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Opengear MUX-6258-A-27 User Manual

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  • Page 1 MUX-6258-A Series CWDM AES/EBU Audio Multiplexer with Fiber Optic Output User Manual...
  • Page 2 Ross Video Limited. • Ross, ROSS, ROSS®, and MLE are registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited. • openGear® is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. • DashBoard Control System™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limited. •...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel Before using this product and nay associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Product may require specific equipment, and/or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Page 4 Support using the numbers listed under the “Contact Us” section on the last page of this manual. All openGear products are covered by a generous 5-year warranty and will be repaired without charge for materials or labor within this period. See the “Warranty and Repair Policy” section in...
  • Page 5 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: •...
  • Page 6 Environmental Information The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment. To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources, Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take-back systems.
  • Page 7 Company Address Ross Video Limited Ross Video Incorporated 8 John Street P.O. Box 880 Iroquois, Ontario, K0E 1K0 Ogdensburg, New York Canada USA 13669-0880 General Business Office: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4886 Fax: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4425 Technical Support: (+1) 613 •...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Overview..........................1-2 MUX-6258-A ......................1-2 MUX-6258-A CWDM Series................1-2 Features........................1-3 Functional Block Diagram....................1-4 User Interfaces ........................1-5 DashBoard Control System™ ................1-5 Card-edge Controls....................1-5 SNMP Monitoring and Control ................1-5 Documentation Terms and Conventions................1-6 Installation Before You Begin ........................
  • Page 10 Input Status Tab ........................4-7 AES Inputs 1-8 Tabs ......................4-8 Embedded Outputs Tab......................4-9 Alarm Enables Tab......................4-10 VANC Processing Tab ....................... 4-12 Card-edge Menus Navigating the Card-edge Menus..................5-2 Card-edge Menus ......................... 5-3 Menu Descriptions ....................... 5-5 Specifications Technical Specifications ......................

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Congratulations on choosing an openGear MUX-6258-A Series AES/EBU Audio Multiplexer with Fiber Optic Output. Your MUX-6258-A 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.

  • Page 12: Overview

    16 wavelengths on a fiber. These models are identified with a two digit suffix as indicated in Table 1.1. The output wavelengths for each model are also indicated. Table 1.1 Supported Output Wavelengths Model Output Wavelength MUX-6258-A-27 1270nm MUX-6258-A-29 1290nm MUX-6258-A-31 1310nm...

  • Page 13: Features

    Features The MUX-6258-A Series includes the following features: • Supports HD-SD SDI SMPTE 292M (1.5Gbps) and SMPTE 259M (270Mbps) • Supports AES-3id-2001, and EBU tech 3250 • Supports embedding of non-PCM data such as Dolby® Digital and Dolby® E • Audio embedding for all popular formats 480i, 576i, 720p, and 1080i •...

  • Page 14: Functional Block Diagram

    Functional Block Diagram This section provides a functional block diagram that outlines the workflow of the MUX-6258-A series cards. Line Video In Receiver Buffer (BNC 1) Audio Test Video Out Embed Pattern Transmitter (BNC 2) 16 Channel MUX-6258-A CHANNELS AES Inputs CHANNELS Fiber Fiber Out...

  • Page 15: User Interfaces

    The MUX-6258-A series cards include the following interfaces. DashBoard Control System™ The DashBoard Control System™ enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and cards from a computer. DashBoard communicates with other cards in the DFR-8321 series frames through the MFC-8300 Series Network Controller Card. The DashBoard Control System software and manual are available for download from our website.

  • Page 16: Documentation Terms And Conventions

    “DFR-8321 series” includes all versions of the DFR-8321 series frames and any available options unless otherwise noted. • “Frame” refers to the openGear frame that houses the MUX-6258-A series card. • “MUX-6258-A” refers to the card version that does not include CWDM lasers.

  • Page 17: Installation

    Installation In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing the rear module(s), installing the card into the frame, cabling details, and updating the card software. The following topics are discussed: • Before You Begin • Installing the MUX-6258-A Series •...

  • Page 18: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin Before proceeding with the instructions in this chapter, ensure that your DFR-8321 series frame is properly installed according to the instructions in the DFR-8300 Series User Manual. Static Discharge Throughout this chapter, please heed the following cautionary note: ESD Susceptibility —...

  • Page 19: Installing The Mux-6258-A Series

    Installing the MUX-6258-A Series This section outlines how to install a rear module and card in an DFR-8321 series frame. You cannot install the MUX-6258-A series card in a DFR-8310 series or a DFR-8320 series frame. Caution — Never attempt to look down the barrel of a connected fiber or device transmitting an optical signal.

  • Page 20: Installing The Card

    5. Align the top hole of the Rear Module with the screw 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 of the frame. Do not over tighten. 7.

  • Page 21: Cabling

    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. Each card accommodates eight synchronous AES input streams at 48kHz or any asynchronous AES streams from 32kHz to 96kHz with SRC enabled.
  • Page 22 Table 2.1 MUX-6258-A CWDM Series Wavelengths Model Output Wavelength SDI Fiber Out MUX-6258-A-27 1270nm OUT MUX-6258-A-29 1290nm OUT MUX-6258-A-31 1310nm OUT MUX-6258-A-33 1330nm OUT MUX-6258-A-35 1350nm OUT MUX-6258-A-37 1370nm OUT MUX-6258-A-43 1430nm OUT MUX-6258-A-45 1450nm OUT MUX-6258-A-47 1470nm OUT MUX-6258-A-49...

  • Page 23: Software Upgrades

    Software Upgrades This section provides instructions for upgrading the software for your card using the DashBoard Control System™ client software. The DashBoard client enables you to upload software updates to the card. To upload software to the card 1. Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file. 2.
  • Page 24 2–8 • Installation MUX-6258-A Series User Manual (Iss. 04)

  • Page 25: User Controls

    User Controls In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on the front edge of the card. Additional operation information on reference compatibility, embedding non-PCM signals, and processing HANC or VANC data is also provided. The following topics are discussed: •...

  • Page 26: Card Overview

    Card Overview This section provides a general overview of the card components. For information on the LEDs available on the card-edge, refer to the section “Control and Monitoring Features” on page 3-3. Figure 3.1 MUX-6258-A — Card-edge Components 1) Function Select Switch 3) Four Character Display 5) Fiber Optic Connector 2) Mode Select Switch...

  • Page 27: Control And Monitoring Features

    Control and Monitoring Features This section provides information on the card-edge LEDs for the card. Refer to Figure 3.2 for the location of the LEDs and controls. Figure 3.2 Card-edge Controls Status and Selection LEDs The front-edge of the card has LED indicators for the power, video input status, and communication activity.
  • Page 28 Table 3.1 LEDs on the Card-edge Color Display and Description Green When lit, this LED indicates that the video input is valid. When flashing, this LED indicates that video is present, but the Flashing Green VIDEO OK input format is unsupported. When unlit, this LED indicates the absence of an input signal.

  • Page 29: Reference Compatibility

    Reference Compatibility It is important to remember that if you are using the source connected to either Frame 1 or Frame 2 BNCs on the DFR-8321 series frame as the reference, the input video frame rate must match the reference frame rate. Refer to Table 3.2 for frame rate compatibility. Table 3.2 Frame Rate Compatible Video Formats Output Reference...

  • Page 30: Operation Notes

    Operation Notes This section provides additional information for operating the card such as audio proc amp controls, the minimum delay, embedding PCM versus Non-PCM signals, and ancillary data processing. Audio Proc Amp Controls The card includes Processing Amplifiers (Proc Amps) for the audio inputs on the card. Note that these features are not available when using the card-edge controls.

  • Page 31: Embedding Non-Pcm Signals

    Embedding Non-PCM Signals You can configure the card to embed non-PCM signals, such as Dolby® Digital and Dolby® E, using the options available in DashBoard. Note — When embedding the non-PCM signal, the A and B channels of the input signal must be embedded on Channels 1 and 2, or Channels 3 and 4 of a given group.
  • Page 32 4. In the Line column, locate the line you wish to delete the VANC components for. Notice for interlaced formats that the Line column on the left lists the lines in Field 1, and the Line column on the right lists the lines in Field 2. 5.

  • Page 33: Dashboard Menus

    DashBoard Menus In This Chapter This chapter briefly summarizes the menus, items, and parameters available from the DashBoard Control System™ for the MUX-6258-A series cards. Parameters marked with an asterisk (*) are the factory default values. The following topics are discussed: •...

  • Page 34: Status Tabs

    Status Tabs This section summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Status tabs. The fields in the Status tabs vary in severity from green (valid), yellow (caution), to red (alarm). DashBoard reports the most severe alarm for a single field. Signal Tab Table 4.1 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Status tabs.
  • Page 35 Table 4.1 Status Tab Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Card has detected an invalid reference Invalid Format - Video format and has switched to Video Timing Mode The following conditions are occurring: Reference Status • Card has detected an invalid reference Invalid Format - Free Run format...

  • Page 36: Hardware Tab

    Product Tab Table 4.2 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Product tab. Table 4.2 Product Tab Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description MUX-6258-A or Product MUX-6258-A-xx Supplier Ross Video Ltd. Board Rev Indicates the board version Product Rear Module Indicates the rear module installed Board S/N ######...

  • Page 37: Setup Tab

    Setup Tab Table 4.4 summarizes the Setup options available in DashBoard. Table 4.4 Setup Menu Items Menu Title Item Parameters Description Frame 1* Reference Frame 2 Selects the reference source Video Provides the shortest video delay through Selected the card. Refer to Table 3.3 on page 3-6 for delay specifications.
  • Page 38 Table 4.4 Setup Menu Items Menu Title Item Parameters Description Audio silent for longer than the specified Silence Timeout (sec) 1 to 60 value raises an alarm All menu options are unlocked and can be Unlocked* edited Edit Permission All menu items, except this one, are Locked Setup locked and read-only...

  • Page 39: Input Status Tab

    Input Status Tab Table 4.5 summarizes the Input Status options available in DashBoard. Table 4.5 Input Status Menu Items Menu Title Item Parameters Description Input Format Displays the format of the video input (read-only) Displays the count of the CRC errors on the video input.

  • Page 40: Aes Inputs 1-8 Tabs

    AES Inputs 1-8 Tabs Table 4.6 summarizes the AES Inputs 1-4 and AES Inputs 5-8 options available in DashBoard. Table 4.6 AES Inputs Menu Items Menu Title Item Parameters Description Both channels will carry the average of the two input channels (A+B/2). When the Selected input is summed, the original signals are no longer available for output.

  • Page 41: Embedded Outputs Tab

    Embedded Outputs Tab Table 4.7 summarizes the Embedded Outputs options available in DashBoard. Table 4.7 Embedded Outputs Menu Items Menu Title Item Parameters Description Selected* Determines if the group is inserted in the Enable output or not Cleared Mute Group# Ch#* Configures the Primary Source that is Ch # Source AES #...

  • Page 42: Alarm Enables Tab

    Alarm Enables Tab Table 4.8 summarizes the Alarm Enables options available in DashBoard. Table 4.8 Alarms Menu Items Menu Title Item Parameters Description Selected* Signal Status field reports a loss of input No Input Cleared Disables the alarm Input Format field displays an alarm when Selected* the input video is a format that is not Invalid Input...
  • Page 43 Table 4.8 Alarms Menu Items Menu Title Item Parameters Description Signal Status field reports when a group is Selected* not present on the input Group not present Embedded Cleared Disables the alarm Input Audio - Signal Status field reports when the Group # Selected* specified channel is detected as silent...

  • Page 44: Vanc Processing Tab

    VANC Processing Tab Table 4.9 summarizes the VANC Processing options available in DashBoard. Table 4.9 VANC Processing Menu Items Menu Title Item Parameters Description Indicates the specific line the VANC Line components will be deleted from VANC components are passed unmodified Pass* 480i, 576i, 1080i to the card output...

  • Page 45: Card-Edge Menus

    Card-edge Menus In This Chapter This chapter summarizes the Card-edge Menu system of the card and how to navigate the menus and options using the SW1 and SW2 on the card-edge. The following topics are discussed: • Navigating the Card-edge Menus •...

  • Page 46: Navigating The Card-Edge Menus

    Navigating the Card-edge Menus Use the following procedure to navigate the card-edge menus of the card: 1. Locate SW1 and SW2 on the front card-edge. Refer to Figure 3.1 on page 3-2 for switch locations. 2. Rotate SW1 to the required menu. 3.

  • Page 47: Card-Edge Menus

    Card-edge Menus Table 5.1 lists all the menus, and menu items available using the card-edge controls. To activate some of these parameters, it may be necessary to toggle SW2 in either direction, or it may require that SW2 be held in either direction for a few seconds. Default values are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  • Page 48 Table 5.1 Card-edge Menus and Items Menu Card-Edge Card-Edge Menu Label Menu Name Item Name Select Item Label Mute 4kHz Tone 2kHz Tone 1kHz Tone Ch1 Src Channel 1 Source T.5k 500Hz Tone A1A - A8B AES 1A to AES 8B Group 1, Channel 1 to G1C1-G4C4 Group 4, Channel 4...

  • Page 49: Menu Descriptions

    Menu Descriptions This section briefly summarizes the menu parameters available in the card-edge display of the card. 0 — Home This read-only menu displays the product name and the slot the card is installed in the frame. 1 — Factory Defaults This function enables you to return all controls to their factory default values.
  • Page 50 7, 8, 9, A — Channel # Source Use Menus 7 to A to configure the Primary Source that is inserted into the embedded group if present. These menus are used in conjunction with Menu 5 (Group Select). The following are the default values based on the group selected: Table 5.2 Primary Source Default Values SW1-5...

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications In This Chapter This chapter provides technical specification details for the MUX-6258-A series. Note that specifications are subject to change without notice. The following topics are discussed: • Technical Specifications • Channel Status Data Table MUX-6258-A Series User Manual (Iss. 04) Specifications •...

  • Page 52: Technical Specifications

    >120m of Belden 1694A cable @ 1.485Gbps >80m of Belden 1694A cable @ 2.97Gbps Connector Type Number of Outputs SMPTE Standards SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M Accommodated MUX-6258-A: 1310nm MUX-6258-A-27: 1270nm MUX-6258-A-29: 1290nm MUX-6258-A-31: 1310nm MUX-6258-A-33: 1330nm MUX-6258-A-35: 1350nm MUX-6258-A-37: 1370nm MUX-6258-A-43: 1430nm Nominal Wavelength...
  • Page 53 Table 6.1 Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Outputs SDI Data Rates and SMPTE SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M Standards Accommodated Impedance 75ohm >15dB to 1.485GHz Return Loss >10dB 1.485GHz to 2.97GHz SDI Outputs Signal Level 800mV, ±10% DC Offset 0V ±50mV •...

  • Page 54: Channel Status Data Table

    Channel Status Data Table The following table shows the channel status bit information that is used for all output audio. Table 6.2 Channel Status Data Byte Function Transmitted Professional or Consumer use of Channel Professional (1) Status Block Normal Audio or Non-Audio Mode Normal Audio (0) Emphasis No Emphasis (100)

  • Page 55: Service Information

    Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Warranty and Repair Policy MUX-6258-A Series User Manual (Iss. 04) Service Information • 7–1...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required. In the event of problems with your MUX-6258-A series card, the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem. If the frame still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes, please contact your openGear products distributor, or the Technical Support department at the numbers listed under the “Contact Us”...

  • Page 57: Warranty And Repair Policy

    This User Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and operation of your openGear Product. Ross Video policy dictates that all repairs to the MUX-6258-A series card are to be conducted only by an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative.
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  • Page 60 Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following: • Name and address of your local dealer • Product information and pricing • Technical support • Upcoming trade show information Telephone: +1 613 • 652 • 4886 Technical After Hours Emergency: +1 613 •...

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