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DD2FR-FX

 

 

3 / 25 

rev. 2.1

 

 

Important Safety Instructions 

 

Please read this manual carefully. 

 

Please keep this operating manual in a safe place. 

 

Heed all warnings. 

 

Follow all instructions. 

 

This  device  may  only  be  used  in  accordance  to  the  information  provided  in  this  operating 
manual. Ensure that all recommendations, especially the safety recommendations as detailed in 
this operating manual, are followed before and during the usage of the device. 

 

Do not use this device near water, for example, in humid or damp rooms. 

 

Clean only with a dry cloth. 

 

Do  not  block  or  cover  any  ventilation  slits.  Install  the  device  in  accordance  with  the  operating 
manual. 

 

Do  not  install  or  place  the  device  near  any  heat  source  such  as  radiators,  power-amplifiers,  or 
any other heat producing equipment. 

 

Protect the power cord from being stepped on, crushed, pinched or damaged in any other way. 
Pay special attention to plugs and sockets of the device. 

 

Never  switch  on  power  amplifiers  before  the  complete  system  is  stable  and  the  level  meters  of 
the OPTOCORE CONTROL software indicate a normal level. 

 

Do  not  place  this  device  on  an  unstable  table,  tripod,  cart,  etc.  The  device  may  fall,  causing 
serious damage to the device. 

 

The device can be disconnected from the power supply by pulling the plug. These must be freely 
accessible  at  all  times.  The  device  should  be  disconnected  during  lightning  storms  or  when 
unused for long periods of time. 

 

The device must be grounded; any disconnection of the grounding is not permitted. 

 

The  internal  components  of  the  switched-mode  power  supplies  operate  at  very  high  voltages. 
Coming  into  contact  with  them  can  lead  to  considerable  electric  shock,  which  may  result  in 
death. 

 

Only use attachments specified by the manufacturer. 

 

This  device  contains  no  user  serviceable  parts:  only  refer  to  authorized,  qualified  service 
personnel for any servicing. 

 

Your warranty will be voided if you tamper with the internal components. 

Summary of Contents for DD2FR-FX

Page 1: ...anual Rev 2 1 Operating Manual for OPTOCORE DD2FR FX DUAL MADI SANE VIDEO DATA MODULE WITH ETHERNET Optical Digital Network Device Copyright 2015 All rights reserved OPTOCORE GmbH Lohenstr 8 82166 Munich Gräfelfing Germany ...

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Page 3: ... way Pay special attention to plugs and sockets of the device Never switch on power amplifiers before the complete system is stable and the level meters of the OPTOCORE CONTROL software indicate a normal level Do not place this device on an unstable table tripod cart etc The device may fall causing serious damage to the device The device can be disconnected from the power supply by pulling the plu...

Page 4: ... audio visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use E1 Residental E2 Commercial and light industrial E3 Urban outdoors E4 Controlled EMC environment e g broadcast and TV studio E5 Heavy industry The product is intended for the use in moderate climate Ventilation Do not block or cover any ventilation openings Install the device in accordance to the operating manual Allow...

Page 5: ...ad Lightning For additional protection of this device during lightning storms or when it is left unattended and unused for a long period of time disconnect the power cord This will prevent damage to the device due to lightning and power line surges Disconnection from the mains power supply is only possible by disconnecting the power plug from the main socket Eye Safety This product is a Laser Clas...

Page 6: ...jury and serious damage to the device Any mounting of the device should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer of the device Servicing Do not attempt to service this device yourself The device contains no user serviceable parts components or controls The operation of an opened device is not permitted Such operation can lead to dam...

Page 7: ...protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communication Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case yo...

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Page 9: ...deo Ports 14 Ethernet Ports 14 Power Supply 15 Transmission Delay 15 Control 15 Optocore bandwidth allocation 15 SANE bandwidth allocation 16 Connectors and Cables 17 Optical Connection 17 MADI Ports 17 SANE Ports 17 Principal and Auxiliary Ports 17 RS232 Connection 17 Connector Hood Quality 17 USB Connection 17 Word Clock Connection 17 Video Connection 17 Mains Connection 17 Hardware Connection 1...

Page 10: ...provides both word clock input and output It includes also bi directional composite video interfaces Additionally four RS485 ports allow the transport of a wide range of standards such as RS422 DMX MIDI and CAN Bus bi directional requires special firmware version In addition to the audio signals video and data signals are transmitted through the common fibre connection The dual power supply unit w...

Page 11: ...ks are configured and operated using the OPTOCORE CONTROL software The software provides access to all configuration parameters and controls needed to operate the system including naming channels setting gains and phantom power routing as well as recall and capture of partial or full system configurations The software can be operated offline as well as online with level meters for all channels on ...

Page 12: ...t audio channels LED ON Signal present LED OFF No signal present AUDIO LINK Indicates the audio link status SL1 Communication is established via SANE 1 rear panel SL2 Communication is established via SANE 2 rear panel OL1 Communication is established via Optocore LINK 1 rear panel OL2 Communication is established via Optocore LINK 2 rear panel System status Master LED Indicates the Word Clock Mast...

Page 13: ... synchronization of external devices Video IN BNC Video input for composite video Video OUT BNC Video output for composite video MADI 1 2 2 x SC multi single mode optical MADI inputs and 2 x SC multi single mode optical MADI outputs POWER 2 Mains input for power supply 2 100 240 V POWER 1 Mains input for power supply 1 100 240 V SANE 1 SANE RJ 45 interface for data transmission 100 Mbit Ethernet S...

Page 14: ...of eight LEDs on the front panel of the DD2FR FX indicate the number of channels received at the MADI input ports The MADI output ports always transmit the complete frame with 56 or 64 audio channels according to the standard The inactive channels have all bits set to zero SANE Ports The device is equipped with two RJ45 200MBit SANE Ports capable of transmitting 64 channels of synchronous audio an...

Page 15: ...etwork Control All system and device parameters are configured using the OPTOCORE CONTROL software The system can be configured and controlled centrally over the Optocore network with the exception of the initial configuration of the unique identifier ID of the device The OPTOCORE CONTROL software is capable of running multiple instances on the same PC or by using the OPTOCORE CONTROL software s C...

Page 16: ...DD2FR FX 16 25 rev 2 1 SANE bandwidth allocation The standard bandwidth allocation of a SANE link is as follows Audio 64 Channels 48 KHz Ethernet 100 MBit Fast Ethernet ...

Page 17: ...at 6 terminated with RJ 45 connectors SANE utilizes all four pairs of the Cat 5 cable two pairs for standard Ethernet transmission and two pairs for the SANE synchronous audio transport A SANE cable shall not exceed a total cable distance of 100 m Principal and Auxiliary Ports Each of the four channels requires a shielded twisted pair cable If two or more channels are wired to the same cable a com...

Page 18: ...he network is ready to work With a PC connected to any unit in the loop and by running the OPTOCORE CONTROL software the network may be analyzed supervised parameters may be changed and the matrix can be accessed for signal routing Fig 1 A non redundant network with one DD2FR FX unit A second redundant reverse loop can be additionally created with only one more connection from the last unit of the...

Page 19: ... unit and FOH local equipment Below configurations with LAWO and Soundraft consoles are presented Studer signals can be transported similar to the examples below Connecting AVID console with its stagerack requires a special firmware version which supports AVID s Snake protocol Fig 3 Redundant network with two DD2FR FX in a 64 send 64 return configuration with Lawo and Soundcraft ...

Page 20: ...all adjustments as gain Phantom power and Pad switches can be set directly from console without any additional control unit or software Connection between console s Local rack and OPTOCORE NETWORK is made using MADI digital signal Fig 4 Redundant network with one DD2FR FX and four X6R FXs 48 analog inputs and 16 analog outputs are available at the X6R FXs For more details regarding the connecting ...

Page 21: ...et SANE MADI In SANE MADI Out Ethernet In Ethernet Out 7 4 3 1 Pin 8 5 6 2 A device compatible with 10 100MB Fast Ethernet can be connected to a SANE port for Ethernet data communication RJ 45 Pin out Optical Fibre Port Optocore RXD TXD Pin 1 2 LC connectors Pin out RS232 Port RS232 Power Channel RXD TXD Internally Bridged 5VS GND Pin 3 2 1 4 6 7 8 9 5 Use 1 modem cable male female to connect to P...

Page 22: ...al transmission of control data between DD2FR FX and Yamaha HA Remote port The RS485 Ports 3 and 4 of the DD2FR FX are used DD2FR FX Auxiliary Port 4 x RS485 X3 X4 I Os D Sub 9 male Fastening system 4 40 UNC COM RS422 X3 R x D X4 T x D D Sub 9 female Fastening system 4 40 UNC ...

Page 23: ...N TIA 568A B IEEE 802 3 10 100 Mbit s SANE LAN Convention Audio TIA 568A B Optocore 200 Mbit s LAN TIA 568A B IEEE 802 3 10 100 Mbit s Optical Connection Complies with 21 CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 Power supply Type Switch mode universal input Mains voltage 100 240 V Frequency 50 60 Hz Power consumption 32VA Max Security classification Class 1 basic insulation connected to the protective grounding co...

Page 24: ...ring a problem with an OPTOCORE device you should contact either Optocore directly or a dealer distributor to determine and confirm a hardware fault If it is a software issue the hardware must not be returned to OPTOCORE OPTOCORE will issue a support ticket in this case If hardware service is required within the warranty period take the equipment along with warranty card to the nearest authorised ...

Page 25: ...Any additionally purchased equipment such as optical wave guide cables in required lengths D Sub cables and adapters RS232 cables and international electric cables which have been supplied on your request and your purchase order cannot be listed above Company Information Mailing Address OPTOCORE GmbH Lohenstr 8 D 82166 Munich Gräfelfing Germany Telephone 49 0 89 8999640 Fax 49 0 89 89996455 Intern...

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