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SRA-8901 Series

Single 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD SDI Reclocking Distribution 

Amplifiers User Manual

Summary of Contents for SRA-8901 Series

Page 1: ...SRA 8901 Series Single 12G 6G 3G HD SD SDI Reclocking Distribution Amplifiers 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: ...the SRA 8901 2 3 Supported Rear Modules 2 3 Installing a Card 2 3 Removing a Card or Rear Module 2 4 Cabling 2 5 SRA 8901 4 Cabling 2 5 SRA 8901 10 Cabling 2 5 Software Upgrades 2 6 Configuration 3 Ca...

Page 8: ...ii Contents SRA 8901 Series User Manual Iss 02 Service Information 6 Troubleshooting Checklist 6 2 Bootload Button 6 2 Warranty and Repair Policy 6 3...

Page 9: ...ks Congratulations on choosing an openGear SRA 8901 12G 6G 3G HD SD SDI Reclocking Distribution Amplifier Thank you for joining the group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers Should you have a...

Page 10: ...1 summarizes the number of inputs and outputs for each product Features The SRA 8901 includes the following features Equalizes and reclocks SDI signals of 270Mbps 1 485Gbps 2 97Gbps 5 94Gbps and 11 8...

Page 11: ...re 1 1 Simplified Diagram SRA 8901 4 Figure 1 2 describes the signal flow of the SRA 8901 10 Figure 1 2 Simplified Diagram SRA 8901 10 SDI OUT 1 SDI OUT 2 SDI OUT 3 SDI OUT 4 SDI IN Equalizer and Recl...

Page 12: ...ashBoard User Manual Card edge Monitoring The card edges provide LEDs for monitoring the status of the input signal For More Information on the card edge LEDs refer to the section Monitoring Features...

Page 13: ...eries frames and all available options unless otherwise indicated openGear frame refers to the OG3 FR series frames and all available options unless otherwise indicated Operator and User both refer to...

Page 14: ...1 6 Introduction SRA 8901 Series User Manual Iss 02...

Page 15: ...This chapter provides instructions for installing the rear module for your SRA 8901 installing the card in the frame cabling details and how to upgrade the software on your card s The following topics...

Page 16: ...king 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 S...

Page 17: ...ies frame This section outlines how to perform both tasks To install the rear module in the openGear frame 1 Ensure that the OG3 FR series frame is properly installed 2 On the rear of the frame locate...

Page 18: ...come into contact with the rear module 4 Continue to slide the card until the bullet connectors are fully seated into the HD BNCs of the rear module You will feel a click when the bullet connectors fu...

Page 19: ...ng The 8322AR 312 Full Rear Module is required for the SRA 8901 10 Each rear module occupies two slots and accommodates one card This rear module provides one SDI input and ten SDI outputs Figure 2 5...

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 SRA 8901 The following topics are discussed Card Overview Monitoring Features...

Page 22: ...l Support Bullet Connectors 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 bul...

Page 23: ...ing 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 indicates the card is...

Page 24: ...e openGear frame with your SRA 8901 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 Ser...

Page 25: ...The SRA 8901 is set to reclock at 2 97Gbps only 6G The SRA 8901 is set to reclock at 5 94Gbps only 12G The SRA 8901 is set to reclock at 11 88Gbps only Muting an Output If you have an unused output i...

Page 26: ...To enable the alarm for an invalid output signal 1 From the Device View select the Alarms tab 2 To raise an alarm when an invalid output signal is detected select the Invalid Signal check box in the C...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...d 270Mbps input signal is present 1 5G HD Green A valid 1 485Gbps input signal is present 3G Green A valid 2 97Gbps input signal is present 6G Green A valid 5 94Gbps input signal is present 12G Green...

Page 29: ...he Invalid Signal alarm in the Alarms tab is enabled for this output channel Table 4 2 Product Tab Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Product SRA 8901 Displays the card model Supplier Ross Vi...

Page 30: ...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 valid signal is not present Reclocker Data Ratea a When using MADI signa...

Page 31: ...or alarm Cleared The Status field in the Signal tab reports the loss of the input as information only status indicator does not report an alarm condition Channel Invalid Signal Selected The specified...

Page 32: ...4 6 DashBoard Menus SRA 8901 Series User Manual Iss 02...

Page 33: ...ecifications 5 1 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter includes the technical specifications for the SRA 8901 Note that specifications are subject to change without notice The following topics a...

Page 34: ...ent 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 35: ...jitter measured 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 1...

Page 36: ...5 4 Specifications SRA 8901 Series User Manual Iss 02...

Page 37: ...SRA 8901 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 38: ...m 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...

Page 39: ...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 SRA 8901 are to be conducted...

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