GearLite MUX-9258-A User Manual

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Page 1 MUX-9258-A AES/EBU Multiplexer User Manual...
Page 2 MUX-9258-A User Manual • Ross Part Number: 9258ADR-004-01 • Release Date: June 24, 2013. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice or obligation. Copyright © 2013 Ross Video Limited. All rights reserved. This work is proprietary and confidential to Ross Video Limited, its subsidiaries...
Page 3: Symbol Meanings
Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel 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. Product may require specific equipment, and/or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements.
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Warning – Read these instructions. Follow all instructions. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. The safe operation of this product requires that a protective earth connection be provided. A grounding conductor in the equipment's supply cord provides this protective earth. To reduce the risk of electrical shock to the operator and service personnel, this ground conductor must be connected to an earthed ground.
Page 5: Environmental Information
If the module does not appear to be working properly, please contact Technical Support using the numbers listed under the “Contact Us” section on the last page of this manual. All GearLite products are covered by a generous 3-year warranty and will be repaired without charge for materials or labor within this period.
Page 6 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.
Page 7: Simplified Block Diagram
1 through 4 respectively and available to be multiplexed into the SDI signal. These LED's will remain off if no signal is present on the respective inputs. Power to the MUX-9258-A is provided by an external AC adapter with locking DC connector supplied with the module. Simplified Block Diagram...
Page 8 • Small brick form factor • 5V universal adapter with locking DC connector • 3-year warranty 7 • Introduction (Iss. 01)
Page 9: Static Discharge
If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly. Mounting and Installation The MUX-9258-A can be mounted in any convenient location. However, to ensure long life for this product, observe the following precautions and operating requirements: •...
Page 10 proceeding; the adhesive is very aggressive and is not easily removed. The adhesive will cure fully in 24 hours. To install the Surface Mount Strips Remove the Protective Backing Film from the adhesive on the bottom of the two VELCRO® brand Surface Mount Strips. Adhere the Surface Mount Strips to the bottom side of the chassis.
Page 11: Setup And Operation
PS-9000 provides regulated +5V DC (5%) @ up to 2A. The DC power cord has a locking connector that securely fastens into the power supply DC jack on the MUX-9258-A. The MUX-9258-A has a standard miniature power jack (center pin positive). Refer to the section “Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel”...
Page 12: Status Leds
Connect the AES output cables for DMX2 to the AES 3 and AES 4 BNCs. Status LEDs The chassis faceplate of the MUX-9258-A includes five LEDs that report the SDI and signal status information and the presence of audio. Refer to Figure 5 for the LED locations.
Page 13: Dip Switch Configuration
When lit red, this LED indicates the MUX-9258-A is not locked to a valid SDI signal. DIP Switch Configuration The MUX-9258-A provides a block of five DIP switches located on the front panel. (Figure 6) These switches are used to configure the unit for various modes of operation.
Page 14 Figure 7 DIP Switches — Set in the ON Position Audio Group Configuration The MUX-9258-A can take in up to four AES inputs and embed them into the audio channels in an 3G/HD/SD-SDI output. Use SW4 and SW5 in conjunction to assign the AES inputs to the audio groups.
Page 15: Cascade Setup
The MUX-9258-A will strip all incoming audio  from the signal before embedding the AES inputs. The MUX-9258-A will embed the AES inputs as  well as passing any audio in other groups. Disabling MUX Group 2 Table 5 MUX2 Setup Description ...
Page 16: Specifications
Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notification. Table 6 MUX-9258-A — Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, Standards SMPTE 424M Level 800mV p-p +/- 10% SDI Data Rates 270Mbps, 1.485Gbps, 2.97Gbps SDI Input and Output Impedance 75ohm >50m Belden 1694A cable to...
Page 17: Service Information
Service Information Warranty and Repair Policy The GearLite MUX-9258-A is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance, quality, reliability, and workmanship for a period of THREE (3) years from the date of delivery to the customer. In the event that your GearLite...
Page 18 Notes: 17 • Service Information (Iss. 01)
Page 19 Notes: Service Information (Iss. 01) • 18...
Page 20: Technical Support
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 •...