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QEA-8809

Quad 3G/HD/SD Equalizing Distribution Amplifier

User Manual

Summary of Contents for QEA-8809

Page 1: ...QEA 8809 Quad 3G HD SD Equalizing Distribution Amplifier User Manual...

Page 2: ...eople that make things happen At Ross our employees are a special group Our employees truly care about doing a great job and delivering a high quality customer experience every day This code of ethics...

Page 3: ...ted in any form or by any means mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Ross Video While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this docum...

Page 4: ...t avoided may result in major or minor equipment damage or a situation which could place the equipment in a non compliant operating state ESD Susceptibility This symbol is used to alert the user that...

Page 5: ...ith the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93 68 EEC INTERNATIONAL This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22 1997 along with amendments A1 2000 and A2 2002 and found...

Page 6: ...ral resources Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take back systems These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end of life equipment in an environmentally friendl...

Page 7: ...1K0 Ogdensburg New York Canada USA 13669 0880 General Business Office 1 613 652 4886 Fax 1 613 652 4425 Technical Support 1 613 652 4886 After Hours Emergency 1 613 349 0006 E mail Technical Support t...

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Page 9: ...Static Discharge 2 2 Unpacking 2 2 Installing the QEA 8809 2 3 Supported Rear Module 2 3 Installing a Card 2 3 Cabling 2 5 Software Upgrades 2 6 Configuration 3 Card Overview 3 2 Monitoring Features...

Page 10: ...ii Contents QEA 8809 User Manual Iss 03 Bootload Button 6 2 Warranty and Repair Policy 6 3...

Page 11: ...Thanks Congratulations on choosing an openGear QEA 8809 Quad 3G HD SD Equalizing Amplifier Thank you for joining the group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers Should you have a question perta...

Page 12: ...m troubleshooting Features The QEA 8809 includes the following features Equalizes SDI signals of 270Mbps 1 485Gbps and 2 97Gbps Accepts DVB ASI EN 50083 9 and SMPTE 310 signals Operates as a dual 1x4...

Page 13: ...bes the workflow of the QEA 8809 with the 8320AR 302 Full Rear module This configuration has the QEA 8809 operating as a dual equalizing 1x4 dual 1x3 with HD BNC connections Figure 1 1 Simplified Diag...

Page 14: ...DashBoard User Manual Card edge Monitoring The card edges provide LEDs for monitoring the status of the input signal For More Information on card edge LEDs refer to the section Monitoring Features on...

Page 15: ...ler Card refers to the MFC 8320 N MFC 8322 S and MFC OG3 N Series Network Controller Cards unless otherwise indicated OG3 FR series frame refers to the OG3 FR series frames and all available options u...

Page 16: ...1 6 Introduction QEA 8809 User Manual Iss 03...

Page 17: ...chapter provides instructions for installing the rear module for your QEA 8809 installing the card in the frame cabling details and how to upgrade the software on your card s The following topics are...

Page 18: ...Unpack each card you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included If any items are missing or damaged contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly ESD Susce...

Page 19: ...the frame locate the card frame slot 3 Remove the Blank Plate from the rear of the slot you have chosen for card installation 4 As shown in Figure 2 1 seat the bottom of the rear module in the seatin...

Page 20: ...re proper frame cooling and ventilation by having all rear frame slots covered with rear modules or blank metal plates To install the card in the openGear frame 1 Locate the Rear Module you installed...

Page 21: ...des one SDI input and four SDI outputs for Channel A one SDI input and four SDI outputs for Channel B one SDI input and three SDI outputs for Channel C and one SDI input and three SDI outputs for Chan...

Page 22: ...dialog Proceed to step 8 7 If you are upgrading multiple cards Click Next to display the Select Destination menu This menu provides a list of the compatible cards based on the card selected in step 2...

Page 23: ...tion 3 1 Configuration In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on your QEA 8809 The following topics are discussed Card Overview Monitoring Features Usi...

Page 24: ...nd setup is done using the menus in DashBoard Refer to Figure 3 1 for the location of this button Figure 3 1 Card edge Controls 1 Bootload Button This button is used for factory service in the unlikel...

Page 25: ...on problem Verify the signal status and settings Amber When lit amber this LED indicates the card is running internal diagnostics while powering up Red When lit red or flashing red this LED indicates...

Page 26: ...penGear frame with your QEA 8809 card s is displayed in the Tree View located on the left side of the DashBoard window It may take 30 seconds or more to update the Tree View Consult the MFC 8300 Serie...

Page 27: ...etup tab Setup Tab Enabling the Equalizer 2 Select the Enable Equalizer box for the channel The box displays a check mark To bypass the equalizer 1 From the Device View select the Setup tab 2 Select t...

Page 28: ...iguration QEA 8809 User Manual Iss 03 To enable an alarm for a loss of input 1 From the Device View select the Alarms tab 2 Select the Alarm on Loss of Input box for the channel The box displays a che...

Page 29: ...he menus items and parameters available from DashBoard for your card Default parameters are noted with an asterisk The following topics are discussed Status Tabs Setup Tab Alarms Tab Operating Tip Wai...

Page 30: ...t The Alarm on Loss of Input for this channel is disabled Input No signal Input signal is not present 125mB s signal A signal detected at less than 125Mbps is present SD signal A valid 270Mbps input s...

Page 31: ...card does not align with the connector on the rear module Voltage mV Supply voltage Current mA Current consumption of card in milliAmperes CPU Headroom Processing power available RAM Available On boa...

Page 32: ...currently used as inputs for the channel Output BNCs read only Indicates the BNC on the rear module that are assigned as the outputs for the specified channel N C Indicates that there are no outputs i...

Page 33: ...DashBoard Table 4 5 Alarms Menu Items Menu Title Item Parameters Description Channel Alarm on Loss of Input Selected The Status field in the Signal tab reports the loss of the specified input as an er...

Page 34: ...4 6 DashBoard Menus QEA 8809 User Manual Iss 03...

Page 35: ...ications 5 1 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter includes the technical specifications for the QEA 8809 Note that specifications are subject to change without notice The following topics are d...

Page 36: ...0m 1640ft of Belden 1694A cable 270MBps 200m 650ft of Belden 1694A cable 1 485GBps 120m 394ft of Belden 1694A cable 2 97GBps Channel C Channel D 500m 1640ft of Belden 1694A cable 270MBps 150m 492ft of...

Page 37: ...QEA 8809 User Manual Iss 03 Service Information 6 1 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Troubleshooting Checklist Warranty and Repair Policy...

Page 38: ...that the power supplies are fully seated in their slots If the power LED is still not illuminated replace the power supply with one that is verified to work 3 Input Signal Status Verify that source eq...

Page 39: ...his User Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and operation of your openGear Product Ross Video policy dictates that all repairs to the QEA 8809 are to be conducted only...

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