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DRA-8902 Series User Manual (Iss. 02)

Troubleshooting Checklist

Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required. In the event of problems with your 
card, the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem. If 
the frame still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes, please 
contact your openGear products distributor, or the Technical Support department at the numbers 
listed under the “

Contact Us

” section at the end of the manual.

1.

Visual

 

Review

 — Performing a quick visual check may reveal many problems, such as 

connectors not properly seated or loose cables. Check the card, the frame, and any 
associated peripheral equipment for signs of trouble.

2.

Power Check

 — 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 power is available 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 signal.

5.

Card Exchange

 — Exchanging a suspect card with a card that is known to be working 

correctly is an efficient method for localizing problems to individual cards. 

Bootload Button

In the unlikely event of a complete card failure, you may be instructed by a Ross Technical 
Support specialist to reload the software on the card. 

To reload the software on the card

1.

Eject the card from the openGear frame.

2.

Press and hold the 

Bootload

 button, while re-inserting the card into the frame.

3.

Release the button. 

• The 

PWR 

LED will flash green while the card is waiting for a new software load. 

• If a new software load is not sent to the card within 60 seconds, the card will 

attempt to restart with its last operational software load. 

• Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software load for your card.

Summary of Contents for OpenGear DRA-8902 Series

Page 1: ...DRA 8902 Series Dual 12G 6G 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: ...his 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 o...

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: ...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 DashBoard 3 4 Configuring the DRA...

Page 8: ...ii Contents DRA 8902 Series User Manual Iss 02 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 8902 Dual 12G 6G 3G HD SD Reclocking Amplifier Thank you for joining the group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers Should you have a questi...

Page 10: ...res Equalizes and reclocks SDI signals of 270Mbps 1 485Gbps 2 97Gbps 5 94Gbps and 11 88Gbps Supports DVB ASI EN 50083 9 MADI AES10 and SMPTE 310 signals Configure and monitor via DashBoard Automatic d...

Page 11: ...ified Diagram DRA 8902 16 Equalizer and Reclocker SDI IN A Equalizer and Reclocker SDI IN B SDI OUT 1 SDI OUT 2 SDI OUT 3 SDI OUT 4 SDI OUT 5 SDI OUT 6 SDI OUT 7 SDI OUT 8 SDI OUT 9 SDI OUT 10 Crosspo...

Page 12: ...er 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 Fe...

Page 13: ...the DRA 8902 with two inputs and sixteen outputs Network Controller Card refers to the MFC 8322 N and MFC OG3 N Series Network Controller Cards unless otherwise indicated OG3 FR series refers to the O...

Page 14: ...1 6 Introduction DRA 8902 Series User Manual Iss 02...

Page 15: ...chapter provides instructions for installing the rear module for your DRA 8902 installing the card in the openGear frame cabling details and how to upgrade the software on your card s The following to...

Page 16: ...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 dire...

Page 17: ...e This section outlines how to perform both tasks To install the rear module in the openGear frame 1 Ensure that the openGear frame is properly installed 2 On the rear of the frame locate the card fra...

Page 18: ...nsert the card into the frame until you feel the bullet connectors on the card edge come into contact with the rear module 4 Continue to slide the card until the bullet connectors are fully seated int...

Page 19: ...ule is required for the DRA 8902 16 Each rear module occupies two slots and accommodates one card This rear module provides two SDI inputs and sixteen SDI outputs Figure 2 5 Figure 2 5 Cable Connectio...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...uration 3 1 Configuration In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on your DRA 8902 The following topics are discussed Card Overview Monitoring Features...

Page 22: ...rs The bullet connectors on the card edge insert into the backplane of the rear module to connect the card to the rear module It is strongly recommended to verify that the bullet connectors are aligne...

Page 23: ...m the frame Flashing Green and Orange When lit green with flashing orange this LED indicates a signal or configuration problem Verify the signal status and settings Amber When lit amber this LED indic...

Page 24: ...nGear frame with your DRA 8902 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 OG3 Series U...

Page 25: ...reclock at 270Mbps only 1 5G HD The DRA 8902 is set to reclock at 1 485Gbps only 3G The DRA 8902 is set to reclock at 2 97Gbps only 6G The DRA 8902 is set to reclock at 5 94Gbps only 12G The DRA 8902...

Page 26: ...hanges to Forced and the button is lit red To enable an alarm during a force failover switch 1 From the Device View select the Alarms tab 2 Select the Failover box for the channel The box displays a c...

Page 27: ...you wish to monitor Alarms Tab Invalid Output Signal Alarm Boxes The corresponding Output Status field in the Signal tab reports when an invalid input signal is detected Enabling the Failover Alarm E...

Page 28: ...3 8 Configuration DRA 8902 Series User Manual Iss 02 Alarms Tab Failover Alarm Boxes The corresponding Output Status field in the Signal tab reports when an invalid input signal is detected...

Page 29: ...s 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 Operating Tip...

Page 30: ...signal is present 12G Green A valid 11 88G input signal is present Signal Not Locked Green An input signal is present but not locked but the Invalid Signal alarm on the Alarms tab is disabled Signal...

Page 31: ...larm in the Alarms tab for this channel is enabled Signal Not Locked Green An output signal is present but not locked The Invalid Signal alarm in the Alarms tab is disabled for this output channel Sig...

Page 32: ...4 3 Hardware Tab Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Hardware Voltage mV Supply voltage Current mA Current consumption of card in milliamperes CPU Headroom Processing power available RAM Avai...

Page 33: ...ms tab Signal Not Locked Red An input signal is present but not locked No signal Green A valid input signal is not present but the Invalid Signal alarm is disabled in the Alarms tab No signal Red A va...

Page 34: ...t signal is stable If the card is in Forced Failover mode the button label will display Forced Forced Mute Outputs Channel Output Selected Mutes the specified output for the channel It is recommended...

Page 35: ...n the channel Outputs 3 4 Outputs 5 10 Outputs 10 16 Invalid Signal Selected The specified Channel field in the Output Status area of the Signal tab reports the detected invalid input as an error alar...

Page 36: ...4 8 DashBoard Menus DRA 8902 Series User Manual Iss 02...

Page 37: ...ecifications 5 1 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter includes the technical specifications for the DRA 8902 Note that specifications are subject to change without notice The following topics a...

Page 38: ...nt SMPTE 2081 11 88Gbps Component SMPTE 2082 Impedance 75ohm Equalization Belden 1694A cable 380m 1640ft 270Mbps 210m 650ft 1 485Gbps 180m 490ft 2 97Gbps 80m 260ft 5 94Gbps 50m 190ft 11 88Gbps Return...

Page 39: ...10Hz 100kHz 0 3UI above 100kHz band limit 1188MHz Signal Level 800mV 10 DC Offset 0V 50mV MADI is 400mV 10 Overshoot 10 Connector Type HD BNC Environment Max Ambient Temperature 40 C 104 F Power Total...

Page 40: ...5 4 Specifications DRA 8902 Series User Manual Iss 02...

Page 41: ...DRA 8902 Series 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 42: ...wer 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 Veri...

Page 43: ...ty 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 8902 are to be conducted...

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