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- Page 1 Ross Video Limited SRA-8201 Serial MD-SDI Reclocking Amplifier User Manual Ross Part Number: 8201DR-004 Issue: 04...
- Page 2 The information contained in this User Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation. Copyright © 2007 Ross Video Limited. All rights reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Ross Video Limited. Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited. Notice The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only.
- Page 3 Important Regulatory and Safety Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Products may require specific equipment, and /or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements.
- Page 4 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
- Page 5 The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems. If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performances of our products.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction In This Chapter ........................1-1 A Word of Thanks....................1-1 Overview ........................1-1 Functional Block Diagram ..................1-2 Features ........................1-2 Documentation Terms ....................1-2 Installation and Setup In This Chapter ........................2-1 Static Discharge......................2-1 Unpacking ........................2-1 Jumper Locations .....................2-2 JP1 ⎯ Card Control ....................2-2 JP2 ⎯... - Page 8 Ordering Information SRA-8201 and Related Products ................... 6-1 ii • Contents SRA-8201 User Manual (Iss. 04)
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Page 9: Introduction
SRA-8201 is part of a full line of Digital Products within the openGear Terminal Equipment family of products, backed by Ross Video’s experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974. You will be pleased at how easily your new SRA-8201 fits into your overall working environment. -
Page 10: Functional Block Diagram
Functional Block Diagram Figure 1. Simplified Block Diagram of SRA-8201 Functions Features The following features make the SRA-8201 the best solution for general SDI equalizing, reclocking, and distribution: • One channel with 8 outputs • Equalizes and reclocks all popular SDI signals from 143 Mb/s to 1.485 Gb/s •... -
Page 11: Installation And Setup
Unpack each SRA-8201 you received from the shipping container, and check the contents against the packing list to ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your openGear sales representative or Ross Video directly. Installation and Setup • 2-1... -
Page 12: Jumper Locations
Jumper Locations The following sections describe the jumpers on the SRA-8201. Figure 2. Jumper Locations JP1 ⎯ Card Control JP1 controls access to card jumpers only. The card edge Note buttons can configure their parameters regardless of the setting. JP1 selects whether the Output Mute and Output Channel Configuration jumper settings are respected or ignored when using the external remote control system. -
Page 13: Jp3, Jp4, Jp 5 ⎯ Output Channel Configuration
JP3, JP4, JP 5 ⎯ Output Channel Configuration The SRA-8201 can be configured as a single-channel, eight output distribution amplifier. The following figure displays jumper configurations. Figure 3. Channel Output Jumpers Setting Output Channel Configuration Jumpers For JP3, JP4, and JP5, set all jumpers to the A position, as show in Figure 3. Note Positions B and C are not used on the SRA-8201 and should not be selected. -
Page 14: Board Installation
Figure 4. Rear Module Installation 4. Align the top hole of the RM-8300-B with the screw hole on the top edge of the 8300 series back plane. 5. Using a Phillips driver and the supplied screw, fasten the RM-8300-B panel to the DFR-8310 back plane. -
Page 15: Cable Connections
Cable Connections This section provides instructions for connecting cables to the installed BNC rear modules on your 8300 series frame backplane. Connect the input and output cables according to the following diagram. The inputs are internally terminated in 75 ohms. It is not necessary to terminate unused outputs. Figure 5. - Page 16 PWR (Power) LED The top front edge of the card has a Power LED which indicates card status. The Power LED displays green when the card is operational. If the card is not operational or the LED is not displaying green, refer to the chapter, “Service Information”, of this manual.
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Page 17: Rate Selection Switch And Led Functions
Rate Selection Switch and LED Functions The following table provides information on the Rate Selection Switch and LED functions. Table 1. SRA-8201 Rate Selection Switch and LED Functions Data Rate LED Displays Description 1485 AUTO OTHER Channel searching incoming signal for a ☼... - Page 18 2-8 • Installation and Setup SRA-8201 User Manual (Iss. 04)
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Page 19: Remote Control
MFC-8310-N Network controller card. This card is required in order to use DashBoard to configure the SRA-8201. The DashBoard software and manual can be downloaded from the Ross Video website. Using the Menus You must first install the DashBoard Control System software on your computer. Refer to the DashBoard User Manual for software installation procedures and using the DashBoard interface. - Page 20 Table 2. SRA-8201 DashBoard Menus Menu Item Parameters Description Product SRA-8201 Supplier Ross Video Ltd. Product Board Rev (Read-only) Serial Number ######-### Software Rev #.##a Voltage (mV) Supple Voltage Current consumption of Current (mA) card Rear Module Hardware Processing power...
- Page 21 Menu Item Parameters Description Input present, PLL is Unlocked unlocked Input present, PLL is Unlocked – muted unlocked, output is muted The SRA-8201 card automatically detects the Auto* incoming data rate for the specified channel The SRA-8201 card does Bypass not reclock the input rate for the specified channel Input Rate**...
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Page 22: Snmp Monitoring And Control
SNMP Monitoring and Control The MFC-8310-N Network Controller card in the 8300 series frame provides optional support for remote monitoring and control of your frame and SRA-8201 using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which is compatible with many third-party monitoring and control tools. Refer to your SRA-8201 Management Information Base (MIB) file for a breakdown of SNMP controls on this card. -
Page 23: Specifications
Specifications Technical Specifications ⎯ Table 3. SRA-8201 Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Inputs 143Mb/s, NTSC Composite, SMPTE 259M-A 177Mb/s, PAL Composite, SMPTE 259M-B Data Rates and 270Mb/s, 525/625 Component, SMPTE 259M-C SMPTE Standards 360Mb/s, 525/625 Component (wide screen), SMPTE 259M-D Accommodated Serial Digital 540Mb/s, 525/625 Component (wide screen), SMPTE 344M... - Page 24 4-2 • Specifications SRA-8201 User Manual (Iss. 04)
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Page 25: Service Information
Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Power LED Conditions • Bootload Button • Warranty and Repair Policy Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required. In the event of problems with your SRA-8201, the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem. -
Page 26: Power Led Conditions
I/O module type and connections, or call openGear Technical Support. 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-8201. To perform this task, perform the following steps: 1. - Page 27 SRA-8201. If required, a temporary replacement module 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 28 5-4 • Service Information SRA-8201 User Manual (Iss. 04)
- Page 29 Your SRA-8201 Serial MD-SDI Reclocking Amplifier is a part of the openGear family of products. Ross Video offers a full line of openGear terminal equipment including distribution, conversion, monitoring, synchronizers, encoders, decoders, keyers, switchers, as well as analog audio and video products.
- Page 30 Notes: 6-2 • Ordering Information SRA-8201 User Manual (Iss. 04)
- Page 31 Notes: Ordering Information • 6-3 SRA-8201 User Manual (Iss. 04)
- Page 32 613 • 349 • 0006 613 • 652 • 4425 General Information solutions@rossvideo.com E-MAIL Technical Support techsupport@rossvideo.com 8 John Street, Ross Video Limited Iroquois, Ontario, Canada POSTAL K0E 1K0 SERVICE P.O. Box 880, Ross Video Incorporated Ogdensburg, New York, USA...
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