EXBOX.BLDS
User‘s Manual
Version 1.3
Page 1: ...EXBOX BLDS User s Manual Version 1 3...
Page 2: ...ranteed that all product names products trademarks requisitions regulations guidelines speci cations and norms are free from trade mark rights of third parties All entries in this document have been t...
Page 3: ...ow it works 8 CHAPTER 2 Legal issues facts 10 Before Installing This Device 10 First Aid in case of electric shock 11 Defective Parts Modules 12 Updates 12 Intended Operation 13 Conditions of Warranty...
Page 4: ...rol via GPI 40 Monitoring via GPO 44 Chapter 5 Working with BLDS 46 Introduction 46 BLDS Generator 46 Examples 49 CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 51 Troubleshooting 51 Maintenance 53 CHAPTER...
Page 5: ...al or Index Directory at the end of the document to locate help on a particular topic You can access more information and latest news by visiting on the DirectOut website at www directout eu Conventio...
Page 6: ...S DirectOuts MADI Redundancy Switch with Buffer Loop Detection System The EXBOX BLDS switches automated or manually triggered between two MADI inputs For enhanced observation with automated switching...
Page 7: ...ervation of signal status GPI 4 x Voltage Input for external control GPO 4 x FET switch for external monitoring USB Port USB 2 0 port for firmware updates supported OS Windows XP Vista 7 8 10 MADI For...
Page 8: ...ne of the two MADI input signals is routed to both MADI outputs Depending on the settings the input selection is triggered manually by a push button or by a GPI contact or automatically by a trigger c...
Page 9: ...tion of signal loss or corruption An automated and inaudible switch over is executed within one sample Audio Pilote Tone means the presence of an audio signal with a level 42 dBFS in channel 56 1 FS 2...
Page 10: ...iately by pulling out the power lead All devices must be grounded The device is grounded through its IEC power connections All devices must be connected to the mains using the three cord power leads s...
Page 11: ...e person as quickly as possible from the electric power source as follows Switch off the equipment Unplug or disconnect the mains cable Move the person away from the power source by using dry insulati...
Page 12: ...ether with a detailed description of the fault We would like to remind you to please check carefully whether the failure is caused by erroneous con guration operation or connection before sending part...
Page 13: ...e claimed for damages caused by operation of this unit other than for the intended use described above Consecutive damages are also excluded explicitly The general terms and conditions of business of...
Page 14: ...Out GmbH over the period of two years for all components that are essential for proper and intended operation of the device The date of purchase is applied for this period Consumable parts e g battery...
Page 15: ...bstances This device was constructed ful lling the directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment 2002 95 EC WEEE Directive on Waste Ele...
Page 16: ...EXBOX BLDS Manual Version 1 3 CHAPTER 2 Legal issues facts Contact DirectOut GmbH Leipziger Str 32 09648 Mittweida Germany Phone 49 0 3727 5665 100 Fax 49 0 3727 5665 101 Mail sales directout eu www...
Page 17: ...es facts Contents The contents of your EXBOX BLDS package include 1 x EXBOX BLDS 1 x external power supply unit 9 24 V 1 x Manual To complete the delivery download the USB serial driver and the BLDS G...
Page 18: ...page 18 of 64 EXBOX BLDS Manual Version 1 3 CHAPTER 2 Legal issues facts Accessory BOX MOUNT XL for optimal rack mount of up to three devices in a 19 frame No DOAPA0886...
Page 19: ...icient air circulation for cooling WARNING The synthetics of the delivered pads might cause stains on damageable surfaces To avoid staining of furniture surfaces it is recommended to place a protectiv...
Page 20: ...Installation Retain the protective cap if the optical port is unused This will protect against soiling which can lead to malfunction 3 Remove the protective cap from the optical MADI port s before us...
Page 21: ...er supply unit Additional power supply units are available from your local DirectOut representative The external power supply must be connected to the mains using the three cord power leads supplied w...
Page 22: ...Installation The connected power supply must provide a current limiting to a maximum of 2 5 A WARNING 6 Check the LED display on the front panel While the device is booting the currently installed rmw...
Page 23: ...otect the device should it need to be dispatched for service 7 Optional Connect an USB cable to the USB port for firmware updates This requires the USB Serial driver Windows being installed first The...
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Page 25: ...e basic operation of the device Note that throughout this manual the abbreviation FS refers to sample rate or sample frequency So when dealing with scaling factors the following sample rates can be wr...
Page 26: ...obal Control PSU 1 Hirose socket Connect the power supply here 9 24 V DC PSU 2 Hirose socket Connect the power supply here 9 24 V DC NOTE The device does not provide a power switch Connecting a workin...
Page 27: ...the status lock sync BLDS of each input discretely MADI 1 OUT SC socket MADI 1 output connect here for MADI output signal MADI 1 IN SC socket MADI 1 input connect MADI input signal here MADI 2 OUT SC...
Page 28: ...ADI signal but not in sync with internal reference LED blink slow steady period in sync MADI input selected as audio and clock source LED blink fast steady period in sync MADI input selected valid BLD...
Page 29: ...The input signal status is also monitored at the front panel by four LEDS see Input State on page 30 USB USB USB socket 2 0 type Mini B Connect here for rmware updates NOTE Needs DirectOut USB Serial...
Page 30: ...8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 are observed BLDS 1 LED green indicates the presence of a BLDS signal at MADI input 1 LED OFF no BLDS signal detected LED ON BLDS signal detected LED heartbeat watchdog active...
Page 31: ...ync with internal reference LED ON signal is in sync with internal reference SYNC 2 LED green indicates the lock sync state at MADI input 2 LED OFF no signal or no lock or not in sync with internal re...
Page 32: ...de is be used to select the input signal manually Depending on the priority setting the input is selected automatically see Priority Setting on page 36 Three GPIs may be used to select or to force an...
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Page 34: ...t 1 in the output signal LED OFF no BLDS signal present or MADI input 1 is not selected for the output LED ON BLDS signal is present and MADI input 1 is selected for the output LED heartbeat watchdog...
Page 35: ...ected LED ON MADI input 1 is selected for the output SYNC 2 LED yellow indicates the selection of MADI input 2 for the output signal LED OFF MADI input 2 is not selected for the output LED blinking MA...
Page 36: ...ntrol or detection of either BLDS or Audio Pilote Tone Depending on the priority setting the input can be selected manually The priority setting is adjusted by the blue push button on the right side o...
Page 37: ...ss no revert when signal is regained yes if both inputs are locked Priority condition BLDS and lock on input 1 revert to 1 when BLDS is regained no Priority condition BLDS and lock on input 2 revert t...
Page 38: ...1 when both conditions are complied with no Watchdog active Priority conditions lock on input 2 state change at GPI 2 switchover at loss and revert to 2 when both conditions are complied with no Prio...
Page 39: ...ts detect Audio Pilote Tone Characteristics Three switching modes are possible manual switch automated switch without revert automated switch with revert Automated switching follows to one or two of t...
Page 40: ...with ground GND or by a voltage source between input pin and ground The high level of the voltage may range between 2 V and 24 V due to a safety limiter in the input Button GPI Effect Method 1 Force...
Page 41: ...ncy of the GPI state amounts to less than 0 5 Hz i e every two seconds GPI 1 is used for watchdog on input 1 GPI 2 is used for watchdog on input 2 Active watchdog is indicated by blinking codes of the...
Page 42: ...te the result of the self test for a short moment at power up for each connected input accordingly GPI 1 GPI 2 GPI 3 GPI 4 Result LED blinking GPI contact is closed LED OFF GPI contact is not closed T...
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Page 44: ...nce FET switch to ground GND It can handle an external voltage source between 0 V and 24 V A 5 V local voltage source can also be used for signalling purposes Its output is current limited to 200 mA L...
Page 45: ...Operation LED Code GPO Monitor 3 Input 1 is used for output BLDS present at output 1 or watchdog active 4 Input 2 is used for output BLDS present at output 2 or watchdog active See Watchdog on page 4...
Page 46: ...buffers or stuttered playback due to system overload A BLDS generator creates a wav le containing a low levelled signal which is inserted into the MADI stream The arti cial design of the BLDS signal...
Page 47: ...er 5 Working with BLDS 3 De ne sample rate and duration using the drop down menus 4 Click Generate to save the a 24 bit mono wav le with the settings speci ed NOTE The BLDS signal is designed so that...
Page 48: ...al needs to be present in one of the following audio channels channel 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 NOTE When duplicating the signal in the timeline carefully check that there are no gaps crossfades or overl...
Page 49: ...al Input 1 is prioritized and active If input 1 fails BLDS error input 2 is used Once input 1 regains signal the switch will revert to input 1 Example 2 BLDS no priority Both MADI inputs detect a vali...
Page 50: ...S signal No input is prioritized and input 2 is active If input 2 fails Loss of carrier input 1 is used Once input 2 regains signal the switch will remain at input 1 Example 4 Manual switching Both MA...
Page 51: ...and Maintenance Issue Possible reason Solution Device doesn t work Power supply is broken Check that the power supply switch is on that the device is connected to the power supply and that the socket...
Page 52: ...No signal at the output port Connectors of the signal cable are dirty Use an air supply to carefully remove any dust Never use objects for cleaning or Exchange the signal cable MADI signal at the inpu...
Page 53: ...1 3 CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Maintenance To clean the device use a soft dry cloth To protect the surface avoid using cleaning agents The device should be disconnected from the power...
Page 54: ...Height 42 mm Depth 146 mm Weight 0 8 kg Power Consumption 5 W typical Power Supply 2 x Hirose socket HR10 9 V 24 V DC external WARNING The connected power supply must provide a current limiting to a...
Page 55: ...9314 3 Wave length 1310 nm Multi Mode 62 5 125 or 50 125 MADI Port BNC coaxial BNC SC version 2 x BNC socket input output Impedance 75 0 3 V up to 0 6 V peak to peak USB Port USB 2 0 type Mini B GPI 1...
Page 56: ...Appendix A Wiring Sketches Appendix A Wiring Sketches Hirose HR10 DC PSU Pin Signal 1 DC 2 DC 3 DC 4 DC NOTE To ensure proper operation all pins should be connected NOTE Ground is connected with the...
Page 57: ...Wiring Sketches DSUB 9 female GPI Pin Signal Effect 1 N C 2 N C 3 GND 4 GND 5 GND 6 Voltage 1 GPI 1 force input 1 watchdog 7 Voltage 2 GPI 2 force input 2 watchdog 8 Voltage 3 GPI 3 selection input 9...
Page 58: ...n 1 3 Appendix A Wiring Sketches DSUB 9 female GPO Pin Signal Effect 1 N C 2 N C 3 GND 4 5P 5 V 5 5P 5 V 6 GND FET GPO 1 sync input 1 7 GND FET GPO 2 sync input 2 8 GND FET GPO 3 BLDS input 1 9 GND FE...
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Page 60: ...5 RoHS 15 WEEE 15 Contact 16 Contents 17 Conventions 5 D Defective Parts Modules 12 Dimensions 54 DSUB 9 Pinout 57 58 E Environmental conditions 19 54 F Firmware 22 First Aid 11 G GPI 40 GPI self test...
Page 61: ...anual Version 1 3 Index S Sample rates 7 Scaling Factor 25 Sketch DSUB 9 female GPI 57 DSUB 9 female GPO 58 Hirose HR10 DC PSU 56 Support 51 T Technical data 54 Troubleshooting 51 U Updates 12 USB 55...
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Page 64: ...DirectOut GmbH T 49 3727 5665 100 F 49 3727 5665 101 www directout eu Leipziger Strasse 32 09648 Mittweida Germany...
