this button performs a hard reset of the microprocessor and re-initializes the card. This should only be performed if advised by Ross Video Technical Support. Reference Termination Jumper (J3) JP3 is a 3-position jumper block used to configure the 75ohm termination on the local reference input on the rear module.

  • Page 20: Back Components (Not Shown)

    Pin Position Figure 3 J3 — Default Position • Pin 2 (center) + Pin 3 (top) — In this position, the 75ohm termination is removed and the reference is not terminated. This configuration is used in a daisy chain cabling topology where only the last card is terminated.

  • Page 21: Tes-8943-B Cabling Overview

    TES-8943-B Cabling Overview The TES-8943-B requires the 8322AR-318D rear module. (Figure 5) The following connections are available: • 1 SDI input on HD-BNC • 6 SDI outputs on HD-BNCs • 1 local reference input signal • 1 SERIAL port • 1 ETHERNET port •...
  • Page 22 22 • Hardware Overview TES-8943 User Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 23: Physical Installation

    Physical Installation Installing an TES-8943 card into the OGX-FR 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 TES-8943 card into the required frame slot. If you have questions pertaining to the installation of TES-8943, contact us at the numbers listed in “Contacting Technical Support”.

  • Page 24: Installing The Rear Module Into The Ogx-Fr Frame

     You must remove two Blank Plates (covering four slots) in the OGX-FR frame when installing an 8322AR-318D rear module. Installing the Rear Module into the OGX-FR Frame If the rear module is already installed in the OGX-FR frame, proceed to “Installing the TES-8943 into an OGX-FR Frame”.
  • Page 25 Table 2 Card Slot Combinations — 8323AR-325 Rear Module is Installed in Main PCB Installs into Slot Slots 1, 2 Slots 3, 4 Slots 5, 6 Slots 7, 8 Slots 9, 10 Slots 11, 12 Slots 13, 14 Slots 15, 16 Slots 17, 18 Slots 19, 20 Refer to Table 3 for valid slot combinations when using an 8322AR-318D rear module.
  • Page 26 26 • Physical Installation TES-8943 User Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 27: Cabling

    The examples in this chapter depict each rear module installed in a single OGX-FR frame. Your setup may differ than what is presented here.  Ross Video does not supply the required cables. Planning the Installation This section briefly outlines the steps to cable the TES-8943 as an encoder or as a receiver. Your needs may differ than what is presented here.

  • Page 28: Cabling For The Tes-8943 Local Reference Input

     If difficulties or problems are experienced when connecting to a network hub, contact your network administrator. Cabling for the TES-8943 Local Reference Input The OGX-FR frame provides two reference input connections that the TES-8943 can use as a reference source. Refer to the OGX-FR Series User Guide to learn more about cabling these ports. Each TES-8943 rear module also includes a REF IN HD-BNC that can assigned as a local reference input.

  • Page 29: Sdi Outputs

    SDI Outputs Connect your destination devices to the SDI OUT HD-BNCs on the rear module as required. There are six HD-BNC SDI outputs available on each rear module. (Figure 9) SDI OUT 3 SDI OUT 3 SDI OUT 1 SDI OUT 5 SDI OUT 5 SDI OUT 1 OGX-FR Series Frame...

  • Page 30: Serial Cabling

    Serial Cabling If the TES-8943 will communicate with an external device via a Serial communications protocol, you will also need to connect this device to the SERIAL port on the TES-8943 rear module. (Figure 11)  This section applies only to the 8322AR-318D rear module. The 8323AR-325 rear module does not include a SERIAL port.
  • Page 31 GPIO 3 GPIO 7 GPIO 2 GPIO 5 GPIO 1 GPIO 1 OGX-FR Series Frame 8322AR-318D 8323AR-325 BJ-A REF 1 LOOP REF 2 ETHERNET LOOP GPIO 2 GPIO 6 GPIO 3 GPIO 8 GPIO 4 GPIO 4 Figure 12 Rear Module Cabling — GPIO Ports For More Information on...
  • Page 32 32 • Cabling TES-8943 User Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 33: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for launching DashBoard, assigning an initial IP address to the TES-8943, and accessing the TES-8943 interfaces in DashBoard. If you have questions pertaining to the operation of TES-8943, contact us at the numbers listed in “Contacting Technical Support”.

  • Page 34: Accessing The Tes-8943 Interfaces In Dashboard

    3. Double-click the TES-8943 node under the frame node. The Network interface displays in DashBoard. 4. Select the Network tab. 5. Use the Mode menu to select Static. 6. Use the Static IP Address field to assign a unique IP Address to the TES-8943 card. ...
  • Page 35 The Global interface opens in the right pane of the DashBoard window. The left pane in the Global interface enable you to monitor the overall status of the TES-8943 software and hardware. The right pane provides configuration options such as specifying the network settings, and enabling licensed features.

  • Page 36: Configuring The Remote Logging Feature

    Configuring the Remote Logging Feature The TES-8943 enables you to implement a streaming log that captures status information of the system via Port 514. This feature is useful for troubleshooting.  A centralized Syslog server must be installed in your system. Refer to the documentation that accompanied your server for installation and setup information.

  • Page 37: Licensed Features

    Enables the use of UHD 12Gbps SDI signaling on the card Installing a License Key Ross Video uses license keys to control user access to specific TES-8943 features. You can obtain a key for a TES-8943 licensed feature from Ross Video Technical Support.
  • Page 38 38 • Licensed Features TES-8943 User Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 39: Reference And Video Format Setup

    Reference and Video Format Setup The openGear frame supports a distributed frame reference, allowing incoming reference signals to feed timing information to all openGear cards in that frame. Thus, a single signal can be used for multiple cards. Specifying a Global Reference Source ...

  • Page 40: Monitoring The Reference Signal Via Dashboard

    Table 6 Reference/SDI Output Format Compatibility Reference Format SDI Video Output Format 480i 59.94Hz, 1080i 59.94Hz 480i 59.94Hz 720p 59.94Hz 1080i 59.94Hz 1080p 29.97Hz 1080p 59.94Hz 2160p 29.97Hz 2160p 59.94Hz 720p 59.94Hz, 1080p 59.94Hz 720p 59.94Hz 1080p 59.94Hz 2160p 59.94Hz a.

  • Page 41: Configuring The Time Source

    TES-8943 > Video Format tab displays a Yellow indicator when operating outside the range of the line sync. In such cases, a vertical shift of 1 line or more may occur. • All of the video inputs must be the same video format as specified in the TES-8943 > Video Format tab in DashBoard.
  • Page 42 42 • Reference and Video Format Setup TES-8943 User Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 43: Configuring A Remote Port For Vanc Data

    Configuring a Remote Port for VANC Data The TES-8943 can stream VANC decode/encode data over an ethernet or serial connection by configuring a TES Raw Data channel. This chapter outlines how to configure both connection types.  Once you configured the TES Raw Data channels, you can proceed to configure each channel for ANC encoding/decoding.

  • Page 44: Using An Ethernet Connection

    for the decode stream would need to be set to 115,200 bits/sec, since 57,600 bits/sec is insufficient to sustain the throughput of 59,940 bits/sec. Ethernet Port When encoding a transparent stream using data supplied through the TCP/LAN port, the throughput is completely defined by the Data Count specified for the stream, assuming that the transmit computer and LAN can supply data as needed.

  • Page 45: Using A Serial Connection

    The Network Setup dialog opens. 6. Use the Packet Type menu to specify the Ethernet protocol your external device will use to communicate with the TES-8943. 7. Ensure the Port field is set to 7788. 8. If you selected Network Client in step 4, use the Remote IP field to specify the IP Address of the TES-8943 on the network to be used for TES Raw Data communications.
  • Page 46 12. Use the Flow Control menu to enable the TES-8943 notify the serial device when it is experiencing a data overflow and stop sending data (SW) or to allow continuous data flow between the TES-8943 and the device (None). The default is None. 13.

  • Page 47: Anc Setup

    • you are running DashBoard software version 9.5.0 or higher. You can download the DashBoard software and manual from the Ross Video website. • the required TES Raw Data channels are assigned a remote port. Refer to “Configuring a Remote Port for VANC Data”.

  • Page 48: Other Packets

    1. CEA-608 embedded in CEA-708 2. Null content  CEA-708 is not down-converted to CEA-608. The card decodes any CEA-708 caption distribution packets (CDP) from the input video and embeds the same data in the output video. The CDP is re-formatted as required based on the frame rate, to maintain the correct CEA-708 transport channel data rate (9600bps) as specified by SMPTE 334-2.

  • Page 49: Vanc Encoding

    • you are running DashBoard software version 9.5.0 or higher. You can download the DashBoard software and manual from the Ross Video website. • the required TES Raw Data channels are assigned a remote port. Refer to “Configuring a Remote Port for VANC Data”.

  • Page 50: Configuring A Tes Raw Data Channel For Encoding

    Configuring a TES Raw Data Channel for Encoding Control of overwriting upstream data is on a line by line basis and is separate for the chroma and luma channels. It is possible to have different settings for different lines. The encoding feature can only “mark for deletion” packets in VANC. If a packet with matching DID/SDID arrives in HANC, it will pass through unaltered.
  • Page 51 TES-8943 User Guide (v1.0) VANC Encoding • 51...
  • Page 52 52 • VANC Encoding TES-8943 User Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 53: Vanc Decoding

    • you are running DashBoard software version 9.5.0 or higher. You can download the DashBoard software and manual from the Ross Video website. • the required TES Raw Data channels are assigned a remote port. Refer to “Configuring a Remote Port for VANC Data”.
  • Page 54 To configure a TES Raw Data Channel for decoding 1. Navigate to the TES-8943 interface as outlined in “To display the TES-8943 interface in DashBoard”. 2. Select the Configure Data Services tab. 3. Select the sub-tab for the TES Raw Data channel you want to configure for encoding. 4.

  • Page 55: Configuring The Gpi/Tallies

    Configuring the GPI/Tallies You can choose to configure the GPIO ports as a general input, a general output, or as part of an ANC workflow. This chapter outlines how to configure the GPIO ports for each instance.  The number of available GPIO ports depends on the rear module you are using. The 8322AR-318D provides 8 GPIO ports.

  • Page 56: Tally Communication Setup

    To configure a port as a GPI 1. Navigate to the TES-8943 interface as outlined in “To display the TES-8943 interface in DashBoard”. 2. Select the GPI/Tally tab. 3. Use the Function menu to assign a transition event to a specific GPI port. Choose from the following: •...

  • Page 57: Enabling Gpi/Tally Logging

    To configure a port as a general tally output 1. Navigate to the TES-8943 interface as outlined in “To display the TES-8943 interface in DashBoard”. 2. Select the GPI/Tally tab. 3. Use the Function menu to specify what will drive the tally output when the input is on-air. Choose from the following: •...
  • Page 58 58 • Configuring the GPI/Tallies TES-8943 User Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 59: Scte-104 Messages

    SCTE-104 Messages This chapter outlines how to configure the TES-8943 to manage SCTE-104 messages. Overview SCTE-104 Encode Mode In SCTE-104 Encode mode, the TES-8943 can be assigned as a Proxy Device and takes the place of the Injector Device accepting commands from the Automation System (AS). Since some automation systems do not recognize the proxy result code (128) for success, there is a DashBoard control directing the TES-8943 to respond with the standard injector response code (100) for success.

  • Page 60: Specifying The Ethernet Port As The Scte-104 Source

    7. Select the electrical standard from the Port Type menu. This must match the serial cable type that connects the TES-8943 to the external serial device. 8. Set the Bit Rate, Data Bits, Parity, and Stop Bits values for the external serial device. 9.

  • Page 61: Setting The Protocol

     The Remote IP field value is ignored when the Connection is set to Network Server. 10. Close the Network Setup dialog. The new settings are automatically applied. Setting the Protocol You can choose to configure the remote port for Serial Basic Link Layer (BLL) or as a proxy device. Serial Basic Link Layer (BLL) There is also a Basic Link Layer (BLL) syntax that is mandatory when using the physical serial port on the rear module but is also made available on the Ethernet port for use with a serial hub.

  • Page 62: Repeating The Last Splice

    To select a mode 1. Navigate to the TES-8943 interface as outlined in “To display the TES-8943 interface in DashBoard”. 2. Select the Configure Data Services tab. 3. Select the SCTE-104 sub-tab. The Settings sub-tab is automatically selected. 4. Locate the Enable SCTE-104 on Remote Port area. 5.

  • Page 63: Encoding In A Transparent Stream

    4. In the Repeat Last Splice area, choose one of the following: • Off — Disables this feature. There is no repetition of splice messages, including any on-going message. • Break Duration — Repeats the current message for its remaining duration and repeats future splices to the longest splice duration in the message.

  • Page 64: Configuring A Gpio For Scte-104 Messages

    • Process — the TES-8943 modifies the SCTE 104 data from the input signal as defined by the Insertion Line and Insertion Order settings. 6. Use the Insertion Line options to specify the line to insert the SCTE 104 message on. For each Field, choose from the following: •...

  • Page 65: Configuring A Gpio For Encoding Scte-104 Messages

    a. Select the Manual Override box for a GPI/Tally. b. Toggle the Level button. Configuring a GPIO for Encoding SCTE-104 Messages Configure the TES-8943 to encode via GPIs when you want to use contact closures to cause insertion of one of a group of predefined SCTE-104 messages. You can use the options in DashBoard to define the set of messages and this information is stored in the non-volatile memory in the VANC Processor.

  • Page 66: Configuring The Gpio For Decoding Scte-104 Messages

    12. Use the Avails Expected field to specify the total number of the expected Avails of the encoded message. Configuring the GPIO for Decoding SCTE-104 Messages Configure the TES-8943 for GPI-based decoding if you want to create contact closure outputs in response to predefined SCTE-104 messages.

  • Page 67: Overriding The Scte-104 Messages

    8. Use the Match Splice Types to specify the splice type(s) the TES-8943 searches for in the trigger. 9. Use the Trigger Delay slider to augment when the pre-roll begins (in milliseconds). This field allows the GPIO pulse signal to be delayed if required for compatibility with connected equipment.

  • Page 68: Setting Up Event Logging

    Setting up Event Logging When installed in openGear frames with an MFC-8322-N or MFC-OG3-N card, the TES-8943 uses NTP to properly timestamp messages and SCTE-104 event log entries. Note that this timestamp is expressed as UTC time only. Logging is limited to messages containing splice requests only. Types of Events Each entry includes the GPIO number, date and time, Splice Event ID, and type of event.
  • Page 69 5. Click Network Setup. The Network Setup dialog opens. 6. Use the Packet Type menu to specify the Ethernet protocol your external device will use to communicate with the TES-8943. 7. Ensure the Port field is set to 7788. 8. If you selected Network Client in step 4, use the Remote IP field to specify the IP Address of the TES-8943 on the network to be used for TES Raw Data communications.
  • Page 70 70 • SCTE-104 Messages TES-8943 User Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 71: Configuring An Ltc Input

    Configuring an LTC Input This chapter explains how to configure an LTC input to the card using the menus and options available in DashBoard. Overview The TES-8943 provides the ability to transmit SMPTE ST 12-2 timecode into the outgoing ancillary data space.
  • Page 72 To configure the LTC settings for the TES-8943 1. Navigate to the TES-8943 interface as outlined in “To display the TES-8943 interface in DashBoard”. 2. Select the Configure Data Services tab. 3. Select the LTC sub-tab.  Use the Jam Time read-only field to verify the last instance when the TES-8943 was synchronized to the NTP server.

  • Page 73: Monitoring

    Monitoring This chapter summarizes the read-only status fields in DashBoard that report the encoding and decoding status of the TES-8943. For More Information on... • additional read-only fields, refer to “DashBoard Interface Overview”. Monitoring the Encoding Status via DashBoard Use the TES-8943 > ANC > Encode tab to monitor the ANC services available to the TES-8943. Figure 13 Example of the ANC >...

  • Page 74: Monitoring The Decoding Status Via Dashboard

    Monitoring the Decoding Status via DashBoard Use the Decode Status tab to monitor the ANC services you have configured on the TES-8943. This list updates whenever you configure a new stream using the ANC > Decode tab. Figure 14 Example of the ANC > Decode Tab Overview The Decode Status tab provides read-only information on each stream currently configured on the TES-8943.

  • Page 75: 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. Ensure the network settings on the TES-8943 are valid.
  • Page 76 76 • Upgrading the Software TES-8943 User Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 77: Dashboard Interface Overview

    DashBoard Interface Overview This chapter summarizes the interfaces, and tabs available from DashBoard for the TES-8943.  An asterisk beside a parameter indicates that it is the default value. Global Interface The Global interface is displayed by double-clicking the Global sub-node in the TES-8943 tree. Figure 15 Example of the Global Interface in DashBoard ...

  • Page 78: Product Tab

    Table 12 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Product tab. Table 12 Product Tab Item Parameters Description Product TES-8943 Supplier Ross Video Ltd. Board Rev Indicates the hardware version Serial Number Indicates the serial number of the card Rear Module Indicates the rear module the card is installed in...

  • Page 79: Hardware Tab

    100°C, the user must manually shut off the card AXI Bridge The Advanced extensible interface bridge is running correctly on the card. This information is used by Ross Technical Support for diagnostics. Fan Speed Reports the speed (rpm) of the fan on the board CPU Usage x.xx / y.yy / z.zz...

  • Page 80: Licensing State Tab

    Licensing State Tab Table 14 summarizes the information displayed in the Licensing State tab. Table 14 Licensing State Tab Item Parameters Description Base Product Type TES-8943 TES-8943-#-LICENSE License State Unlicensed The license key for the feature is not installed. Navigate to the Configure License tab to enable this feature Licensed The license key for this feature was...

  • Page 81: Network Tab

    Network Tab Table 16 summarizes the menus and read-only fields displayed in the Network tab. Table 16 Network Tab Item Parameters Description Network Time Use time from Selected Enables the TES-8943 to use the time data Frame Network reported by the MFC-OG3-N or MFC-OGX-N Cleared Controller that is installed in the same openGear...

  • Page 82: Global Alarm Enables Tab

    Table 16 Network Tab Item Parameters Description Cancels any changes and resets the editable menus on the Network Cancel tab to the previous values Global Alarm Enables Tab Table 17 summarizes the options displayed in the Global Alarm Enables tab. Table 17 Global Alarm Enables Tab Item Parameters...

  • Page 83: Security Tab

    Table 17 Global Alarm Enables Tab Item Parameters Description Alarm Enable Selected* The Global > Signal > Analog Reference Status field reports when there is a loss of reference signal Cleared Disables this alarm SDI Input Alarms Input # Status Each field duplicates the information reported in the TES-8943 >...

  • Page 84: Logging Tab

    Logging Tab Table 20 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Logging tab. Table 20 Logging Tab Item Parameters Description Logging Level Filters the events the System Log captures Remote Logging #.#.#.# Specifies the IP Address for the external device that is logging the communication activity for the TES-8943 System Log Displays the events logged for the TES-8943 since the last time the log...

  • Page 85: Anc Tab

    Table 21 Video Format Tab Item Parameters Description Clip at White Selected* Enables the card to slip to SMPTE white on all outputs Cleared Super-white is not clipped (allows super-white) Input Status - Input # Status (read-only) OK (Green) The input signal is valid and no errors are detected Incompatible Video The input video format is not supported by...
  • Page 86 Table 22 ANC — ANC Tab Item Parameters Description Action Delete Card deletes the packet from the output Pass* The card receives and re-inserts the specified packet type into the specified line without modifying the packet contents Field # Insertion Line # Selects a line to insert the specified ANC Line...
  • Page 87 Table 23 ANC — Decode > SDI # Tab Item Parameters Description Status (read-only) Overflow Exceeded decoded bandwidth. Lost data. CRC Error CRC error found in decoded ANC data: some protocols only Parse Error Decoded data does not match expected protocol Invalid Length The length of decoded ANC packet is...
  • Page 88 Table 24 ANC — Encode SDI # Tab Item Parameters Description Status (read-only) Too Many Packets in There is a data overflow Frame Overflow Exceeded encoded bandwidth. Lost data. CRC Error CRC error found in encoded ANC data: some protocols only Parse Error Encoded data does not match expected protocol...

  • Page 89: Gpi/Tally Tab

    Table 25 ANC — SCTE 104 Status Tab Item Parameters Description Timestamp Specific time that the event was processed (UTC value) for the specified port/GPIO Type Specifies when the splice occurred Splice ID Specifies the Splice ID value in the SCTE 104 message Program ID Specifies the Program ID value in the SCTE 104 message Pre-roll Time...
  • Page 90 Table 27 GPI/Tally > GPI/Tally Tab Item Parameters Description Function GPI Trigger SCTE104 Specifies that the GPI will be used for SCTE 104 trigger encoding GPI Override SCTE104 Specifies that the GPI will override the Source SCTE-104 > Settings > Trigger Source setting GPI Reset SCTE104 Specifies that the GPI will switch the Trigger Source...

  • Page 91: Remote Control Tab

    Table 27 GPI/Tally > GPI/Tally Tab Item Parameters Description Info* The TES-8943 provides a summary of commands sent to and responses via this GPI/Tally port a. The number of GPI/Tally ports depends on the rear module you are using. Remote Control Tab This section summarizes the options displayed in the Remote Control tab.
  • Page 92 Table 28 Remote Control — TES Raw Data # Item Parameters Description • Only applicable when Role is set to Remote IP #.#.#.# Network Client • Specifies the IP address of the external device. The default is 0.0.0.0 and this must be changed to the actual IP address of the external device Status (read-only)
  • Page 93 Table 28 Remote Control — TES Raw Data # Item Parameters Description Port Type RS-422* Select this option if the TES-8943 is connected to an external device that uses the RS-422 (TIA/EIA-422) transmission standard. In this mode, the Rx receive end is terminated with a 120ohm resistor on the TES-8943.
  • Page 94 Table 29 Remote Control — SCTE-104 Item Parameters Description Listening Port Reports the network socket for SCTE-104 (read-only) data that the TES-8943 will use on the network Serial Port If the 8322AR-318D rear module is installed, you can assign its Serial port for SCTE-104 data encoding/decoding Network Server TES-8943 functions as a host, or socket listener, on the network...
  • Page 95 Table 29 Remote Control — SCTE-104 Item Parameters Description • Enabled box is selected for SCTE-104 Reconnecting (Yellow) • Connection is set to Network Client • TES-8943 attempts to connect periodically to the specified IP address and Port Number. The interval between connection attempts start at 10 seconds, increases by 10 seconds, to a maximum of 60 seconds.
  • Page 96 Table 29 Remote Control — SCTE-104 Item Parameters Description Bit Rate Selects the bit rate for the external device connected to 19200 the Serial port. The default is 38400. Data Bits Sets the number of data bits transmission (character length). The default is 8. Parity Sets the Parity type.
  • Page 97 Table 30 Remote Control — SCTE-104 Log Item Parameters Description When Role is set to Network Server: Port • specifies the TCP port number where the TES-8943 will listen. • TCP ports 0, 21, 80, 5253, and 6667 are unavailable for ethernet communications When Role is set to Network Client: •...

  • Page 98: Configure Data Services Tab

    Table 30 Remote Control — SCTE-104 Log Item Parameters Description Port Type None No transmission standard is specified RS-232 Select this option if the TES-8943 is connected to an external device that uses the RS-232 (TIA/EIA-232) transmission standard RS-422* Select this option if the TES-8943 is connected to an external device that uses the RS-422 (TIA/EIA-422) transmission standard.
  • Page 99 TES Raw Data Sub-tabs Table 31 summarizes the options displayed in each of the TES Raw Data sub-tabs. Table 31 TES-8943 > TES Raw Data Sub-tabs Item Parameters Description Enable TES Raw Data Channel # on Remote Port Decode Enable This channel is assigned as a decoder Disable Data passes through without modification...
  • Page 100 Table 31 TES-8943 > TES Raw Data Sub-tabs Item Parameters Description Emergency VANC data events are listed in a hierarchical order based on the selected severity including: Alert • internal errors and unrecognized or invalid responses from the Critical remote port Error •...
  • Page 101 Table 32 TES-8943 > SCTE-104 > Settings Sub-tab Item Parameters Description Trigger Source Remote (Ethernet/Serial) Specifies that the source of the incoming SCTE 104 commands to encode into the outgoing VANC will be via the Ethernet or Serial port on the TES-8943 rear module Upstream (Input VANC) Specifies that the source of the incoming SCTE 104 commands to encode into the...
  • Page 102 Table 32 TES-8943 > SCTE-104 > Settings Sub-tab Item Parameters Description Emergency SCTE-104 events are listed in a hierarchical order based on the selected severity including: Alert • internal errors and unrecognized or invalid responses from the Critical remote port Error •...
  • Page 103 Table 33 TES-8943 > SCTE-104 > GPIO # Event Sub-tabs Item Parameters Description Preroll Time 0.000 - 16.000 The TES-8943 adjusts and applies the pre-roll value (number of seconds) before initiating the trigger. The default is 8. This value is ignored when Type is set to Start Immediate or End Immediate.

  • Page 104: Ltc Tab

    Table 34 TES-8943 > SCTE-104 > GPIO # Event Sub-tabs Item Parameters Description Match Parameter Specifies the Program ID value in the SCTE 104 message that the TES-8943 searches for in the trigger. If the value does not match, the trigger is ignored.
  • Page 105 Table 35 Configure Data Services > LTC Sub-tab Item Parameters Description Status (read-only) NTP Absent (Red) Verify that the NTP connection is available on your network and the Network Time option is selected on the Global > Network Local Time Displays the time data reported by the (read-only) Frame Controller card in the same...

  • Page 106: Vitc Tab

    Table 35 Configure Data Services > LTC Sub-tab Item Parameters Description Emergency LTC events are listed in a hierarchical order based on the selected severity including: Alert • internal errors and unrecognized or invalid responses from the Critical remote port Error •...
  • Page 107 Table 36 Configure Data Services > VITC Sub-tab Item Parameters Description Upstream VANC Delete The TES-8943 automatically deletes the Action VITC data from the input signal Pass The TES-8943 automatically passes the VITC data from the input signal Process The TES-8943 modifies the VITC data from the input signal as defined by the Insertion Line settings Insertion Line...
  • Page 108 108 • DashBoard Interface Overview TES-8943 User Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 109: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications This chapter provides technical information for TES-8943.  Specifications are subject to change without notice. Supported Video Formats Table 37 Technical Specifications — Supported Video Formats Resolution (lines) Frame Rate (Hz) 480i 59.94 576i 720p 59.94 1080i 59.94 1080p 59.94 1080pSF...

  • Page 110: Sdi Outputs Specifications

    Table 38 Technical Specifications — SDI Inputs Item Specifications Equalization (Belden 1694A @ 270Mbps cable) >220m (722ft) @ 1.485Gbps >140m (459ft) @ 2.97Gbps >50m (190ft) @ 11.88Gbps Connection HD-BNC SDI Outputs Specifications Table 39 Technical Specifications — SDI Outputs Item Specifications Number of Outputs Impedance...

  • Page 111: Gpio

    Table 40 Technical Specifications — Serial Port Item Specifications Maximum Cable Lengths RS-232 Serial Interface 10m (33ft) RS-422 Serial Interface 300m (984ft) Refer to Table 41 and Figure 17 for pin-outs for the SERIAL port on the TES-8943 rear modules. To Rear Module (male cable end) Figure 17 Serial Port Pinouts...

  • Page 112: Environment

    Table 42 Technical Specifications — GPIO Item Specifications Tally Output • Pulled to 5V with 4k7 ohm resistor for High • Driven to ground or Low through 30ohms • Maximum sink current 50mA to drive an external relay • To drive a logic gate input, sink current needs to be below 10mA (0.3V at pin) Environment Table 43 Technical Specifications —...

  • Page 113: Service Information

    Reloading the Software on the Card 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 card.

  • Page 114: Warranty And Repair Policy

    FIVE (5) years from the date of shipment from our factory. In the event that your card proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period, Ross Video Limited reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a unit of equal or superior performance characteristics.

  • Page 115: Software Licenses

    Software Licenses This chapter provides third-party software license information for your TES-8943. 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 116 such problems arise substantially in other domains, we stand ready to extend this provision to those domains in future versions of the GPL, as needed to protect the freedom of users. Finally, every program is threatened constantly by software patents. States should not allow patents to restrict development and use of software on general-purpose computers, but in those that do, we wish to avoid the special danger that patents applied to a free program could make it effectively proprietary.
  • Page 117 You may convey verbatim copies of the Program's source code as you receive it, in any medium, provided that you conspicuously and appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate copyright notice; keep intact all notices stating that this License and any non-permissive terms added in accord with section 7 apply to the code; keep intact all notices of the absence of any warranty;...
  • Page 118 Notwithstanding any other provision of this License, for material you add to a covered work, you may (if authorized by the copyright holders of that material) supple- ment the terms of this License with terms: Disclaiming warranty or limiting liability differently from the terms of sections 15 and 16 of this License; or Requiring preservation of specified reasonable legal notices or author attributions in that material or in the Appropriate Legal Notices displayed by works containing it;...
  • Page 119 license, your conveying the covered work in a country, or your recipient's use of the covered work in a country, would infringe one or more identifiable patents in that country that you have reason to believe are valid. If, pursuant to or in connection with a single transaction or arrangement, you convey, or propagate by procuring conveyance of, a covered work, and grant a patent license to some of the parties receiving the covered work authorizing them to use, propagate, modify or convey a specific copy of the covered work, then the patent license you grant is automatically extended to all recipients of the covered work and works based on it.

  • Page 120: 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 121: Mit

    Accompany the combined library with a copy of the same work based on the Library, uncombined with any other library facilities, conveyed under the terms of this License. Give prominent notice with the combined library that part of it is a work based on the Library, and explaining where to find the accompanying uncombined form of the same work.
  • Page 122 122 • Software Licenses TES-8943 User Guide (v1.0)

  • Page 123: Glossary

    Glossary The following terms are used throughout this guide: AS — Automation System Card — openGear terminal devices within openGear frames, including all components and switches. DashBoard — the DashBoard Control System. DID — Data ID Frame — the openGear frame that houses the TES-8943 unless otherwise noted. LTC —...
  • Page 124 124 • Glossary TES-8943 User Guide (v1.0)

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