GPI-100
VANC to GPIO Trigger Inserter/Decoder
User Manual
Page 1: ...GPI 100 VANC to GPIO Trigger Inserter Decoder User Manual...
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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...
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Page 7: ...Rear Module 2 5 Installing the GPI 100 2 6 Cabling for the GPI 100 2 7 Rear Module Cabling 2 7 Connections Overview 2 8 Software Upgrades 2 10 User Controls 3 Card Overview 3 2 Control and Monitoring...
Page 8: ...ii Contents GPI 100 User Manual Iss 06...
Page 9: ...Thanks Congratulations on choosing an openGear GPI 100 VANC to GPIO Trigger Inserter Decoder Thank you for joining the group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers Should you have a question per...
Page 10: ...ection Entries in the log file are time stamped The GPI 100 can be set to use an NTP time server time code or its own internal clock as its time reference One GPI 100 can insert trigger for many GPI 1...
Page 11: ...iagram MDL R10 and MDL R20 Full Rear Modules Figure 1 2 Simplified Block Diagram MDL R22 Full Rear Module CPU HD SD SDI MON OUT EQUALIZE DESERIALIZE EXTRACT VANC SERIALIZE INSERT VANC OSD SD SDI OUT S...
Page 12: ...on the GPI 100 menus in DashBoard refer to the chapter Configuration on page 4 1 using DashBoard refer to the DashBoard User Manual available from our website On screen Menu System For maximum flexib...
Page 13: ...to control another openGear Frame refers to the DFR 8300 series and OG3 FR series frame that houses the GPI 100 card Operator and User refer to the person who uses the GPI 100 Rear Module refers to th...
Page 14: ...1 6 Introduction GPI 100 User Manual Iss 06...
Page 15: ...This chapter provides instructions for installing the GPI 100 installing the card into the frame cabling details and updating the card software The following topics are discussed Before You Begin Quic...
Page 16: ...npack each GPI 100 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 Susc...
Page 17: ...s an Encoder 1 Click the next to the frame name to show the cards in the frame then double click the GPI 100 to be used as the encoder 2 Select the Settings tab and set the Card Function to Encode It...
Page 18: ...o the instructions in the section Setting the Logging Timestamp on page 4 5 Select a Time Source Timecode is recommended if it is available in the VANC Set the other parameters if required for the Tim...
Page 19: ...section Installing the GPI 100 on page 2 6 To install a rear module in your openGear frame 1 Locate the card frame slots on the rear of the frame 2 Remove the Blank Plate from the slot you have chose...
Page 20: ...til the rear connection plus is properly seated in the Rear Module 4 Verify whether your rear module label is self adhesive by checking the back of the label for a thin wax sheet You must remove this...
Page 21: ...a bypass relay from BNC 1 to BNC 3 bi directional Logic level GPIOs and a monitoring video output Figure 2 2 DFR 8321 and OG3 FR Series Frames Each MDL R20 occupies two slots and accommodates one car...
Page 22: ...00 consisting of the signal applied to BNC 1 with VANC data packets inserted BNC 1 is routed directly to BNC 3 without passing through the GPI 100 under the following circumstances power off GPI 100 c...
Page 23: ...decoded from the VANC Refer to Figure 2 5 for MDL R10 pinouts and Figure 2 6 for MDL R20 pinouts The MDL R22 provides two blocks of relay isolated outputs on each rear module Refer to Figure 2 7 for...
Page 24: ...he on screen instructions 7 Click Finish to start the upgrade 8 Monitor the upgrade A Upload Status dialog enables you to monitor the upgrade process The card reboots automatically once the file is up...
Page 25: ...ss 06 User Controls 3 1 User Controls In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on the GPI 100 The following topics are discussed Card Overview Control an...
Page 26: ...ion the GPI 100 is in the video signal path Pressing it once moves the switch to the OUT position and bypasses the GPI 100 Pressing it again restores the GPI 100 to its active state 2 Menu Switch SW2...
Page 27: ...When flashing green this LED indicates that the bootloader is waiting for a software upload Yellow When lit yellow this LED indicates there is a warning for a signal or a configuration error is occurr...
Page 28: ...s not implemented DS7 This LED is not implemented DS8 This LED is not implemented VIDEO ERROR DS9 Green When lit green this LED indicates no video errors are occurring Orange When lit orange this LED...
Page 29: ...follows the workflow required to set up the GPI 100 for operation It is recommended that you proceed through the following sections in order to achieve the best possible understanding of the product...
Page 30: ...or decode Decode triggers from the VANC 4 Use the Originator field to specify a unique value to represent the code that protects against GPIOs from other originators being detected 5 Use the DID and S...
Page 31: ...iggers that the decode card will not react to For example an encode card could generate GPIO1 and GPIO2 at different times A decode card could be set to respond to GPIO1 while another card responds to...
Page 32: ...User Manual Iss 06 To reverse the polarity of a GPIO 1 Select the GPIO Polarity tab GPIO Polarity Tab 2 From the provided list select the box es for the GPIOs you wish to invert the signal for 3 Click...
Page 33: ...one received 3 To enable the card to read the time from an NTP server Ensure that the Network Controller card in the openGear frame has been configured for NTP communication Refer to the user manual...
Page 34: ...a hexadecimal representation of the state of the GPIOs GPIO 1 is the least significant bit and GPIO 8 is the most significant bit The GPI 100 log is much larger than can be displayed on the DashBoard...
Page 35: ...rd reports the most severe alarm for a single field Product Status The Product tab provides read only information such as board revision serial number and rear module type This information is helpful...
Page 36: ...f the packet Bypass State This field reports if the card is in Active or Bypass mode based on how SW1 is set on the card edge GPIO This field reports the state of the specified GPIO The TSI 100 has tw...
Page 37: ...1 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter provides the technical specification information for the GPI 100 Note that technical specifications are subject to change without notice The following to...
Page 38: ...minating in Active mode Loop through to SDI Output in Bypass modea a Only available for the MDL R10 and MDL R20 Full Rear Modules Equalization 100m of Belden 1694A cable 1 485Gbps 400m of Belden 1694A...
Page 39: ...GPI 100 User Manual Iss 06 Service Information 6 1 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Troubleshooting Checklist Warranty and Repair Policy...
Page 40: ...ith one that is verified to work 3 Re seat the Card in the Frame Eject the card and re insert it into the frame 4 Check Control Settings Refer to the Installation and User Controls sections of this ma...
Page 41: ...GPI 100 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 GPI 100 are to be conducted o...
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