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Features 

The following features make the ADA-8501 AES Reclocking Distribution Amplifier a great choice for 
your AES reclocking distribution requirements:   

• 

Support for any sampling rate in the 31kHz to 100kHz range 
including 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 64kHz, 88.2kHz and 96kHz 

• 

Conformity to AES-3id 1995 

• 

Reclocking of input signal to reduce output jitter and noise 

• 

8 reclocked outputs at 75

 

• 

Terminating input 75

 

• 

Auto equalization for 610m (2000 ft.) of Belden 8281 cable 

• 

Ten card capacity in the Ross DFR-8110A (2RU) digital rack frame 

• 

Four card capacity in the Ross DFR-8104A (1RU) digital rack frame 

• 

Fits Leitch 6800 series frames 

• 

Visual indication of signal presence 

• 

Visual indication of an error condition 

• 

SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting  

• 

5-year transferable warranty 

Documentation Terms 

The following terms are used throughout this guide: 

• 

Frame

” refers to the 

DFR-8104A 

and 

DFR-8110A 

frames that house the 

ADA-

8501

 card.  

• 

All references to the 

DFR-8104A

 and 

DFR-8110A 

also include the  

DFR-8104A-C 

and 

DFR-8110A-C 

versions with the cooling fan option. See the 

respective User Manuals for details. 

• 

Operator

” and “

User

” both refer to the person who uses the 

ADA-8501

• 

Board

”, “

Card

”, and “

Module

” all refer to the 

ADA-8501

 board itself, including 

all components and switches. 

• 

System

” and “

Video system

” refers to the mix of interconnected production and 

terminal equipment in which the 

ADA-8501

 operates. 

ADA-8501 User Manual (Iss. 03) 

Introduction 

 1-3 

Summary of Contents for ADA-8501

Page 1: ...Ross Video Limited ADA 8501 AES Reclocking Distribution Amplifier User Manual Ross Part Number 8501D 004 Issue 03...

Page 2: ...opyrighted software is prohibited Notice The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Ross...

Page 3: ...quipment 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 an electrical or electronic device or as...

Page 4: ...th Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numerique de classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada EUROPE This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of...

Page 5: ...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 6: ......

Page 7: ...stallation 2 2 BNC Labels 2 2 Cable Connections 2 3 LEDs 2 4 SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting 3 1 In This Chapter 3 1 Overview 3 1 Jumper Setup 3 2 Frame Connections 3 2 Details 3 2 Specifications 4 1 In Th...

Page 8: ...ii Contents ADA 8501 User Manual Iss 03...

Page 9: ...s Video s experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974 You will be pleased at how easily your new ADA 8501 fits into your overall working environment Equally pleasing is the product quali...

Page 10: ...rrors including No Lock Coding Parity CRC and Validity These errors are indicated on a card edge LED In addition there is SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting output to the back of the Ross frame A reclocking a...

Page 11: ...eries frames Visual indication of signal presence Visual indication of an error condition SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting 5 year transferable warranty Documentation Terms The following terms are used throu...

Page 12: ...1 4 Introduction ADA 8501 User Manual Iss 03...

Page 13: ...arge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor devices Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas and when wearing synthetic fiber clothing Always exerc...

Page 14: ...duct refer to the frame manufacturer s manual for specific instructions 2 Please note that heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards Cards wi...

Page 15: ...fiers having one input and eight outputs The ADA 8501 cable connections match the frame designations Connect the input and output cables according to the frame rear panel connections diagram in the fo...

Page 16: ...8501 LEDs Table 1 ADA 8501 Status LED Indicator Descriptions LED Reference Status Description Input Present Green Indicates presence of an input signal Error Red One or more of the following problems...

Page 17: ...TE 269M fault reporting The card connects by means of an internal interface circuit to an auxiliary telco connector on RossGear 8000 series frames When the frame connection is interfaced with a custom...

Page 18: ...tion on RossGear 8000 series frames is provided by the auxiliary telco connector AUX A for interfacing with a customer designed alarm system AUX A Connector for SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting Figure 6 SMP...

Page 19: ...Specifications In This Chapter This chapter contains the Technical Specifications table ADA 8501 User Manual Iss 03 Specifications 4 1...

Page 20: ...Level 1V p p nominal AES Input Max Common Mode Signal 12Vp p 50 60Hz Number of Outputs 8 Standards AES 3id SMPTE 276M Output Impedance 75 Output Isolation 48dB Signal Level 1 0V p p 10 Rise and Fall T...

Page 21: ...Check the power indicator LED on the distribution frame front panel for the presence of power If the power LED is not illuminated verify that the power cable is connected to a power source and that po...

Page 22: ...rmation for the safe installation and operation of your RossGear Product Ross Video policy dictates that all repairs to the RossGear ADA 8501 are to be conducted only by an authorized Ross Video Limit...

Page 23: ...upply PS 8102 1RU holds 4 modules includes 1 power supply DFR 8110A Digital Products Frame and Power Supply PS 8102 2RU holds 10 modules includes 1 power supply DFR 8110A C Digital Products Frame with...

Page 24: ...886 After hours Support 613 349 0006 PHONE Fax 613 652 4425 General Information solutions rossvideo com E MAIL Technical Support techsupport rossvideo com Ross Video Limited 8 John Street Iroquois Ont...

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