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8945EDA/-D — Instruction Manual

Software Updating

 

Software Updating

Software updating any of the 8945EDA modules is done using the Net-
Config Networking Application PC option. The NetConfig application is 
available free of charge from the Grass Valley web site.

The procedure for updating software is given in the specific 8945EDA 
Release Notes when software updates become available for field updating. 
Check the Grass Valley web site for update information. Refer to 

Contacting 

Grass Valley

 on page 4

 for more information.

All modular product documentation can be found in PDF format on the 
Grass Valley web site at this link:

www.grassvalley.com/docs/modular

Summary of Contents for 8945EDA -

Page 1: ...8945EDA D SD HD EQUALIZING DA MODULE Instruction Manual Software Version 1 3 0 071843602 AUGUST 2010 ...

Page 2: ...808 29238 Brest Cedex 3 France 40 Rue de Bray 2 Rue des Landelles 35510 Cesson Sevigné France Spinnereistrasse 5 CH 5300 Turgi Switzerland Brunnenweg 9 D 64331 Weiterstadt Germany Carl Benz Strasse 6 8 67105 Schifferstadt Germany Including its implementation meets the requirements of the standard ISO 9001 2008 Scope The design manufacture and support of video and audio hardware and software produc...

Page 3: ...8945EDA D SD HD EQUALIZING DA MODULE Instruction Manual Software Version 1 3 0 071843602 AUGUST 2010 ...

Page 4: ... or 33 1 48 25 20 20 United States Canada 24 x 7 1 800 547 8949 or 1 530 478 4148 Local Support Centers available during normal business hours Asia Hong Kong Taiwan Korea Macau 852 2531 3058 Indian Subcontinent 91 22 24933476 Southeast Asia Malaysia 603 7805 3884 Southeast Asia Singapore 65 6379 1313 China 861 0660 159 450 Japan 81 3 5484 6868 Australia and New Zealand 61 1300 721 495 Central Sout...

Page 5: ...g 16 Inputs and Outputs 16 Power Up 18 Operation Indicator LEDs 18 Remote Configuration 20 8900NET Module Information 20 Newton Control Panel Configuration 20 Web Browser Interface 21 8945EDA and 8945EDA D Links and Web Pages 23 Status Web Page 24 Settings Web Page 27 Slot Config Web Page 29 Software Updating 32 Specifications 33 Status Monitoring 35 External Frame Alarm 35 LED Reporting 36 Web Br...

Page 6: ...6 8945EDA D Instruction Manual Contents Configuration Summary Table 41 Index 43 ...

Page 7: ...ing System families As part of this module family it is subject to Safety and Regulatory Compliance described in the GeckoFlex 8900 Series frame documentation see the GeckoFlex Frames 8900FX FF FFN Signal Processing System Instruction Manual All Modular product manuals can be found on line in PDF format at this link www grassvalley com docs modular ...

Page 8: ...8 8945EDA D Instruction Manual Preface ...

Page 9: ... recorder monitoring devices etc Usually those devices are located in the area of the reception transmission signal Features The features of the 8945EDA and 8945EDA D include Auto cable equalization for up to 330m of cable in the case of SD SDI and ASI signals and for up to 125m of cable in the case of HD SDI sig nals Accepts a wide range of standard definition or high definition input signal on o...

Page 10: ...ion process see Power Up on page 18 Installation of the 8945EDA module set is a process of 1 Placing the 8900WE R rear module in a rear frame slot 2 Configuring the local on board settings if not using an 8900NET Net Card see Local Configuration on page 13 3 Placing the front module in the corresponding front slot Module Placement in the GeckoFlex Frame There are ten front and rear cell locations ...

Page 11: ...rovided inside the front cover of the frame or use a 2 mm 5 64 hex screwdriver Please do not use an electric screw driver Note On newer 751 version GeckoFlex frames a Rear Retainer Clip removal tool and 2 extra retainer clips and screws for installing them are provided on the inside of the frame cover Make every effort to leave the screws holding the retainer clips in place do not remove them comp...

Page 12: ... in place 2 Remove the blank rear adapter cover by inserting the retainer clip tool or needlenose pliers into the slots in the blank cover and pulling it off Figure 2 3 Insert the rear module into the empty slot guiding it carefully into place 4 Replace each retainer clip over the two screws on both sides of the module and push down to seat the retainer clip 5 Tighten the two screws on each retain...

Page 13: ...module in the GeckoFlex frame for remote monitoring and configuration you will need to configure the module using the local onboard controls before installing it in the frame as described below Local Configuration Local configuration of either model 8945EDA consists of two DIP switches S1 and S2 highlighted in the lower left corner of Figure 3 Refer to Table 1 on page 14 for configuring the 8945ED...

Page 14: ...de with the web interface will override local set tings To lock out remote control set the Config Mode to Off LOCAL Table 1 Switch S1 and S2 Settings Switches S1 and S2 Function Pin 0 Left Off 1 Right On Switch S2 Config Mode 1 LOCAL Remote control locked out LCL REM Local and Remote Factory Mode 2 Off Factory use only Test Mode 3 Off Factory use only Tx Opt Mode 4 Not used on the 8945EDA D Switch...

Page 15: ...at the plastic card guides on the module top and bottom edges go over the upper and lower raised rail guides on the right of the top and bottom of the slot Figure 4 4 Carefully slide the module into the rear connector 5 Lock the front module ejector tab into the locking pin Figure 4 Front Module Installation Slide top and bottom card carriers on module over top and bottom guides on right of slot M...

Page 16: ...nd Figure 5 on page 17 for cabling information The 8945RDA D has two inputs each with four outputs Refer to Table 2 and Figure 6 on page 17 for cabling information It may also be configured as a single DA see Local Configuration on page 13 or Settings Web Page on page 27 The 8945EDA or 8945EDA D inputs conform to the video standards listed in the input specifications in Table 5 on page 33 Table 2 ...

Page 17: ... Video Output J5 Video Output J1 Video Output J3 Video Output J10 Not Used J8 Video Output J6 Video Output J4 Video Output J2 Video Output 8436_01r0 8900WE R J9 Video Input 1 J1 Video Output J3 Video Output J5 Video Output J7 Video Output J10 Video Input 2 J2 Video Output J4 Video Output J6 Video Output J8 Video Output 8436_02r0 ...

Page 18: ...for the duration of module initialization Operation Indicator LEDs With a valid input signal connected the green on board PWR LED PRES IN LED should be on Refer to Table 3 on page 19 to see a complete list of possible operating conditions and the resulting indicator status Figure 7 LEDsIndicators The following LEDs are not used on the 8945EDA and 8945EDA D mod ules PRES OPT IN PRES OPT MOD SD HD A...

Page 19: ...mote control system Short flash Activity present on the frame communication bus CONFIG yellow Off Module is in normal operating mode On continuously Module is initializing changing operating modes or updating firmware Long flash Location command received by the module from a remote control system PWR green Off No power to module or module s DC DC converter failed On continuously Normal operation m...

Page 20: ...ewton Control Panel hard and or soft version can be interfaced to the GeckoFlex frame over the local network Refer to the documentation that accompanies the Newton Modular Control System for installation config uration and operation information Control panel access offers the following considerations for module config uration and monitoring Ability to separate system level tasks from operation one...

Page 21: ...some normal network time delays for pro cessing of information Configuration parameter changes may require pressing Apply button or Enter upload processing time and a manual screen refresh to become effective Web interface recommended for setting up module signal and slot names and reporting status for SNMP and monitoring Refer to the Frame Status web page shown in Figure 9 on page 22 The 8900 mod...

Page 22: ...mended web browser and Windows XP operating system For information on status and fault monitoring and reporting shown on the module Status page refer to Status Web Page on page 24 Note Click on the Refresh button to update the web page after any changes Figure 9 Frame Status Web Page 8436_03r0 The Links section lists the frame and its current modules The selected link s Status page is first displa...

Page 23: ...re 10 Status reports input and output signals and frame bus communica tion status and module information page 24 Settings allows the configuration of the inputs and outputs page 27 Slot Config provides Locate Module and Slot Memory functions along with links to the SNMP LED Reporting and Frame Alarm con figuration web pages page 29 Figure 10 8945EDA and 8945EDA D Web Page Links ...

Page 24: ...Under the Status title are given the model description the Frame location and the slot location of the module in the frame The graphic shows the input and output signals available for the module Only input signal status is reported by color in this graphic Outputs are not monitored always gray The input signal status reporting for CH1 and or CH 2 can be disabled on the I O Config web page Also sho...

Page 25: ...8945EDA D Instruction Manual 25 Remote Configuration Figure 11 Status Web Page for 8945EDA Module ...

Page 26: ...26 8945EDA D Instruction Manual Remote Configuration Figure 12 Status Web Page for 8945EDA D Module ...

Page 27: ...n to the default name clear the current characters and type enter Input Reporting Choose between Enable or Disable The Enable param eter raises alarms towards 8900NET on the input signals presence of signal The color of arrows on the Status page will be automatically changed The Disable parameter will change the color of arrows on the Status web page to grey to show they are not being monitored or...

Page 28: ...28 8945EDA D Instruction Manual Remote Configuration Figure 14 Settings Page for 8945EDA D Module ...

Page 29: ...e Slot Config web page shown in Figure 15 to perform the following functions on the 8945EDA or 8945EDA D module Locate Module Slot Identification Slot Memory Frame Health Reporting LED Reports SNMP Trap Reporting Each of these functions is described in detail below Figure 15 Slot Config Web Page ...

Page 30: ... page has been selected the current configuration from that module is saved in slot memory on the 8900NET module This allows the current module to be removed and when another module of the same part number and software version is installed the configuration saved to the 8900NET module will be downloaded to the installed module The Restore upon Install checkbox must be selected before the current m...

Page 31: ...NET Instruction Manual for more details LED Reports Link Select the LED Reports link to open the 8900NET LED Reporting web page Normally every module in the frame will report to the 8900NET module any Fault Signal Loss Reference Loss or Config Error conditions These conditions will be reflected by the status LEDs on the 8900NET module Using this web page any of these conditions can be disabled fro...

Page 32: ...e from the Grass Valley web site The procedure for updating software is given in the specific 8945EDA Release Notes when software updates become available for field updating Check the Grass Valley web site for update information Refer to Contacting Grass Valley on page 4 for more information All modular product documentation can be found in PDF format on the Grass Valley web site at this link www ...

Page 33: ... equalizing HD signals up to 125 m Belden 1694a SD signals up to 330 m of Belden 1694a Outputs Number and type of outputs 8 BNCs Output impedance 75 Ohm Signal type Serial digital component conforming to the following formats SMPTE 292M SMPTE 259M 143 Mbps 177 Mbps 270 Mbps 360 Mbps SMPTE 344M 540 Mbps 4 Mbps to 1 5 Gbps with PN20 pseudonoise sequence maximum ratio of 19 1 DVB ASI Signal level SDI...

Page 34: ...er to GeckoFlex Frames 8900FX FF FFN Signal Processing Systems Instruction Manual at www grassvalley com docs modular Operating humidity range Non operating temperature MTBF at 40 C 8945EDA 8945EDA D 1 512 700 1 395 000 Table 5 8945EDA and 8945EDA D Specifications continued Parameter Value ...

Page 35: ...e Alarm output is available on pins 8 and 9 of the RS 232 connector on the rear of the frame The Frame Alarm outputs a voltage level indicating there is an alarm condition on the Module Health Bus or one of the other frame components reported to the Frame Monitor module in a Gecko 8900TF or GeckoFlex 8900FF frame or the 8900NET module in an 8900TFN and GeckoFlex 8900FFN frame The Module Health bus...

Page 36: ...tus in colored graphical and text formats Refer to Figure 9 on page 22 for an example Module Status web page page 24 shows specific input and reference signal configuration error status to the module along with module status and information part number serial number hardware version software firmware boot versions and Asset number as assigned on the Slot Config web page A Status LED icon on each w...

Page 37: ... see Module Repair on page 37 Troubleshooting Electronic Circuit Breaker The electronic circuit breaker works during a fault condition or an overcur rent which stops the module Remove the module and replace it in the frame If the problem persists please refer to the Grass Valley Customer Service Module Repair If the module is still not operating correctly replace it with a known good spare and ret...

Page 38: ...RES COAX IN 2 STATUS PAGE elec input arrow are green red yellow SETTING page carrier detect present not present YES Equalizer 1 bypassed Bypass SETTING page equalizer mode BYPASS No Equalizer 2 bypassed Bypass SETTING page equalizer mode BYPASS No INPUT 1 REPORTED previous described alarms reported No impact on LED status Status page corresponding input arrow color green or yellow Setting page inp...

Page 39: ...he 8945EDA is shown in Figure 16 and the 8945EDA D in Figure 17 Figure 16 8945EDA Block Diagram Figure 17 8945EDA D Block Diagram HD SD SDI In Equalizer 8X HD SD SDI Out Equalizer bypass HD SD SDI In Equalizer 4X HD SD SDI Out 4X HD SD SDI Out Equalizer bypass HD SD SDI In Equalizer Equalizer bypass ...

Page 40: ...40 8945EDA D Instruction Manual Functional Description ...

Page 41: ...ct DA2 Single select DA1 and DA2 Function Switch S1 Dual DA2 Pin 1 1 left Pin 2 1 left Single DA1 and DA2 Pin 1 0 left Pin 2 1 right Rout Mod 2 8945EDA D only Coax In 1 J9 Signal name for SNMP reporting Coax In 1 J9 12 character limit Settings Coax In 1 J9 Signal Name Enter signal name N A N A 8945EDA D only Coax In 2 J10 Signal name for SNMP reporting Coax In 2 J10 12 character limit Settings Coa...

Page 42: ...42 8945EDA D Instruction Manual Configuration Summary Table ...

Page 43: ...ts summary table 41 FAQ database 4 FAULT LED 19 fault table 19 Frame Health Reporting 31 Frame Status web page 22 36 frequently asked questions 4 front module installation 15 G GeckoFlex frame frame alarm 35 module placement 10 graphical user interface GUI 23 Grass Valley web site 4 I Input power maximum 33 Input Reporting 27 inputs specifications 33 installation 10 front module 15 precautions 11 ...

Page 44: ...h button 22 Remote control 9 Restore upon Install checkbox 30 retainer clip tool 12 S service 37 Settings web page 27 SIG_PRES LED 18 Signal Format 27 signal names for SNMP reporting 27 Slot Config web page 29 slot memory 30 SNMP reporting overview 36 signal name 41 web page for enabling 31 software download from web 4 software updating 32 specifications 10 33 status monitoring 35 Status web page ...

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