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- Page 1 DRA-8902 User Guide...
- Page 2 Ross has become well known for the Ross Video Code of Ethics. It guides our interactions and empowers our employees. I hope you enjoy reading it below. If anything at all with your Ross experience does not live up to your expectations be sure to reach out to us at solutions@rossvideo.com.
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Page 3: Safety Notices
Ross Video. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Ross Video assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. - Page 4 Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Canada This Class “A”...
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Page 5: Environmental Information
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Related Publications ...........................9 Documentation Conventions ........................9 Interface Elements ............................9 User Entered Text .............................9 Referenced Guides ..........................10 Menu Sequences ........................... 10 Important Instructions .......................... 10 Contacting Technical Support ......................... 10 Before You Begin Overview ..............................11 Features ..............................11 Functional Block Diagrams ........................ - Page 8 Setup Tab ..............................29 Alarms Tab ..............................31 Technical Specifications Service Information Troubleshooting Checklist ........................35 Bootload Button ............................ 35 Warranty and Repair Policy ........................35 ii • Contents DRA-8902 User Guide (v2.0)
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Page 9: Introduction
• “Service Information” provides information on the warranty and repair policy for your card. Related Publications It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing and configuring your DRA-8902 card: • DashBoard User Guide, Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004 •... -
Page 10: Referenced Guides
Gateway for your device. Contacting Technical Support At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if problems occur, help is as close as the nearest telephone. Our 24-hour Hot Line service ensures you have access to technical expertise around the clock. -
Page 11: Before You Begin
Before You Begin This chapter provides general information to keep in mind before installing and configuring your DRA-8902. Overview Your DRA-8902 is a Dual 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD Reclocking Amplifier, capable of equalizing and reclocking all common serial digital signals. An LED indicator for each channel, at the front of the card, identify the presence of incoming video, simplifying system troubleshooting. -
Page 12: Functional Block Diagrams
Functional Block Diagrams Figure 1 describes the signal flow of the DRA-8902-10. Equalizer SDI OUT 1 SDI IN A SDI OUT 2 Reclocker Crosspoint Equalizer SDI OUT 3 SDI IN B Reclocker SDI OUT 4 SDI OUT 5 SDI OUT 6 SDI OUT 7 SDI OUT 8 SDI OUT 9... -
Page 13: User Interfaces
User Interfaces The following interfaces are available for control and monitoring of your DRA-8902. DashBoard Control System DashBoard enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and cards from a computer. DashBoard communicates with other cards in the openGear frame through the Network Controller Card. - Page 14 14 • Before You Begin DRA-8902 User Guide (v2.0)
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Page 15: Hardware Overview
Bootload Button This button is used for factory service in the unlikely event of a complete card failure. Do not use this button unless advised by Ross Technical Support. Bullet Connectors The bullet connectors on the card-edge insert into the backplane of the rear module, to connect the card to the rear module. -
Page 16: Card-Edge Monitoring Features
When lit red or flashing red, this LED indicates the card is not operational. Re-seat card in frame, check the rear module cable connections, or call Ross Video Technical Support. When off, this LED indicates there is no power to the card. -
Page 17: Supported Rear Modules
Supported Rear Modules Notice — Ensure that you install the DRA-8902 using one of the supported rear modules listed below. Installing the DRA-8902 with an unsupported rear module can damage the card, the rear module, or both. This section provides Belden 1694A cabling details based on the card model. ... - Page 18 18 • Hardware Overview DRA-8902 User Guide (v2.0)
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Page 19: Physical Installation
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. Installing the Rear Module The DRA-8902 can be installed in the OG3-FR series frames using one of the supported rear modules. -
Page 20: Installing The Dra-8902
5. Align the top hole of the rear module with the screw hole on the top edge of the frame back plane. 6. Using a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screw, fasten the rear module to the back plane. Do not over-tighten. 7. -
Page 21: Configuration
DashBoard. Using DashBoard Before proceeding, ensure that the DashBoard client software is installed on a computer connected to your facility network. The DashBoard software and user manual are available from the Ross Video website. For More Information on... • installing DashBoard, refer to the DashBoard User Manual. -
Page 22: Configuring The Reclocker
Configuring the Reclocker This section summarizes how to select a data rate for the reclocker. This enables the card to reclock to a specific data rate or automatically detect and reclock the data rate. It also sets the input signal rate type that the DRA-8902 will process. -
Page 23: Muting An Output
To enable the failover feature to automatically switch inputs 1. From the Device View, select the Setup tab. 2. Select the Loss of Input Failover box for the channel. The box displays a check-mark. To immediately force a failover switch 1. -
Page 24: Enabling The Failover Alarm
The Input Status fields in the Signal tab and the Status tab report when an invalid input signal is detected on the corresponding Input BNC. To enable the alarm for an invalid output signal 1. From the Device View, select the Alarms tab. 2. -
Page 25: Upgrading The Software
DashBoard version 8.0 or higher is required. 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. - Page 26 26 • Upgrading the Software DRA-8902 User Guide (v2.0)
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Page 27: Dashboard Menus
DashBoard Menus This chapter briefly summarizes the menus, items, and parameters available from DashBoard for your card. Default parameters are noted with an asterisk (*). Wait 30 seconds after the last setting change to ensure all changes are saved to the non-volatile memory of the card. -
Page 28: Product Tab
Table 2 Product Tab Items Item Parameters Description Product DRA-8902-# Displays the card model Supplier Ross Video Ltd. Indicates the manufacturer of your card Board Rev Indicates the version of the PCB Board S/N ###### Indicates the card serial number Software Rev ##.##... -
Page 29: Hardware Tab
Hardware Tab Table 3 outlines the read-only information displayed in the Hardware tab. Table 3 Hardware Tab Items Item Parameters Description Voltage (mV) Supply voltage Current (mA) Current consumption of card in milliamperes CPU Headroom Processing power available RAM Available On-board processing memory available Configuration Bank Storage count... - Page 30 Table 4 Setup Menu Items Item Parameters Description Outputs - Channel # Channel # Outputs 1-2 Indicates the OUT BNCs included in the (read-only) channel Outputs 3-4 Outputs 5-10 Outputs 10-16 Input Select Input A Specifies that the signal on the SDI INPUT A BNC is the primary source for this output channel Input B...
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Page 31: Alarms Tab
Alarms Tab Table 5 summarizes the Alarms options available in DashBoard. Table 5 Alarms Menu Items Item Parameters Description Input # Invalid Signal Selected* The Status field in the Signal tab reports the loss of the input as an error/alarm Cleared The Status field in the Signal tab reports the loss of the input as information only (status... - Page 32 32 • DashBoard Menus DRA-8902 User Guide (v2.0)
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Page 33: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications This chapter includes the technical specifications for the DRA-8902. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Table 6 Technical Specifications Parameter Specification SDI Inputs Number of Inputs Data Rates and SMPTE Standards 19.39Mbps, 38.78Mbps, SMPTE 310 Accommodated MADI, AES10-2008 270Mbps, 525/625 Component, SMPTE 259M 270Mbps, DVB-ASI... - Page 34 Table 6 Technical Specifications Parameter Specification Rise & Fall Times MADI: 1.0-3.0nS, <0.5nS difference 270Mbps: 0.4-1.5nS, <0.5nS difference 1.485Gbps: <270ps, <100ps difference 2.97Gbps: <135ps, <50ps difference 5.94Gbps: <80ps, <30ps difference 11.88Gbps: <45ps, <18ps difference Jitter MADI: <2.0UI (<4.0nS) 270Mbps: <0.2UI, jitter measured 10Hz-1kHz 1.485Gbps: <1.0UI jitter measured 10Hz-100kHz, <0.2UI above 100kHz 2.97Gbps: <1.0UI jitter measured 10Hz-100kHz,...
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Page 35: Service Information
Bootload Button In the unlikely event of a complete card failure, you may be instructed by a Ross Technical Support specialist to reload the software on the card. To reload the software on the card 1. - Page 36 DRA-8902. If required, a temporary replacement frame 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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