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DRA-8804 User Manual (Iss. 04)

Configuration • 3–3

Monitoring Features

The following sections describe the card-edge LEDs. Refer to 

Figure 3.2

 for LED locations.

Figure 3.2  

LED Locations

Status LEDs

Basic LED displays and descriptions are provided in 

Table 3.1

Table 3.1  Status LEDs

LED

Color

Display and Description

PWR

Green

When lit green, this LED indicates that the card is functioning normal 
and that no anomalies have been detected.

Flashing Green

When flashing green, this LED indicates that the Bootload button was 
pressed, and the card is receiving a new software load from the frame.

Flashing 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 running internal 
diagnostics while powering up.

Red

When lit red or flashing red, this LED indicates the card is not 
operational. Re-seat card in frame, check the rear module type and 
connections, or call Ross Video Technical Support.

Off

When unlit, this LED indicates there is no power to the card.

INPUT #

a

a.

The INPUT A LED reports on the Channel A source and the INPUT B LED reports on the Channel B (or 
Backup when enabled in DashBoard) source.

Green

When lit green, this LED indicates that a valid SDI input signal is 
present for the specified channel.

Red

When lit red, this LED indicates that the SDI input signal is missing or 
invalid for the specified channel.

Bootload Button

PWR LED

INPUT A LED

INPUT B LED

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Страница 7: ...ng 2 2 Installing the DRA 8804 2 3 Supported Rear Modules 2 3 Installing a Card 2 3 Cabling 2 5 Software Upgrades 2 6 Configuration 3 Card Overview 3 2 Monitoring Features 3 3 Status LEDs 3 3 Using Da...

Страница 8: ...ii Contents DRA 8804 User Manual Iss 04 Service Information 6 Troubleshooting Checklist 6 2 Bootload Button 6 2 Warranty and Repair Policy 6 3...

Страница 9: ...f Thanks Congratulations on choosing an openGear DRA 8804 Dual 3G HD SD Reclocking Amplifier Thank you for joining the group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers Should you have a question pert...

Страница 10: ...2RU space using the DRA 8804 Features The DRA 8804 includes the following features Equalizes and reclocks SDI signals of 270Mbps 1 485Gbps and 2 97Gbps Supports DVB ASI EN 50083 9 and SMPTE 310 signal...

Страница 11: ...l 1x8 Configuration 8320AR 302 Dual 1x4 Configuration Figure 1 2 describes the workflow of the DRA 8804 with the 8320AR 300 Full Rear module This configuration has the DRA 8804 operating as a dual rec...

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

Страница 13: ...fers to the MFC 8320 N MFC 8322 N and MFC OG3 N Series Network Controller Cards unless otherwise indicated OG3 FR series refers to the OG3 FR series frames and all available options unless otherwise i...

Страница 14: ...1 6 Introduction DRA 8804 User Manual Iss 04...

Страница 15: ...pter provides instructions for installing the rear module for your DRA 8804 installing the card in the openGear frame cabling details and how to upgrade the software on your card s The following topic...

Страница 16: ...Unpacking 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...

Страница 17: ...penGear frame This section outlines how to perform both tasks To install the rear module in the openGear frame 1 Refer to the manual for your frame to ensure that the openGear frame is properly instal...

Страница 18: ...ear Module Label to the BNC area of the Rear Module 9 Ensure proper frame cooling and ventilation by having all rear frame slots covered with rear modules or blank metal plates To install the card in...

Страница 19: ...Cable Connections for the 8320AR 302 Full Rear Module Dual 1x4 Configuration The 8320AR 300 Full Rear Module is required when operating in a dual 1x4 configuration Each rear module occupies two slots...

Страница 20: ...dialog Proceed to 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...

Страница 21: ...tion 3 1 Configuration In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on your DRA 8804 The following topics are discussed Card Overview Monitoring Features Usi...

Страница 22: ...and setup is done using the menus in DashBoard Refer to Figure 3 1 for location of this button Figure 3 1 Card edge Controls 1 Bootload Button This button is used for factory service in the unlikely...

Страница 23: ...his LED indicates a signal or configuration problem Verify the signal status and settings Amber When lit amber this LED indicates the card is running internal diagnostics while powering up Red When li...

Страница 24: ...th your DRA 8804 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 8300 Series or MFC OG3 Ser...

Страница 25: ...Module select Single Channel 1x8 from the Channel Options menu 3 If you are using the 8320AR 302 Full Rear Module select Single Channel 1x16 from the Channel Options menu Enabling the Fail over Featur...

Страница 26: ...hannel to clear the box contents Configuring the Reclocker for a Channel This section summarizes how to enable the reclocker and select a data rate for the reclocker This enables the card to reclock t...

Страница 27: ...nel Status field of the Signal tab This occurs if the DRA 8804 does not detect a valid input signal for that channel To verify which BNC to troubleshoot refer to the rear module labeling or the Input...

Страница 28: ...3 8 Configuration DRA 8804 User Manual Iss 04...

Страница 29: ...he 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 Wai...

Страница 30: ...ess than 125Mbps is present 125mB s signal backup A signal of less than 125Mbps is present from the backup channel SD signal A valid 270Mbps input signal is present SD signal backup A valid 270Mbps in...

Страница 31: ...et to Single Channel Table 4 2 Hardware Tab Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Hardware HW Status OK Green The rear module installed with the card is supported and the card is operating corre...

Страница 32: ...rs Description Product Product DRA 8804 Displays the card model Supplier Ross Video Ltd Indicates the manufacturer of your card Board Rev Indicates the version of the PCB Board S N Indicates the card...

Страница 33: ...that no BNCs are currently used as inputs for the channel Output BNCs read only Indicates the BNC on the rear module that are assigned as the outputs for the specified channel N C Indicates that there...

Страница 34: ...Parameters Description Channel a a If the fields are labeled as Channel A 1 and Channel A 2 the Channel Options menu is set to Single Channel Alarm on Loss of Input Selected The Status fields in the...

Страница 35: ...ications 5 1 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter includes the technical specifications for the DRA 8804 Note that specifications are subject to change without notice The following topics are d...

Страница 36: ...ualization 500m 1640ft of Belden 1694A cable 270Mbps 200m 650ft of Belden 1694A cable 1 485Gbps 120m 394ft of Belden 1694A cable 2 97Gbps Return Loss 15dB to 3GHz Connector Type 8320AR 300 BNC 8320AR...

Страница 37: ...DRA 8804 User Manual Iss 04 Service Information 6 1 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Troubleshooting Checklist Warranty and Repair Policy...

Страница 38: ...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 Input Signal Status Verify...

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