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2–6 • Installation

DRA-8902 Series User Manual (Iss. 02)

Software Upgrades

The DRA-8902 can be upgraded in the field via DashBoard. Note that DashBoard version 8.0 or 
higher is required.

To upgrade the software on a card

1.

Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file.

2.

Display the 

Device View 

of the card by double-clicking its status indicator in the 

Basic 

Tree View

.

3.

From the 

Device View

, click 

Upload

 to display the 

Select file for upload

 dialog. 

4.

Navigate to the 

*.bin

 upload file you wish to upload.

5.

Click 

Open

.

6.

If you are upgrading a single card, click 

Finish

 to display the 

Uploading to Selected 

Devices

 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.

• Specify the card(s) to upload the file to by selecting the check box(es) for the cards 

you wish to upload the file to.

• Verify that the card(s) you wish to upload the file to. The 

Error/Warning

 fields 

indicate any errors, such as incompatible software or card type mismatch.

• Click 

Finish

 to display the 

Uploading to Selected Devices

 dialog.

8.

Monitor the upgrade.

• The 

Uploading to Selected Devices

 dialog enables you to monitor the upgrade 

process.

• Click 

OK

 to complete the upgrade. 

• The card(s) are temporarily taken off-line during the re-boot process. The process is 

complete once the status indicators for the 

Card State

 and 

Connection

 fields return 

to their previous status.

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Страница 1: ...DRA 8902 Series Dual 12G 6G 3G HD SD Reclocking Distribution Amplifier User Manual...

Страница 2: ...eople that make things happen At Ross our employees are a special group Our employees truly care about doing a great job and delivering a high quality customer experience every day This code of ethics...

Страница 3: ...his manual is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility o...

Страница 4: ...intended for use in areas outside home International This equipment has been tested under the requirements of CISPR 22 2008 or CISPR 32 2015 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital...

Страница 5: ...vironmentally friendly and health conscious manner The crossed out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems If you need more information on the collection reuse and recycling systems please...

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Страница 7: ...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 DashBoard 3 4 Configuring the DRA...

Страница 8: ...ii Contents DRA 8902 Series User Manual Iss 02 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 8902 Dual 12G 6G 3G HD SD Reclocking Amplifier Thank you for joining the group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers Should you have a questi...

Страница 10: ...res Equalizes and reclocks SDI signals of 270Mbps 1 485Gbps 2 97Gbps 5 94Gbps and 11 88Gbps Supports DVB ASI EN 50083 9 MADI AES10 and SMPTE 310 signals Configure and monitor via DashBoard Automatic d...

Страница 11: ...ified Diagram DRA 8902 16 Equalizer and Reclocker SDI IN A Equalizer and Reclocker SDI IN B SDI OUT 1 SDI OUT 2 SDI OUT 3 SDI OUT 4 SDI OUT 5 SDI OUT 6 SDI OUT 7 SDI OUT 8 SDI OUT 9 SDI OUT 10 Crosspo...

Страница 12: ...er to the DashBoard 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 Fe...

Страница 13: ...the DRA 8902 with two inputs and sixteen outputs Network Controller Card refers to the MFC 8322 N and MFC OG3 N Series Network Controller Cards unless otherwise indicated OG3 FR series refers to the O...

Страница 14: ...1 6 Introduction DRA 8902 Series User Manual Iss 02...

Страница 15: ...chapter provides instructions for installing the rear module for your DRA 8902 installing the card in the openGear frame cabling details and how to upgrade the software on your card s The following to...

Страница 16: ...note 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 dire...

Страница 17: ...e This section outlines how to perform both tasks To install the rear module in the openGear frame 1 Ensure that the openGear frame is properly installed 2 On the rear of the frame locate the card fra...

Страница 18: ...nsert the card into the frame until you feel the bullet connectors on the card edge come into contact with the rear module 4 Continue to slide the card until the bullet connectors are fully seated int...

Страница 19: ...ule is required for the DRA 8902 16 Each rear module occupies two slots and accommodates one card This rear module provides two SDI inputs and sixteen SDI outputs Figure 2 5 Figure 2 5 Cable Connectio...

Страница 20: ...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 Specify the card s...

Страница 21: ...uration 3 1 Configuration In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on your DRA 8902 The following topics are discussed Card Overview Monitoring Features...

Страница 22: ...rs The bullet connectors on the card edge insert into the backplane of the rear module to connect the card to the rear module It is strongly recommended to verify that the bullet connectors are aligne...

Страница 23: ...m 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 indic...

Страница 24: ...nGear frame with your DRA 8902 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 OG3 Series U...

Страница 25: ...reclock at 270Mbps only 1 5G HD The DRA 8902 is set to reclock at 1 485Gbps only 3G The DRA 8902 is set to reclock at 2 97Gbps only 6G The DRA 8902 is set to reclock at 5 94Gbps only 12G The DRA 8902...

Страница 26: ...hanges to Forced and the button is lit red To enable an alarm during a force failover switch 1 From the Device View select the Alarms tab 2 Select the Failover box for the channel The box displays a c...

Страница 27: ...you wish to monitor Alarms Tab Invalid Output Signal Alarm Boxes The corresponding Output Status field in the Signal tab reports when an invalid input signal is detected Enabling the Failover Alarm E...

Страница 28: ...3 8 Configuration DRA 8902 Series User Manual Iss 02 Alarms Tab Failover Alarm Boxes The corresponding Output Status field in the Signal tab reports when an invalid input signal is detected...

Страница 29: ...s the 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...

Страница 30: ...signal is present 12G Green A valid 11 88G input signal is present Signal Not Locked Green An input signal is present but not locked but the Invalid Signal alarm on the Alarms tab is disabled Signal...

Страница 31: ...larm in the Alarms tab for this channel is enabled Signal Not Locked Green An output signal is present but not locked The Invalid Signal alarm in the Alarms tab is disabled for this output channel Sig...

Страница 32: ...4 3 Hardware Tab Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Hardware Voltage mV Supply voltage Current mA Current consumption of card in milliamperes CPU Headroom Processing power available RAM Avai...

Страница 33: ...ms tab Signal Not Locked Red An input signal is present but not locked No signal Green A valid input signal is not present but the Invalid Signal alarm is disabled in the Alarms tab No signal Red A va...

Страница 34: ...t signal is stable If the card is in Forced Failover mode the button label will display Forced Forced Mute Outputs Channel Output Selected Mutes the specified output for the channel It is recommended...

Страница 35: ...n the channel Outputs 3 4 Outputs 5 10 Outputs 10 16 Invalid Signal Selected The specified Channel field in the Output Status area of the Signal tab reports the detected invalid input as an error alar...

Страница 36: ...4 8 DashBoard Menus DRA 8902 Series User Manual Iss 02...

Страница 37: ...ecifications 5 1 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter includes the technical specifications for the DRA 8902 Note that specifications are subject to change without notice The following topics a...

Страница 38: ...nt SMPTE 2081 11 88Gbps Component SMPTE 2082 Impedance 75ohm Equalization Belden 1694A cable 380m 1640ft 270Mbps 210m 650ft 1 485Gbps 180m 490ft 2 97Gbps 80m 260ft 5 94Gbps 50m 190ft 11 88Gbps Return...

Страница 39: ...10Hz 100kHz 0 3UI above 100kHz band limit 1188MHz Signal Level 800mV 10 DC Offset 0V 50mV MADI is 400mV 10 Overshoot 10 Connector Type HD BNC Environment Max Ambient Temperature 40 C 104 F Power Total...

Страница 40: ...5 4 Specifications DRA 8902 Series User Manual Iss 02...

Страница 41: ...DRA 8902 Series User Manual Iss 02 Service Information 6 1 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Troubleshooting Checklist Warranty and Repair Policy...

Страница 42: ...wer 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 Veri...

Страница 43: ...ty This 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 DRA 8902 are to be conducted...

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