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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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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 ........................1-1 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 Rear Module Installation (Optional) ................2-2 Board Installation .....................2-3 BNC Labels ......................2-3 Cable Connections....................2-3 LEDs and Buttons ....................2-4...
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ii • Contents SEA-8203 User Manual (Iss. 05)
SEA-8203 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 SEA-8203 fits into your overall working environment.
Functional Block Diagram Figure 1. Simplified Block Diagram of SEA-8203 Functions Features The following features make the SEA-8203 the best solution for general SDI equalizing and distribution: • One channel with 8 outputs • Equalizes all SDI signals from 143 Mb/s to 1.485 Gb/s •...
Unpack each SEA-8203 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 sales representative or Ross Video directly. Installation and Setup • 2-1...
Rear Module Installation (Optional) If you received a RM-8300-B Rear I/O Module with your SEA-8203, you will need to install it in your DFR-8310 frame before you can connect cables. If you are installing the SEA-8203 in a DFR-8310-C-BNC or DFR-8310-BNC frame, skip this section. Use the following procedure to install the RM-8300-B in a DFR-8310 digital distribution frame: 1.
Board Installation Use the following procedure to install the SEA-8203 in an openGear DFR-8310 digital distribution frame: 1. Refer to the User Manual of the openGear DFR-8310 frame, to ensure that the frame is properly installed according to instructions. Note Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards.
LEDs and Buttons The SEA-8203 is a single channel distribution amplifier, and will only have components installed into the CHANNEL A section of the card. Channels B and C are not applicable to the SEA-8203. The following sections describe the SEA-8203 LEDs and Channel Rate Selection button. Figure 4.
Bootload Button This button can be used to reset a channel to factory settings. Refer to the section below for details. This button is also used for factory service in the unlikely event of a complete card failure. The Bootload process is further described in the chapter, “Service Information” of this manual. Factory Default Values Any channel can be set back to factory settings, where the data rate is set to HD and the alarm is enabled on loss of input.
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SNMP Monitoring and Control DashBoard Control System Software The DashBoard Control System enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and controller cards from a computer. 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.
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Table 1. DashBoard Menus Menu Item Parameters Description Product SEA-8203 Supplier Ross Video Ltd. Product Board Rev (Read-only) Serial Number ######-### Software Rev #.### Voltage (mV) Supply Voltage Current consumption of Current (mA) card Hardware Rear Module (Read-only) CPU Headroom...
SNMP Monitoring and Control The MFC-8310-N Network Controller card in the DFR-8310 frame provides optional support for remote monitoring and control of your frame and SEA-8203 using SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), which is compatible with many third-party monitoring and control tools. Refer to your SEA-8203 MIB (Management Information Base) file for a breakdown of SNMP controls on this card.
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Specifications Technical Specifications Table 2. SEA-8203 - Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number Of Inputs Data Rates Supported All data rates from 143Mb/s to 1.485 Gb/s Serial Digital Impedance 75Ω terminating Video Inputs Over 120m of Belden 1694A cable Equalization @ 1.485Gb/s or up to 300m @ 270Mb/s Return Loss >17dB to 1.485GHz...
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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 SEA-8203, the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem.
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 SEA-8203. To perform this task, perform the following steps: 1.
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SEA-8203. 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.
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Your SEA-8203 Serial MD-SDI Equalizing 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.
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