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TRA-8206 User Manual (Iss. 05)

Troubleshooting Checklist

Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required. In the event of problems with your 
TRA-8206, 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.

1.

Visual

 

Review

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

connectors not properly seated or loose cables. Check the nodule, 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.

Re-seat the Card in the Frame

 

 Eject the card and re-insert it in the frame.

4.

Check Control Settings 

 

Refer to the Installation and Operation sections of the 

manual and verify all user-adjustable component settings.

5.

Input Signal Status

 — Verify that source equipment is operating correctly and that a 

valid signal is being supplied.

6.

Output Signal Path

 — Verify that destination equipment is operating correctly and 

receiving a valid signal.

7.

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 perform a complete software reload on the card. To perform this task, 
perform the following steps:

1.

Eject the card.

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 it's last operational software load. 

• Software loads can be sent to the card using a MFC-8300 series Network Controller 

Card, or via connection to the openBUS on the rear of the frame. 

Summary of Contents for TRA-8206

Page 1: ...Ross Video Limited TRA 8206 Triple MD SDI Reclocking Amplifier User Manual...

Page 2: ...protected by the following Canadian Patents 2039277 1237518 1127289 Other patents pending Notice The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without no...

Page 3: ...oided may result in major or minor 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 e...

Page 4: ...th the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93 68 EEC INTERNATIONAL This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22 1997 along with amendments A1 2000 and A2 2002 and found...

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...

Page 6: ...O Box 880 Ogdensburg New York USA 13669 0880 General Business Office 1 613 652 4886 Fax 1 613 652 4425 Technical Support 1 613 652 4886 After Hours Emergency 1 613 349 0006 E mail Technical Support t...

Page 7: ...21 Series Frames 2 5 User Controls 3 Card Overview 3 2 Output Channel Configuration 3 4 Channel Rate Selection Buttons and LEDs 3 4 Single Dual or Triple Channel Jumper Configurations 3 5 Control and...

Page 8: ...ii Contents TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05...

Page 9: ...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 TRA 8206 fits into your overall working environment Equal...

Page 10: ...or 2 outputs such as mid cable signal boosters router expansion or signal cleanup Up to 30 SDI distribution channels can be housed in a 2RU space Special attention has been taken to ensure the SDI out...

Page 11: ...des a functional block diagram that outlines the workflow of the TRA 8206 Figure 1 1 TRA 8206 Simplified Block Diagram Equalizer Equalizer Equalizer Reclocker Reclocker Reclocker Channel A BNC 1 Chann...

Page 12: ...310 and the 20 slot frame versions DFR 8321 series Operator and User both refer to the person who uses the TRA 8206 Board and Card both refer to the TRA 8206 card itself including all components and s...

Page 13: ...In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing the rear module s for the TRA 8206 installing the card into the frame and cabling details The following topics are discussed Before Y...

Page 14: ...tions as described in the following note Unpacking Unpack each TRA 8206 you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included If any items are missing or damaged contact your...

Page 15: ...en installing the TRA 8206 in a DFR 8321 series frame the 8320AR 030 Full Rear Module R2 8206 is required Installing a Rear Module If you are installing the TRA 8206 in a DFR 8310 BNC frame or if the...

Page 16: ...ccording to instructions 2 After selecting the desired frame installation slot hold the TRA 8206 card by the edges and carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame 3 Fully insert the car...

Page 17: ...es frame the TRA 8206 occupies one slot and provides seven SDI outputs and three SDI inputs Connect the input and output cables according to Figure 2 2 Figure 2 2 Cable Connections for the TRA 8206 Co...

Page 18: ...2 6 Installation TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05...

Page 19: ...User Controls In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on the TRA 8206 The following topics are discussed Card Overview Output Channel Configuration Con...

Page 20: ...e too weak for the input equalizer to compensate NO MUTE a channel s outputs will work to the limits of the input stage default setting 3 Channel A Rate Selection SW1 Channel A has a rate selection bu...

Page 21: ...should not be selected for normal operation If selected the BNCs output the signal input on Channel A None If the jumper is removed the BNCs will output the signal input on Channel A 8 BNC 3 and 5 Out...

Page 22: ...g LED Repeated presses will cycle through the selections For most applications setting the Channel Rate to AUTO default setting will allow the TRA 8206 to automatically detect the incoming data rate I...

Page 23: ...nput Channel A Output BNCs 2 to 5 Input Channel B Output BNCs 6 7 8 A A B Input Channel A Output BNCs 2 to 5 Input Channel C Output BNCs 6 7 8 A A C Input Channel B Output BNCs 2 to 5 Input Channel C...

Page 24: ...when a reference is required and that the reference standard matches the input standard Flashing Green When flashing green this LED indicates that the Bootload button was pressed and the card is rece...

Page 25: ...nd hold the Bootload button on the card 2 Press the rate selection button for the selected channel The Signal Status LED flashes green and red for approximately 2 seconds to confirm the reset values C...

Page 26: ...d LED Functions Date Rate LED Displays Description AUTO OTHER 143 177 270 360 540 1485 Cycling through LEDs Channel searching incoming signal for a valid data rate Auto mode channel detects and recloc...

Page 27: ...Menus 4 1 Menus In This Chapter This section provides a detailed explanation on using remote control functions with your TRA 8206 The following topics are discussed SNMP Monitoring and Control Dashbo...

Page 28: ...te monitoring of your frame and the using Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP which is compatible with many third party monitoring and control tools Refer to your TRA 8206 Management Information B...

Page 29: ...Rev Indicates the software version Hardware Read only Voltage mV Supply Voltage Current mA Current consumption of card Rear Module Type of rear module in the slot CPU Headroom Processing power availa...

Page 30: ...er than Auto Mode The output of the card would then mute if an incorrect data rate is applied to the input or if the input signal became too weak for the input equalizer to compensate The channel outp...

Page 31: ...puts the Input Status field ignores any loss of input and the status is not displayed in DashBoard Table 4 4 Alarms Menu Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Alarms Loss of Input A Ignore The I...

Page 32: ...4 6 Menus TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05...

Page 33: ...cifications 5 1 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter provides technical specifications on the TRA 8206 Note that specifications are subject to change without notice The following topics are dis...

Page 34: ...270Mbps 525 625 Component SMPTE 259M C 360Mbps 525 625 Component wide screen SMPTE 259M D 540Mbps 525 625 Component wide screen SMPTE 344M 1 485 or 1 4835 Gbps Component SMPTE 292M Input Impedance 75...

Page 35: ...TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Service Information 6 1 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Troubleshooting Checklist Warranty and Repair Policy...

Page 36: ...rified to work 3 Re seat the Card in the Frame Eject the card and re insert it in the frame 4 Check Control Settings Refer to the Installation and Operation sections of the manual and verify all user...

Page 37: ...TRA 8206 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 TRA 8206 are to be conducted...

Page 38: ...6 4 Service Information TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05...

Page 39: ...Notes...

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