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VA-700 

I.R.T. Communications Pty Ltd | www.irtcommunications.com 

 

 

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Revision 10 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

 

The  VA-700  is  a  video  distribution  amplifier  of  modular  Eurocard  construction  having  facilities  for  cable 
equalisation, longitudinal hum reduction, and clamping. 
 
The  input  is  a  bridging  loop  through  type  to  facilitate  connection  to  other  equipment.  Ten  75 

  outputs  are 

provided on the rear with an additional output on the front panel for ease of monitoring.  
 
The input and output grounds are separated to provide rejection of longitudinally developed hum. The input is AC 
coupled and the output DC restored with options for no clamping or clamping to the internal or an external signal. 
The external clamping facility may be used to provide correct DC restoration in YUV & RGB signal situations. 
 
The  video  gain  may  be  varied  by  ±  3  dB  from  the  front  panel.  Internal  preset  controls  allow  adjustment  of  the 
amplifier frequency response, optimisation of the longitudinal hum rejection, and stage output DC voltages. 
 
Cable equalisation is provided for up to 300 metres of 75 

 high quality cable with adjustment via the front panel. 

 
The VA-700 may also be used as a pulse distribution amplifier. (Only 6 outputs may be used for 4 Vp-p) 
 
The VA-700 is manufactured on an extended Eurocard board for mounting in IRT Eurocard frames. 
 
 

Standard features: 

 

IRT Eurocard construction

 

 

Loop through input

 

 

Ten BNC outputs on rear

 

 

>30 MHz bandwidth

 

 

Front panel monitoring output

 

 

Cable equalisation to 300 metres

 

 

Various clamping options

 

 

Longitudinal hum stripping

 

 

Front panel EQ & gain adjustment

 

 

BLOCK DIAGRAM VA-700 SIGNAL PATH 

CABLE 

EQUALISATION 

& HUM 

REJECTION

 

VDA

 

+ DC OFFSET

 

O/P 1

 

O/P 2

 

O/P 3

 

O/P 4

 

O/P 5

 

O/P 6

 

O/P 7

 

O/P 8

 

O/P 9

 

O/P 10

 

MON O/P

 

ANALOGUE 

VIDEO I/P

 

CLAMPING 

CCT

 

Summary of Contents for VA-700

Page 1: ...VA 700 I R T Communications Pty Ltd www irtcommunications com Revision 10 Analogue Video Distribution Amplifier User Manual...

Page 2: ...handle omitted S N 9500000 04 27 11 1996 AJP CVA 3120 sub document included S N 9500000 05 12 01 2001 AL IRT Border page added for PDF format 00COMMON doc file contents added S N 9500000 06 05 07 2002...

Page 3: ...es only 11 DL 700 Delay filter sub module 11 General Description 11 Technical Specifications 12 Configuration 13 Installation 13 AVD 3120 Video sync failure detector 14 General Description 14 Technica...

Page 4: ...onditions dangerous potentials may exist in some circuits when power controls are in the OFF position Maintenance personnel should observe all safety regulations Do not make any adjustments inside equ...

Page 5: ...RGB signal situations The video gain may be varied by 3 dB from the front panel Internal preset controls allow adjustment of the amplifier frequency response optimisation of the longitudinal hum rejec...

Page 6: ...ential gain 0 1 at 4 43 MHz 12 5 87 5 APL Differential phase 0 1 at 4 43 MHz 12 5 87 5 APL Noise 70 dB unweighted Cross talk 75 dB between modules Transit time 22 at 4 43 MHz Cable Equalisation Up to...

Page 7: ...e using the VA 700 to distribute pulses or sub carrier the clamp feature should be disabled LK 1 installed otherwise LK 1 should be removed External clamp reference An external video signal can be use...

Page 8: ...s of the R 70 position the R 71 position and the rear pad of the R 80 position The external clamp reference from the GREEN VDA can be looped through from output connector 10 on the GREEN VDA to output...

Page 9: ...ge specified Earthing The earth path is dependent on the type of frame selected In every case particular care should be taken to ensure that the frame is connected to earth for safety reasons See fram...

Page 10: ...VA 700 I R T Communications Pty Ltd www irtcommunications com Page 10 of 23 Revision 10 Front rear panel connector diagrams O P 1 O P 3 LOOPED I P O P 9 O P 5 O P 7 O P 2 O P 4 I P O P 10 O P 6 O P 8...

Page 11: ...the delay when in operating configuration The DL 700 provides two sockets for fitting DIL delay lines or filters one of up to 40 pins and one of up to 48 pins Pins normally used for grounding connect...

Page 12: ...fier only Input Type DC coupled Impedance 75 Maximum Level 2 V p p 0 dB gain Output Type DC coupled Impedance 75 source terminated Gain 3 dB Adjustable by fitting programming resistor Power requiremen...

Page 13: ...supporting VDA Variable delay To configure the variable delay section use the link pads located near SK 2 Enable Connect LK 1 LK 2 and LK 3 LK 4 Disable Connect LK 2 LK 3 and cut links LK 1 LK 2 and L...

Page 14: ...tribution amplifier for indicating loss of incoming video signals to the VDA An LED is fitted to the sub module which extends through the front panel of the VA 700 and a relay closure alarm output is...

Page 15: ...s after sync loss Alarm reset 800 ms after sync return Indicators alarms Visual indicators VIDEO FAIL ALARM LED Alarm output Relay circuits operated from alarm logic Changeover relay contact set Relay...

Page 16: ...the VDA in order to fit the AVD 3120 and the performance of the VDA will not be affected by the inclusion of the AVD 3120 AVD 3120 If a second equaliser sub module is fitted to the VA 700 as is the c...

Page 17: ...n variations Control may be by either a DC control signal or via a simple potentiometer connected to the VDA This makes the control suitable for both direct manual use or for operation at remote locat...

Page 18: ...emote control connector on rear panel of VA 700 DC 0 12 Vdc connected to pin 3 of 3 pin remote control connector pin 1 Gnd on rear panel of VA 700 Response time constant 0 1 seconds Power Requirements...

Page 19: ...N Where VO is the output voltage and VIN is the video input signal Maximum attenuation If greater attenuation is required the value of R 2 may be adjusted to provide the necessary gain range Please no...

Page 20: ...o remote connection on rear assembly using the three pin IDC socket provided The remote gain control potentiometer should be wired as follows Gain adjustment Under normal circumstances no adjustments...

Page 21: ...provided Standard EQ 1227 equaliser sub module Optional Instruction manual included in VA 700 VA 700T manual TS01ABE tiny slide switch for mounting on VA 700 PCB to switch between EQ 1227 and VA 700 i...

Page 22: ...iser and position 2 to the EQ 1227 equaliser If only EQ 1227 equalisation is to be required the PCB track connecting one side of switch SW 1 should be cut and a link soldered between the centre contac...

Page 23: ...Warranty on components shall be extended by IRT only to the extent obtainable from the component supplier Equipment return Before arranging service ensure that the fault is in the unit to be serviced...

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