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User’s Guide

Digital Wireless Triax camera system v1

For SD cameras

3922 496 30051

version 9

Summary of Contents for Triax camera system v1

Page 1: ...User s Guide Digital Wireless Triax camera system v1 For SD cameras 3922 496 30051 version 9 ...

Page 2: ...ves 89 336 EEC and 93 68 EEC Grass Valley Nederland B V 2005 Für diese Unterlage behalten wir uns alle Rechte vor Gemäß DIN 34 Technische Änderungen im Zuge der Weiterentwicklung vorbehalten Copyright Toute communication ou reproduction de ce document toute exploitation ou communication de son contenu sont interdites sauf autorisation expresse Tout man quement à cette règle est illicite et expose ...

Page 3: ...nel 14 Selecting the camera number 14 Frequency table for Video modules 15 Frequency table for Data modules 15 AMU indicators 18 Setting up the AMU 19 AMU and antenna positioning 19 AMU identification number 20 Video frequency selection 20 Data frequency selection 20 WCU Controls and indicators 22 WCU Controls 23 Setting up the WCU 23 WCU connections 23 Set the video frequency channel 23 Set the d...

Page 4: ...or practices to prevent death or injury to personnel Cautions indicate procedures or practices that should be followed to prevent damage or destruction to equipment or property WARNINGS DO NOT MODIFY THIS EQUIPMENT DO NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AREAS WHERE IT MAY ENDANGER SAFETY SUCH AS HOSPITALS OR AIRPORTS THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIO FREQUENCIES INSTALLATION MUST CONFROM TO THE...

Page 5: ...odify these circuits as any unauthorized modification can increase the high voltage value and cause X ray emission from the cathode ray tube Handle the cathode ray tube only when wearing shatterproof goggles and after discharging the high voltage completely Symbol Colour Explanation Red High voltage terminal at which a voltage with respect to an other terminal exists or may be adjusted to 1000V or...

Page 6: ...und Vorsicht gekennzeichneten Warnhinweise indenHandbüchernzulesenundzubeachten Mit Vorsicht wird auf eine Gefahr hingewiesen die korrekte Arbeits oder Verfahrensweisen erfordert um Tod oder Verletzung zu verhindern Mit Achtung werden Arbeitsanweisungen gekennzeichnet die zu befolgen sind um eine Beschädigung oder Zerstörung der Ausrüstung bzw von Eigentum zu verhindern LESEN SIE BITTE DIESE HINWE...

Page 7: ...n Teile nur durch spezifizierte Teile ersetzt werden Es darf nicht versucht werden Änderungen an diesen Stromkreisen vorzunehmen da jede unbefugte Änderung zu einer Erhöhung des Hochspannungswerts führen und Röntgenstrahlenemissionen aus der Elektronenstrahlröhre hervorrufen kann Beim Hantieren mit der Elektronenstrahlröhre muss eine splittersichere Schutzbrille getragen werden vor dem Hantieren m...

Page 8: ...ng antenna are omnidirectional so there s no need for alignment or tracking To extend the receiving area a second receiving set can be attached to the Wireless Control Unit WCU The WCU selects automatically between the two receiving sets without a picture break roaming Features Digital 10 bit 4 2 2 picture quality close to wired Triax cameras Integrated Genlock as with wired Triax cameras no frame...

Page 9: ... 4454 RF Data Emitter LDK 4452 Antenna Management Unit AMU LDK 4450 Wireless Control Unit WCU Triax 600m with 11mm Cable Digital wireless video link Camera to RF Receiver Digital wireless data link RF Data Emitter to camera LDK 4453 RF Receiver LDK 4454 RF Data Emitter LDK 4452 Antenna Management Unit AMU Triax 600m with 11mm Cable SDI video output to studio system Optional second receiving set to...

Page 10: ...era Adapter WCA and then the corresponding selections must be set on the Wireless Connection Unit WCU If you decide to change frequency bands then refer to the description below on exchanging the frequency module Carry out the following steps to prepare the camera for use If required exchange the frequency module If required exchange the RF Data Module unscrew the five screws To install the module...

Page 11: ... 456 MHz To install the module you need to exchange RF Data Module entire right side cover of the wireless camera adapter as follows 1 Unscrew the five screws securing the left side cover of the adapter and carefully open Handle the flatcable at the bottom very carefully 2 Locate the RF Data Module Board third one from the left and disconnect the coaxial cable from the board 3 Pull out the board g...

Page 12: ...camera To attach an adapter to the camera proceed as follow a Using the rail 1 on the bottom of the camera head as a guide fit the guide pins 2 on either side of the connector and the guide pin 3 at the top rear of the cameraheadintothecorrespondingslotsoftheadapter b First tighten the two horizontal screws 4 on the top of camera c Next tighten the two horizontal screws 5 at the front of the camer...

Page 13: ...e chosen frequency ranges Video frequency Identification ring 2 2 2 4 GHz Red ring no 2 2 4 2 5 GHz ISM Yellow ring no 4 2 5 2 7 GHz Green ring no 5 Data frequency Antenna type 433 MHz T9006720 18 cm 456 MHz 25814730 17 5 cm Attach both antennas securely to the wireless adapter Caution Never supply power to an adapter without first ensuring that the antennas are attached Always use the antenna tha...

Page 14: ... need a licence Please check your local directives Selecting the video frequency channel Decide which frequencies you wish to use from the table below The video tranmission frequency is selected in the system menu of the camera head In the INSTALL menu go to the WIRELESS submenu where you can select either the available channels or frequencies These two values are linked so changing one value will...

Page 15: ...2497 0 MHz 2 2675 0 MHz 15 F 2387 0 MHz 1 2504 0 MHz 1 2 2687 0 MHz Notes 1 As the highest channels of some modules may interfere with the lowest channels of other modules it is not recommended to use these settings simultaneously for systems in the same operating space The minimum frequency distance is 12 Mhz 2 The use of some frequencies my require a radio licence Frequency table for Data module...

Page 16: ...ic Mic48 Front oper Audio 1 Gain 22 28 34 40 46 52 58 64dB Audio 1 Source Line oper Audio 1 HPF On Off oper Audio 2 Source Line Mic Mic48 Audio Mode Ch1 oper Audio 2 Gain 22 28 34 40 46 52 58 64dB Audio 2 Source Line oper Audio 1 Limiter On Off oper Audio 2 Limiter On Off oper Audio 2 HPF On Off oper Source Line Mic Mic48 Top M oper Gain dB 22 28 34 40 46 52 58 64dB oper HP filter Off On oper Limi...

Page 17: ...oltemp AW Awb speed 0 99 oper Awb gain 0 99 oper Quick Smart Touch On Off Classic Mode On Off Wireless Camera Number 1 254 limited by adaptor Data Chan No 0 255 limited by adaptor Data Freq MHz 000 0 999 9 MHz limited by adaptor Video Chan No 0 255 limited by adaptor Video Freq Ghz 000 0 999 9 MHz limited by adaptor Buttons SW1 VTR Save VTRsv RET1 RET2 install SW1 Control Mom Alt install SW2 Ext I...

Page 18: ... set on WCU A dash indicates that no data emitter is connected When the AMU detects that a 456 MHz Data Emitter is connected the decimal dot in the display lights 1 2 LOCK These three green indicators whose numbers correspond to the three transmission antennas light to indicate that there is a connection between camera and the specific AMU antenna At least one of these indicators must be lit to ha...

Page 19: ... data antenna with BNC connector to the data transmission unit There are two types of antenna available Setting up the AMU Mount the antenna support on a tripod or other support Triax cable Data connector Video antenna connectors BNC LDK 4454 10 433 MHz uses T9006720 antenna LDK 4454 20 456 MHz uses 25814730 antenna 6 Connect the three BNC coaxial connectors of the supplied cable to the antenna re...

Page 20: ... the case 3 Find the row of three microswitches on the main print panel 4 Use a thin screw driver to access the microswitch SW3 1 5 If an ISM 2 4 2 5 GHz module is used set this switch to the RIGHT position For other modules set this switch to LEFT position 6 Close the cover Tighten the screws bit by bit counterclockwise and one after the other to ensure steady pressure on the waterproof gasket No...

Page 21: ...0 SW3 SW2 SW1 2 2 to 2 4 GHz 2 5 to 2 7 GHz Factory setting do not change Factory setting do not change Factory setting do not change Factory setting do not change Factory setting do not change Factory setting do not change Data Emitter type AMU identifcation number Setting up the AMU cont ...

Page 22: ...ax Sel Triax OK Message Green Orange On On Triax input is selected Video transmission in Triax is OK Off On Triax input is not selected Video transmission in Triax is OK On Off Video transmission in Triax is not OK Flashing AMU is not acknowledging control data sent by WCU TRIAX 2 OK SELECTED These lights indicate that a signal from a second AMU is present and selected 9 10 VIDEOCHANNEL This rotar...

Page 23: ...INE AUDIO I COM RS 232 connector Data Board Video channel Data channel Rotary push button Camera number menu display WCUconnections 1 Connect the triax cable from the AMU to the Triax input 1 of the WCU If you use a second AMU connect it to Triax input 2 of the WCU 2 Connect the OCP to the C2IP network 3 Connect the SDI outputs of the WCU to the studio system 4 If required provide a reference sign...

Page 24: ...ion to set the IP address future option RY On air red yellow mode Standard ST or Independent ID OR On air red mode Open High OH High Open HO Low High LH or High Low HL OY On air yellow mode Open High OH High Open HO Low High LH or High Low HL CL Call input mode Open High OH High Open HO Low High LH or High Low HL OF 7 segment display off Whenselected themenudisplayautomaticallyswitches off after a...

Page 25: ... of the camera head In the INSTALL menu go to the Audio submenu where you can select whether Gain Control is LOCAL under VF menu control or EXTERNAL under MCP control or resistor chain control in the WCU Menu path Install Audio Audio Gain Mode TRIAX 1 OK CAM LOCK ON ON AIR MAINS I 0 OFF CABLE OPEN EXT REF SC SC H FRONT PORCH CCU POWER GENLOCK VIDEO TRIAX 2 OK PC OK TRIAX 1 SELECTED TRIAX 2 SELECTE...

Page 26: ... lens to send the camera operator s intercom microphone signal to production regardless of the position of this switch Intercom headset volume controls Prod 2 adjusts the volume of the production signal to the camera operator s headset when Prod volume menu item is set to REAR Prog 3 adjusts the volume of the programme signal to the camera operator s headset Eng 4 adjusts the volume of the enginee...

Page 27: ...version 9 User s Guide Digital Wireless System 27 DC out VF SDI I Com CH2 CH1 DC in Audio in Eng Off Prod WCA connectors Back panel view 3 4 6 5 2 1 7 ...

Page 28: ...e of 12V nominal Maximum nominal power consumption 38W excluding power out socket CAUTION The input voltage must not exceed 17 Vdc 1 2 3 4 1 6 5 2 3 4 WCA connectors cont XLR 3 pin female 1 Audio Screen 2 Audio In 3 Audio Return Input impedance 10 KOhm Sensitivity range 64 to 22 dBu or line 0dBu Signal at pin 2 of audio input is in phase with signal at pin 2 of audio output Switchable phantom powe...

Page 29: ...connector This socket provides a 0 8Vpp SDI output video signal for monitoring purposes only XLR 5 pole female panel view 1 Microphone return 2 Microphone 3 Telephone return 4 Telephone left 5 Telephone right Microphone level 44 dBu 24 dBu switchable Input impedance 10 KOhm Switchable phantom power 12 V Telephone level 12 dBu nominal Telephone output impedance 50 Ohm 5 Intercom headset connector 1...

Page 30: ...30 User s Guide Digital Wireless System version 9 AMUConnectors Back panel view TRIAX OUTPUT IF1 IF2 IF3 DATA CAM TRANSMITTER IN IN OUT OUT 3 2 1 4 ...

Page 31: ... connector DATA 9 pin sub D connector This socket is used to connect the AMU to the data emitter unit of the antenna assembly 3 BNC RF receiver connectors UHF IN BNCconnectors These sockets are used to connect the AMU to the antenna receiver units of the antenna assembly Always use 75 Ohm cables Phantom power of 9 V is always switchedON 4 BNC RF receiver connectors UHF OUT BNCconnectors These sock...

Page 32: ...uide Digital Wireless System version 9 TRIAX GENLOCK C V B S 1 2 OSD SERIAL DIGITAL OUTPUT 1 2 N Data1 Aux Sign I Com RS232 2 Audio out 1 1 2 1 2 3 Network WCU Connectors Back panel view 6 9 8 7 3 2 1 4 5 10 11 12 ...

Page 33: ...o 3 Audio Nominal level 0dBu 6dBu selectable Shield of cable directly to the connector housing 4 Ethernet Connector Panel View 8 pin Standard Ethernet RJ 45 connector Neutrik RJ 45 Panel part number 2422 026 02985 Cable part number 2432 026 00185 Souriau 4 pin male panel view A Data B Data not C Not Connected D Not Connected Shield of cable directly to the connector housing Connect a unit of the S...

Page 34: ...ough must have H and V sync signals 7 CVBS output connector BNC connector This socket provides a 1Vpp CVBS output signal for monitoring purposes 8 WCU SDI output connectors BNCconnectors These three BNC connectors provide a 0 8Vpp SDI output video signal according to SMPTE 259M 6 Triax connector for AMU 1 2 Triax connector This socket is used to connect the triax cable 400m of 8mm triax cable from...

Page 35: ...e out 2 wire in out 14 Progr in return 4 wire only 15 Housing Shield of cable to the pin marked housing 15 pin female Panel part number 2411 022 06239 Cable part number 2411 022 05168 9 Intercom Connector Panel View 15 9 1 8 WCU Connectors cont 2 wire Nominal level 0dBu Minimum load impedance 200 ohm Maximum DC level 40 V 4 wire Output signals nominal level 0dBu impedance 600 ohm symmetrical Input...

Page 36: ...22 dBu 4 3V 7 5 Vdc OCP 8 Housing 9 Prev out ext return 10 Call out ext return 11 Iso in ext return 12 On Air in ext return 13 Call in ext return 14 Audio 2 Input level see pin 6 15 GND Only when the External Gain Mode is set in the Viewfinder Menu Shield of cable to the pin marked housing 11 Signalling Connector 15 pin male panel view Panel part number 2411 022 05292 Cable part number 2411 022 06...

Page 37: ...Return PIN11 External Iso signaling dry contact On Air Tally 1a On Air Tally 1b On Air in ext PIN4 On Air in ext Return PIN12 External On Air signaling dry contact Call 1a Call 1b Call in ext PIN5 Call in ext Return PIN13 External Call signaling dry contact X 370 Signalling Connector On Air Tally 1 On Air Tally 2 On Air Tally n Common On Air in ext PIN4 X 370 Signalling Connector Base Station 1 On...

Page 38: ...ly when the External Aspect Ratio is being set in the viewfinder menu 8 Not connected 9 Not connected Shield of cable directly to the connector housing WCU Connectors cont 12 RS232 Connector NOT USED 1 SPARE 2 RS RXD Receive Data 3 RS TXD Transmit Data 4 RS DTR Data Terminal Ready 5 RS DGND Signal Ground 6 RS DSR Data bSet Ready 7 RS RTS Request To Send 8 RS CTS Clear To Send 9 12V Panel part numb...

Page 39: ...e COFDM DVB T modulation in 2k mode Frequency ranges 2 2 2 4 GHz 2 4 2 5 Ghz or 2 5 2 7 Ghz depending on module Number of channels 16 per band Emitted Power 15 dBm 1 5 dBm conducted for 2 4 2 5 Ghz band 18 dBm 1 5 dBm conducted for all other bands measured at 20 C ambient temperature Bandwidth 7 8 MHz per channel 3dB Bitrate 22 Mbit s wavelet compression Range 150m line of sight in open field cond...

Page 40: ... 98mm x 64mm x 34mm L x H x W Weight 300g Operating temperature 20 C to 45 C Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Environment IP54 compliant Modulation FSK modulation Return channel sensitivity 95dBm Frequency range 433 100 434 600 MHz 455 000 456 700 MHz Number of channels 16 Bandwidth 25 KHz max Baud rate 14400 baud Emitted power 8 dBm 2 dBm conducted in 433 MHz range 14 dBm 2 dBm conducted in 456 M...

Page 41: ... Dimensions 19 inch rack 3U height Weight 7 kg Operating temperature 0 C to 45 C Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Power 100 125 Vac 60Hz 3A or 200 240 Vac 50Hz 1 5A max 150W depending on system configuration Triax cable length 400m maximum with 8mm cable or 600m maximum with 11mm cable Video x3 SDI x 3 SMPTE 259M BNC CVBS CVBS output monitoring quality BNC Genlock in B B input with loop through BN...

Page 42: ...na LDK 4453 24 Set 3 pcs RF Receiver Modules 2 4 2 5 GHz LDK 5451 25 Camera RF Module 2 5 2 7GHz incl anternna LDK 4453 25 Set 3 pcs RF Receiver Modules 2 5 2 7 GHz RF Data modules LDK 4456 10 Camera RF Data Module 433 MHz LDK 4454 10 RF Data Emitter 433 MHz LDK 4456 20 Camera RF Data Module 456 MHz LDK 4454 20 RF Data Emitter 456 MHz Accessories The lens camera head viewfinder OCP MCP Triax cable...

Page 43: ...25 Camera RF Module 2 5 2 7 GHz LDK 4453 22 Set RF Receiver Modules 2 2 2 4 GHz LDK 4453 24 Set RF Receiver Modules 2 4 2 5 GHz LDK 4453 25 Set RF Receiver Modules 2 5 2 7 GHz LDK 4456 10 Camera RF Data Module 433 MHz LDK 4456 20 Camera RF Data Module 456 MHz LDK 4454 10 RF Data Emitter 433 MHz LDK 4454 20 RF Data Emitter 456 MHz Antenna 3x Antenna Antenna Return Channel Transmitter board Type num...

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