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Neo® ACO-3901
Automatic Changeover Unit
Edition E
175-000190-00
Delivering the Moment

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Neo® ACO-3901 Automatic Changeover Unit Edition E 175-000190-00 Delivering the Moment...
  • Page 2 This publication does not in any way warrant description accuracy or guarantee the use for the product to which it refers. Imagine Communications reserves the right, without notice to make such changes in equipment, design, specifications, components, or documentation as progress may warrant to improve the performance of the product.
  • Page 3 175-000190-00 Addendum ACO-3901 Automatic Changeover Unit Installation and Operation Manual About This Document This document adds information to the ACO-3901 Automatic Changeover Unit Installation and Operation Manual, Edition E about using an external power supply with the ACO-3901. Connecting the External Power Supply On page 23 of the ACO-3901 Automatic Changeover Unit Installation and Operation Manual, Edition E, the following warning information should appear under “Connecting the External Power Supply”:...
  • Page 5 ACO-3901 Automatic Changeover Unit Installation and Operation Manual Edition E November 2006...
  • Page 6 Trademarks and Copyrights CCS, CCS CoPilot, CCS Navigator, CCS Pilot, Command Control System, CineTone, CinePhase, CineSound, DigiBus, DigiPeek, Digital Glue, DigiWorks, DTV Glue, EventWORKS, EZ HD, Genesis, HDTV Glue, Image Q, Icon, IconLogo, IconMaster, IconMaster Nav, IconSet, IconStation, Inca, Inca Station, InfoCaster, Inscriber, Inscriber CG—FX, Integrator, LeFont, Leitch, LogoMotion, MediaFile, MIX BOX, NEO, the NEO design, NEOSCOPE, NewsFlash, Nexio, Opus, Panacea, PanelMAPPER, Portal, PROM-Slide, RouterMAPPER, RouterWORKS,...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface Manual Information ................vii Purpose ................... vii Audience ..................vii Revision History ................vii Third-Party Software Licensing Agreement .......... ix Writing Conventions .................x Obtaining Documents ...............x Unpacking/Shipping Information ............xi Unpacking a Product ............... xi Product Servicing ................xi Returning a Product ................
  • Page 8 Contents Chapter 2: Installation and Removal Overview ....................11 Packing List ................... 12 Setting Jumpers ..................13 Input and Output Impedance on the ACO-3901-FM ..... 13 Default Input on the ACO-3901-RM ..........15 Telco Line on the ACO-3901-BM ..........17 Installing the ACO-3901 Modules ............
  • Page 9 Contents Chapter 4: Specifications Overview ....................67 Input .......................68 Analog Video Input ................68 DARS Input ..................68 Hz Input ..................68 LTC Input ..................69 Output .....................70 Analog Video Output ..............70 DARS (Unbalanced) Output ............70 LTC Output ..................70 Miscellaneous ..................71 Changeover Threshold ..............71 Isolation ..................71 Power Consumption ................71 Appendix A: Tree-View Navigation Overview ....................73...
  • Page 10 Contents ACO-3901 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 11: Preface

    Manual Information Purpose This manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance, and specifications of the NEO ACO-3901 Automatic Changeover Unit. Audience This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for the installation, setup, maintenance, and operation of the NEO ACO-3901 Automatic Changeover Unit.
  • Page 12 Preface Table P-1. Revision History Edition Date Revision History November 2004 Parameter name changes and updates, and the addition of cross-functional parameter change information October 2005 Revisions of product codes, GPO pinout parameter changes, and manual template updates November 2006 Addition of addendum and errata information from previous edition of the manual...

  • Page 13: Third-Party Software Licensing Agreement

    Preface Third-Party Software Licensing Agreement If the software embedded in a product incorporates the VxWorks Run-Time Module, the following paragraphs are applicable: You are prohibited from: a) copying the Run-Time Module, except for archive purposes consistent with your archive procedures; b) transferring the Run-Time Module to a third party apart from the product containing the Run-Time Module;...

  • Page 14: Writing Conventions

    Preface Writing Conventions To enhance your understanding, the authors of this manual have adhered to the following text conventions: Table P-2. Writing Conventions Term or Description Convention Bold Indicates dialog boxes, property sheets, fields, buttons, check boxes, list boxes, combo boxes, menus, submenus, windows, lists, and selection names Italics Indicates E-mail addresses, the names of books or...

  • Page 15: Unpacking/Shipping Information

    Preface Unpacking/Shipping Information Unpacking a Product This product was carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated before shipment to ensure years of stable and trouble-free service. 1. Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit. 2. Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list. 3.

  • Page 16: Restriction On Hazardous Substances (Rohs) Compliance

    Preface Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance Directive 2002/95/EC—commonly known as the European Union (EU) Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)—sets limits on the use of certain substances found in electrical and electronic equipment. The intent of this legislation is to reduce the amount of hazardous chemicals that may leach out of landfill sites or otherwise contaminate the environment during end-of-life recycling.

  • Page 17: Waste From Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Compliance

    Preface Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) deals with the collection, treatment, recovery, and recycling of electrical and electronic waste products. The objective of the WEEE Directive is to assign the responsibility for the disposal of associated hazardous waste to either the producers or users of these products.

  • Page 18: Safety

    Preface Safety Carefully review all safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. If this product is rack-mountable, it should be mounted in an appropriate rack using the rack-mounting positions and rear support guides provided. It is recommended that each frame be connected to a separate electrical circuit for protection against circuit overloading.

  • Page 19: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The NEO ACO-3901 group of modules combine to create a non-generic automatic changeover unit designed to support MTG-3901 and CSD-3902 inputs. The unique design of the product includes a front module, an extended three-slot back module, and a rear module that bridges between the back and front modules.

  • Page 20: Product Description

    Chapter 1: Introduction Product Description Overview The ACO-3901 Automatic Changeover Unit is a non-generic automatic changeover unit that supports two input sources: the MTG-3901 Master Time Generator or the CSD-3902 Clock System Driver. The ACO-3901 provides redundant switching between a primary MTG-3901, a secondary MTG-3901 and an external source (or between a primary CSD-3902, a secondary CSD-3902, and an external source).

  • Page 21: Front, Rear, And Back Modules

    Chapter 1: Introduction • Ability to synchronize the two MTG-3901 modules (or two CSD-3902 modules) to the external source or to one another • Ability to perform self-diagnosis (visible on the card-edge, on CCS control panels, and on CCS software applications) •...
  • Page 22 Chapter 1: Introduction Front, Rear, and Back Modules Back Module Rear Module Front Module Figure 1-1. ACO-3901-FM, ACO-3901-RM and ACO-3901-BM Modules, Top View ACO-3901 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 23 Chapter 1: Introduction Back Module Figure 1-2. ACO-3901-BM Back Module ACO-3901 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 24 Chapter 1: Introduction Back Module Connector Pinouts The following tables describe the pinouts for the connectors located on the ACO-3901-BM back module. Table 1-1 lists the conductors in the LTC In DB-9 connector. Table 1-2 lists the conductors for the RS-232 port for GPS connections.
  • Page 25 Chapter 1: Introduction Table 1-3. Output Pinouts (DB-15 Connector) Pin Number Connection Imp_OUT_2 Imp_OUT_1 GPO_CL1* GPO_CL2* LTC2N_OUT LTC2P_OUT LTC1N_OUT LTC1P_OUT *See “GPO Pinouts” on page 34 for more information about configuring GPO_CL1 and GPO_CL2 pinouts. ACO-3901 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 26 Chapter 1: Introduction Table 1-4. External Source Input Pinouts (DB-15 Connector) Pin Number Connection Ext_LTC1P Ext_LTC1N Ext_LTC2P Ext_LTC2N Ext_Impulse_IN1 Ext_Impulse_IN2 ACO-3901 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 27: Signal Flow

    Chapter 1: Introduction Signal Flow Figure 1-3. ACO-3901 Signal Flow Diagram ACO-3901 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 28 Chapter 1: Introduction ACO-3901 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 29: Overview

    Chapter 2 Installation and Removal Overview Installation, navigation, configuration, and setup information is now Caution included in the NEO FR-3901, FR-3903, and FR-3923 Mounting Frames Installation and Operation Manual. If your current NEO frame Before installation, please read manual is Edition A, B, C, or D, you will need to download an updated the NEO Safety Instructions and Precautions Manual.

  • Page 30: Packing List

    Chapter 2: Installation and Removal Packing List The NEO ACO-3901 module package includes these items: • One ACO-3901-FM front module • One ACO-3901-RM rear module • One ACO-3901-BM back module • One ACO-3901 Automatic Changeover Unit Installation and Operation Manual per order...

  • Page 31: Setting Jumpers

    Chapter 2: Installation and Removal Setting Jumpers The three modules that make up the ACO-3901 Automatic Changeover Note Unit (ACO-3901-FM, ACO-3901-RM, and ACO-3901-BM) each have jumpers that you need to set before you operate the unit for the first All jumpers must be properly time.
  • Page 32 Chapter 2: Installation and Removal TC Input Impedance Follow this procedure to set the TC input impedance on the ACO-3901-FM module: 1. Locate the J3 and J4 jumpers on the module. 2. Place jumpers on pins 1 and 2 for 600Ω input impedance, or pins 2 and 3 (default setting) for High input impedance.

  • Page 33: Default Input On The Aco-3901-Rm

    Chapter 2: Installation and Removal Default Input on the ACO-3901-RM The ACO-3901-RM rear module has a default input setting that will become active in the event of a source failure. All 18 jumpers located throughout the module must be set to either MTG/CSD 1 or ExtSrc as the default input.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2: Installation and Removal 2. Place the jumper on pins 1 and 2 for External input (default setting), or pins 2 and 3 for MTG/CSD 1 input. See Figure 2-5. MTG/CSD 1 External setting setting (default) Figure 2-5. Jumper Settings for External Input and MTG/ CSD 1 Input ACO-3901 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 35: Telco Line On The Aco-3901-Bm

    Chapter 2: Installation and Removal Telco Line on the ACO-3901-BM The ACO-3901-BM back module is capable of accepting one or two MTG-3901 (or CSD-3902) separate external inputs via the telco connector. Set the J1 and J2 jumpers to either Line 1 or Line 2. See Figure 2-6 for the location of the jumpers.
  • Page 36 Chapter 2: Installation and Removal Follow this procedure to set the telco line setup for the ACO-3901-BM: 1. Locate the jumpers J1 and J2 on the back (inside) of the module. 2. Place the jumpers on pins 1 and 2 (default setting) to set the telco line to Line 1, or pins 2 and 3 to set the telco line to Line 2.

  • Page 37: Installing The Aco-3901 Modules

    Chapter 2: Installation and Removal Installing the ACO-3901 Modules You can insert any NEO module into its frame with the power supply Caution turned on or off. Follow this procedure: To prevent overheating during 1. Remove three blank back modules from the frame (two on the left frame operation, keep the front side and one on the right side).
  • Page 38 Chapter 2: Installation and Removal FR-3901 frame (rear view) FR-3901 frame (front view) FR-3903 frame (rear view) FR-3903 frame FR-3903 frame (front view) (front view) ETHERNET 1 ETHERNET 2 FR-3923 frame ALARMS (rear view) SERIAL FR-3923 frame (front view) Figure 2-9. Writing Space for Identifying Back Modules ACO-3901 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation and Removal 6. Open the front panel and allow it to hang freely from its hinges. 7. Slide the ACO-3901-FM into the slots that match the ACO-3901-RM/BM module. Ensure that the front modules slide inside the module guides. (See Figure 2-10.)

  • Page 40: Connecting The Input Sources

    Chapter 2: Installation and Removal Connecting the Input Sources The ACO-3901 is designed to accept inputs from one or two MTG-3901-FM front modules, or one or two CSD-3902-FM front modules—both of them adjacent to the ACO-3901 module. Also, it can accept another external source such as a CSD-3902 or MTG-3901 located elsewhere.

  • Page 41: Connecting The External Power Supply

    Chapter 2: Installation and Removal Connecting the External Power Supply The external power supply that connects to the ACO-3901-BM is a Class 2/LPS UL/CSA certified power supply, rated at 24 VDC 3A. External power supply connector Figure 2-12. Location of the External Power Supply Connector on the ACO-3901-BM Module Removing ACO-3901 Modules Although the ACO-3901 package includes a wide back module and an additional rear module, the ACO-3901 requires no specialized removal...

  • Page 42: Upgrading Aco-3901 Firmware

    Chapter 2: Installation and Removal Upgrading ACO-3901 Firmware Firmware upgrading is a routine procedure that you must perform to install newer versions of software on NEO modules. CCS Pilot, Co-Pilot, or Navigator software applications are required for this procedure. When performing the upgrading procedure, check the appropriate readme file to confirm which files are needed.
  • Page 43 Chapter 2: Installation and Removal 3. From the Tools menu, select Software Upgrade. The Software Upgrade window opens or is brought to the foreground. Click here to access options for entering Telnet and FTP user name and password and creating automatic backups.
  • Page 44 Chapter 2: Installation and Removal For each device in this table, you can highlight its position in the Tree View by clicking Find Device. You can check the software revision numbers, etc., by clicking Version Info, and create an automatic backup by clicking the Device Options... button. (Place a check beside Software Backup and enter a file name or click Browse to choose a new file location.) 6.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2: Installation and Removal 2. If the affected module has not been discovered by your CCS software application, enter the Build mode, and then drag or copy and paste the module’s device icon from the catalog folder into the Network or Discovery folder.

  • Page 46: Correcting A Failed Upgrading Procedure

    Chapter 2: Installation and Removal Insert slot number: -1 to 12 for regular modules Always set to 1 -17 or 18 for resource modu Always set to 0 -0 for a NEO frame for NEO products Figure 2-15. Inserting Numbers in the Frame and Slot Field 6.
  • Page 47 Chapter 2: Installation and Removal “Upgrading the Firmware in the Fl0 Folder and Rebooting the Module” on page 31 Setting the Module to Fail-Safe Loader Mode Follow these steps to set a NEO module to the fail-safe loader mode: 1. Remove the affected module from the NEO frame. 2.
  • Page 48 Chapter 2: Installation and Removal 4. On the Device tab of the Navigation Properties box, enter the IP address of the frame that holds the module. (See Figure 2-17.) Do not make changes in Note Enter frame IP address here this field The Device ID line will be slightly different than in...
  • Page 49 Chapter 2: Installation and Removal Upgrading the Firmware in the Fl0 Folder and Rebooting the Module This procedure is meant to be performed directly after “Upgrading the Note Firmware in the Boot Folder in Fail-Safe Mode” on page Some NEO modules will reboot Follow these steps to reboot the affected NEO module: automatically.
  • Page 50 Chapter 2: Installation and Removal ACO-3901 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 51: Overview

    Chapter 3 Operation Overview Installation, navigation, configuration, and setup information is now included in the NEO FR-3901, FR-3903, and FR-3923 Mounting Frames Installation and Operation Manual. If your current NEO frame manual is Edition A, B, C, or D, you will need to download an updated version from our Web site (www.broadcast.harris.com/leitch) to access this information.

  • Page 52: Operation Notes

    Chapter 3: Operation Operation Notes When using the ACO-3901 module, the following operation notes Caution should be observed: Failure to observe these • Although the effect of a parameter change may appear to be “Operation Notes” will result in immediate, the module requires 20 seconds to save the latest accidental changes to the change.
  • Page 53 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-1. Parameters Used to Configure GPO1 and GPO2 Card-Edge Parameter Name Function GPIPPSEn GPI Primary Power Supply Enable Enables the GPI on a primary power supply fault GPISPSEn GPI Secondary Power Supply Enable Enables the GPI on an external power supply fault GPIMTG1En GPI MTG1 Enable Enables the GPI on an MTG1 fault...

  • Page 54: Cross-Functional Parameter Changes

    Chapter 3: Operation Cross-Functional Parameter Changes Changes that are made to parameter settings sometimes cause unexpected changes in other parameter settings. The following table lists the forced settings and disabled parameters that result when certain parameter settings are changed. Table 3-2. Cross-Functional Parameter Changes Condition Forced Setting Changed Parameters...
  • Page 55 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-2. Cross-Functional Parameter Changes (Continued) Condition Forced Setting Changed Parameters LTC2ValEn LTC2ValEn = Enable M1LTC2Err, M2LTC2Err, ExtLTC2Err, OutLTC2Err are enabled DARSValEn DARSValEn = Disable M1DARSErr, M2DARSErr, ExtDARSErr, OutDARSErr are disabled DARSValEn DARSValEn = Enable M1DARSErr, M2DARSErr, ExtDARSErr, OutDARSErr are enabled Cmp1ValEn Cmp1ValEn = Disable...
  • Page 56 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-2. Cross-Functional Parameter Changes (Continued) Condition Forced Setting Changed Parameters Cmp4ValEn Cmp4ValEn = Enable M1Cmp4Err, M2Cmp4Err, ExtCmp4Err, OutCmp4Err are enabled • Cmp2ValEn, Cmp3ValEn, and If two CSD-3902s are connected to the ACO-3901 Cmp4ValEn are set to Disable •...

  • Page 57: Navigating The Operator And All Lists

    Chapter 3: Operation Navigating the Operator and All Lists To navigate, and then view or change a parameter from the Operator and All Lists, follow these steps: 1. Open the front panel of the NEO frame. 2. Press any card-edge control to turn on the VFD screen. The message ACO-3901 appears.

  • Page 58: Operator And All List Parameters

    Chapter 3: Operation Operator and All List Parameters This complete list of parameter settings is arranged so that the settings Note most likely requiring changes are placed at the top of the list. Items on the bottom of the list are the least likely to require changing. Parameters You can reset the default values with the designation [RO] are “read-only.”...
  • Page 59 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-3. ACO-3901 Operator and All List Parameters (Continued) Card-Edge User Range Parameter Name Function or Options • MTG/CSD 1 GlbMTG1Ext Global Selects either MTG/CSD1 or external source MTG1-External • ExtSrc • Auto GLBBSetSrc Genlock Set Source Selects the source of the genlock black burst signal •...
  • Page 60 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-3. ACO-3901 Operator and All List Parameters (Continued) Card-Edge User Range Parameter Name Function or Options • SignalLev LTC1SetFM LTC 1 Set Fail Mode Determines the criteria the LTC 1 block will fail on • Format •...
  • Page 61 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-3. ACO-3901 Operator and All List Parameters (Continued) Card-Edge User Range Parameter Name Function or Options • LR_625 Cmp1SrcStd Composite 1 Source Selects the source standard for the composite Standard video 1 block • LR_525 • LR1080p_23 •...
  • Page 62 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-3. ACO-3901 Operator and All List Parameters (Continued) Card-Edge User Range Parameter Name Function or Options • LR_625 Cmp2SrcStd Composite 2 Source Selects the source standard for the composite Standard video 2 block • LR_525 • LR1080p_23 •...
  • Page 63 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-3. ACO-3901 Operator and All List Parameters (Continued) Card-Edge User Range Parameter Name Function or Options • LR_625 Cmp3SrcStd Composite 3 Source Selects the source standard for the composite Standard video 3 block • LR_525 • LR1080p_23 •...
  • Page 64 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-3. ACO-3901 Operator and All List Parameters (Continued) Card-Edge User Range Parameter Name Function or Options • LR_625 Cmp4SrcStd Composite 4 Source Selects the source standard for the composite Standard video 4 block • LR_525 • LR1080p_23 •...
  • Page 65 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-3. ACO-3901 Operator and All List Parameters (Continued) Card-Edge User Range Parameter Name Function or Options • LR_625 M1C1DetStd MTG1 Composite 1 Detects the Composite 1 to Composite 4 input standards on MTG1 Detected Standard • LR_525 M1C4DetStd •...
  • Page 66 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-3. ACO-3901 Operator and All List Parameters (Continued) Card-Edge User Range Parameter Name Function or Options • LR_625 ExC1DetStd External Composite 1 Detects the external Composite 1 to Composite 4 input standards Detected Standard • LR_525 ExC4DetStd •...
  • Page 67 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-3. ACO-3901 Operator and All List Parameters (Continued) Card-Edge User Range Parameter Name Function or Options • Disable AudAlrmTst Audio Alarm Test Tests the Major and Minor audio alarms • EnMjrTst • EnMinTst • Disable AudPPSEn Audio Alarm Primary Enables the audio alarm on a frame power Power Supply Enable...
  • Page 68 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-3. ACO-3901 Operator and All List Parameters (Continued) Card-Edge User Range Parameter Name Function or Options • Minor AlrmMTG1En Alarm MTG1 Enable Sets the alarm type for an MTG1 fault • Major • Minor AlrmMTG2En Alarm MTG2 Enable Sets the alarm type for an MTG2 fault •...
  • Page 69 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-3. ACO-3901 Operator and All List Parameters (Continued) Card-Edge User Range Parameter Name Function or Options • Disable GPICPUEn GPI CPU Enable Enables the GPI on a CPU dead fault • Enable • Disable GPIM1ActEn GPI MTG1 Active Enables the GPI on an MTG1 active action Action Enable •...
  • Page 70 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-3. ACO-3901 Operator and All List Parameters (Continued) Card-Edge User Range Parameter Name Function or Options • Fail MTG2Fail MTG2 Failure Indicates whether MTG2 has a failure [RO] • NoFail • Fail ExtSrcFail External Source Indicates whether external source has failure [RO] Failure •...
  • Page 71 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-3. ACO-3901 Operator and All List Parameters (Continued) Card-Edge User Range Parameter Name Function or Options • Fail M2Cmp1Err MTG2 Composite 1 Reports an MTG2 Composite 1 to Composite 4 Error to input error • NoFail M2Cmp4Err MTG2 Composite 4 [RO]...
  • Page 72 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-3. ACO-3901 Operator and All List Parameters (Continued) Card-Edge User Range Parameter Name Function or Options • Fail M1VHzErr MTG1 Validation Reports MTG1 validation block frequency [RO] Block Frequency Error Error • NoFail • Fail M1VLTC1Err MTG1 Validation Reports MTG1 validation block LTC1 Error [RO]...
  • Page 73 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-3. ACO-3901 Operator and All List Parameters (Continued) Card-Edge User Range Parameter Name Function or Options • Fail ExVLTC1Err External Validation Reports external validation block LTC1 error [RO] Block LTC1 Error • NoFail • Fail ExVLTC2Err External Validation Reports external validation block LTC2 error [RO]...

  • Page 74: Setup Parameters

    Chapter 3: Operation Setup Parameters You can modify the Setup parameters to configure the card-edge Note controls for your personal needs. The Setup section appears at the end of all three navigation lists and consists of these items: Setup parameters on a local or remote control panel may be •...

  • Page 75: Alarms

    Chapter 3: Operation Alarms The ACO-3901 has two types of alarms: traditional CCS-enabled alarms, and additional user-configurable hardware alarms. CCS-Enabled Alarms ACO-3901 modules provide a default list of 70 CCS-enabled alarms. You can disable these alarms by modifying the Alarms parameter in the Setup section.
  • Page 76 Chapter 3: Operation Enabling or Disabling a CCS Alarm Parameter To enable or disable an alarm parameter, follow these steps: 1. Select Alarms, then select Config, and then press Enter. 2. Select one of the alarm parameters, and then press Enter. 3.
  • Page 77 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-4. Default CCS-Enabled Alarms for the ACO-3901 Module (Continued) Type of Card-Edge Alarm Name of Alarm Meaning of Alarm Alarm Alarm Level M2HzErr MTG2 Frequency Error Major Loss of MTG2 frequency M2LTC1Err or MTG2 LTC 1 or LTC 2 Major Loss of MTG2 LTC 1 or 2 M2LTC2Err...
  • Page 78 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-4. Default CCS-Enabled Alarms for the ACO-3901 Module (Continued) Type of Card-Edge Alarm Name of Alarm Meaning of Alarm Alarm Alarm Level M1VLTC1Err or MTG1 Validation LTC Major Loss of MTG1validation circuit M1VLTC2Err 1 or 2 Error LTC 1 or 2 M1VDARSErr MTG1 Validation...

  • Page 79: Hardware Alarms

    Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-4. Default CCS-Enabled Alarms for the ACO-3901 Module (Continued) Type of Card-Edge Alarm Name of Alarm Meaning of Alarm Alarm Alarm Level Power PrimPSFail Primary Power Supply Minor Loss of the primary power supply supply Fail (NEO frame power supply) problems SecPSFail...

  • Page 80: State Recovery Parameter Availability

    Chapter 3: Operation The following parameters set the level of the hardware alarms: • AlrmPPSEn • AlrmSPSEn • AlrmMTG1En • AlrmMTG2En • AlrmExtEn • AlrmOutEn • AlrmCPUEn • AlrmM1VBEn • AlrmM2VBEn • AlrmExVBEn These alarms are located on pages in the Operator and All List Parameters table, and in the Processing>Monitoring section of the Tree View on pages to 80.

  • Page 81: Led And Module Indicators

    Chapter 3: Operation LED and Module Indicators General Information The ACO-3901 Automatic Changeover Unit has ten card-edge LEDs and five module indicators. The module indicators include a Major Alarm and a Minor Alarm. These alarms alert users to failures or impending failures within the module.

  • Page 82: Card-Edge Locations

    Chapter 3: Operation Card-Edge Locations Figure 3-1 shows the locations of the LEDs and module indicators on the ACO-3901. Top view REMOTE/LOCAL Module indicators switch REM LOC Major Minor Module Nav + Enter Alarm Alarm Power Status Nav - MAJOR MINOR POWER MODULE LEDs...

  • Page 83: Led Descriptions

    Chapter 3: Operation LED Descriptions Figure 3-1 on page 64 for the location of the card-edge LEDs described in Table 3-5. Table 3-5. Card-Edge Color and Meaning Color Meaning (When Lit) Major Alarm* One of the inputs has failed. (This alarm is user-configurable.) Minor Alarm* Amber...

  • Page 84: Module Indicators Descriptions

    Chapter 3: Operation Module Indicators Descriptions Figure 3-1 on page 64 for the location of the module indicators described in Table 3-6. Table 3-6. Card-Edge Module Indicators Indicator Color Meaning (when lit) Major Alarm A Major alarm has been activated. (See Table 3-4 on page 58 for possible reasons.) Minor Alarm...

  • Page 85: Overview

    Chapter 4 Specifications Overview The tables in this chapter list the following specifications for the ACO-3901 module: • “Input” on page 68 • “Output” on page 70 • “Miscellaneous” on page 71 Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice. ACO-3901 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 86: Input

    Chapter 4: Specifications Input Analog Video Input Table 4-1. Analog Video Input Specifications Item Specification Mechanical Terminating BNC Format NTSC/PAL-B/PAL-M/Tri-Level Sync (SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M) Level 1 V pk-to-pk, (600 mV pk-to-pk for TLS) DARS Input Table 4-2. DARS Input Specifications Item Specification Mechanical...

  • Page 87: Ltc Input

    Chapter 4: Specifications LTC Input Table 4-4. LTC Input Specifications Item Description Mechanical Format LTC 24/25/30 fps drop/non-drop ACO-3901 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 88: Output

    Chapter 4: Specifications Output Analog Video Output Table 4-5. Analog Video Output Specifications Item Description Mechanical Format NTSC/PAL-B/PAL-M/Tri-Level Level 1 V pk-to-pk, (600 mV pk-to-pk for TLS) DARS (Unbalanced) Output Table 4-6. DARS (Unbalanced) Output Specifications Item Description Mechanical Format AES: DARS Level 1 V pk-to-pk...

  • Page 89: Miscellaneous

    Chapter 4: Specifications Miscellaneous Changeover Threshold Table 4-8. Changeover Threshold Specifications Item Description Analog color black Sync: -6 dB Burst: -6 dB Tri-Level Sync -6 dB -6 dB -6 dB -6 dB Isolation Table 4-9. Isolation Specifications Item Description All channels, both directions >60 dB (typical) Power Consumption Table 4-10.
  • Page 90 Chapter 4: Specifications ACO-3901 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 91: Overview

    Appendix A Tree-View Navigation Overview The Tree View is one of the three navigation modes available on the ACO-3901 module. Unlike the other navigation modes, the Tree View is a multi-level list of parameters, arranged in the following main groups: •...

  • Page 92: Navigating The Tree View

    Appendix A: Tree-View Navigation Navigating the Tree View To navigate and then view or change a parameter from the Tree View, follow these steps: 1. Open the front panel of the NEO frame. 2. Press any card-edge control to turn on the VFD display. Note The message ACO-3901 will appear as the banner on the card-edge If you do not wish to make...

  • Page 93: Tree View Parameters

    Appendix A: Tree-View Navigation Tree View Parameters Unlike the Operator and All List navigation modes, the Tree View is a multi-level structure that includes all of the available card-edge parameters. Parameters with the designation [RO] are “read-only.” An asterisk (*) indicates the default user range or value. page 74 for instructions on navigating the Tree View.
  • Page 94 Appendix A: Tree-View Navigation (Options: LR_625, LR_525, LR1080p_23, LR1080p_24, LR1080p_25, LR1080p_29, LR1080p_30, LR1080i_50, LR1080i_59, LR1080i_60, LR1080f_23, LR1080f_24, None, LR720p_50, LR720p_59, LR720p_60) EVal4C1DetStd, Val4C2DetStd, Val4C3DetStd, or Val4C4DetStd [RO] (Options: LR_625, LR_525, LR1080p_23, LR1080p_24, LR1080p_25, LR1080p_29, LR1080p_30, LR1080i_50, LR1080i_59, LR1080i_60, LR1080f_23, LR1080f_24, None, LR720p_50, LR720p_59, LR720p_60) ImpValEn (Options: Enable, Disable*)
  • Page 95 Appendix A: Tree-View Navigation M2Cmp4Err [RO] (Options: NoFail, Fail) ExtImpErr [RO] (Options: NoFail, Fail) ExtHzErr [RO] (Options: NoFail, Fail) ExtLTC1Err or ExtLTC2Err [RO] (Options: NoFail, Fail) ExtDARSErr [RO] (Options: NoFail, Fail) ExtCmp1Err, ExtCmp2Err, ExtCmp3Err, or ExtCmp4Err [RO] (Options: NoFail, Fail) OutImpErr [RO] (Options: NoFail, Fail) OutHzErr [RO]...
  • Page 96 Appendix A: Tree-View Navigation ExVImpErr [RO] (Options: NoFail, Fail) ExVHzErr [RO] (Options: NoFail, Fail) ExVLTC1Err or ExVLTC2Err [RO] (Options: NoFail, Fail) ExVDARSErr [RO] (Options: NoFail, Fail) ExVCmp1Err, ExVCmp2Err, ExVCmp3Err, or ExVCmp4Err [RO] (Options: NoFail, Fail) Routing GlbSetSrc (Options: MTG/CSD 1*, MTG/CSD 2, Ext_Src, IndvCtrl) GlbSrc [RO] (Options: Ext_Src, MTG/CSD 1, MTG/CSD 2)
  • Page 97 Appendix A: Tree-View Navigation (Options: Ext_Src, MTG/CSD 1, MTG/CSD 2) ForceRelays (Options: ACO*, Pass) Other FctryRcl (Options: Yes, No*) Output Monitoring MonOutFail [RO] (Options: On, Off) Power Monitoring PrimPSFail [RO] (Options: On, Off) SecPSFail [RO] (Options: On, Off) PSFail [RO] (Options: On, Off) Processing Monitoring...
  • Page 98 Appendix A: Tree-View Navigation AlrmExtEn (Options: Minor*, Major) AlrmOutEn (Options: Minor*, Major) AlrmCPUEn (Options: Minor*, Major) AlrmM1VBEn or AlrmM2VBEn (Options: Minor*, Major) AlrmExVBEn (Options: Minor*, Major) GPIPPSEn (Options: Enable*, Disable) GPISPSEn (Options: Enable*, Disable) GPIMTG1En or GPIMTG2En (Options: Enable*, Disable) GPIExtEn (Options: Enable*, Disable) GPIOutEn...
  • Page 99 Appendix A: Tree-View Navigation Nav Mode (Navigation Mode) (Options: All List, Tree View, Oper List *) SelPar Adj (Selectable Parameter Adjust MOde) (Options: Immediate, Delayed *) Brws Mode (Browse Mode) (Options: Param List, Parm+Val *) Scrl Mode (Scroll Mode) (Options: Wrap *, Don’t Wrap) Disp Inten (Display Intensity) (Options: 100%, 50% *, 25%, 12%) Param Desc (Parameter Description)
  • Page 100 Appendix A: Tree-View Navigation ACO-3901 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 101: Index

    Index Keywords DejaView disabling or enabling alarms Add Upgrade Files box drag-and-drop method of upgrading – – alarms – All List and Operator List analog video EMI gaskets input specifications enabling or disabling alarms output specifications external input source power supply –...
  • Page 102 Index parameters FctryRcl identifying causes of alarm Setup – impedance jumpers – – pinouts input pinouts power consumption specifications input sources Precautions, safety – installing modules Product servicing isolation specification rebooting the module – jumpers removing ACO-3901 modules restoring default settings for alarms Returning a product revision history –...
  • Page 103 Index synchronizing alarms – telco line – Tree View parameter list Unpacking and shipping a product upgrading – module software upgrading firmware vxWorks.lzs file warranty information WEEE compliance xiii Writing conventions ACO-3901 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 104 Index ACO-3901 Installation and Operation Manual...

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