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Ross Video Limited FDT-6604 Series Dual Channel Optical Transmitters User Manual...
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The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited. Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
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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 to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Products may require specific equipment, and/or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements.
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Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. CANADA This Class “A” digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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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.
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Company Address Ross Video Limited Ross Video Incorporated 8 John Street P.O. Box 880 Iroquois, Ontario Ogdensburg, New York Canada, K0E 1K0 USA 13669-0880 General Business Office: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4886 Fax: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4425 Technical Support: (+1) 613 •...
Contents Introduction Overview..........................1-2 FDT-6604 Functional Block Diagrams ................1-4 Documentation Terms and Conventions................1-5 Installation Before You Begin ........................ 2-2 Static Discharge..................... 2-2 Unpacking......................2-2 Working with Fiber Optic Connectors ..............2-2 Installing the FDT-6604 Series.................... 2-3 Rear Modules for the FDT-6604 Series ..............2-3 Installing a Rear Module ..................
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ii • Contents FDT-6604 Series User Manual (Iss. 01)
Congratulations on choosing an openGear FDT-6604 Dual Channel Optical Transmitters. The FDT-6604 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.
Overview The FDT-6604 series provides the ability to transport digital video baseband signals over a fiber optic link, allowing for longer transport distances. SDI outputs are reclocked providing excellent jitter and return loss specifications. This card also supports serial digital data rates from 270Mbps up to 2.98Gbps (1080p).
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Features The following features are standard for the FDT-6604 series: • Supports a wide variety of standards (SD, HD, and 3G SDI) • Conforms to SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 292M, and SMPTE 259M-C • Supports single-mode fiber • Hot-swappable from front of frame with no external connect/reconnect required •...
Documentation Terms and Conventions The following terms and conventions are used throughout this manual: • “Frame” refers to DFR-8321 series frame that houses the card, as well as any openGear frames. • All references to the DFR-8321 series frame includes all versions of the DFR-8321 series frames and any available options unless otherwise noted.
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1–6 • Introduction FDT-6604 Series User Manual (Iss. 01)
Installation In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing the Rear Module(s) for the FDT-6604 series, installing a card into the frame, cabling details, and updating the software. The following topics are discussed: • Before You Begin • Installing the FDT-6604 Series •...
Unpacking Unpack each card you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly. Working with Fiber Optic Connectors Keep the following in mind when working with fiber optic connectors: •...
Installing the FDT-6604 Series This section outlines how to install a Rear Module and card in a DFR-8321 series frame. The specific Rear Module you need to install depends on your application. Caution — Never attempt to look down the barrel of a connected fiber or device transmitting an optical signal.
This completes the procedure for installing a Rear Module in your DFR-8321 series frame. Installing a Card Use the following procedure to install a card in a DFR-8321 series frame: 1. Locate the Rear Module you installed in the procedure “Installing a Rear Module”. 2.
Cabling This section provides information for connecting cables to the installed Rear Modules on the DFR-8321 series frames. Connect the input and output cables according to the following sections. The optical connector used to mate the card to the rear module is designed for blind mate optical connections.
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Table 2.1 FDT-6604 CWDM Series Wavelengths Output Wavelengths Model Fiber Out A Fiber Out B FDT-6604-35 1350nm OUT 1370nm OUT FDT-6604-43 1430nm OUT 1450nm OUT FDT-6604-47 1470nm OUT 1490nm OUT FDT-6604-51 1510nm OUT 1530nm OUT FDT-6604-55 1550nm OUT 1570nm OUT FDT-6604-59 1590nm OUT 1610nm OUT...
Performing Software Upgrades Use the following procedure to upgrade the software on a card: 1. Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file. 2. Display the Device View of the card by double-clicking its status indicator in the Basic Tree View.
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User Controls In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on the FDT-6604 series. The following topics are discussed: • Card Overview • Control and Monitoring Features FDT-6604 Series User Manual (Iss. 01) User Controls • 3–1...
Card Overview This section provides a general overview of the FDT-6604 series components. For information on the LEDs available on the card-edge, refer to the section “Control and Monitoring Features” on page 3-4. Figure 3.1 FDT-6604 Series — Components 1) Rx Power LEDs - Channel A 5) Select Switch - Channel A (SW1) 9) Select Switch - Channel B (SW2) 2) Card Control (JP1)
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4. Bypass EQ Mode - Channel A (JP3) Use JP3 to determine the equalizer behavior when the Reclocker Rate is set to BYPASS (using SW1) for Channel A. Note that the JP3 setting is only used when JP1 is set to LOCAL. You can select one of the following: •...
Control and Monitoring Features This section provides information on the LEDs located on the card-edge. Refer to Figure 3.2 for the location of the LEDs. Figure 3.2 FDT-6604 Series — Card-edge Controls Status LEDs on the FDT-6604 Series The front-edge of the card has LED indicators for alarms, and communication activity. Basic LED displays and descriptions are provided in Table 3.1.
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Table 3.1 LEDs on the FDT-6604 Series Color Display and Description Green When lit, this LED indicates that a valid input signal is present. OK/ERROR When lit red, this LED indicates a valid input signal is not present. When lit green, this LED indicates that the reclocker is locked to Green the input signal.
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Reclocker Rate Selection LEDs Table 3.2 provides information on the Reclocker Rate Selections (SW1 or SW2) and LED functions. Table 3.2 Card Reclocker Rate Selection Button and LED Functions Date Rate LED Displays Description AUTO MANUAL BYPASS 270M Auto mode, card searching for valid rate Auto mode, card detects and reclocks rate of 270Mbps Auto mode, card detects and reclocks rate of...
Menus In This Chapter This chapter provides a summary of the menus available for the FDT-6604 series. The following topics are discussed: • Overview • Status Tabs • Setup Menus • Alarms Menus FDT-6604 Series User Manual (Iss. 01) Menus • 4–1...
Overview The FDT-6604 series provides two methods for remote monitoring and control: SNMP and DashBoard. SNMP Monitoring and Control The MFC-8300 Series Network Controller Card in the DFR-8321 series frame provides optional support for remote monitoring of your frame and using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which is compatible with many third-party monitoring and control tools.
Status Tabs This section summarizes the Status tab parameters available in DashBoard. The Status tabs provide read-only information such as software revision issue, hardware status, and power consumption. Signal Tab Table 4.1 summarizes the read-only information, such as channel status and optical module status, displayed in the Signal tab.
Table 4.3 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Product tab. Table 4.3 Product Tab Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Product FDT-6604 or FDT-6604-## Supplier Ross Video Ltd. Board Rev Product (Read-only) Board S/N ###### Indicates the card serial number Rear Module Indicates the rear module installed Software Rev ##.##...
Setup Menus Table 4.4 summarizes the Setup Menu options available in DashBoard. Table 4.4 Setup Menu Items Menu Title Item Parameters Description The card automatically detects the Auto* incoming data rate for the specified channel The card does not reclock the input for the Bypass specified channel Reclock Rate...
Alarms Menus Table 4.5 summarizes the Alarms Menu options available in DashBoard. Table 4.5 Alarms Menu Items Menu Title Item Parameters Description HW Status field reports when the power Selected* consumption of the SFP module is not in Alarm on Abnormal range (high/low) Power Cleared...
Specifications In This Chapter This chapter includes the technical specifications for the FDT-6604 series. Note that specifications are subject to change without notice. The following topics are discussed: • FDT-6604 Series Technical Specifications FDT-6604 Series User Manual (Iss. 01) Specifications • 5–1...
Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Warranty and Repair Policy FDT-6604 Series User Manual (Iss. 01) Service Information • 6–1...
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 card.
In the event that your FDT-6604 series card 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.
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P.O. Box 880, Ross Video Incorporated Ogdensburg, New York, USA 13669-0880 Visit Us Please visit us at our website for: • Company information • Related products and full product lines • On-line catalog • News • Testimonials Ross Part Number: 6604DR-004-01...
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