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SEA-8203A User Manual (Iss. 01) 

Installation and Setup  

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Installation and Setup 

In This Chapter 

This chapter contains the following sections: 

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Static Discharge 

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Unpacking 

• 

Rear Module Installation (Optional) 

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Board Installation 

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BNC Labels

 

• 

Cable Connections

 

Static Discharge 

Whenever handling the SEA-8203A

 

and other related equipment, please observe all static discharge 

precautions as described in the following note: 

 

 

 

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 wearing 
synthetic fiber clothing. Always exercise proper grounding 
precautions when working on circuit boards and related 
equipment. 

Unpacking 

Unpack each SEA-8203A

 

you received from the shipping container, and check the contents against the 

packing list to ensure that all items are included.  If any items are missing or damaged, contact your 
sales representative or Ross Video directly. 

Summary of Contents for SEA-8203A

Page 1: ...Ross Video Limited SEA 8203A MD SDI Equalizing Amplifier User Manual Ross Part Number 8203ADR 004 Issue 01...

Page 2: ...ed for informational use only It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Ross Video Limited Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for err...

Page 3: ...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 a...

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...

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Page 7: ...Installation Optional 2 2 Board Installation 2 3 BNC Labels 2 3 Cable Connections 2 3 User Controls 3 1 In This Chapter 3 1 Jumper Locations 3 2 LEDs 3 3 Button Controls 3 4 Control and Monitoring 4 1...

Page 8: ...ii Contents SEA 8203A User Manual Iss 01 Ordering Information 7 1 SEA 8203A and Related Products 7 1...

Page 9: ...ment 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 SEA 8203A fits into your overall working environment...

Page 10: ...s at the front of the card identify the presence of incoming video simplifying system troubleshooting Ten amplifiers can be housed in an openGear DFR 8310 series frames The DFR 8320 series frames hold...

Page 11: ...rences to the DFR 8300 series frame also includes all versions of the 10 slot DFR 8310 and 20 slot DFR 8320 frames and any available options Operator and User both refer to the person who uses the SEA...

Page 12: ...1 4 Introduction SEA 8203A User Manual Iss 01...

Page 13: ...the following note 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...

Page 14: ...DFR 8320 frames When installing the SEA 8203A in a DFR 8320 series frame a Split Rear Module R2S 8203 or a Full Rear Module R2 8203 can be used Installing the Rear Module If you are installing the SEA...

Page 15: ...of your DFR 8300 series frame to ensure that the frame is properly installed according to instructions 2 After selecting the desired frame installation slot hold the SEA 8203A card by the edges and c...

Page 16: ...card occupies two slots and provides eight outputs Figure 4 Ensure that the SRA 8203A card is installed in an even slot number R2S 8203 Split Rear Module Each card occupies one slot and provides four...

Page 17: ...SEA 8203A User Manual Iss 01 User Controls 3 1 User Controls In This Chapter This chapter contains a description of the following SEA 8203A user controls Jumper Locations LEDs Button Controls...

Page 18: ...remote configuration is disabled The card can only be configured using the card edge controls JP2 JP3 and JP4 This option is useful to lock out remote configuration changes This is the default setting...

Page 19: ...e is set to Bypass This setting allows the SEA 8203A to pass signals that are outside the response band of the equalizer such as 143MHz This is useful for very low data rates such as DVB ASI JP4 Rate...

Page 20: ...the SDI input This LED displays the following conditions Green A valid signal SDI input signal is present Red The input signal is not present or not valid Rate LEDs The RATE LEDs indicates the HD The...

Page 21: ...oard communicates with other cards in the DFR 8300 series frame through the MFC 8310 N Network controller card This card is required in order to use DashBoard to configure the SEA 8203A The DashBoard...

Page 22: ...rrent mA Current consumption of card Rear Module Rear module for the card CPU Headroom Processor power available RAM Available bytes On board processing memory available Hardware Read only EE Bank Sto...

Page 23: ...of Input Checkbox is unselected DashBoard does not report the loss of input Unlocked All configurable menu options are editable Locked All configurable menu options except this one are locked and are...

Page 24: ...4 4 Control and Monitoring SEA 8203A User Manual Iss 01...

Page 25: ...g Equalization Up to 100m of Belden 1694A cable 1 485Gbps or up to 300m 270Mbps Serial Digital Video Inputs Return Loss 15dB to 1 485GHz Number of Outputs 8 Impedance 75 Return Loss 15dB to 1 485GHz S...

Page 26: ...5 2 Specifications SEA 8203A User Manual Iss 01...

Page 27: ...d 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 illuminat...

Page 28: ...A Warranty and Repair Policy The SEA 8203A is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance quality reliability and workmanship for a period of FIVE 5 years from the date of shipment...

Page 29: ...pecific shipping instructions should you wish our factory to repair your SEA 8203A If required a temporary replacement module will be made available at a nominal charge Any shipping costs incurred wil...

Page 30: ...6 4 Service Information SEA 8203A User Manual Iss 01...

Page 31: ...ucts Frame and Power Supply with Cooling Fans 2RU holds 10 cards DFR 8310 BNC Digital Products Frame and Power Supply with fixed 100 BNC Rear Module 2RU holds 10 cards DFR 8310 C BNC Digital Products...

Page 32: ...dering Information SEA 8203A User Manual Iss 01 R2 8203 openGear Full Rear Module for the DFR 8320 series frames 10 per frame R2S 8203 openGear Split Rear Module for the DFR 8320 series frames 10 per...

Page 33: ...SEA 8203A User Manual Iss 01 Ordering Information 7 3 Notes...

Page 34: ...7 4 Ordering Information SEA 8203A User Manual Iss 01 Notes...

Page 35: ...SEA 8203A User Manual Iss 01 Ordering Information 7 5 Notes...

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