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P/N: 94-000835-A 

SE-000835-A

  

 

 

 

6G-SDI Extender Over UTP with Ethernet 

500733 

Installation & Operation Manual 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 500733

Page 1: ...P N 94 000835 A SE 000835 A 6G SDI Extender Over UTP with Ethernet 500733 Installation Operation Manual ...

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Page 3: ...ication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without prior written permission of the author Trademarks MuxLab Broadcast is a registered trademark of MuxLab Inc 6G SDI Extender Over UTP with Ethernet ...

Page 4: ...ation Power up Procedure 16 3 5 Supported SDI Modes 17 3 6 Supported Video Modes 18 3 7 SDI Input Connection 19 3 8 SDI Output Connection 19 3 9 Ethernet Connection 20 4 Firmware Upgrade Procedure 21 4 1 Firmware Upgrade Procedure 21 4 2 USB Driver Setup 24 5 Unit Control and Status 27 6 Troubleshooting 28 7 Appendix 30 A ASCII Command Set 30 8 Product Warranty Policy 33 6G SDI Extender Over UTP w...

Page 5: ...e use of devices such as the MuxLab 3G SDI RS232 over IP Extender model 500756 to transmit a 3G SDI video return signal typically a resulting edited video from the sink back toward the source Two Ethernet ports are available on both the Transmitter and Receiver The devices also support bi directional RS232 pass through between Transmitter and Receiver for control of end devices and can also be use...

Page 6: ...Page 6 Figure 1 System Overview 6G SDI Extender Over UTP with Ethernet ...

Page 7: ...Page 7 Applications Cinema recording Movie making Studio video production News media coverage live reporting 6G SDI Extender Over UTP with Ethernet ...

Page 8: ...and as a return for tally light and camera control unit CCU signals Maximum resolution supported 4096x2160 24 25Hz 3840x2160 30Hz Supported SMPTE Standards SMPTE 292M SMPTE 296M SMPTE 372M SMPTE 424M SMPTE 425M Supports all 6G channel configurations 1 2 or 4 BNC Automatic SDI Link recognition and configuration Automatic activation of long reach mode 500ft 150m when a 3G signal is detected USB inte...

Page 9: ...ver is capable of supplying PoE PSE power to a connected MuxLab Over IP PoE PD device Ethercon connectivity and solid Aluminum enclosure for ruggedized use Multiple 20 threads for Camera mounting or equipment attachment 6G SDI Extender Over UTP with Ethernet ...

Page 10: ...sion Enclosure Aluminum casing Tx RX 110mm 4 3 x 110mm 4 3 x 32mm 1 250 Color Tx RX Black Control Serial Console Emulation with USB Interface Compliance FCC CE RoHS Power 48VDC 0 7Amp External Power Supply with US UK and Euro blades Table 1 Specifications 6G SDI Extender Over UTP with Ethernet ...

Page 11: ...pin termination block for RS232 1x locking 2 1mm power connector Table 2 Connectivity Transmitter Connectivity Receiver Front Side 4x BNC Connectors for SDI Output Rear Side 1x RJ 45 Ethercon Connector Compatible with NE8MC 2x RJ45 Jacks for Ethernet may be used as a return channel Port A supports 100Mbps and is capable of supplying PoE to a connected device up to 5Watts Top Side 1x Mini USB for f...

Page 12: ... Transmitter Unit Tx 1x Receiver Unit Rx 1x 48VDC Wall mount Power Supply for the Receiver The Transmitter can accept power from the Receiver via PoE however an optional power supply sold separately is available for the Transmitter when not using PoE US UK EU Blades for the Wall mount Power Supply 6G SDI Extender Over UTP with Ethernet ...

Page 13: ...ure 2 Transmitter Unit 6G 3G HD SDI Input Compatible LED Indicator When SDI Link is established Power LED Indicator Mini USB Port Firmware Upgrade Unit Control Flashing LED For Link Traffic LED Indicator when the HDBase T link is established UTP Link Ethercon Connector 3G HD SDI Input Compatible HD SDI Input Compatible 2 1 mm Power Connector RS232 2x RJ45 Ethernet Ports 6G SDI Extender Over UTP wi...

Page 14: ...r Unit 6G 3G HD SDI Output Compatible LED Indicator When SDI Link is established Power LED Indicator Mini USB Port Firmware Upgrade Unit Control Flashing LED for Link Traffic LED Indicator when the HDBase T link is established RJ45 UTP Ethercon Connector 3G HD SDI Output Compatible HD SDI Output Compatible 2 1 mm Power Connector Rs232 2x RJ45 Ethernet Ports 6G SDI Extender Over UTP with Ethernet ...

Page 15: ...tion to UTP Cable Cat5e 6 In order to maintain the specifications Connection to UTP Cable Cat5e 6 In order to maintain the specifications Important The Receiver output the signals in the same order and speed as the Transmitter DESTINATION OUTPUT Recorder Monitor Etc Must use 6G 3G HD 75Ω graded coax cable In accordance with the SDI Throughput needed Recommended Coaxial Cable RG 59 HD SDI Belden 15...

Page 16: ...a 6G signal and 500ft 150m max for a 3G HD signal 4 After hooking up the UTP cable to the RJ 45 port on the Receiver unit Connect the SDI coax cables from the Receiver unit to the destination devices e g Recorder Monitor Capture card Etc 5 If RS232 pass through is to be used then connect an RS232 cable from the end devices to the 3 pin terminal block RS232 port of both the Transmitter and Receiver...

Page 17: ... connect the link indicator on each unit will blink when the negotiation process is complete 10 If the source is generating a video signal at the Transmitter unit then the Receiver will output the same signal 3 5 Supported SDI Modes OUTPUT MODES INPUT MODES Single 6G SDI Single 3G SDI Dual 3G SDI Single HD SDI Dual HD SDI Quad HD SDI Single 6G SDI YES Single 3G SDI YES Dual 3G SDI YES Single HD SD...

Page 18: ...25 1080P29 97 1080P30 3G 3GBits 1080P50 1080P59 94 1080P60 4 2 2 2Kx1556 PsF23 98 2Kx1556 PsF24 2Kx1556 PsF25 Support HD Modes in 4 4 4 2Kx1556P23 98 2Kx1556P24 2Kx1556P25 Support 3D Modes 6G 6GBits 3840x2160 P23 98 3840x2160 P24 3840x2160 P25 4 2 2 3840x2160 P29 97 3840x2160 P30 4096x2160 P23 98 Support 3G Modes in 4 4 4 4096x2160 P24 4096x2160 P25 Table 5 Supported Video Modes 6G SDI Extender Ov...

Page 19: ...e 6 SDI Input Connections Matrix 3 8 SDI Output Connection SDI Input BNC Connector Receiver Input Modes SDI A SDI B SDI C SDI D Single 6G SDI Link A Link A Single 3G SDI Link A Link A Dual 3G SDI Link A Link B Link A Link B Single HD SDI Link A Link A Dual HD SDI Link A Link B Link A Link B Quad HD SDI Link A Link B Link C Link D Table 7 SDI Output Connections Matrix Notes Link A and Link B are re...

Page 20: ...d to power a PoE PD attached device up to 5Watts Both Ethernet ports may be used for various application purposes including as a return channel to return edited video originating from the Receiver side and being displayed on the Transmitter side The MuxLab 3G SDI RS232 over IP Extender Kit model 500756 can be used to return 3G SDI video over these Ethernet ports See an example application diagram ...

Page 21: ...load the latest version of the firmware upgrade on the MuxLab website 3 Unzip the firmware upgrade executable in a directory of your choice 4 Connect the mini USB cable to the unit and to the PC 5 When the device driver has recognized your device to be upgraded you can double click on the upgrade application to execute it 6G SDI Extender Over UTP with Ethernet ...

Page 22: ...e OK COM PORT Number 3 Baud rate 115200 Checking product RX OK Muxlab 6G SDI EXT 500733 RX Preparing to Upload Programmable Logic OK Sending Programmable Logic data 100 OK Preparing to Upload Firmware OK Sending data 100 OK Please wait while the unit is rebooting 100 Press any key to exit 6G SDI Extender Over UTP with Ethernet ...

Page 23: ... memory space and write new image SDI A only Blinking Erasing previous programmable logic memory SDI B only Blinking Copying programmable logic from secondary memory to primary memory SDI C only Blinking Copying firmware from secondary memory to primary memory 8 After completion the firmware will start and the SDI A B C D LEDs will cycle 6G SDI Extender Over UTP with Ethernet ...

Page 24: ... driver download the SC 000032 A USB to serial driver file from the MuxLab website and save it to the local hard drive NOTE If the downloaded file is compressed it will have to be uncompressed before using it Plug the USB cable between the device and the PC and power up the device The Found New Hardware wizard will open Figure 5 Select Locate and install driver software recommended Figure 5 Found ...

Page 25: ...er software advanced Figure 6 Found New Hardware Dialog Box Another dialog box will open Figure 7 Click Browse and locate the SC 000032 A USB to serial driver file downloaded earlier Once found click Next Figure 7 Browsing for Unknown Device 6G SDI Extender Over UTP with Ethernet ...

Page 26: ...igned Figure 8 Select Install this driver software anyway Figure 8 Windows Security A window will appear instructing that the software for the driver has been successfully installed Figure 9 Click Close Figure 9 Successful Installation Dialog Box 6G SDI Extender Over UTP with Ethernet ...

Page 27: ...PUTTY may be sent directly to the device via a USB connection serial connection emulation Maintenance can be performed with a terminal emulator such as the one available under windows with the ASCII Command set described in the Appendix of this manual 6G SDI Extender Over UTP with Ethernet ...

Page 28: ...ck for inversion Try to reboot the system No Link Check the grade of the UTP cable e g Cat5e 6 etc including the quality of the cable and connectors Verify that you have not exceeded the maximum allowed cable length No SDI Link 3G 6G Verify that the quality of the cable and its connector used are the correct grade to allow for transport of the bandwidth required Recommended Cable RG 59 HD SDI Beld...

Page 29: ...a or 1 514 905 0588 International please have the following information ready Unit model number Cabling layout Please include the model of the SDI source and sink devices cable length and type e g Cat 5e 6 UTP and RG 6 Coax at both ends Description of problem List of tests performed 6G SDI Extender Over UTP with Ethernet ...

Page 30: ...o the following BAUD Rate 115200 Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 Parity None Flow control None It should be noted that commands are case sensitive and arguments must be separated by a single space Commands must be entered in the following way and end with a carriage return 6G SDI Extender Over UTP with Ethernet ...

Page 31: ...manded command 2 RESET Command reset f Description Reset the unit and restore the default factory settings Response ok 3 STATUS Command status Description Report current operation condition Response Master firmware version x x x User variable Version 2 FPGA Version RX 1 002 4 Status SDI MODE 3G SDI on 1 channel SDI ratio 0 SDI ref 148 5 MHz SDI freq 148 505 MHz HDMI freq 148 504 MHz UTP version 13...

Page 32: ... 0 UTP lane Status lower number better Lane 41 48 39 37 Lane 34 39 31 29 Lane 32 37 32 30 Lane 35 42 31 30 UTP operating mode 6 4 VERSION Command version Description Report firmware version of the microcontroller Response Master firmware version x x x 6G SDI Extender Over UTP with Ethernet ...

Page 33: ... along with a dated proof of purchase If this product is delivered to MuxLab by mail you agree to assume risk of loss or damage in transit to prepay shipping charges to the warranty service location and to use the original shipping container or equivalent THE ABOVE LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY COVERING YOUR MUXLAB PRODUCT THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRAN...

Page 34: ... replacement invoice if defective products are not returned For Products more than six months old including shelf life The defective unit must be returned prepaid to MuxLab and then the unit will be repaired or if repair is not possible replaced by an equivalent unit and returned to the customer within one 1 month of receiving any returned product There is no charge for repair parts and labor duri...

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