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- Page 1 A BELDEN Brand ™ CopperHead 3050 Camera-Mountable Fiber Optic Transceiver System User Manual Telecast Fiber Systems, Inc. 102 Grove Street Worcester, MA 01605 Tel: 508-754-4858 Fax: 508-752-1520 www.telecast-fiber.com 110130V5JH PRELIMINARY...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents LIST OF MAIN FIGURES........................4 LIST OF TABLES............................5 ABOUT THIS USER GUIDE ........................5 CHAPTER 1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION.................. 6 1.1. Warranty..............................6 1.2. Safety and Fiber Optic Systems ......................... 7 Optical Fiber Safety ..............................7 Power Fuses ................................7 1.3. - Page 4 CopperHead 3050 Base Station Front Panel – Identifying Controls & Connectors..........29 External Power Options............................29 Internal Power Options ............................30 3.3. Additional Copperhead 3050 Transceiver System Items................32 “Power Wafer” Camera Adaptor..........................33 MPS External Power Wafer Power Supply ......................34 CHAPTER 4. – PHYSICAL INSTALLATION .................36 4.1.
- Page 5 6.4. Understanding Intercom Usage with the Copperhead 3050 ..............58 CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Intercom Operation .....................59 Adjusting Intercom Sidetone...........................60 CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Audio/Intercom/IFB 4-Switch Panel..............60 6.5. Using the Digital Displays ........................61 A Brief Guide to Measurement of Fiber Optic Signal Strength ................61 The CopperHead 3050 Base Station Digital Display ....................61 The CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Digital Display....................65 6.6.
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Page 6: List Of Main Figures
List of Main Figures FIGURE 1 - TACTICAL FIBER OPTIC CABLE CROSS-SECTION (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY) ............11 FIGURE 2 - HYBRID FIBER OPTIC CABLE CROSS-SECTION (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY) ............11 FIGURE 3 - FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS ........................12 FIGURE 4- BASE STATION TO CAMERA UNIT CONNECTION ..................14 FIGURE 5 - CAMERA UNIT FRONT SIDE (ATTACHED TO THE CAMERA) ...............15 FIGURE 6 - BACK SIDE (ATTACHED TO THE BATTERY/POWER SUPPLY ................15 FIGURE 7 - COPPERHEAD 3050 BASE STATION FRONT PANEL ..................15... -
Page 7: List Of Tables
List of Tables TABLE 1 - WHAT IS SHIPPED WITH A COPPERHEAD 3050 SYSTEM................8 TABLE 2 - FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR TYPES & USAGE....................12 TABLE 3 - MPS POWER SUPPLY ADAPTOR OPTIONS ....................34 TABLE 4 - COPPERHEAD 3050 POWER OPTIONS ......................40 TABLE 5 - BASE STATION AUDIO 25 PIN CONNECTOR WIRING ...................73 TABLE 6 - BASE STATION POWER CONNECTOR WIRING .....................73 TABLE 7 - MOLEX CONNECTOR WIRING ........................73... -
Page 8: Chapter 1. Important Information
Chapter 1. Important Information 1.1. Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Telecast Fiber Systems, Inc. (“Telecast”) expressly warrants to Buyer that the Products supplied shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months following the date the Products are delivered to Buyer (the “Warranty Period”). -
Page 9: Safety And Fiber Optic Systems
1.2. Safety and Fiber Optic Systems Optical Fiber Safety Never look directly into the end of the optic fiber while either end of the system is operating. Eye damage can result. Always use cable connector caps when the cables are not connected. This protects the connector from damage and the unlikely event of exposure to an operating optical link. -
Page 10: Unpacking And The Copperhead 3050 Transceiver System
1.3. Unpacking and the CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System The following table lists the various items shipped with a system depending on the particular configuration. CopperHead System Type Tactical Fiber Hybrid Fiber - Hybrid Fiber - (local power at Standard Power High Power Item Description Part Code... -
Page 11: Product Returns
1.4. Product Returns In the unlikely event of damage to your CopperHead 3050 Fiber Optic Transceiver System during shipping or delivery please note the damage with the delivery or shipping service and document the packaging and product where you see damage. If any component does not work correctly out of the box please contact Telecast Fiber Systems service at (508) 754-4858. -
Page 12: Chapter 2. - System Overview
Chapter 2. – System Overview This chapter covers the following: 1) Fiber Optic Cable Concepts 2) CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System concepts 3) Signal paths in the CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System 4) CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System Components Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System User Guide – 110130V5JH Page 10... -
Page 13: Fiber Cable Concepts
2.1. Fiber Cable Concepts Fiber Cable Concepts Fiber Optics and Fiber Optic Cable are the core technologies at the heart of the Telecast Fiber Systems Fiber Optics and Fiber Optic Cable are the core technologies at the heart of the Telecast Fiber Systems Fiber Optics and Fiber Optic Cable are the core technologies at the heart of the Telecast Fiber Systems CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System. -
Page 14: Fiber Optic Connector Types
Fiber Optic Connector Types Fiber Optic Connector Types Depending on the type of Fiber Optic Cable used, different Connector types can be configured. The Depending on the type of Fiber Optic Cable used, different Connector types can be configured. The Depending on the type of Fiber Optic Cable used, different Connector types can be configured. -
Page 15: Copperhead 3050 Transceiver System Concepts
2.2.CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System concepts The Telecast CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System is a camera video, audio and intercom multiplexing system that installs between a portable video camera and its power source and connects via a single fiber optic cable to a Base Station in a truck, studio or other video production setup. -
Page 16: Signal Paths In The Copperhead 3050 Transceiver System
2.3.Signal paths in the CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System The CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System utilizes an optical fiber link between the Base Station and the Camera Unit to carry all of the required signals necessary for operation of the camera and associated production equipment. -
Page 17: Copperhead 3050 Transceiver System Components
2.4.CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System Components CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Overview Figure 5 - Camera Unit Front Side (attached to the Figure 6 - Back Side (attached to the battery/power supply camera) The actual appearance of your CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit will vary depending on the battery mount and fiber cable connection options specified at the time of purchase. -
Page 18: Copperhead 3050 Transceiver System Additional Components
CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System Additional Components In addition to the CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit and Base Station the system consists of: 1. External Power Supply or Power Cord for the Base Station (depending the unit configuration) 2. Hardware kits for rack mounting the Base Station 3. - Page 19 Page Intentionally Left Blank Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System User Guide – 110130V5JH Page 17...
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Page 20: Chapter 3. - Detailed System Description
Chapter 3. – Detailed System System Description This chapter describes in detail each element on each element on the Camera Unit and Base Station of the CopperHead of the CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System. Physical installation of the system and system connections and practical Physical installation of the system and system connections and practical Physical installation of the system and system connections and practical operation are covered in following chapters. -
Page 21: Copperhead 3050 Camera Unit Front Side - Identifying Controls And Connectors
CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Camera Unit Front Side – Identifying Controls and Connectors Identifying Controls and Connectors For additional information about the signals carried on these For additional information about the signals carried on these connectors please see Page 15. Area A –... - Page 22 Area C - Intercom Controls Intercom Controls For information on the Audio/Intercom Connector Panel operation please see Page For information on the Audio/Intercom Connector Panel operation please see Page For information on the Audio/Intercom Connector Panel operation please see Page 59. 9) Intercom 1 Monitor Level Control and Activity Indicator 1 Monitor Level Control and Activity Indicator 10) Intercom 2 Monitor Level Control and Activity Indicator...
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Page 23: Area E - Battery Mount
Area E – Battery Mount The CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit is shipped with Camera Unit is shipped with a variety of Battery Mount to camera types Battery Mount to camera types. The Anton Bauer mount and the Sony V Anton Bauer mount and the Sony V-mount are the most common. PAG and other battery mount mount are the most common. -
Page 24: Activity Indicators
CopperHead CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Front Side The front front side of the Camera Unit has 3 areas Camera Unit has of interest: of interest: A) Camera Camera Mounting Plate See this page this page B) Signal/Data Signal/Data LED Activity Indicators Activity Indicators See Page 34 See Page... - Page 25 Area B – Signal/Data Indicators Signal/Data Indicators The CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Indicator Panel has a series of LED displays that monitor the Camera Unit Indicator Panel has a series of LED displays that monitor the Camera Unit Indicator Panel has a series of LED displays that monitor the various signal paths between the Camera Unit and the Base Station.
- Page 26 Area C - Optical Link Signal Strength Indicator & Power Switch Signal Strength Indicator & Power Switch 4) Optical Link Indicator Indicates the status of the optical connection from base to the status of the optical connection from base to camera and camera to base Green when both the Base Station and camera control unit and camera control unit...
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Page 27: Copperhead 3050 Base Station
3.2.CopperHead 3050 Base Station Base Station The CopperHead 3050 Base Station is available with a number of options. The unit is ordered with a Base Station is available with a number of options. The unit is ordered with a Base Station is available with a number of options. The unit is ordered with a specified Power Module, Audio/Intercom Module and Fiber Connector. -
Page 28: Area B - Audio Indicators
LED Indicators to the left side of the label indicate signal paths LED Indicators to the left side of the label indicate signal paths Area B – Audio Indicators from the Camera Unit to the Base Station and right side LEDs from the Camera Unit to the Base Station and right side LEDs indicate signal paths from the Base Station to the indicate signal paths from the Base Station to the Camera Unit. - Page 29 Area D – Signal Strength Indicators/Setup Indicators/Setup 8) Signal Strength Readout in dBm This display changes between display modes between display modes when selected 9) Select Button Chooses between three modes of operation 10) Readout Function Indicator BASE RX – Optical Link signal strength received at Base Optical Link signal strength received at Base Station from Camera Unit CAM RX –...
- Page 30 Hybrid Power Indicators The Hybrid Power indicators are only a The Hybrid Power indicators are only applicable to units with the internal power supply (for configurations using the (for configurations using the MPS power supply – see Page 45). CAMERA POWER - indicates that high voltage is applied to indicates that high voltage is applied to the Hybrid Cable connector (OpticalCONN or SMPTE 304M) connector (OpticalCONN or SMPTE 304M),...
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Page 31: Copperhead 3050 Base Station Back Panel
CopperHead CopperHead 3050 Base Station Back Panel Figure 13 13 - CopperHead 3050 Base Station Back Panel A) Power & Fiber Connectors C) Audio/Intercom Connectors Audio/Intercom Connectors See this Page & Page 31 See Page 32 B) Video/Ethernet Connectors Video/Ethernet Connectors See Page 31 CopperHead 3050 Base Station Front Base Station Front Panel –... -
Page 32: Internal Power Options
Internal Power Options Internal Power with OpticalCON Connector Connector 1) AC Power Receptacle and 4AMP Dual 4AMP Dual Fuse Assembly 100-240V 50/60 Hz See Page See Page 8 for the Fuse Specification 2) For Future Use 3) AC Mains Switch 4) OpticalCON Connector Internal Power with STs and Molex Connectors STs and Molex Connectors... - Page 33 Area C – Audio/Intercom Connectors Audio/Intercom Connectors The CopperHead 3050 Base Station can be configured with one of three different Intercom Options. The Base Station can be configured with one of three different Intercom Options. The Base Station can be configured with one of three different Intercom Options. The connection and practical use of each of these options is covered in Chapter connection and practical use of each of these options is covered in Chapter 6 –...
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Page 34: Additional Copperhead 3050 Transceiver System Items
3.3. Additional Copperhead 3050 Transceiver System Items Your Copperhead 3050 Transceiver System may consist of one or more of the following items. 1. Portable fiber reel with fiber per your purchase order 2. Optional Universal Camera Control Unit (please refer to the User’s guide supplied with this product) 3. -
Page 35: Power Wafer" Camera Adaptor
“Power Wafer” Camera Adaptor The CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit can be powered by the optional “Power Wafer” Camera Adaptor. The Power Wafer replaces the local camera battery and any local AC power supply adaptor. The Power Wafer gets its power from the use Hybrid fiber cable and the CopperHead 3050 Base Station equipped with the internal power supply or from the MPS external supply. -
Page 36: Mps External Power Wafer Power Supply
MPS External Power Wafer Power Supply The CopperHead MPS external power supply provides 95 watts of 12VDC power and fiber cable signal connectivity from the Base Station to the Camera. From the MPS unit to the camera can be configured using either a Hybrid OpticalCON connector or a SMPTE 304M connector. - Page 37 Page Intentionally Left Blank Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System User Guide – 110130V5JH Page 35...
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Page 38: Chapter 4. - Physical Installation
Chapter 4. – Physical Installation This chapter describes the physical installation of the Copperhead 3050 Transceiver System. The following areas are covered: 1) Mounting of the Copperhead 3050 Camera Unit to the camera 2) Mounting of the optional Power Wafer Unit to the Copperhead 3050 Camera Unit 3) Relocation of the Copperhead 3050 Base Station Fiber connector from the back panel to the front panel Telecast Fiber Systems –... -
Page 39: Mounting The Copperhead 3050 Camera Unit To The Camera
4.1. Mounting the Copperhead Mounting the Copperhead 3050 Camera Unit to the Camera amera This example illustrates the mounting of an Anton illustrates the mounting of an Anton-Bauer battery mount system. Your system may differ. This Bauer battery mount system. Your system may differ. This case illustrates a configuration where the camera is powered locally at the camera position either by battery or case illustrates a configuration where the camera is powered locally at the camera position either by battery or case illustrates a configuration where the camera is powered locally at the camera position either by battery or... -
Page 40: Mounting The Power Wafer Unit To The Copperhead 3050 Camera Unit
4.2.Mounting the Power Wafer Unit to the the Power Wafer Unit to the Copperhead 3050 Camera Unit Camera Unit This example illustrates the use of a camera with use of a camera with an Anton-Bauer battery mount system. Your system may Bauer battery mount system. -
Page 41: Relocation Of The Copperhead 3050 Base Station Fiber Connector
4.3.Relocation of the Copperhead 3050 Base Station Fiber connector The CopperHead 3050 Base Station may be configured with the Fiber Connector mounted either on the back or the front of the Base Station. You may order your Base Station in either configuration and it is possible to relocate the Fiber Connector from one position to the other in the field. -
Page 42: Chapter 5. Connection Of The System
Chapter 5. Connection of the System Prior to connecting your Copperhead 3050 Transceiver System please insure that each of the required cables is available for use. This includes standard video, audio and data cables as well as custom multi- pin cable sets required for your particular installation. Please see the Appendix for information regarding cables, signals and custom multi-pin cable fabrication. -
Page 43: Camera Powered Locally: Tactical Fiber Between The Base Station And Camera Unit
The following fiber connection scenarios do not take into account any customized cable and The following fiber connection scenarios do not take into account any customized cable and The following fiber connection scenarios do not take into account any customized cable and connector installations you may have at your facility. -
Page 44: Powerwafer Scenario #1 Hybrid Fiber Direct Between Powered Base Station And Camera Unit
PowerWafer Scenario #1 Hybrid Fiber direct between Powered Base Station and Camera Unit Figure 20 - SMPTE Hybrid Fiber between the Base Station (powered) and Camera Unit Between the Base Station (1) and the Camera Unit (2) connect a length of SMPTE Hybrid Fiber Cable (3). -
Page 45: Powerwafer Scenario #2 Infrastrucure Copper & Fiber Between Powered Base Station And Camera Unit
PowerWafer Scenario #2 Infrastrucure PowerWafer Scenario #2 Infrastrucure Copper & Fiber between Powered between Powered Base Station and Camera Unit Infrastructure Wiring Built Infrastructure Wiring Built-In to a Facility using OpticalCON Connectors Connectors Figure 21 - SMPTE Hybrid Fiber between Base Station SMPTE Hybrid Fiber between Base Station and Camera Unit (Infrastructure Wiring) (Infrastructure Wiring) Panel mounted fiber connectors can be used for permanent installations such as communications... -
Page 46: Smpte Hybrid Fiber Between The Mps Power Unit And Camera Unit
SMPTE Hybrid Fiber between the SMPTE Hybrid Fiber between the MPS Power Unit and Camera Unit Power Unit and Camera Unit ST Fiber Connectors between Base Station and External Power Unit ST Fiber Connectors between Base Station and External Power Unit ST Fiber Connectors between Base Station and External Power Unit Camera powered by Power Wafer Camera powered by Power Wafer... -
Page 47: Connections To The Copperhead 3050 Base Station
5.2. Connections to the he Copperhead 3050 Base Station Figure 23 23 - CopperHead 3050 Base Unit Connections Multi-Pin Cable Assemblies Pin Cable Assemblies Used with the Copperhead 3050 Base Station Base Station A) Audio In Connector Connect Intercom Program Audio and Connect Intercom Program Audio and IFB Intercom Audio See Page 82 for wiring details for wiring details... -
Page 48: Connectors Into And Out Of The Copperhead 3050 Base Station
Connectors into and out of the Copperhead 3050 Base Station This information duplicates some of that from above sections. It is presented here to provide a single list of all Base Station connections. Key numbers refer to the diagram above and to the Overview Diagram found in Appendix 5. - Page 49 Connectors into and out of the Copperhead 3050 Base Station 12V Terminal Block Terminal Block – bare wire connector. This can be used in place of the ADAP power connection in installations that have 12V power distributed as part of their infrastructure. Do not use this at the same time as the ADAP power connection.
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Page 50: Connections To The Copperhead 3050 Camera Unit
5.3. Connections to the Copperhead the Copperhead 3050 Camera Unit Figure 24 - CopperHead CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Back Side Connections This information duplicates some of that from above sections. It is presented here to provide a single list of This information duplicates some of that from above sections. -
Page 51: Connectors Into And Out Of The Copperhead 3050 Camera Unit Back Side
Connectors into and out of the Copperhead 3050 Camera Unit Back Side Intercom Headset Out XLR 5 Pin Female Connector – Provides two channels of two-way intercom and the Intercom Program audio feed IFB Signal Out XLR 3 Pin Male Connector – Provides IFB Audio Out from Base Station. Typically connected to an IFB audio belt unit for IFB feed to talent. -
Page 52: Camera Unit Connection Example
5.4.Camera Unit Connection Example Your CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit and your camera will look something like this once you have connected the various signal paths. Each camera setup will be different depending on your model. See the following section for an overview of Camera Unit to Camera &... -
Page 53: Camera Unit Audio And Intercom Connections
Camera Unit Audio and Camera Unit Audio and Intercom Connections Figure 26 - Camera Unit Audio and Data/Control Connections Camera Unit Audio and Data/Control Connections Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System User Guide CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System User Guide – 1101 110130V5JH Page 51... -
Page 54: Chapter 6. Operation Of The System
Chapter 6. Operation of the System This chapter describes in detail the operation of Copperhead 3050 Transceiver System. Please keep in mind that a wide variety of options and variations are available in using this product and so not every possible operational environment can be described. -
Page 55: Set Up Of The Copperhead 3050 Transceiver System For Operation
6.1. Set Up of the Copperhead 3050 Transceiver System for operation This section provides an overview of setup of the Copperhead 3050 Transceiver System for operation. The following sections provide additional detail on each aspect of setup and operation. It is important that you do an initial setup and test of your Copperhead 3050 Transceiver System as soon as your receive in order to confirm proper operation and to provide training to you and your team prior to an actual production. -
Page 56: Connecting And Managing The Fiber Cable
6.2.Connecting and Managing the Fiber Cable Connecting and managing the Fiber Cable between the CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit and Base Station or an intermediate power supply requires you to perform four tasks: 1. Plan the route the Fiber Cable will take between the Camera Unit and the Base Station or power supply 2. -
Page 57: Running The Fiber Cable
Running the Fiber Cable Do the following when running your Fiber Cable: Do the following when running your Fiber Cable: 1. Make sure that both ends of the Fiber Cable are securely capped. In this case the concer Make sure that both ends of the Fiber Cable are securely capped. In this case the concer Make sure that both ends of the Fiber Cable are securely capped. - Page 58 4. Prior to connecting the Fiber Connectors to the Base Station and Camera Unit inspect both Connectors. If required, clean with dry compressed air or with technical wipes that have been moistened with isopropyl alcohol. Fingerprints or other dirt on the optical connector end surfaces will reduce the optical signal level on the fiber.
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Page 59: Powering The System
6.3.Powering the System The CopperHead 3050 Base Station and the CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit each have a power up routine which tests the equipment and performs a system diagnostic. Powering the CopperHead 3050 Base Station Base Station Main Power Turn on the Base Station Power Mains Switch located at the rear left (when facing the back of the Base Station) #3 on the overall diagram. -
Page 60: Understanding Intercom Usage With The Copperhead 3050
6.4.Understanding Intercom Usage with the Copperhead 3050 The CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System is delivered pre-configured with one of three intercom options: 1. Standard Four Wire Intercom 2. Clear-Com Intercom 3. RTS intercom Wiring for each of these options is described in Appendix 1 on Page 76. The operation of your specific intercom system is beyond the scope of this User’s Guide. -
Page 61: Copperhead 3050 Camera Unit Intercom Operation
CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Intercom Operation CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Intercom Operation Figure 27 27- Audio Interface Box Detail (Camera Unit) LISTEN: To set listening level for an intercom channel or the PROGRAM Audio, adjust the desired LISTEN To set listening level for an intercom channel or the PROGRAM Audio, adjust the desired LISTEN To set listening level for an intercom channel or the PROGRAM Audio, adjust the desired LISTEN control knobs at the top of the Audio Interface box (Fig 27, #9, 10, 11). -
Page 62: Adjusting Intercom Sidetone
Adjusting Intercom Sidetone Adjusting Intercom Sidetone Figure Figure 30 – Setting Intercom Side Tone The intercom SIDE TONE adjustment controls the level of your own voice that you hear locally in your adjustment controls the level of your own voice that you hear locally in your adjustment controls the level of your own voice that you hear locally in your headset. -
Page 63: Using The Digital Displays
6.5.Using the Digital Displays A Brief Guide to Measurement of Fiber Optic Signal Strength Certain portions of this description are attributed to Wikipedia – The Free Encyclopedia. The CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System provides direct digital readout of the Fiber Optic Link signal strength for both the Base Station to Camera Unit Fiber Link and the Camera Unit to Base Station Fiber Link. - Page 64 To select the different display modes push the Display Mode Selector. The transition from one mode to another may take a moment with the transition into the Diagnostic mode taking slightly longer. The Selector is cyclical rotating through each of the modes. Once in the Diagnostic mode a quick push of the Selector cycles through the various diagnostic sub-modes described above.
- Page 65 Display Mode Readout Base Station Digital Display Activity Explanation DIAGNOSTIC MODE Temperature (TEMP) When first entering the Diagnostic mode the DIAG display mode indicator LED will blink – the first sub-mode is TEMP (Temperature). The Digital DIAG Display Characters will glow Green when the temperature is normal and Red when outside of normal range.
- Page 66 DIAGNOSTIC MODE Microcontroller Board Revision Version (REV) A quick push of the Display Mode Selector advances to the Power (POWR) diagnostic sub-mode. This sub-mode displays the microcontroller firmware revision of every board in the Base Station that has a microcontroller. DIAG/REV (Note: the REV versions noted here were current as of August 1, 2010.
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Page 67: The Copperhead 3050 Camera Unit Digital Display
The CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Digital Display The Camera Unit Digital Display has six functions selected by the BASE Rx/DIM Selector (#11 on the Overview Diagram). These functions are indicated only by the activity in the Digital Display. 1. LOPT – Camera Unit Optical Power or Signal Strength (Local OPTical) that is being generated at the Camera Unit and sent to the Base Station. - Page 68 Readout Camera Unit Digital Display Activity Explanation DIAGNOSTIC MODE Temperature (TEMP) A Quick push of the BASE Rx/DIM Selector advances to the TEMP mode TEMP Sequence starts with TEMP to indicate the display mode is temperature The main Camera Unit controller board temperature will be displayed – does not refer to Base BASE Station TEMP...
- Page 69 The BASE Rx/DIM accesses the Camera Unit dimming function. In order to change the brightness of the Camera Unit LEDs push and hold the BASE Rx/DIM selector. This may take a few moments. The dimming is cyclical – it will first change in direction and when it reaches the limit of that direction it will begin to go in the opposite direction (bright to dim, dim to bright).
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Page 70: Standard Operation
6.6.Standard Operation The section is devoted to a number of “Best Practices” for use of the CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System. Specific information on how to operate the system has been presented in the sections above. 1. Take the possibility of Laser Eye damage seriously. It is not likely but you don’t want to be the one-in-a-million case. -
Page 71: Shutting Down The System
6.7.Shutting Down the System System shutdown is simple. The only cautions relate to the Fiber Cable and to the Camera Remote Control Panel Cable. 1. Camera Power and Camera Unit Power may be turned off at any time. If your system utilized Hybrid Power these are one and the same. -
Page 72: Troubleshooting
6.8.Troubleshooting Troubleshooting any technical issues with the CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System is similar to any piece of television production gear with the obvious exception of the core Fiber Optic technology. Here is a list of things to look out for and check – some of them obvious but sometimes forgotten. 1. - Page 73 Page Intentionally Left Blank Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System User Guide – 110130V5JH Page 71...
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Page 74: Appendices
Appendices Appendix 1. Connector Specifications and Pin Assignments Connector Specifications and Pin Assignments Connector Specifications and Pin Assignments 1.1. CopperHead 3050 Base Station Base Station Connectors Reference Numbers Refer to the Overview Diagrams in Reference Numbers Refer to the Overview Diagrams in 0 at the End of this User Guide at the End of this User Guide AC Power Input Connector AC Power Input Connector- Models CHG3-BS-3050-95VD-... -
Page 75: Base Station Audio Input & Output Connectors
Base Station Audio Input & Output Connectors DB25 Pin Number Audio In Audio Out Channel Cold Ground Return Cam Audio Audio 1 In 1 Out Return Cam Audio Audio 2 In 2 Out Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Intercom Program Not Used... -
Page 76: 4-Wire Intercom
4-Wire Intercom Pin Function Impedance Signals Ground + Input 600 Ohm Line: +8 dBm Input - Input Mic: -32 dBm - Output >=600 Ohm +8 dBm Load + Output Base Station #10 & #11 Table 9 - Base Station Four Wire Intercom Output Wiring XLR5 Female Clear-Com Intercom Pin Signal... -
Page 77: Copperhead 3050 Camera Unit Multi-Pin Connectors
1.2. CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Multi Camera Unit Multi-Pin Connectors Power Wafer – Camera Unit Camera Unit 4 Pin Lemo Connector Wiring 4 Pin Lemo Connector Wiring Signal 95VDC + 95 VDC - Not Used Not Used Camera Unit #13 Table 13 - Camera Unit Power Wafer Connector Wiring Camera Unit Power Wafer Connector Wiring Lemo 4-Pin... -
Page 78: Appendix 2. Available Accessories
Appendix 2. Available Available Accessories Item Number/ Item Number/ Description Description CH3-CAM-3050-MX CAXX-MX Camera Unit w/MX Tactical Fiber Assembly, MX Connector: Tac Fiber only Connectors CH3-CAM-3050-NEU CAXX-XT2S-NOC Camera Unit w/ Tactical Fiber Cable OpticalCON connector: Tac Assembly, OpticalCON or SMPTE Hybrid Fiber Connectors CH3-CAM-3050- CAXX-XSM311-NOC... - Page 79 Item Number/ Item Number/ Description Description PWRWFR-95VD-FSR- MXRV Power Wafer Camera MX Receptacle Jam Nut Adaptor (for use with CH Assembly Breakout to STs Series 3050-BS-95VD) CH3BFC-NOC- ADAP-AC-04 2ST/MOL-08-XX Base Station AC Adaptor (for OpticalCON receptacle to CH Series 3050-BS-2ST) STs and Molex CH3BFC-NOC-NOC- CASM/MD/XL...
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Page 80: Base Station Cables
Base station cables Cable Cable is Wired with Typical Equipment Used Item Number Description Connectors With Cable Audio Input CH3BAI-3050-D25-4XL3F DB25 to 4 XLR3-F Audio input sources Audio Output CH3BAO-DB25-4XL3M DB25 to 4 XLR3-M Audio output devices For information on these and other cable configurations please contact Telecast Fiber Systems, Inc. or your local CopperHead dealer. -
Page 81: Appendix 3. Multi-Pin Wiring Suggestions
Appendix 3. Multi Multi-Pin Wiring Suggestions CopperHead 3050 3050 Base Station 25-Pin Audio Input Cable Pin Audio Input Cable Figure 32 - CopperHead 3050 CopperHead 3050 Base Station 25-Pin Audio Input Cable - CH3BAI-3050-DB25 DB25-4XL3F Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System User Guide CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System User Guide –... -
Page 82: Copperhead 3050 Base Station 25-Pin Audio Output Cable
CopperHead 3050 3050 Base Station 25-Pin Audio Output Cable Pin Audio Output Cable Figure 33 - CopperHead 3050 3050 Base Station 25-Pin Audio Output Cable - CH3BAO-DB25 DB25-4XL3M Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System User Guide CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System User Guide – 1101 110130V5JH Page 80... -
Page 83: Appendix 4. Specifications
Appendix 4. Specifications Video, Digital (bi-directional) Electro-Optical Interface..........SMPTE 259M, 292M Operating Wavelengths......1300 nm/1550 nm Data Rate..........270 Mb/s or 1.5 Gbits/s TX Laser output power (std./opt) ....-6 dBm/0 dBm Input Level .......... 800 mV (peak to peak) RX Sensitivity, HD/SDI .......... - Page 84 Page Intentionally Left Blank Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System User Guide – 110130V5JH Page 82...
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Page 85: Appendix 5. Copperhead 3050 System: Overview Diagrams
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Page 87: Camera Unit Indicators And Controls
Camera Unit Indicators and Controls *Appears only on Hybrid Power Systems CopperHead Base Station Front Panel Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System User Guide – 110130V5JH Page 85... - Page 88 Telecast Fiber Systems A Belden Brand CH3050 110130V5JH ww.telecast-fiber.com ©2011...
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