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Summary of Contents for openGear DRA-8804

Page 1: ...DRA 8804 Dual 3G HD SD Reclocking 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: ...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 l...

Page 4: ...intended for use in areas outside home International This equipment has been tested under the requirements of CISPR 22 2008 or CISPR 32 2015 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital...

Page 5: ...vironmentally friendly and health conscious manner The crossed out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems If you need more information on the collection reuse and recycling systems please...

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Page 7: ...ng 2 2 Installing the DRA 8804 2 3 Supported Rear Modules 2 3 Installing a Card 2 3 Cabling 2 5 Software Upgrades 2 6 Configuration 3 Card Overview 3 2 Monitoring Features 3 3 Status LEDs 3 3 Using Da...

Page 8: ...ii Contents DRA 8804 User Manual Iss 04 Service Information 6 Troubleshooting Checklist 6 2 Bootload Button 6 2 Warranty and Repair Policy 6 3...

Page 9: ...f Thanks Congratulations on choosing an openGear DRA 8804 Dual 3G HD SD Reclocking Amplifier Thank you for joining the group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers Should you have a question pert...

Page 10: ...2RU space using the DRA 8804 Features The DRA 8804 includes the following features Equalizes and reclocks SDI signals of 270Mbps 1 485Gbps and 2 97Gbps Supports DVB ASI EN 50083 9 and SMPTE 310 signal...

Page 11: ...l 1x8 Configuration 8320AR 302 Dual 1x4 Configuration Figure 1 2 describes the workflow of the DRA 8804 with the 8320AR 300 Full Rear module This configuration has the DRA 8804 operating as a dual rec...

Page 12: ...hBoard 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 pag...

Page 13: ...fers to the MFC 8320 N MFC 8322 N and MFC OG3 N Series Network Controller Cards unless otherwise indicated OG3 FR series refers to the OG3 FR series frames and all available options unless otherwise i...

Page 14: ...1 6 Introduction DRA 8804 User Manual Iss 04...

Page 15: ...pter provides instructions for installing the rear module for your DRA 8804 installing the card in the openGear frame cabling details and how to upgrade the software on your card s The following topic...

Page 16: ...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...

Page 17: ...penGear frame This section outlines how to perform both tasks To install the rear module in the openGear frame 1 Refer to the manual for your frame to ensure that the openGear frame is properly instal...

Page 18: ...ear 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...

Page 19: ...Cable Connections 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...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...tion 3 1 Configuration In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on your DRA 8804 The following topics are discussed Card Overview Monitoring Features Usi...

Page 22: ...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...

Page 23: ...his 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 li...

Page 24: ...th your DRA 8804 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 or MFC OG3 Ser...

Page 25: ...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 Fail over Featur...

Page 26: ...hannel to clear the box contents Configuring the Reclocker for a Channel This section summarizes how to enable the reclocker and select a data rate for the reclocker This enables the card to reclock t...

Page 27: ...nel Status field of the Signal tab This occurs if the DRA 8804 does not detect a valid input signal for that channel To verify which BNC to troubleshoot refer to the rear module labeling or the Input...

Page 28: ...3 8 Configuration DRA 8804 User Manual Iss 04...

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: ...ess than 125Mbps is present 125mB s signal backup A signal of less than 125Mbps is present from the backup channel SD signal A valid 270Mbps input signal is present SD signal backup A valid 270Mbps in...

Page 31: ...et to Single Channel Table 4 2 Hardware Tab Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Hardware HW Status OK Green The rear module installed with the card is supported and the card is operating corre...

Page 32: ...rs Description Product Product DRA 8804 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...

Page 33: ...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...

Page 34: ...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...

Page 35: ...ications 5 1 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter includes the technical specifications for the DRA 8804 Note that specifications are subject to change without notice The following topics are d...

Page 36: ...ualization 500m 1640ft of Belden 1694A cable 270Mbps 200m 650ft of Belden 1694A cable 1 485Gbps 120m 394ft of Belden 1694A cable 2 97Gbps Return Loss 15dB to 3GHz Connector Type 8320AR 300 BNC 8320AR...

Page 37: ...DRA 8804 User Manual Iss 04 Service Information 6 1 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Troubleshooting Checklist Warranty and Repair Policy...

Page 38: ...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...

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 DRA 8804 are to be conducted only...

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