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Data Capture Card 

Copyright © 2002 - 2006 Somerdata Ltd. 

 

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 

Scope 

This User Guide covers 

R2D3

 Data Capture Card for 

2,048 kbits/s E1/PRI and DAB ETI applications. 

Part Numbers: 

R2D3-ASSY-0326 R2D3-ASSY-0327 
R2D3-ASSY-0426 R2D3-ASSY-0427 
R2D3-ASSY-0130  
R2D3-ASSY-0431 R2D3-ASSY-0131 

Document Reference 

R2D3-MAN-E102 

Publication Date 

5 October 2006 

Published by 

Somerdata Ltd. 
Underwood Business Park 
Wookey Hole Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1AF 
UK 

Sales & Customer Support 

Phone: +44 

(0)1749-671481 

Fax: +44 

(0)1749-671482 

E-Mail: 

[email protected]

 

 

[email protected]

 

Website: 

www.somerdata.com

Summary of Contents for R2D3-ASSY-0130

Page 1: ...D3 ASSY 0326 R2D3 ASSY 0327 R2D3 ASSY 0426 R2D3 ASSY 0427 R2D3 ASSY 0130 R2D3 ASSY 0431 R2D3 ASSY 0131 Document Reference R2D3 MAN E102 Publication Date 5 October 2006 Published by Somerdata Ltd Underwood Business Park Wookey Hole Road Wells Somerset BA5 1AF UK Sales Customer Support Phone 44 0 1749 671481 Fax 44 0 1749 671482 E Mail sales somerdata com support somerdata com Website www somerdata ...

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Page 3: ...pecial exemplary incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages In the interest of continued product development SomerData reserves the right to make improvements in this publication and the products it describes at any time without notice or obligation All other product names mentioned herein are used for...

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Page 5: ...I Input Output Card Model R2D3 Conforms to the following Product Specifications Safety IEC 950 EMC 89 336 EEC EN55022 Harmonised Standard The product complies with the requirements of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EEC as amended and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and carries the CE marking accordingly Signed Position Technical Director Date 20th June 2004 Installation and...

Page 6: ...rtance of meeting our environmental obligations in the design manufacture and suport of our products We have developed a broad appreciation of the impact of these directives on our entire business model from technical processes for materials to finished goods manufacturing Current Compliance Activities The Company s current environmental compliance commitment has been structured to meet the follow...

Page 7: ...Concentration Values ppm Lead and its compounds 1000 Mercury and its compounds 1000 Hexavalent Chromium Cr 6 1000 Cadmium and its compounds 100 PolyBrominated Biphenyls PBBs 1000 PolyBrominated Diphenyl Ethers PBDEs 1000 Waste of Electrical Electronic Equipment WEEE Your SomerData product may be returned to SomerData at the end of its life at the customer s expense provided that the product is fre...

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Page 9: ...3 R2D3 ASSY 0427 2 3 R2D3 ASSY 0326 2 4 R2D3 ASSY 0327 2 4 DAB DMB CARDS 2 5 R2D3 ASSY 0431 2 5 R2D3 ASSY 0131 2 5 R2D3 ASSY 0130 2 5 DATA HANDLING 2 6 HARDWARE FEATURES 2 6 DATA INTERFACE 2 7 ON BOARD BUFFER 2 7 APPLICATIONS 2 7 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 2 7 DATA FLOW BLOCK DIAGRAM 2 8 3 SIGNAL CONNECTIONS 3 1 IN THIS SECTION 3 1 SIGNAL INTERFACE 3 2 G 703 RECOMMENDATION 3 2 G 703 PULSE MASK 3 3 INPUT ...

Page 10: ... 4 3 OUTPUT REPLAY CLOCK SELECTION 4 3 LED STATUS INDICATORS 4 4 LED INDICATOR FUNCTIONS 4 5 BUFFER THRESHOLD TRIGGER 4 5 INPUT SIGNAL LOSS 4 5 CONNECTING DATA STREAMS 4 6 POINT TO POINT CONNECTIONS 4 6 TERMINATED INPUTS 4 6 TERMINATED INPUT AND OUTPUT 4 7 NON INTRUSIVE CONNECTIONS 4 7 NON INTRUSIVE CONNECTIONS 4 8 TEE CONNECTION 4 8 MONITOR CONNECTION 4 9 SIGNAL OUTPUT EXAMPLES 4 10 OFF LINE DATA...

Page 11: ...BNC CARD 6 3 GROUNDING LINKS 6 3 7 INSTALLATION 7 1 IN THIS SECTION 7 1 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 7 2 WHAT YOU RECEIVED 7 3 RECORDER AND REPLAYER SOFTWARE 7 4 DEVICE DRIVER INSTALLATION 7 5 PREPARATION 7 5 GROUNDING PREPARATIONS 7 5 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 7 6 CARD INSTALLATION 7 6 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 7 7 8 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 IN THIS SECTION 8 1 R2D3 ASSY 0326 BNC CONNECTORS 8 2 R2D3 ASSY 0426 BN...

Page 12: ...L OUTPUT 8 4 INPUT OUTPUT JITTER ATTENUATION 8 5 PCI INTERFACE 8 5 ON BOARD BUFFER 8 5 PHYSICAL 8 5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 8 6 APPROVALS 8 6 9 SUPPORT 9 1 IN THIS SECTION 9 1 WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM 9 1 SERVICING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 9 1 IF YOU NEED SUPPORT 9 2 SOMERDATA CONTACT INFORMATION 9 2 SUPPORT REQUESTS 9 3 RETURNS 9 4 END OF LIFE DISPOSAL 9 5 10 INDEX 10 1 ...

Page 13: ...RIPTION gives an overview of your card s capabilities features and applications Section 3 INSTALLATION covers the procedure for installing and configuring your card in a host computer Section 4 INPUT OUTPUT CONNECTIONS provides details of connectors pinouts and connection options Section 5 OPERATION provides information on card setup signal input output paths and typical data stream connection exa...

Page 14: ...mmer s Reference Guide can be supplied on request Please contact your local supplier or SomerData for ordering details Electronic copies Adobe Acrobat files are included on the SomerData CD ROM that is supplied with the original products The electronic User Guide library which also includes product data sheets can be accessed by browsing the Documents folder for the required document Additional an...

Page 15: ...SIONS 2 3 E1 PRI CARDS 2 3 R2D3 ASSY 0426 2 3 R2D3 ASSY 0427 2 3 R2D3 ASSY 0326 2 4 R2D3 ASSY 0327 2 4 DAB DMB CARDS 2 5 R2D3 ASSY 0431 2 5 R2D3 ASSY 0131 2 5 R2D3 ASSY 0130 2 5 DATA HANDLING 2 6 HARDWARE FEATURES 2 6 DATA INTERFACE 2 7 ON BOARD BUFFER 2 7 APPLICATIONS 2 7 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 2 7 DATA FLOW BLOCK DIAGRAM 2 8 ...

Page 16: ...lecommunications and Digital Audio Broadcast signals with real time data being transferred to or from disk or host memory Typical signal types include E1 Primary Rate ISDN and DAB ETI NI ETI NA Incoming data streams can be recorded as binary files suitable for loading into user s analysis software Data from disk or memory can be replayed in real time as HDB3 G 703 G 704 2 048 kbits s streams e g E...

Page 17: ... output connectors Operating Modes Single stream input or single stream output Dual stream input or dual stream output subject to software functionality R2D3 ASSY 0427 PCI X compatible E1 PRI applications Supports framed G 704 and unframed G 703 2 x RJ 45 input output connectors Operating Modes Single stream input or single stream output Dual stream input or dual stream output subject to software ...

Page 18: ...rs Operating Modes Single stream input or single stream output Dual stream input or dual stream output subject to software functionality R2D3 ASSY 0327 replaced by R2D3 ASSY 0437 from September 2006 PCI 2 1 compatible E1 PRI applications Supports framed G 704 and unframed G 703 2 x RJ 45 input output connectors Operating Modes Single stream input or single stream output Dual stream input or dual s...

Page 19: ...ber 2006 PCI 2 1 compatible DAB DMB ETI applications Supports ETI NA G 704 and ETI NI G 703 2 x BNC input connectors 2 x BNC output connectors Operating Modes Single stream input and single stream output Two stream input or two stream output subject to software functionality R2D3 ASSY 0130 replaced by R2D3 ASSY 0131 in September 2003 PCI 2 1 compatible DAB DMB ETI applications Supports ETI NA G 70...

Page 20: ...output at 2 048 kbits s synchronised to either an internal or external clock source Hardware Features PCI card for PC platforms PCI 2 1 or PCI X compatible depending on version see above 16 Mbits on board buffer Real time input and output data transfers ITU T G 703 2 048 kbits s compatible data interface Raw data transferred to from PCI bus E1 versions support framed G 704 and unframed G 703 bitst...

Page 21: ... data to and from the PCI Bus with 16 Mbits of SDRAM Applications When installed in a suitable personal computer and accompanied by appropriate software R2D3 can be used to support applications such as recording replay real time monitoring analysis data sharing store and forward signal generation System Requirements Pentium class Personal Computer 200 MHz minimum with at least 128 Mbytes system me...

Page 22: ...R2D3 Data Capture Card Installation and Operation 2 8 Data Flow Block Diagram ...

Page 23: ...NPUT AND OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 3 4 SIGNAL INPUT OUTPUT CONNECTIONS 3 4 BNC CONNECTORS 3 5 SIGNAL GROUNDING LINKS 3 5 RJ 45 CONNECTORS 3 5 INTERFACE ADAPTER OPTION 3 7 INTERFACE ADAPTER CONFIGURATION 3 8 INTERFACE ADAPTER SPECIFICATION 3 9 E1DT E1 SPLITTER BUFFER OPTION 3 10 E1DT SIGNAL CONNECTIONS 3 10 Installation and Operation 3 1 ...

Page 24: ...mask irrespective of the sign The value V corresponds to the nominal peak value Pair in each direction One coaxial pair One symmetrical pair Load impedance 75 Ohms 120 Ohms Nominal peak voltage of a mark pulse 2 37V 3V Peak voltage of a space no pulse 0 0 237V 0 0 3V Nominal pulse width 244ns Ratio of the amplitudes of positive and negative at the centre of the pulse interval 0 95 to 1 05 Ratio of...

Page 25: ...R2D3 Data Capture Card Installation and Operation 3 3 G 703 Pulse Mask ...

Page 26: ...tware selectable between 75 Ω 120 Ω and high impedance 40 kΩ When using high impedance 40 kΩ connections the recommended maximum cable length is 2 metres For greater distances SomerData recommends using a SomerData Splitter Buffer Installation and Operation 3 4 Signal Input Output Connections R2D3 cards are available in the following signal connector configurations R2D3 ASSY 0326 BNC Connectors R2...

Page 27: ...creens are not connected to ground no links fitted Output screens are connected to ground links fitted Signal Grounding Links are located on the sub board behind the connector panel as shown below RJ 45 Connectors Connect your signal leads with wiring as shown below One 8 way connector is provided for each E1 PRI stream The upper connector is used for Stream A and the lower connector is used for S...

Page 28: ...Capture Card Pin Function Comments RJ 45 1 RTIP Card Input 2 RRING Card Input 3 TX Ground 4 TTIP Card Output 5 TRING Card Output 6 RX Ground 7 Not used 8 Not used Stream A Stream B Installation and Operation 3 6 ...

Page 29: ... unbalanced BNC Input Output connections with RJ 45 120Ω balanced circuits The Interface Adapter requires no power for operation R2D2 ASSY 0036 Pin Function Comments RJ 45 1 RTIP 2 RRING 3 TX Ground 4 TTIP 5 TRING 6 RX Ground 7 Not used 8 Not used Installation and Operation 3 7 ...

Page 30: ...Ω interfaces as shown in the diagram below 120Ω RJ 45 Connector 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 Installation and Operation 3 8 In the default configuration the shield connections are closed when jumper E1 and E2 links connect pins 2 and 3 thus passing both shield connections through On the alternative version the shield connections are closed when jumpers JP1 and JP2 links are fitted 75Ω BNC Connectors 1 JP1 JP2 Al...

Page 31: ...hange the E1 and E2 jumper connections from pins 2 3 to pins 1 2 On the alternative version remove the JP1 and JP2 jumper links keeping them in a safe place for future use To re assemble the Interface Adapter re align the two halves and end inserts Ensure that the label on the case is on the same side as the component side of the circuit board Snap the case halves together Interface Adapter Specif...

Page 32: ... provides RJ 45 connectors for line input output An optional adapter cable is available for BNC line connections E1DT Signal Connections RJ 45 Input Output Pins 1 8 Installation and Operation 3 10 Monitor outputs are on two RJ 45 connectors one for the Line TX and the other for the Line RX bitstreams Both bitstreams appear on the TX pins of the monitor output connectors Connections from E1DT to R2...

Page 33: ...ICATOR FUNCTIONS 4 5 BUFFER THRESHOLD TRIGGER 4 5 INPUT SIGNAL LOSS 4 5 CONNECTING DATA STREAMS 4 6 POINT TO POINT CONNECTIONS 4 6 TERMINATED INPUTS 4 6 TERMINATED INPUT AND OUTPUT 4 7 NON INTRUSIVE CONNECTIONS 4 7 NON INTRUSIVE CONNECTIONS 4 8 TEE CONNECTION 4 8 MONITOR CONNECTION 4 9 SIGNAL OUTPUT EXAMPLES 4 10 OFF LINE DATA ANALYSIS 4 10 REAL TIME SIGNAL SOURCE 4 10 Installation and Operation 4...

Page 34: ...t Output Signal Paths Signal Input The input signals are routed to the output except when the card is set for output data transfers or the input connection has been disabled in software R2D3 card Output Downstream Monitor Input Input Output Downstream Monitor ...

Page 35: ...r to output data stream s The use of an external 2 048kbits s E1 or DAB signal will ensure that the output signal will be synchronised with the external source Where an external signal is not available or synchronisation is not required the internal 2 048kHz clock source should be selected R2D3 car Output Input Reference Clock Output Input Reference Clock ...

Page 36: ...x status LED indicators are located on the card s input output panel as shown below LED Indicators R2D3 ASSY 0326 R2D3 ASSY 0130 R2D3 ASSY 0131 R2D3 ASSY 0327 R2D3 ASSY 0427 R2D3 ASSY 0426 R2D3 ASSY 0430 R2D3 ASSY 0431 Installation and Operation 4 4 ...

Page 37: ...rigger The Buffer Threshold LEDs will light when the amount of data in the buffer is above input data transfers or below output data transfers the threshold point Input Signal Loss The Signal Loss LEDs will light when the input signal contains more than 175 consecutive zeros Stream A Input Signal Loss Stream B Input Signal Loss Stream B Buffer threshold trigger Not used ...

Page 38: ...minated Inputs 75 Ω unbalanced or 120 Ω balanced depending on R2D3 card version An Interface Adapter must be used where there is an impedance mismatch between the signal source and R2D3 card terminations Installation and Operation 4 6 A B Stream B input Stream A input Signal Source B Signal Source A rd E1 Exchange Switch or DAB Multiplexer E1 Exchange Switch or DAB Multiplexer R2D3 Ca ...

Page 39: ...t be used where there is an impedance mismatch between the signal source and R2D3 card terminations A B Installation and Operation 4 7 Stream B output Stream B input Stream A input Stream A output Signal Source B Signal Source A R2D3 Card E1 Exchange Switch or DAB Multiplexer E1 Exchange Switch or DAB Multiplexer Downstream Monitor outputs ...

Page 40: ...ance 40 kΩ The recommended maximum cable length is 2 metres For greater distances SomerData recommends using a SomerData Splitter Buffer A B E1 Exchange Switch or DAB Multiplexer Installation and Operation 4 8 Stream B input Stream A input R2D3 Card Signal Source B E1 Exchange Switch or DAB Multiplexer ...

Page 41: ...3 card to High Impedance for signal level compatibility The recommended maximum cable length is 2 metres when using high impedance connections For greater distances SomerData recommends using a SomerData Splitter Buffer Stream B input Stream A input Exchange or E1 Switch R2D3 Card Installation and Operation 4 9 ...

Page 42: ...ated data files This enables the user to build and use a library of live data files with different protocols data types and traffic conditions If required output signals can be synchronised to an external source by connecting a 2 048kbits s E1 or DAB signal to the input connectors and setting the card to use External Clock Signal Source for output clock synchronisation Installation and Operation 4...

Page 43: ... and Operation 5 1 5 FRAME SYNCHRONISATION In this Section E1 G 703 G 704 FRAME RECOGNITION 5 2 WORD ALIGNMENT 5 3 CAPTURING FRAME SYNC ERRORS 5 3 DAB ETI NI ETI NA FRAME RECOGNITION 5 4 WORD ALIGNMENT 5 5 G 704 FRAMED DATA STRUCTURE 5 6 ...

Page 44: ...nly be deemed to be locked if 3 frames have been received with 2 valid frame alignment words as above alternated with the alternate frame alignment word in the form S1ASSSS where S are signalling bits and A is the remote alarm indicator Once locked the stream will stay locked unless 3 consecutive frame alignments fail to be found in the expected bit positions In the event of this occurring the loc...

Page 45: ...may appear to move This is because the card s firmware can discard 15 bits during the alignment process Should the loss of bits during re lock not be acceptable then the card should be set for UNFRAMED data Capturing Frame Sync Errors It is possible to start a recording as FRAMED data to line up the frame at the start of the recording and select UNFRAMED as soon as the recording has commenced e g ...

Page 46: ...lling bit The stream will only be deemed to be locked if 3 frames have been received with 2 valid frame sync words as above alternated with the alternate frame sync word Once locked the stream will stay locked unless 3 consecutive frame sync words fail to be found in the expected bit positions In the event of this occurring the locking procedure as described above will recommence If the stream has...

Page 47: ... that is passed to the processor It is assumed that the little endian format is used this is typical for all Intel PCs As the first word in the memory is the frame alignment word the first word in any saved file can also be the frame alignment word However should there be a loss of sync then the frame alignment word may appear to move This is because the card s firmware can discard 15 bits during ...

Page 48: ...uence of correct FAS NFAS FAS three frames is required to ensure synchronisation is achieved Loss of synchronisation will be indicated when this sequence is not present To ensure correct operation the signal should be present before recording commences Sequence of transmission TS 0 TS 1 TS2 TS 3 TS 4 TS 5 TS 6 TS 7 TS 8 TS 9 TS 10 TS 11 TS 12 TS 13 TS 14 TS 15 TS 16 TS 17 TS 18 TS 19 TS 20 TS 21 T...

Page 49: ...RIGGER 6 2 POWER AND SELF TEST 6 2 PROGRAMMING LINK 6 3 SIGNAL GROUNDING OPTIONS BNC CARD 6 3 GROUNDING LINKS 6 3 Checking Input Signal Status and Card Operation Six status LED indicators are located on the card s input output panel as shown below LED Indicators R2D3 ASSY 0326 R2D3 ASSY 0130 R2D3 ASSY 0131 R2D3 ASSY 0426 R2D3 ASSY 0430 R2D3 ASSY 0431 R2D3 ASSY 0327 R2D3 ASSY 0427 ...

Page 50: ... below output data transfers the threshold point Power and Self Test If the card is not communicating with the device driver or control software check the Power Self Test LED If this is not lit green this usually means that either the motherboard does not support PCI cards that require 3 3V the programming link PL3 is damaged or missing Card is powered and has passed self test Stream A Input Signa...

Page 51: ...he card s default settings are in accordance with ITU G 703 Input screens are not connected to ground no links fitted Output screens are connected to ground links fitted Grounding Links The links are located on the sub board behind the connector panel as shown below Programming link PL3 4 2 1 3 Stream A Output 2 Stream A Input 1 Stream B Input 3 Stream B Output 4 Links are located at the rear of t...

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Page 53: ...UM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 7 2 WHAT YOU RECEIVED 7 3 RECORDER AND REPLAYER SOFTWARE 7 4 DEVICE DRIVER INSTALLATION 7 5 PREPARATION 7 5 GROUNDING PREPARATIONS 7 5 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 7 6 CARD INSTALLATION 7 6 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 7 7 Installation and Operation 7 1 ...

Page 54: ...tware may require alternative configurations Single processor system Pentium IV processor 2GHz 256 Mbytes system memory RAM 1 free PCI slot per PCI revision 2 1 32 bit bus Motherboard with 3 3 Volts and 5 Volts power on the PCI connector Mouse or other pointing device 1024 x 768 resolution graphics 256 bit colour depth or greater Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000 Professional SP1 or later In...

Page 55: ...u ordered Your R2D3 has been supplied in one of the following configurations Different card versions may have a similar appearance so it is very important to check the part number and input output connector labelling before use BNC Connectors RJ 45 Connectors R2D3 ASSY 0326 R2D3 ASSY 0327 R2D3 ASSY 0130 R2D3 ASSY 0427 R2D3 ASSY 0326 R2D3 ASSY 0426 R2D3 ASSY 0431 ...

Page 56: ...DAB ETI card 9 R2D3 ASSY 0131 DAB ETI card 9 R2D3 ASSY 0431 DAB ETI card 9 E1DT ASSY 0029 E1 Splitter Buffer option R2D2 ASSY 0036 Interface Adapter 75Ω 120Ω option option Recorder and Replayer Software If your order included SomerData Recorder and or Replayer application software please refer to the Software Installation User Guide Installation and Operation 7 4 ...

Page 57: ... special tools are required You will need cross headed and flat headed screwdrivers in order to complete the following hardware installation steps Refer to your PC system documentation for the correct procedure on installing a PCI expansion card in your particular system Grounding Preparations Wear a grounding wrist strap Make a diagram that notes where the cables connect to the back of your PC sy...

Page 58: ...or otherwise the R2D3 card will not function Refer to the PC system manufacturer s documentation for instructions on opening the system case and installing PCI option cards Use the above Grounding Procedure to open the PC system and ground yourself Remove the screw that holds the metal plate over one of your system s empty PCI expansion card slots Press the card straight into the PCI slot Make sur...

Page 59: ...ta Capture Card Installation and Operation 7 7 Software Installation If your order included SomerData Recorder Replayer and or Monitor application software please refer to the Software Installation User Guide ...

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Page 61: ...5 CONNECTORS 8 3 R2D3 ASSY 0427 RJ 45 CONNECTORS 8 3 SIGNAL INPUT 8 3 SIGNAL OUTPUT 8 3 R2D3 ASSY 0130 BNC CONNECTORS 8 4 R2D3 ASSY 0131 BNC CONNECTORS 8 4 R2D3 ASSY 0431 BNC CONNECTORS 8 4 SIGNAL INPUT 8 4 SIGNAL OUTPUT 8 4 INPUT OUTPUT JITTER ATTENUATION 8 5 PCI INTERFACE 8 5 ON BOARD BUFFER 8 5 PHYSICAL 8 5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 8 6 APPROVALS 8 6 Installation and Operation 8 1 ...

Page 62: ...d 300 mV Data decision threshold 43 to 57 peak Pulse width 230 ns to 260 ns Input jitter tolerance 1200 UI at 10 kHz 14 UI at 750 Hz 0 4 UI at 10 kHz 100 kHz Signal Output Signal Interface ITU G 703 2 048 kbits s Line code HDB3 Output impedance 75 Ω unbalanced default selectable 120 Ω Output amplitude 2 37 V 10 into 75 Ω Pulse width 244 20 ns at mid level Pulse to pulse jitter 100ns using internal...

Page 63: ... 300 mV Data decision threshold 43 to 57 peak Pulse width 230 ns to 260 ns Input jitter tolerance 1200 UI at 10 kHz 14 UI at 750 Hz 0 4 UI at 10 kHz 100 kHz Signal Output Signal Interface ITU G 703 2 048 kbits s Line code HDB3 Output impedance 120 Ω balanced default selectable 75 Ω Output amplitude 3 00 V 10 V into 120 Ω Pulse width 244 20 ns at mid level Pulse to pulse jitter 100ns using internal...

Page 64: ...to 75 Ω Maximum 5 V Minimum 500 mV Loss of signal threshold 300 mV Data decision threshold 43 to 57 peak Pulse width 230 ns to 260 ns Input jitter tolerance 1200 UI at 10 kHz 14 UI at 750 Hz 0 4 UI at 10 kHz 100 kHz Signal Output Signal Interface G 703 2 048 kbits s Pulse shape As ITU T G 703 pulse mask Line code HDB3 Data type ETI NA G 704 ETI NI G 703 Output impedance 75 Ω unbalanced Output ampl...

Page 65: ... required on the PCI connector R2D3 ASSY 032x and R2D3 ASSY 013x Versions 32 bit 33 MHz PCI bus PCI specification revision 2 1 R2D3 ASSY 04xx Versions PCI X compatible On board Buffer The card uses on board memory to buffer data to and from the PCI Bus with 16 Mbits of SDRAM Physical R2D3 is a short PCI board designed to fit a standard PC slot The card is 174 mm long 106 mm high and all components...

Page 66: ...he PCI connector Single processor system Pentium IV processor 2GHz 256 Mbytes system memory RAM Mouse or other pointing device 1024 x 768 resolution graphics 256 bit colour depth or greater Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000 Professional SP1 or later Soundblaster compatible audio Approvals This product does not carry approvals for connection to public telecommunications systems It is the User...

Page 67: ...ease ensure that you have followed the installation connection and operation instructions in the appropriate User Guide Also check the Troubleshooting section where appropriate to eliminate common problems Servicing Maintenance and Repairs Please contact your supplier or SomerData for all questions relating to maintenance and repairs Any unauthorised attempt to open modify or otherwise repair the ...

Page 68: ... friendly support by phone fax and e mail However please do not expect us to be magicians or mind readers Diagnosing a problem will require your co operation and we expect you to provide a detailed description of the problem in the form of a detailed Fault Report SomerData Contact Information Address Somerdata Limited Underwood Business Park Wookey Hole Road Wells Somerset BA5 1AF UK Phone UK 0174...

Page 69: ...ymptoms or error messages Diagnostics information if available Sequence of events actions or other circumstances that triggered the problem How you are able to identify that there is a problem How you have been able to measure log or otherwise display the problem Details of the host PC if appropriate including operating system hardware configuration other hardware devices e g additional PCI cards ...

Page 70: ...kaging If the original packaging is not available it must be packed in such a way to avoid transit damage Damage sustained in transit is not covered under warranty Returned goods should be accompanied by documentation that indicates the RMA Number along with a detailed fault report and contact details name organisation phone fax and e mail Mark the RMA Number on the outside of the package Ship the...

Page 71: ...duct may be returned to SomerData at the end of its life at the customer s expense under the EU regulations on waste from electrical and electronic equipment legislation provided that the product is free from radiation or biological contaminants and that no other legislation forbids the return ...

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Page 73: ...ta Analysis 4 10 Point to Point Connections 4 6 Real Time Signal Source 4 10 Signal Output Example 4 10 Tee Connection 4 8 Terminated Input and Output 4 7 Terminated Inputs 4 6 Connecting Data Streams 4 6 Customer Support 9 1 DAB DMB Cards 2 5 Data Handling 2 6 Data Interface 2 7 Data Flow Block Diagram 2 8 E1 Interface 3 2 E1 Splitter Buffer Description 3 10 Signal Connections 3 10 E1 PRI Cards 2...

Page 74: ...Ω 3 7 Input Output Jitter Attenuation 8 5 Input Output Signal Paths 4 2 Installation 7 1 Card Installation 7 6 Device Driver Installation 7 5 Grounding Preparations 7 5 Handling Precautions 7 6 Minimum System Requirements 7 2 Preparation 7 5 Software 7 4 Software Installation 7 7 What You Received 7 3 Interface Adapter Configuration 3 8 Description 3 7 Specification 3 9 Introduction 1 1 ITU T G 70...

Page 75: ... 6 Introduction 2 2 On board Buffer 2 7 8 5 System Requirements 2 7 Product Support 9 1 Programming Link 6 3 R2D2 ASSY 0036 Interface Adapter 75Ω 120Ω 3 7 R2D3 ASSY 0130 2 5 8 4 R2D3 ASSY 0131 2 5 8 4 R2D3 ASSY 0326 2 4 8 2 R2D3 ASSY 0327 2 4 8 3 R2D3 ASSY 0426 2 3 8 2 R2D3 ASSY 0427 2 3 8 3 R2D3 ASSY 0431 2 5 8 4 RJ 45 Connectors 3 5 Self Test 6 2 Signal Connections 3 1 3 4 8 Way RJ 45 3 5 BNC 3 ...

Page 76: ...1 8 4 System Requirements 8 6 Status Indicator LEDs 4 4 Support 9 1 End of life disposal 9 5 System Requirements 2 7 8 6 Tee Connection 4 8 Terminated Input and Output 4 7 Terminated Inputs 4 6 Troubleshooting 6 1 Buffer Threshold Trigger 6 2 Checking Input Signal Status and Card Operation 6 1 Input Signal Loss 6 2 Power 6 2 Programming Link 6 3 Self Test 6 2 Signal Loss 6 2 User Guide What s in t...

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