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Page 1: User Manual
Ross Video Limited ADA-8501 AES Reclocking Distribution Amplifier User Manual Ross Part Number: 8501D-004 Issue: 03... - Page 2 The information contained in this User Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation. Copyright © 2005 Ross Video Limited. All rights reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Ross Video Limited. Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited. Notice The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only.
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Regulatory and Safety Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Products may require specific equipment, and /or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements. - Page 4 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
- Page 5 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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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Specifications In This Chapter ........................4-1 Technical Specifications...................4-2 Service Information In This Chapter ........................5-1 Troubleshooting Checklist ..................5-1 Warranty and Repair Policy ..................5-2 Ordering Information In This Chapter ........................6-1 ADA-8501 and Related Products ................6-1 Contents • i ADA-8501 User Manual (Iss. 03) - Page 8 • Contents ADA-8501 User Manual (Iss. 03)
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Page 9: Introduction
Congratulations on choosing the Ross Video ADA-8501 AES Reclocking Distribution Amplifier. The ADA-8501 is part of a full line of Digital Products within the RossGear Terminal Equipment family of products, backed by Ross Video’s experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974. -
Page 10: Overview
No Lock, Coding, Parity, CRC, and Validity. These errors are indicated on a card edge LED. In addition, there is SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting output to the back of the Ross frame. A reclocking amplifier is the preferred method of distribution for long coaxial runs to reduce jitter in the data stream. -
Page 11: Features
Features The following features make the ADA-8501 AES Reclocking Distribution Amplifier a great choice for your AES reclocking distribution requirements: • Support for any sampling rate in the 31kHz to 100kHz range including 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 64kHz, 88.2kHz and 96kHz •... - Page 12 1-4 • Introduction ADA-8501 User Manual (Iss. 03)
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Page 13: Installation And Setup
Unpacking Unpack each ADA-8501 you received from the shipping container, and check the contents against the packing list to ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly. -
Page 14: Fault Report Jumper Setup
See Chapter 3, “SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting” for details on fault reporting. Board Installation Use the following steps to install the ADA-8501 in a RossGear 8000 series digital distribution frame: 1. Refer to the User Manual of the RossGear 8000 series frame, to ensure that the frame is properly installed according to instructions. -
Page 15: Cable Connections
Cable Connections This section provides instructions for connecting cables to the ADA-8501 when mounted in RossGear 8000 series Digital Products Frames. The cable connectors on the rear of the frame are marked for distribution amplifiers having one input and eight outputs. The ADA-8501 cable connections match the frame designations. -
Page 16: Leds
The module is operating correctly when the Input Present LED is lit and the Error LED is not lit. INPUT OK LED ERROR LED Figure 4. ADA-8501 LEDs Table 1. ADA-8501 Status LED Indicator Descriptions Reference Status Description Input Green Indicates presence of an input signal. -
Page 17: Smpte 269M Fault Reporting
The SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting system, also known as a SMPTE “alarm”, provides indication if one or more frame modules encounter a fault or an abnormal condition. The ADA-8501 module provides a jumper to enable SMPTE-269M fault reporting. The card connects by means of an internal interface circuit to an auxiliary telco connector on RossGear 8000 series frames. -
Page 18: Jumper Setup
Jumper Setup If fault reporting for the ADA-8501 is desired, use jumper JP4 - 269M FAULT REPORT to set up the card. 1. To access the jumper, remove the card from the frame by pressing down the white card ejector tab and pulling the card from the frame slot. -
Page 19: Specifications
Specifications In This Chapter This chapter contains the Technical Specifications table. Specifications • 4-1 ADA-8501 User Manual (Iss. 03) -
Page 20: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Table 2. ADA-8501 - Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Inputs Standards AES-3id (SMPTE 276M) Sampling Rates All rates in the 31kHz to 100kHz range Input Impedance 75Ω AES Input Connector Input Return Loss >40dB to 6MHz Equalization >610m (2000 ft.) of Belden 8281... -
Page 21: Service Information
Routine maintenance to this RossGear product is not required. In the event of problems with your ADA-8501, the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem. If the module still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes, please contact your Ross Video products distributor, or the Ross Video Technical Support department at the numbers listed under the “Contact Us”... -
Page 22: Warranty And Repair Policy
FIVE (5) years from the date of shipment from our factory. In the event that your RossGear ADA-8501 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. -
Page 23: Ordering Information
EXT-8100 Extender Board (module servicing extension) Your ADA-8501 AES Reclocking Distribution Amplifier is a part of the RossGear family of products. Ross Video offers a full line of RossGear terminal equipment including distribution, conversion, monitoring, synchronizers, encoders, decoders, keyers, switches, as well as analog audio and video products. -
Page 24: General Information
613 · 349 · 0006 613 • 652 • 4425 General Information solutions@rossvideo.com E-MAIL Technical Support techsupport@rossvideo.com 8 John Street, Ross Video Limited Iroquois, Ontario, Canada POSTAL K0E 1K0 SERVICE P.O. Box 880, Ross Video Incorporated Ogdensburg, New York, USA...
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