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- Page 1 Resource Identifier: 100306 Revision 2.0 Eclipse User Guide Commercial in Confidence...
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Page 2: Notice About This Publication
Copyright This document contains information that is proprietary to Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited trading as Domo Broadcast Systems (DBS). Any copying or reproduction in any form whatsoever is prohibited without the written permission of DTC. © 2024 Copyright Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. -
Page 3: Document History
16/08/2022 Updates for v6.3.5. 30/08/2022 Updates for v6.3.6. 26/01/2023 Updates for v6.3.9. 24/04/2023 Updates for v6.3.10. 23/11/2023 Updates for v8.0.3.1 05/02/2024 New React WUI. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 0-2 Commercial in Confidence... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Introduction ......................... 5-19 Information Panel ....................... 5-20 Interface Menu ........................5-21 Display View ........................5-22 WUI Dashboard Page ..............6-23 WUI Overview Page ..............7-24 Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 0-3 Commercial in Confidence... - Page 5 16. Appendix C: Safety and Maintenance ........16-65 16.1 Cautions and Warnings ....................16-65 16.2 Repairs and Alterations ....................16-66 16.3 Caring for your Equipment ....................16-66 16.4 Charging ........................... 16-66 Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 0-4 Commercial in Confidence...
- Page 6 Revision: 2.0 Eclipse User Guide 16.5 Working with Lithium Batteries ..................16-67 16.6 Cleaning ..........................16-67 16.7 Storage ..........................16-67 Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 0-5 Commercial in Confidence...
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Page 7: Product Overview
The Eclipse can transmit single 12G-SDI UHD video or four 3G-SDI HD video inputs with embedded audio. It also offers dual high performance stereo analogue audio inputs with phantom power as well as the option of integrated UHF camera control. -
Page 8: Product Package
Eclipse transmitter with camera control, V mount battery 2.2.2 Frequency Options Code Frequency 114150 1.14-1.50GHz 167235 1.67-2.35GHz 198270 1.98-2.70GHz 440500 4.40-5.00GHz 550600 5.50-6.00GHz 198750D Dual band 1.98-2.70GHz and 6.40-7.50GHz Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 2-2 Commercial in Confidence... -
Page 9: Parts List
HD-BNC right-angle to BNC cable CA3552 HD-BNC straight to BNC cable ECLIPSE-KIT-AB AB mount camera and battery plate kit ECLIPSE-KIT-V V mount camera and battery plate kit Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 2-3 Commercial in Confidence... -
Page 10: Camera Control Options
Revision: 2.0 Eclipse User Guide Camera Control Options Camera control units can be integrated into the Eclipse assembly at DTC on order. Part Number Description ECLIPSE-VS-CCCAM-ARRI-UP Arri control software with cable ECLIPSE-VS-CCCAM-GVLDX-UP Grass Valley control software with LDX cable ECLIPSE-VS-CCCAM-GVLDXC-UP... -
Page 11: Labelling
The CE mark certifies that a product has met EU consumer safety, health and environmental requirements. A barcoded, six-digit serial number. This may be required during a support call. Power requirements. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 2-5 Commercial in Confidence... -
Page 12: Hardware
This chapter will help identify all the connections and interfaces needed to install, control, and monitor the Eclipse transmitter. CAUTION: Precautions may need to be taken to avoid burns when operating the Eclipse in high ambient temperatures due to excessive heat from the unit metalwork. -
Page 13: Interface Panel
USB type A jack The USB port can be used for firmware upgrades and configuration upload/download via a USB stick. It also allows 4G dongles, see below. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 3-7 Commercial in Confidence... -
Page 14: Oled Display Panel
Note: The connectors are keyway protected to prevent incorrect mating. Item Connection 4-way circular (f) RS-232 data interface and external power out. 4-way circular (f) DC power input: 10V to 18V. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 3-8 Commercial in Confidence... -
Page 15: Battery Plate
Battery Plate The battery plate mates the battery to the Eclipse to provide power. The Eclipse may be supplied with AB or V mount battery fitting. Battery/camera plate kits are available to change the battery fitting, see options in Section 2.4. -
Page 16: Camera Plate
Eclipse User Guide Camera Plate The camera plate mates the Eclipse to the camera to provide power to the camera via the Eclipse. The Eclipse may be supplied with AB or V mount camera fitting. Battery/camera plate kits are available to change the camera fitting, see options in Section 2.4. -
Page 17: Pinout
RS232 DATA RX EXT PWR (battery voltage) 3.8.3 Audio 1 and Audio 2 5-way circular – Lemo EEA.0B.305.CLL or ODU GK0LAC_P05LFG0-0000 Function AUD_IN_L+ AUD_IN_L- AUD_IN_R+ AUD_IN_R- Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 3-11 Commercial in Confidence... - Page 18 RS422/RS485 RX+ RS422/RS485 RX- RS422/RS485 TX+ RS422/RS485 TX- RS232 TX RS232 RX 3.8.5 Tally (CCCAM option) 5-way circular – Lemo EGG.0B.305.CLL Function VBATT Out GREEN Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 3-12 Commercial in Confidence...
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Page 19: Getting Started
USB stick contents. Power The Eclipse will boot up the moment the power supply is connected. Power can be supplied in two ways: Via a battery – AB or V mount depending on the device battery plate ... -
Page 20: Node Finder Application
Browse to the location where you wish to install the software or leave the Destination Folder at default (recommended). Click the Install button. On completion, Close the installer. A Node Finder icon will have been placed on your PC desktop. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 4-14 Commercial in Confidence... -
Page 21: Establish The Eclipse Ip Address
2. Double-click the Node Finder icon from the PC desktop. 3. Find the IP address for your device from the Node Finder list. The device type will be Eclipse. Note: If the device is not connected to a network with a DHCP server, the IP address may appear as 0.0.0.0. -
Page 22: Web Browser Control
When the IP address is established, a web user interface (WUI) will allow you to configure and monitor the Eclipse prior to deployment. 1. Open a web browser and enter the IP address of the Eclipse in the address bar or double-click the IP address in Node Finder. -
Page 23: Password Reset
If the WUI password is forgotten and the user is locked out, Node Finder provides a means to reset the password. Right-click on the Eclipse in Node Finder and select Request Password Reset Token. If you click the link a pre-filled email will be generated to send to Technical Support. A code will be returned which needs to be entered in Node Finder Reset Password dialogue box. -
Page 24: Oled Display
Revision: 2.0 Eclipse User Guide OLED Display An integrated OLED display and control buttons are provided on the Eclipse assembly to provide field control and monitoring. Note: Refer to Chapter 12 for detailed OLED operation. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. -
Page 25: Web User Interface (Wui) Overview
5. Web User Interface (WUI) Overview Introduction The web user interface (WUI) is an application for effective operation and monitoring of the Eclipse. The WUI can be accessed by any web browser application. This chapter will provide a brief explanation of the structure of the interface for new users. -
Page 26: Information Panel
If the communication arrows at the right of the panel turn amber or red, this means that IP communications to the device has failed. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-20 Commercial in Confidence... -
Page 27: Interface Menu
Users can be added with managed permissions in the System>Users page. The logout button will end the WUI session and return to the login page if password protection has been applied. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-21 Commercial in Confidence... -
Page 28: Display View
The display will change depending on the selection from the interface menu. The example below is of the Presets>Modulator page. Hyperlinks can be found on each page and are a useful way to navigate to related pages. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5-22 Commercial in Confidence... -
Page 29: Wui Dashboard Page
RF power may be disabled. WARNING: Damage to internal components may occur. Switch off the device, allow to cool and take action to reduce the operating temperature. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 6-23 Commercial in Confidence... -
Page 30: Wui Overview Page
Eclipse User Guide 7. WUI Overview Page The Overview page provides an outline block diagram of Eclipse system components. Green links are used to indicate successful passthrough of data. Red links indicate no data. If you select a system component it will become highlighted yellow and display status and basic settings at the bottom of the screen. -
Page 31: Wui Apps
Apps are features that can be used to enhance operation. OLED Emulator The OLED emulator page imitates the Eclipse OLED display operation, see Chapter 12. This feature may be particularly useful for access to Camera Control settings which otherwise would require an additional cable and web interface, see Chapter 13. -
Page 32: Wui Global Setup
The General Settings page allows you to apply a unit name to identify the device on the network. Can be up to 40 characters in length. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 9-26 Commercial in Confidence... -
Page 33: Ip Settings
1500 bytes of payload. Therefore, the MTU should be set to the Lmax + 28 where Lmax is the largest ping that will go through the network unfragmented and without timeout. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 9-27 Commercial in Confidence... -
Page 34: Region & Time
If the address is 0.0.0.0, the clock will align to the PC time and will have to be set manually, see the System>Tools page, Section 11.4.2. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 9-28 Commercial in Confidence... -
Page 35: Wui Presets
Click Copy Preset to copy settings to other presets. You can choose to copy the selected settings or all preset settings. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 10-29 Commercial in Confidence... -
Page 36: Modulator
Revision: 2.0 Eclipse User Guide 10.2 Modulator The Modulator page allows you to make changes to the RF modulator settings. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 10-30 Commercial in Confidence... - Page 37 The transmitter has two COFDM antennas, A and B. A is selected as the output antenna by default, but you can select B or both if required. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 10-31 Commercial in Confidence...
- Page 38 Note: Dual port (A+B) will give the best adjacent channel performance at higher power but will produce more heat. Ensure sufficient heatsinking is provided. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 10-32 Commercial in Confidence...
- Page 39 Revision: 2.0 Eclipse User Guide Figure 10-1 Dual Pedestal COFDM Representation Figure 10-2 Dual Pedestal Spectrum Analyser Plot Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 10-33 Commercial in Confidence...
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Page 40: Encoders
Low prioritises low latency at the expense of picture quality. SDI loss Select what is displayed on the screen when the video input fails. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 10-34 Commercial in Confidence... - Page 41 RF or video signal is lost. Refresh period The video refresh period in frames; minimum of 5. Note: Picture quality may be adversely for low refresh periods. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 10-35 Commercial in Confidence...
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Page 42: Audio>Input
Embedded digital audio is included in the SDI video input. Source Pair SDI provides for 16 channels (8 pairs) of embedded audio in 4 groups (G1-G4) of 2 pairs (P1/P2). Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 10-36 Commercial in Confidence... -
Page 43: Audio>Analogue
The packet id for the audio content in the transport stream service information. It is recommended that this is left at the default value unless an advanced user. 10.5 Audio>Analogue Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 10-37 Commercial in Confidence... - Page 44 Gain can be applied to each channel to boost low input levels. Right analogue gain 10.5.2 Power Select from 12V or 48V. Phantom power is used to supply power to the audio source, if required. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 10-38 Commercial in Confidence...
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Page 45: Streamer
This may be useful when playing elementary streams into media players which can struggle with fluctuating bitrate. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 10-39 Commercial in Confidence... -
Page 46: Data>Camera Control
It is recommended that this is left at the default value unless an advanced user. Camera control enable Set this to Yes to allow bi-directional data communications with the camera unit. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 10-40 Commercial in Confidence... -
Page 47: Wui System
The system time is displayed in UTC time. To set the time go to the Global Setup>Region & Time page, see Section 9.4. Colour-coded FPGA temperature can also be viewed on the Dashboard, see Chapter 6. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 11-41 Commercial in Confidence... -
Page 48: License
The License page provides a list of features which will provide functionality. The enabled licenses are highlighted and marked with a tick. New licenses can be uploaded from the System>Maintenance page. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 11-42 Commercial in Confidence... -
Page 49: Maintenance
Note: If the device loses power during a software upgrade, the upgrade will start again when the unit is repowered. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 11-43 Commercial in Confidence... - Page 50 The Miscellaneous pane provides an easy way to export or view JSON status files. 11.3.3 Settings The Settings pane provides an easy way to import, export or view JSON configuration files. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 11-44 Commercial in Confidence...
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Page 51: Tools
The IP settings and unit name will be retained. Restore IP, Global Setup and Presets Restores all settings to factory default settings, including IP settings and unit name. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 11-45 Commercial in Confidence... - Page 52 Reboot Unit This selection will force a reboot of the device. Legacy Web Interface This button will revert the WUI to the legacy version. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 11-46 Commercial in Confidence...
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Page 53: Users
Status only allows the user to view status but does not allow visibility of the settings. There is limited access to System information to change password. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 11-47 Commercial in Confidence... -
Page 54: Oled Operation
Introduction The following sections will explain in detail the OLED control buttons and display. It will detail how to navigate the OLED display and the menu structure to configure and monitor the Eclipse when an Ethernet connection is not available. -
Page 55: Oled Status
‘ 12.3 OLED Status When the Eclipse has booted up, the OLED will display status overview. Note: If a camera control module is not fitted, the IP address will be displayed where the CC frequency is shown. Press the up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the status pages. The status pages are categorized: ... -
Page 56: Oled Configuration Menus
Revision: 2.0 Eclipse User Guide 12.4 OLED Configuration Menus From the status menu, press the enter button once to enter the Eclipse configuration menus. 12.4.1 Configuration Preset Menu Notes Configuration Preset Select a preset from 1-16. This will apply the settings for the selected preset. - Page 57 Loss of Video As for WUI, see Section 10.3.1. HDR Mode As for WUI, see Section 10.3.1. Service Name (SDI1-4) As for WUI, see Section 10.3.2. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 12-51 Commercial in Confidence...
- Page 58 As for WUI, see Section 10.5.1. A2 Left Gain As for WUI, see Section 10.5.1. A2 Right Gain As for WUI, see Section 10.5.1. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 12-52 Commercial in Confidence...
- Page 59 Please contact DTC Technical Support for advice. Option Hitachi HD Please contact DTC Technical Support for advice. Option Sony Colour Please contact DTC Technical Support for advice. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 12-53 Commercial in Confidence...
- Page 60 This mode is reserved for use at DTC. SW Version Information only. Board Revision Information only. License RF Information only. License Encoder Information only. Temperature Information only. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 12-54 Commercial in Confidence...
- Page 61 Note: The file name must be in the format cfgs.json for the load to be successful. Save Config This provides an easy way to save the Eclipse settings. Config files can be transferred to other units to ensure settings are consistent across a system.
- Page 62 As for WUI, see Section 10.2.2. Guard Interval As for WUI, see Section 10.2.2. As for WUI, see Section 10.2.2. RF Enable As for WUI, see Section 10.2.1. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 12-56 Commercial in Confidence...
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Page 63: Camera Control (Option)
Broadcast website, https://videosys.tv/. 13.2 OLED Control Camera control module settings can be configured using the Eclipse OLED, these are explained in Section 12.4.7. The settings will allow you to establish wireless communications with the system and IP communications with the camera, if required. - Page 64 Note: It is important that the Eclipse does not lose power whilst the upgrade is taking place. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved.
- Page 65 Front Panel The Front Panel page emulates an OLED display for camera control configuration. Use the arrows and enter button to access and edit settings. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 13-59 Commercial in Confidence...
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Page 66: Appendix A: Reference Material
The IP address range given in this example is a good one to use if you are unsure. Figure 14-1 How to configure a PC IP address Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 14-60... -
Page 67: Dbm To Watts Conversion
It will be useful to know the equivalent dBm to watts power conversion when adding attenuation to the modulator RF output. The standard Eclipse has a maximum RF output of 20dBm (100mW) per port and the dual band variant has 23dB (200mW) on the C-band port. -
Page 68: Video Resolutions
Resolution 12G-SDI 2160p60, 2160p59.94, 2160p50 6G-SDI 2160p30, 2160p29.97, 2160p25, 2160p24, 2160p23.98 3G-SDI 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50 1.5G-SDI 1080p30, 1080p29.97, 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50 Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 14-62 Commercial in Confidence... -
Page 69: Appendix B: After Sales Support
A list of the hardware/software configuration if applicable When the hub receives the completed form, an RMA number and shipping instructions will be sent. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 15-63 Commercial in Confidence... - Page 70 15.3.5 Send the Box to DTC Send the box using your normal shipping process. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 15-64 Commercial in Confidence...
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Page 71: Appendix C: Safety And Maintenance
Observe caution when locating the device at height, for example on a mast. Ensure the unit is well secured to prevent it falling and injuring personnel. Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 16-65 Commercial in Confidence... -
Page 72: Repairs And Alterations
Do not charge units and/or battery packs on wet or unstable surfaces Do not leave units and/or batteries in chargers for excessive periods Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 16-66 Commercial in Confidence... - Page 73 Store units and battery packs in a cool, dry area at room temperature (22°C) Do not store units and/or batteries in active chargers Copyright © 2023 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. Page 16-67 Commercial in Confidence...
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