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Ross Video Limited DEA-8205 Dual MD-SDI Equalizing Amplifier 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.
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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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 •...
Cabling for the DEA-8205....................2-5 User Controls Card Overview ........................3-2 Control and Monitoring Features..................3-3 Status and Selection LEDs on the DEA-8205............3-3 Factory Default Values..................3-4 Menus SNMP Monitoring and Control ................... 4-2 DashBoard Control System Software .................. 4-3 Status Menus ......................
Congratulations on choosing an openGear DEA-8205 Dual MD-SDI Equalizing Amplifier. Your DEA-8205 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.
DEA-8205 an extremely versatile SDI distribution amplifier. Each channel of the DEA-8205 equalizes the incoming SDI signal, compensating for up to 300m of cable at 270Mbps and over 120m of cable at 1.485Gbps. Both SDI channels provide 4 outputs each.
• “Operator” and “User” both refer to the person who uses the DEA-8205. • “Board” and “Card” all refer to the DEA-8205 card itself, including all components and switches. • “System” and “Video system” refers to the mix of interconnected production and terminal equipment in which the DEA-8205 operates.
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1–4 • Introduction DEA-8205 User Manual (Iss. 06)
Installation In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing the rear modules for the DEA-8205, installing the card into the frame, and cabling details. The following topics are discussed: • Before You Begin • Installing the DEA-8205 • Cabling for the DEA-8205 DEA-8205 User Manual (Iss.
Unpacking Unpack each DEA-8205 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.
DFR-8321 series frames — Use the 8320AR-030 Rear Module (R2-8205). Installing a Rear Module If the rear module is already installed, or if you are installing the DEA-8205 in a DFR-8310-BNC frame, skip this section. Use the following procedure to install the Rear Module in a DFR-8300 series frame: 1.
Card Installation Use the following procedure to install the DEA-8205 in a DFR-8300 series frame: 1. Refer to the DFR-8300 Series User Manual to ensure that the frame is properly installed according to instructions. 2. Ensure the Rear Module is properly installed as outlined in the procedure “Installing a Rear Module”...
DFR-8300 series frame backplane. Connect the input and output cables according to Figure 2.2.The inputs are internally terminated in 75 ohms. It is not necessary to terminate unused outputs. Figure 2.2 Cable Connections for the DEA-8205 DEA-8205 User Manual (Iss. 06) Installation • 2–5...
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2–6 • Installation DEA-8205 User Manual (Iss. 06)
User Controls In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on the DEA-8205. The following topics are discussed: • Card Overview • Control and Monitoring Features DEA-8205 User Manual (Iss. 06) User Controls • 3–1...
The DEA-8205 is a dual channel distribution amplifier and will only have components installed into the CHANNEL A and B sections of the card. Channel C is not applicable to the DEA-8205. This section provides a general overview of the DEA-8205 components. For information on the card-edge LEDs, refer to the section “Control and Monitoring Features”...
Figure 3.2 DEA-8205 Card-edge Controls Status and Selection LEDs on the DEA-8205 The front-edge of the DEA-8205 has LED indicators for the power, video input status, and communication activity. Basic LED displays and descriptions are provided in Table 3.1. Table 3.1 LEDs on the DEA-8205...
Table 3.1 LEDs on the DEA-8205 Color Display and Description When lit, this LED indicates that the signal is passing through Green Channel A without errors. CH A - OK/ERROR When red, this LED indicates the absence of an input signal on Channel A.
Menus In This Chapter This chapter provides a summary of the menus available for the DEA-8205. The following topics are discussed: • SNMP Monitoring and Control • DashBoard Control System Software DEA-8205 User Manual (Iss. 06) Menus • 4–1...
Management Protocol), which is compatible with many third-party monitoring and control tools. Refer to your DEA-8205 MIB (Management Information Base) file for a breakdown of SNMP controls on this card. Refer to your MFC-8300 Series User Manual for additional information on SNMP Monitoring and Control.
DashBoard Control System Software This section briefly summarizes the menus, items, and parameters available from the DashBoard Control System™ for the DEA-8205. Parameters marked with an asterisk (*) are the factory default values. The DashBoard Control System™ enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and cards from a computer.
Setup Menus Table 4.2 summarizes the Setup Menu options available in DashBoard for the DEA-8205. Table 4.2 Setup Tab Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Sets the Channel A rate to HD (1.485Gbps). Select this option if a mix of...
Specifications In This Chapter This chapter provides technical specification details on the DEA-8205. Note that specifications are subject to change without notice. The following topic is discussed: • Technical Specifications DEA-8205 User Manual (Iss. 06) Specifications • 5–1...
Technical Specifications This section includes the technical specifications for the DEA-8205. Table 5.1 DEA-8205 Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Inputs Data Rates Supported All data rates from 143Mbps to 1.485 Gbps Impedance 75Ω terminating SDI Input • >120m of Belden 1694A cable @ 1.485Gbps Equalization •...
Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Warranty and Repair Policy DEA-8205 User Manual (Iss. 06) 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 DEA-8205. To perform this task, perform the following steps: 1.
FIVE (5) years from the date of shipment from our factory. In the event that your DEA-8205 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 Video Part Number: 8205DR-004-06...
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