P VD 5600 Reference Manual. Rev 2.0
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Connections
Video
The PVD 5600 uses standard 75 Ohm BNC connectors. We recommend the use of high
quality video cable for digital video connections to reduce the risk of errors due to
excessive cable attenuation. Max cable lengths the module will support are shown below.
SDTV = 250m Belden 8281 (270Mbits/s)
HDTV = 140m Belden 1694A (1.4Gbits/s)
Note. Due to the compact design of the connection plate it will be necessary to
use a connection tool to secure the BNC video connectors.
Installation
If this module was supplied as part of a system it is already installed in the rack
enclosure. If the module was supplied as a field upgrade please follow the installation
procedure below.
NOTE Observe static precautions when handling card. Please see ESD
warnings on Page 5.
This module has a double width rear connection panel, meaning it will occupy two slots of
a standard Series 5000 Card Rack. This is to accommodate the additional connections
needed for this module and to also provide adequate space for cooling in the rack. Up to
five P VD 5600 modules can be accommodated in a single Series 5000 rack frame.
NOTE.
When using this module we highly recommend the use of the R FR 5011
Fan Front Rack Frame which provides additional airflow into the rack. If you
plan to install this module into empty slots in an existing rack with no fan front
cover - then please purchase the R FR 5001 Fan Front update kit.
Each Card Module is supplied with a rear connection panel and mounting screws. Please
follow the procedure below for the installation of the card module into the Series 5000
Card Frame.
We recommend you power the rack down before installing any additional modules into an
existing card frame.
1. Select a free two slot space in the card frame where the CardModule will be
located.
2. Remove the blank connection panels from the rear of the rack (if fitted)
3. Install the rear connection panel using the screws supplied. Do not tighten the
screws fully
4. Slide the card module into the card frame and carefully check the CardModule
connects to the rear connection plate. The card should fit easily and should not
require excessive force to insert - if you feel any resistance, there could be
something wrong with the rear connection panel location.
Do not
try and force
