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DRA-8604 User Manual (Iss. 02)

Introduction • 1–1

Introduction

In This Chapter

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Overview
• Functional Block Diagrams
• User Interfaces
• Documentation Terms and Conventions

A Word of Thanks

Congratulations on choosing an openGear DRA-8604 Dual 3G/HD/SD Reclocking Amplifier.
Your DRA-8604 is part of a full line of products within the openGear Terminal Equipment family
of products, backed by Ross Video’s experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974.

You will be pleased at how easily your new card fits into your overall working environment.
Equally pleasing is the product quality, reliability and functionality. Thank you for joining the
group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers!

Should you have a question pertaining to the installation or operation of your card, please contact
us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. Our technical support staff is always
available for consultation, training, or service.

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Summary of Contents for DRA-8604

Page 1: ...DRA 8604 Dual 3G HD SD Reclocking Amplifier User Manual ...

Page 2: ...46 7 834 886 7 914 332 This product is protected by the following Canadian Patents 2039277 1237518 1127289 Other patents pending 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 commitment by Ross Video Limited Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may...

Page 3: ...ot 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 an electrical or electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event Caution This product is intended to be a component product of the DFR 8321 and OG3 FR series frames Refer to ...

Page 4: ...with 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 to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device Maintenance User Serviceable Parts Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required This product contains no user serviceable parts...

Page 5: ...ural 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 friendly and health conscious manner The crossed out wheelie bin symbol invites you to use these systems If you need more information on the collection re use and recycling systems please contact your local...

Page 6: ... 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 techsupport rossvideo com E mail General Information solutions rossvideo com Website http www rossvideo com ...

Page 7: ...on 2 Before You Begin 2 2 Static Discharge 2 2 Unpacking 2 2 Installing the DRA 8604 2 3 Supported Rear Modules 2 3 Installing a Card 2 3 Cabling 2 5 Software Upgrades 2 7 Configuration 3 Card Overview 3 2 Monitoring Features 3 3 Status LEDs 3 3 Using DashBoard 3 4 Configuring the DRA 8604 3 5 Enabling a Single Channel Configuration 3 5 Enabling the Failover Feature 3 5 Configuring the Equalizer f...

Page 8: ...ii Contents DRA 8604 User Manual Iss 02 Specifications 5 Technical Specifications 5 2 Service Information 6 Troubleshooting Checklist 6 2 Bootload Button 6 2 Warranty and Repair Policy 6 3 ...

Page 9: ...quipment family of products backed by Ross Video s experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974 You will be pleased at how easily your new card fits into your overall working environment Equally pleasing is the product quality reliability and functionality Thank you for joining the group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers Should you have a question pertaining to the installat...

Page 10: ...e signal boosters router expansion or signal cleanup Up to 20 SDI distribution channels can be housed in a 2RU space using the DRA 8604 Features The DRA 8604 includes the following features Equalizes and reclocks SDI signals of 270Mbps 1 485Gbps and 2 97Gbps Equalizes up to 400m of cable at 270Hz greater than 150m of cable at 1 485GHz and greater than 100m of cable at 2 97GHz Accepts DVB ASI and S...

Page 11: ... 1x8 with HD BNC connections Figure 1 1 Simplified Diagram Dual 1x8 Configuration 8320AR 302 Dual 1x4 Configuration Figure 1 2 describes the workflow of the DRA 8604 with the 8320AR 300 Full Rear module This configuration has the DRA 8604 operating as a dual reclocking 1x4 with BNC connections Figure 1 2 Simplified Diagram Dual 1x4 Configuration 8320AR 300 Reclocker IN CH B OUT 1B OUT 2B OUT 3B OU...

Page 12: ... 1x8 Configuration Figure 1 4 describes the workflow of the DRA 8604 with the 8320AR 300 Full Rear module and the Channel Option menu set to Single Channel 1x8 This configuration has the DRA 8604 operating as a single reclocking 1x8 with BNC connections Figure 1 4 Simplified Diagram Single 1x8 Configuration 8320AR 300 Reclocker BACKUP IN OUT 9 OUT 10 OUT 11 OUT 12 OUT 13 OUT 14 OUT 15 OUT 16 IN CH...

Page 13: ...ard refer to the 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 3 3 SNMP Monitoring and Control The Network Controller card in the openGear frame provides optional support for remote monitoring and control of your frame and openGear cards usi...

Page 14: ...ontroller Card refers to the MFC Series Network Controller Cards unless otherwise indicated OG3 FR series refers to the OG3 FR series frames and all available options unless otherwise indicated openGear frame refers to all versions of the DFR 8321 series and OG3 FR series frames unless otherwise indicated Operator and User both refer to the person who uses the DRA 8604 System and Video system both...

Page 15: ...apter provides instructions for installing the rear module for your DRA 8604 installing the card in the openGear frame cabling details and how to upgrade the software on your card s The following topics are discussed Before You Begin Installing the DRA 8604 Cabling Software Upgrades ...

Page 16: ...ry note Unpacking 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 Susceptibility Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor devices Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas and when synthe...

Page 17: ...rd You must first install the rear module in the frame and then install the card in the appropriate slot within an openGear frame This section outlines how to perform both tasks To install the rear module in the openGear frame 1 Refer to the DFR 8300 and OG3 FR Series User Manual to ensure that the frame is properly installed 2 On the rear of the frame locate the card frame slot 3 Remove the Blank...

Page 18: ...et before affixing the label 8 Affix the supplied Rear Module Label to the BNC area of the Rear Module 9 Ensure 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 in the procedure To install the rear module in the openGear frame on page 2 3 2 Hold the ca...

Page 19: ...for the 8320AR 302 Full Rear Module Dual 1x4 Configuration The 8320AR 300 Full Rear Module is required when operating in a dual 1x4 configuration Each rear module occupies two slots and accommodates one card This rear module provides one SDI input and four SDI outputs per channel on BNC jacks Figure 2 3 Figure 2 3 Cable Connections for the 8320AR 300 Full Rear Module Important It is necessary to t...

Page 20: ...onfiguration The 8320AR 300 Full Rear Module is required when operating in a single 1x8 configuration Each rear module occupies two slots and accommodates one card This rear module provides one SDI input one backup input and eight SDI outputs on BNC jacks Figure 2 5 Figure 2 5 Cable Connections for the 8320AR 300 Full Rear Module SDI IN OUT 3 OUT 1 OUT 5 OUT 7 OUT 9 OUT 11 OUT 13 BACKUP IN OUT 2 O...

Page 21: ...ed Devices 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 Specify the card s to upload the file to by selecting the check box es for the cards you wish to upload the file to Verify that the card s you wish to upload the file to The Error Warning f...

Page 22: ...2 8 Installation DRA 8604 User Manual Iss 02 ...

Page 23: ...ation 3 1 Configuration In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on your DRA 8604 The following topics are discussed Card Overview Monitoring Features Using DashBoard Configuring the DRA 8604 ...

Page 24: ...n and setup is done using the menus in DashBoard Refer to Figure 3 1 for location of this button Figure 3 1 Card edge Controls 1 Bootload Button This button is used for factory service in the unlikely event of a complete card failure Do not use this button unless advised by Ross Technical Support For More Information on the Bootload process refer to the section Bootload Button on page 6 2 ...

Page 25: ...this LED indicates a signal or configuration 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 the card is not operational Re seat card in frame check the rear module type and connections or call Ross Video Technical Support Off When unlit this LED indi...

Page 26: ...ar frame with your DRA 8604 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 Series User Manual and DashBoard User Manual should the Tree View not display the card To access a card in DashBoard 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the openGear frame your cards are installed in A lis...

Page 27: ...ar Module select Single Channel 1x8 from the Channel Options menu 3 If you are using the 8320AR 302 Full Rear Module select Single Channel 1x16 from the Channel Options menu Enabling the Failover Feature The failover feature enables the DRA 8604 to use a backup input source when the primary input source is lost and the backup input is stable for at least 3 seconds Once the DRA 8604 determines that...

Page 28: ...figure the reclocker for each input using the options available in DashBoard Note that the reclocker for each channel is enabled by default To enable the reclocker 1 From the Device View select the Setup tab 2 Select the Enable Reclocker check box for the channel The box displays a check mark 3 Use the Reclocker Rate menu to select a data rate for the reclocker This sets the input signal rate type...

Page 29: ... 2 Select the Alarm on Loss of Input check box for the channel The box displays a check mark The Status fields in the Signal tab now report when the card detects an invalid or absent input signal for that channel To verify which BNC to troubleshoot refer to the rear module labelling or the Input BNC status field in the Setup tab ...

Page 30: ...3 8 Configuration DRA 8604 User Manual Iss 02 ...

Page 31: ... DashBoard Menus In This Chapter This chapter briefly summarizes the 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 ...

Page 32: ... present The Alarm of Loss of Input for this channel is disabled Unlocked Red Reclocker is enabled and unlocked for the indicated channel The Alarm on Loss of Input for this channel is enabled Unlocked Green Reclocker is enabled and unlocked for the indicated channel The Alarm on Loss of Input for this channel is disabled Input No signal Input signal is not present SD signal A valid SD input signa...

Page 33: ...u is set to Single Channel in the Setup tab a If the fields are labeled as Channel A 1 and Channel A 2 the Channel Options menu is set to Single Channel b The Enable Reclocker check box is selected for the specified channel c The Enable Reclocker check box is not selected for the specified channel Table 4 2 Hardware Tab Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Hardware HW Status OK Green The re...

Page 34: ...cription Product Product DRA 8604 Displays the card model Supplier Ross Video Ltd Indicates the manufacturer of your card Board Rev Indicates the version of the PCB Board S N Indicates the card serial number Rear Module Indicates the rear module the card is installed in Unknown Indicates that the installed rear module is not recognized by the card Software Rev Indicates the software version ...

Page 35: ...l N C Indicates that no BNCs are 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 in this channel Enable Failover Selected The specified channel will use the backup input when the primary input of the channel is lost The backup input signal must be s...

Page 36: ...m Parameters Description Channel a a If the fields are labeled as Channel A 1 and Channel A 2 the Channel Options menu is set to Single Channel Alarm on Loss of Input Selected The Status fields in the Signal tab reports the loss of the specified input as an error alarm Cleared The Status fields in the Signal tab reports the loss of the specified input as information only ...

Page 37: ...fications 5 1 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter includes the technical specifications for the DRA 8604 Note that specifications are subject to change without notice The following topics are discussed Technical Specifications ...

Page 38: ... Belden 1694A cable 1 485GHz 100m 325ft of Belden 1694A cable 2 97GHz 8320AR 302 225m 740ft of Belden 1855A cable 270MHz 100m 325ft of Belden 1855A cable 1 485GHz 80m 260ft of Belden 1855A cable 2 97GHz Return Loss 15dB to 3GHz Connector Type 8320AR 300 BNC 8320AR 302 HD BNC SDI Outputs Number of Outputs 8320AR 300 4 per channel 2 channels 8a a If the Channel Option menu is set to Single Channel 8...

Page 39: ...DRA 8604 User Manual Iss 02 Service Information 6 1 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Troubleshooting Checklist Warranty and Repair Policy ...

Page 40: ... at the power main Confirm 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 equipment is operating correctly and that a valid signal is being supplied 4 Output Signal Path Verify that destination equipment is operating correctly and receiving a valid ...

Page 41: ...This 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 DRA 8604 are to be conducted only by an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative Therefore any unauthorized attempt to repair this product by anyone other than an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative will...

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