8949MDA-CFR/-SFR
HD MONITORING DA MODULE
Instruction Manual
SOFTWARE VERSION 1.0.X AND 2.0.X
071843401JULY 2006
Страница 1: ...8949MDA CFR SFR HD MONITORING DA MODULE Instruction Manual SOFTWARE VERSION 1 0 X AND 2 0 X 071843401 JULY 2006 ...
Страница 2: ...ures data sheets ordering guides planning guides manuals ans release notes in pdf format can be downloaded on www thomson grassvalley com docs FAQ Database Solutions to problems and troubleshooting efforts can be found our Frequency Asked Questions FAQ database on www thomsongrassvalley com support choose Troubleshooting FAQ Software downloads Software updates drivers and patches can be downloaded...
Страница 3: ...2 Cabling 14 Power Up 16 Operation Indicator LEDs 16 Remote Configuration 18 8900NET Module Information 18 Newton Control Panel Configuration 18 Web Browser Interface 19 8949MDA CFR and 8949MDA SFR Links and Web Pages 21 Status Web Page 21 Settings Web Page 23 Slot Config Web Page 25 Specifications 27 Service 29 Power up Diagnostics Failure 29 Troubleshooting 29 The Electronic Circuit Breaker 29 T...
Страница 4: ...4 8949MDA CFR and 8949MDA SFR Instruction Manual Contents ...
Страница 5: ...ront modules their corresponding rear module 8900WFR R the optical submodules 1310NM DRL Dual Receiver Fiber Optic 1310NM DTL Dual Transmitter Fiber Optic and 1310NM TRL Transceiver Fiber Optic in the GeckoFlex frame As part of this module family it is subject to Safety and Regulatory Compliance described in the GeckoFlex frame documentation ...
Страница 6: ...6 8949MDA CFR and 8949MDA SFR Instruction Manual Preface ...
Страница 7: ...tical inputs In HD mode for inputs Up to four reclocked HD electrical outputs and up to two reclocked HD optical outputs Up to four downscaled HD to SD SDI signals in the case of 8949MDA SFR or composite signals in the case of 8949MDA CFR elec trical outputs In SD mode for inputs Up to eight reclocked SD SDI standard electrical outputs and up to two reclocked SD optical outputs in the case of 8949...
Страница 8: ...ig management system Product Architecture The 8949MDA CFR and 8949MDA SFR can only be installed in the GeckoFlex frame illustrated in Figure 1 below Figure 1 Product Architecture 1 Please contact your Grass Valley representative for ordering this option 1310NM DRL Frame Bus Gecko Flex housing 8900FFN Ethernet 8900NET Network Interface Module Power Supply Power Supply 8900F PSX 100 240 Volts 12V Re...
Страница 9: ...der monitoring devices etc and the downscaling of HD video signals to SD or composite video signals for monitoring applications Software Version Requirement This manual covers two software versions It is important to distinguish the board version hardware implementation related to the software version Note The part number is given on the Status web page if the 8900NET module is present And it is w...
Страница 10: ... reflect the initialization process see Power Up on page 16 CAUTION It is advised to take precautions for the installation and the removal of the optional fiber optic submodule see Optional Fiber Optic Sub module on page 12 Local Configuration Local configuration of the 8949MDA CFR and 8949MDA SFR consists of several switches S1 and S2 blocks as shown in Figure 2 If you do not have an 8900NET modu...
Страница 11: ...all a rear module into the frame follow these steps 1 Unscrew the blank rear adapter cover without removing the screws see Figure 3 2 Remove the two retainer strips and the blank rear adapter cover using a needlenose plier Table 2 Switch S1 and S2 Positions Position 0 1 CONFIG MODE Local mode the other switches must be manually positioned Remote mode the other parameters wil be positioned by the w...
Страница 12: ...the front module the rear module must be already placed Please refer to the Optional Fiber Optic Submodule below if the fiber optic submodule is present After installing the rear module 1 Unscrew and remove the front cover 2 Insert the front module in the guides of the corresponding slot 3 The module ejector tab Figure 4 must be locked in its locking pin Figure 4 Module Ejector Tab Locking Pin Opt...
Страница 13: ...aper The fiber optic submodule is hot pluggable and may be installed or removed with power applied to the front module The module type is identified by name on the label or can be identified by the direc tion of the two arrow indicators on the label Note When installed properly the front end of the submodule will line up with the BNCs Do not try to force it in further To extract the fiber optic su...
Страница 14: ...10NM TRL Transceiver Fiber Optic The 8949MDA CFR or 8949MDA SFR will accept any of the video standards listed in the input specifications in Table 6 on page 27 Connect a video input to BNC J9 or Fiber The 8949MDA CFR or 8949MDA SFR outputs conform to the video standards listed in the output specifications in Table 6 on page 27 Table 3 below and Table 4 on page 15 gives the inputs and the possible ...
Страница 15: ... Fiber 2 J1 J3 J5 J7 4 HD SDI outputs J2 J4 J6 J8 4 downscaled composite video outputs Dual transmitter J9 J1 J3 J5 J7 4 HD electrical outputs Fiber 1 and Fiber 2 2 optical HD outputs J2 J4 J6 J8 4 downscaled composite video outputs Transceiver J9 or Fiber 1 J1 J3 J5 J7 4 HD electrical outputs Fiber 2 1 optical HD outputs J2 J4 J6 J8 4 downscaled composite video outputs 8435 07 8900WFR R J1 J2 843...
Страница 16: ... plugged into a GeckoFlex frame the 8900NET module if present may report a momentary fault This will clear once the module has booted up Operation Indicator LEDs With a valid input signal connected PRES SIG LED EQ in channel 1 OPT1 OPT2 should be on Refer to Table 5 on page 17 to see a complete list of possible operating conditions and the resulting indicator status Figure 7 LEDs Significations Pa...
Страница 17: ...alizing changing operating modes or updating firmware PWR green Off No power to module or module s DC DC converter failed On continuously Normal operation module is powered PRES OPT MOD yellow Off Fiber optic submodule not installed On Fiber optic submodule installed COMPOSITE SETUP yellow Off Setup disabled On Setup enabled FACTORY yellow Off Normal operation On Test mode or factory mode MONITORI...
Страница 18: ...on A Newton Control Panel hard or soft version can be interfaced to the GeckoFlex frame over the local network Refer to the documentation that accompanies the Newton Modular Control System for installation configuration and operation information Control panel access offers the following considerations for module configuration and monitoring Ability to separate system level tasks from operation one...
Страница 19: ...will require some normal network time delays for processing of information Configuration parameter changes may require pressing Apply button or Enter upload processing time and a manual screen refresh to become effective Web interface recommended for setting up module signal and slot names and reporting status for SNMP and monitoring Refer to the Status web page shown in Figure 9 on page 20 The 89...
Страница 20: ...ffer depending on the type of platform and browser you are using and the version of the 8900NET software installed in your system The GeckoFlex frames works with 8900NET module from 4 0 version For information on status and fault monitoring and reporting shown on the Status page refer to Status Web Page on page 21 Figure 9 Main Menu The link section lists the frame and its current modules The sele...
Страница 21: ...n page 22 for 8949MDA CFR shows the signal status of the input signal s and communication with the frame bus Color coding of the display indicates the signal status Refer to Web Browser Interface on page 19 for an explanation of the color coding Note On the 8949 modules input signals are represented by up to three input signal arrows If the status of either input signal changes it will be reflecte...
Страница 22: ...es can be displayed Missing RX RX 1310nm DRL TX TX 1310nm DTL or TX RX 1310nm TRL depends on the fiber optic submodule installed Some warning messages may appear in this area Note The color of the LED present on the top left of each web page is managed by the 8900NET accordingly to the alarms status The figure below describes the inputs and outputs on one 8949MDA module Figure 11 Status Web Page f...
Страница 23: ...tputs Input Reporting Choose between Enable or Disable The Enable parameter raises alarms towards 8900NET module on the input signals presence of signal The color of arrows on the Status page will be automatically changed The Disable parameter will change the color of arrows on the Status web page to gray to show they are not being monitored or reported to upper level control devices Input Format ...
Страница 24: ...24 8949MDA CFR and 8949MDA SFR Instruction Manual Remote Configuration Figure 12 Settings Web Page for 8949MDA CFR Module Figure 13 Settings Web Page for 8949MDA SFR Module ...
Страница 25: ...he configuration saved to the 8900NET module will be downloaded to the new module The box must be checked before the current module with the saved configuration is removed Only the same module type with the same version software should be installed in this slot Inserting a similar module with a different version software can cause unexpected results If a different type of module in this slot a war...
Страница 26: ...26 8949MDA CFR and 8949MDA SFR Instruction Manual Remote Configuration to by the SNMP Manager software configuration Refer to 8900NET Intruction Manual for more details Figure 14 Slot Config Web Page ...
Страница 27: ...ss 1Va dispersion unshifted 9 125 micron step index SI fiber Maximum attenuation of 1 0 dB per kilometer at 1310 nm Minimum input power 20 dBm to 0 dBm Signal type The same bit rates and format as the coax input Fiber length Up to 10 km for bit rates up to 270 Mb s Up to 5 km for bit rates up to 1 485 Gb s Tolerated input jitter Compliant with the SMPTE 259M 270 Mb s and SMPTE 292M standards DA Co...
Страница 28: ...m attenuation of 1 0 dB per kilometer at 1310 nm Wavelength 1274 to 1356 nm Signal type Serial digital component conforming to the following formats 1080i 50 1080i 59 94 720p 50 and 720p 59 94 SMPTE 259M 270 Mb s Output power 12 to 7 5 dBm average at 1310 nm Output jitter For input with 0 1 UI jitter the output jitter complies with the SMPTE 292M and SMPTE 259M standards Power Maximum Input power ...
Страница 29: ... unless otherwise directed by Customer Service Power up Diagnostics Failure If the module has not passed self diagnostics do not attempt to troubleshoot Return the unit to Grass Valley see Module Repair on page 30 Troubleshooting The Electronic Circuit Breaker The electronic circuit breaker works during a fault condition or an overcurrent which stops the module Remove the module and replace it in ...
Страница 30: ...nt module becomes red YES Fault Optical failure YES Fault Optical submodule communication error communication problem with the optical module YES Fault Software Firmware version incompatible YES Warning Signal not Present on BNC Input PRES COAX IN green STATUS PAGE The electrical input arrow is yellow SETTING PAGE The carrier detect option is not present YES Warning Wrong Rear Module The rear modu...
Страница 31: ... as to ensure correct backward processing behavior HD to SD Downscaling The incoming signal is in HD format This block converts the signal to SD format for monitoring applications Input Equalizer Core CPU Control Command process _ Configuration _ Alarming Reclocker Module Auto format Detection Serial SD HD input Manual C C S E L E C T O R Frame bus S E L Board C C Serial SD HD Outputs SDI Driver M...
Страница 32: ...ving it to the output amplifier module to the outputs Microprocessor The main functions of the microprocessor include Providing remote control and monitoring capability for the module through ethernet Communicating with equalizer IC to monitor signal present status reclocker IC and downscaler module to support status and signal information Relaying module status through on board LEDs and Configuri...
Страница 33: ...F configuring LED 17 CONFIG LED 17 control panel 18 D Downscaled Composite Outputs 28 Downscaled Serial Outputs 27 Dual receiver connector 14 Dual transmitter connector 14 E environmental 28 Equalization 27 F FACTORY 17 FAULT LED 17 fault table 17 features 7 Fiber Inputs 27 Fiber optic option 8 Fiber Outputs 28 Frame Health Reporting 25 Frame temperature range 28 G graphical user interface GUI 21 ...
Страница 34: ...fications 27 P PRES OPT MOD LED 17 PRES SIG EQ LED 17 PRES SIG OPT 1 LED 17 PRES SIG OPT 2 LED 17 PWR LED 16 17 R Remote control 8 Restore upon Install 25 retainer strips 11 Return loss 27 S Settings page 21 SIG_PRES LED 16 Signal level 27 Slot Config page 21 Slot Config web page 25 Slot Identification 25 Slot Memory 25 slot memory 25 Slot SNMP Trap Reports 25 SNMP reporting enabling 25 specificat...
