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Document Number: AR200-006215-00_A
Released: November, 2016
ILC103A Function Module
3G/HD/SD-SDI, ASI Transmitter/Receiver
Installation and Operations Manual

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Revision history for the ILC103A Function Module Installation and Operations Manual.
Table 0-1. Manual Revision History
Revision History
Revision Document Number Date Reason for Change
A AR200-006215-00_A November, 2016 Initial release.

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Table of Contents
About This Manual
Audience........................................................................................................................................... ix
Related Documentation ................................................................................................................ ix
Symbols and Conventions.............................................................................................................. x
Artel Customer Service ................................................................................................................... x
ILC103A Function Module
Information About the ILC103A ....................................................................................................1
ILC103A Module Functional Description.....................................................................................2
ILC103A Functional Block Diagrams ....................................................................................................2
Receiver Mode Functional Block Diagram................................................................................ 3
Transmitter or Distribution Amplier Mode Functional Block Diagram ........................ 4
Transceiver Mode Functional Block Diagram.......................................................................... 5
Repeater Mode Functional Block Diagram............................................................................... 6
Signal Paths...................................................................................................................................................6
Electrical Input.............................................................................................................................................7
Electrical Outputs .......................................................................................................................................7
Optical Input and Output.........................................................................................................................7
ILC103A Module Overview.............................................................................................................8
Conguring the ILC103A Module Operation ............................................................................10
Setting the SW2 Mode Select Switch................................................................................................11
Setting the SW1 Transmit Source Select Switch............................................................................12
Setting the SW3 Conguration DIP Switch.....................................................................................13
Installing the ILC103A Module and SFP .....................................................................................15
Cabling the ILC103A Module .......................................................................................................17
Cabling the Electrical Connections....................................................................................................17
Cabling the Optical Connections .......................................................................................................17
Monitoring the ILC103A Module Operations............................................................................18
Understanding the Status LEDs..........................................................................................................18
Using the Monitor Jack .......................................................................................................................... 21
Removing the SFP and ILC103A Module....................................................................................21
Removing the SFP....................................................................................................................................21
Removing the ILC103A Module ..........................................................................................................22
Index

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About This Manual
This manual provides instructions for installing, conguring, and operating the ILC103A function module.
Audience
This manual is intended for the following trained and qualied service personnel who are responsible for
installing and operating the ILC103A:
• System installer
• Hardware technician
• System operator
Related Documentation
The following documentation contains material related to the ILC103A:
Document Provides . . .
ILC103A Data Sheet Product operating and environmental specications, and regulatory
conformance information.
ILC103A Quick Start Guide Product conguration information and descriptions of the front panel
status LED operations.
InnityLink IL6000 Installation and
Operations Manual
Overview and installation instructions for the InnityLink media
transport platform chassis options, including the following:
• IL6000 chassis—Installation of this 4-slot chassis, power supplies,
and function modules.
InnityLink IL6000 Data Sheet Overview of the InnityLink IL6000 chassis.
InnityLink Manager Setup and Operations
Manual
Overview and operating instructions for the InnityLink Manager
element management system.
Note: To obtain the latest versions of this manual and related documents, go to www.artel.com.

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Symbols and Conventions
This manual uses the following symbols and conventions.
Caution
A caution means that a specic action you take or fail to take could cause harm to the equipment or
to the data transmission.
Warning
A warning describes an action you take or fail to take that could result in death, serious physical injury, or
destruction of property.
Note: Important related information, reminders, and recommendations.
Italics—used for emphasis, for indicating the rst occurrence of a new term, and for book titles
1. Numbered list—where the order of the items is important
• Bulleted list—where the items are of equal importance and their order is unimportant
Artel Customer Service
You can reach Customer Service by e-mail at customer[email protected] or by telephone:
In the US call [phone], then select 1 for technical support.
Outside the US call [phone], then select 1 for technical support.
When requesting assistance, please be ready to provide the following information:
• Your name and telephone number
• Product model and serial number
• Brief description of the problem
• List of symptoms
• Steps you have already taken to try to resolve the problem
If the product is damaged
If any portion of the unit is damaged, forward an immediate request to the delivering carrier to perform an
inspection of the product and to prepare a damage report. Save the container and all packing materials until
the contents are veried.
Concurrently, report the nature and extent of the damage to Artel Customer Service so that action can be
initiated to either repair or replace the damaged items.
Do not return any items to Artel until you obtain instructions from Customer Service.
Report the problem or deciency to Customer Service along with the model number and serial number. Upon
receipt of this information, Artel will provide service instructions, or a Return Authorization Number and
shipping information.

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Information About the ILC103A
ILC103A Function Module
3G/HD/SD-SDI, ASI Transmitter/Receiver
Information About the ILC103A
This manual introduces the ILC103A function module, which is a exible, bi-directional ber optic transport
module for all standard digital video formats from 19.39 megabits per second (Mb/s) to 2.97 gigabits per
second (Gb/s).The ILC103A supports both compressed and uncompressed HDTV as well as compressed and
uncompressed SDTV.
You can congure the ILC103A module as a transmitter, receiver, repeater, transceiver, or distribution
amplier. The ILC103A can transmit and receive independent signals simultaneously. For example, an IL6000
chassis with four ILC103A modules provides four transmit and four receive circuits in a single rack unit. For
transmitting and receiving optical signals, the ILC103A uses Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) optics.
The ILC103A can transmit and receive external signals using the following built-in options:
• BNC connectors and SFP ports for connecting to external devices
• Backplane connector for connecting to other function modules in the host chassis
Provisioning and monitoring is accomplished using DIP switches, LEDs, front panel monitor jack, or
InnityLinkManager (IL Manager), which is Artel’s element management system (EMS). The ILC103A also has a
set of major and minor alarms that indicate problems related to the power supplies, optics, temperature, and
the input signals.

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ILC103A Module Functional Description
The video formats that the ILC103A detects and reclocks include the following:
• Any 2.97 and 2.97/1.001 Gb/s—3G-SDI (SMPTE 424M)
• Any 1.485 and 1.485/1.001 Gb/s—HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M)
• Any 270 Mb/s:
– SDI (SMPTE 259-C)
– SDTI (SMPTE 305M)
– DVB-ASI
Note: For signals other than those listed here, including ATSC 19.39 Mb/s (SMPTE 310), the
ILC103A automatically operates in a transparent bypass mode, making it compatible with
most video rates.
The ILC103A is compatible with Artel Video SFPs (1310, 1550, CWDM) up to 80km.
This section contains the following topics:
• ILC103A Functional Block Diagrams (page 2)
• Signal Paths (page 6)
• Electrical Input (page 7)
• Electrical Outputs (page 7)
• Optical Input and Output (page 7)
ILC103A Functional Block Diagrams
This section contains functional block diagrams that illustrate how signals are routed between the ILC103A
module’s input and outputs depending on which mode you have the module congured to operate in.
This section contains the following topics:
• Receiver Mode Functional Block Diagram (page 3)
• Transmitter or Distribution Amplier Mode Functional Block Diagram (page 4)
• Transceiver Mode Functional Block Diagram (page 5)
• Repeater Mode Functional Block Diagram (page 6)

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ILC103A Module Functional Description
Receiver Mode Functional Block Diagram
Figure1 shows the functional block diagram for a ILC103A congured to operate in receiver mode where the
SFP optical receive signal is routed to the BNC and backplane electrical output connectors.
Figure 1. ILC103A Module Functional Block Diagram: Receiver Mode
Note: When the ILC103A is operating in receiver mode, the BNC OUT 1 output is valid only when
SW3:S5 is set to ON (see the“Setting the SW3 Conguration DIP Switch” section on page 13).
Note: Artel ships the ILC103A congured to operate in receiver mode.

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Transmitter or Distribution Amplier Mode Functional Block Diagram
Figure2 shows the functional block diagram for a ILC103A congured to operate in transmitter or distribution
amplier (DA) mode where an electrical input from the BNC IN or backplane connector is made available to
SFP TX (optical) and the BNC and backplane connectors (electrical).
Figure 2. ILC103A Module Functional Block Diagram:Transmitter or DA Mode
Note the following when the ILC103A is operating in transmitter or DA mode:
• In transmitter mode, the ILC103A issues an alarm if the SFP is missing or malfunctioning.
• In DA mode, the ILC103A does not issue an alarm if the SFP is missing.
• In both modes, the BNC OUT 1 output is the same regardless of how SW3:S5 is set.

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ILC103A Module Functional Description
Transceiver Mode Functional Block Diagram
Figure3 shows the functional block diagram for a ILC103A congured to operate in transceiver mode, which
combines the functionality of the receiver mode with the transmitter mode. The ILC103A operates as follows
in transceiver mode:
• SFP optical receive signal is made available to all BNC and backplane electrical outputs.
• BNC IN or backplane electrical receive signal is made available to SFPTX (optical) and optionally to
BNC OUT 1 (electrical).
Figure 3. ILC103A Module Functional Block Diagram:Transceiver or DA Mode

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Repeater Mode Functional Block Diagram
Figure4 shows the functional block diagram for a ILC103A congured to operate in repeater mode where the
SFP optical receive signal is made available to the SFPTX connector (optical) and the BNC and backplane
electrical connectors.
Figure 4. ILC103A Module Functional Block Diagram: Repeater Mode
Note the following when the ILC103A is operating in repeater mode:
• The BNC OUT 1 output is the same regardless of how SW3:S5 is set.
• The video monitor (MON) output is the same regardless of how it is set (TX or RX).
Signal Paths
The ILC103A contains the following two primary signal paths:
• Electrical input to optical transmit (transmitter mode)
• Optical receive to electrical output (receiver mode)
Both hardware and software provide exibility in routing, such as allowing optical to optical repeater and the
selection of input and output paths.
The ILC103A allows you to select one the following transmitter sources:
• Electrical input from BNC IN or one of the other host chassis slots (transmitter and transceiver modes)
• Optical receiver output (repeater mode)
The monitor output is selectable to allow access to the optical transmit or receive paths.

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ILC103A Module Functional Description
Electrical Input
The electrical input is a precision 75 Ohm BNC (IN) and includes an automatic cable equalizer. This input
passes through a multi-rate reclocker that detects the signal rate but is format transparent.
When no electrical input signal is connected, the ILC103A transmits a standby signal to the optical receiver to
maintain the optical link between modules.
Note: For optimal performance, follow the recommendations stated in the ILC103A data sheet for
cable lengths and cable types.
Electrical Outputs
The electrical outputs are three precision 75 Ohm BNCs (OUT 1, OUT 2, and OUT 3). Electrical outputs are
provided on the output BNCs with coax drivers directly connected to the reclocker. The electrical output
signals are also made available to the function modules located in the remaining chassis slots using the
chassis backplane.
The 75 Ohm HD-BNC monitor jack (MON) located on the front panel also provides an electrical output. The
user-selectable signals on this connector are the signals that the ILC103A optically transmits or receives.
Note: For optimal performance, follow the recommendations stated in the ILC103A data sheet for
cable lengths and cable types.
Optical Input and Output
The optical interface is provided by installing one of a variety of Video SFPs available from Artel into the SFP
socket. Consult Artel for available SFP options including reach and ber type.

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ILC103A Module Overview
Figure5 provides a view of the major components of the ILC103A.
Figure 5. ILC103A Module Major Components
Table 1 describes the components called out in Figure5.
Table 1. ILC103A Elements
Item ILC103A Element for details, see...
1Rear panel BNC connectors for the following electrical
connections:
• IN—Video in
• OUT 1—Video out 1
• OUT 2—Video out 2
• OUT 3—Video out 3
Cabling the ILC103A Module (page 17)
2SFP socket for the following optical connections:
• TX—Transmit
• RX—Receive
Cabling the ILC103A Module (page 17)
12
4
67
5
8
3

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ILC103A Module Overview
Table 1. ILC103A Elements
Item ILC103A Element for details, see...
3Rear panel status LEDs as follows:
• EMS—Element Management System indicator
• OK—Alarm indicator
Understanding the Status LEDs (page 18)
4Conguration switches:
• SW1—Transmit source select
• SW2—Mode select
• SW3—3G disable, reclocking disable, OUT 1
conguration, SFP alarm disable, video loss alarm
enable, and EMS control disable
• Setting the SW1 Transmit Source Select
Switch (page 12)
• Setting the SW2 Mode Select Switch
(page 11)
• Setting the SW3 Conguration DIP
Switch (page 13)
5Front panel status LEDs:
• OK—Alarm indicator
• EMS—Element Management System indicator
• SD—Standard denition and ASI transmit indicator*
• HD—High denition transmit indicator*
• TX—Transmit signal indicator
• RPTR—Repeater indicator
• RX—Receive signal indicator
• SD—Standard denition and ASI receive indicator*
• HD—High denition receive indicator*
* The SD and HD LEDs are used in combination for the 3G
indicator.
Understanding the Status LEDs (page 18)
6Front panel monitor select switch that determines the signal
available at the monitor output jack. Switch operation
depends on the ILC103A operating mode.
Using the Monitor Jack (page 21)
7Front panel monitor 75 Ohm HD-BNC output jack (MON).
8Backplane connector that provides power to the module,
allows the module to share signals with other function
modules, and is used for alarm and management signals.
N/A
Note: When the ILC103A has been congured by IL Manager and the EMS LED is illuminated, the
on-board switches no longer have any eect.
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Conguring the ILC103A Module Operation
This section describes how to congure the ILC103A mode of operation and the function of the transmit and
receive signal connections. The three switches that control the functionality of the ILC103A are as follows:
• SW1: Transmit source slide switch
• SW2: Mode select slide switch
• SW3: Conguration attributes DIP switch
Note: You congure the ILC103A while the module is out of the host chassis because the conguration
switches are mounted to the top of the module printed circuit board (see Figure5).
Artel ships the ILC103A congured to operate in receiver mode, which means that the ILC103A operates as
follows:
• Operating mode: Receive
A function of the SW2 switch, the ILC103A receives an optical signal and transmits an electrical signal.
• Transmit signal source: SFP RX
The ILC103A transmits electrically the optical signal that it receives through the SFP RX connector.
• TX 3G operation: Enabled
A function of SW3, the ILC103A accepts electrical 3Gbps signals.
• RX 3G operation: Enabled
A function of SW3, the ILC103A accepts optical 3Gbps signals.
• TX reclock: Auto
A function of SW3, transmit signals are reclocked.
• RX reclock: Auto
A function of SW3, receive signals are reclocked.
• Signal at OUT1
A function of SW3, the output signal of BNC OUT1 is the same as BNC OUT 2 and 3.
• SFP alarms: Enabled
A function of SW3, the ILC103A issues an alarm when the SFP is not installed or is malfunctioning.
• Video-loss alarm: Disabled
A function of SW3, the ILC103A does not issue an alarm when it does not detect an input video signal.
• EMS override: Remote
A function of the SW3 switch, IL Manager can change the ILC103A conguration.
When installing a new ILC103A, you modify the settings of the conguration DIP switches only when you need
to modify the functionality of the ILC103A module. For example, to disable the 3G operation and block 3G
signals, you modify the settings of the SW3 conguration DIP switch as described in this section.