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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.
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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.
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Important Laser Safety Measures and Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the sections below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. For further safety information when using fiber products, consult the following publications: •...
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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.
Contents Introduction In This Chapter ........................1-1 A Word of Thanks....................1-1 Overview ........................1-2 Functional Block Diagrams..................1-2 Features ........................1-3 Documentation Terms ....................1-4 Installation and Setup In This Chapter ........................2-1 Static Discharge......................2-1 Unpacking ........................2-1 Rear Module Installation (Optional) ................2-2 Board Installation .....................2-3 BNC Labels ......................2-3 Cable Connections....................2-3 User Controls In This Chapter ........................3-1...
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ii • Contents FSR-6201 and FST-6202 User Manual (Iss. 01)
Congratulations on choosing the openGear FSR-6201 and FST-6202 Single Channel HD/SD-SDI Fiber Modules. The FSR-6201 and FST-6202 are part of a full line of openGear Terminal Equipment family of products, backed by Ross Video’s experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974.
Overview The FSR-6201 and FST-6202 set offers the industry’s broadest range of digital transmission rates while maintaining the quality of transmission that broadcasters demand. No matter what your format, this set allows you to implement a wide range of formats including DVB/ASI FSR-6201 Overview The FSR-6201 Fiber Receiver is a high quality optical solution to extend transmission distances up to 20km.
Figure 2. Simplified Block Diagram of FST-6202 Functions Features The following features make the FSR-6201 and FST-6202 the best solution for transporting all of your digital video signals over fiber (up to 1.5Gbps): • Compatible with SMPTE 292M, 259M and 244M •...
FSR-6201 Features The following features are specific to the FSR-6201 Fiber Receiver: • 4 copies of the HD/SD-SDI output available at the rear of the card-edge • 1 copy of the HD/SD-SDI output available at the front card-edge • 1 fiber input through an ST connector FST-6202 Features The following features are specific to the FST-6202 Fiber Transmitter: •...
Unpacking Unpack each FSR-6201 and FST-6202 you received from the shipping container, and check the contents. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your openGear sales representative or Ross Video directly. Installation and Setup • 2-1 FSR-6201 and FST-6202 User Manual (Iss. 01)
Rear Module Installation (Optional) The FSR-6201 and FST-6202 are compatible with the DFR-8310 series frames. The procedure for installing the Rear Module in your openGear frame is the same regardless of the module used. Note that the FSR-6201 and FST-6202 are not compatible with the DFR-8310-BNC frames. The FSR-6201and FST-6202 require the following rear modules: •...
7. Ensure proper frame cooling and ventilation by having all rear frame slots covered with Rear Modules or blank metal plates. If you need blanks, refer to the chapter, “Ordering Information” in your DFR-8310 series frame User Manual, and contact your Ross Video sales representative.
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Cable Connections for the DFR-8310 Series Frames This section provides illustrations of the rear modules and the required cable connections. Refer to Figure 4 for FSR-6201 cable connections and Figure 5 for FST-6202 cable details. Figure 4. Cable Connections for the FSR-6201 Rear Figure 5.
User Controls In This Chapter This chapter includes the following sections: • FSR-6201 Card-edge Controls • FST-6202 Card-edge Controls User Controls • 3-1 FSR-6201 and FST-6202 User Manual (Iss. 01)
FSR-6201 Card-edge Controls This section briefly summarizes the controls, such as Status LEDs and the four-character display, located on the front card-edge of the FSR-6201. FSR-6201 LEDs and Buttons The following sections describes the LEDs and buttons found on the front card-edge of the FSR-6201. Refer to Figure 6 for locations.
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HD-SDI or SD-SDI LED These LEDs indicate the following conditions: • HD-SDI — When lit, this LED indicates that the input signal is a valid HD format. • SD-SDI — When lit, this LED indicates that the input signal is a valid SDI format. RCLK LED The RCLK LED on the FSR-6201 that when lit, indicates the reclocker state as follows: •...
FST-6202 Card-edge Controls This section briefly summarizes the controls, such as Status LEDs and the four-character display, located on the front card-edge of the FST-6202. FST-6202 LEDs The following sections describes the LEDs found on the front card-edge of the FST-6202. Refer to Figure 7 for locations.
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SIGNAL IN LED The SIGNAL IN LED indicates the status of the input signal. This LED displays the following conditions: • Green — A valid input signal is present. • Red — The input signal is missing or invalid. Four-Character Display The four-character display of the FSR-6201 can display the following messages: •...
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3-6 • User Controls FSR-6201 and FST-6202 User Manual (Iss. 01)
MFC-8310-N Network controller card. This card is required in order to use DashBoard to configure the FSR-6201 and FST-6202. The DashBoard software and manual can be downloaded from the Ross Video website. Using the Menus You must first install the DashBoard Control System on your computer. Refer to the DashBoard User Manual for software installation procedures and using the DashBoard interface.
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FSR-6201 Menus The following table summarizes the tabs and menu options available in DashBoard for the FSR-6201. Table 2. FSR-6201 Tabs and Menu Options Menu Item Parameters Description Supplier Ross Video Ltd. Product Product FSR-6201 (Read-only) Revision #.#.# Temperature (deg C) ##.#...
FST-6202 Menus The following table summarizes the tabs and menu options available in DashBoard for the FST-6202. Table 3. FST-6202 Tabs and Menu Options Menu Item Parameters Description Supplier Ross Video Ltd. Product Product FST-6202 (Read-only) Revision #.#.# Temperature (deg C) ##.#...
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4-4 • Control and Monitoring FSR-6201 and FST-6202 User Manual (Iss. 01)
Specifications In This Chapter This chapter includes the Technical Specifications for the FSR-6201 and FST-6202. Specifications • 5-1 FSR-6201 and FST-6202 User Manual (Iss. 01)
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Table 4. FSR-6201 and FST-6202 Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Operating Wavelength 1310nm Transmitter Output -7dBm Receiver Input Range -2 to –22dBm Optical Optical Source/Detector Type Laser diode/PIN Fiber Type <540 Mbps Single mode or multimode Fiber Type HDTV Single mode Transmission Method Digital Input Level...
Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Power LED Conditions • Warranty and Repair Policy Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required. In the event of problems with your FSR-6201 FST-6202, the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem.
In the event that your FSR-6201 FST-6202 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.
FSR-6201, FST-6202 and Related Products Your FSR-6201and FST-6202 Single Channel HD/SD-SDI Fiber Modules are 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.
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