Crystal Vision 3GDA204R User manual

3GDA204R and
3GDA210R
3G/HD/SD dual channel distribution
amplifiers
Crystal Vision Ltd., Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England.
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Crystal Vision 3GDA204R/210R User Manual
Contents
1Introduction 3
2Hardware installation 5
2.1 Board Configuration 5
Link Configuration 5
3Rear Modules and Signal I/O 7
3.1 Universal rear connectors 7
3GDA204R - Rear module connections with RM75 7
3GDA204R - Rear module connections with RM76 8
3GDA210R - Rear module connections with RM75 + RM34 8
3GDA210R - Rear module connections with RM76 + RM34 9
4General purpose interface 10
2U frame GPI Connections 10
1U frame GPI connections 11
Indigo DT desk top box GPI connections 11
5Card edge LEDs 12
3GDA204R/3GDA210R 12
6Using the front control panel 13
6.1 Using the front control panel 13
Selecting a 3GDA204R/3GDA210R 13
Control Panel keys overview 14
Updating the display 14
Menu Structure 14
7Statesman 15
7.1 Statesman introduction 15
7.2 Statesman operation 15
Status tab 16
Status 16
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8Trouble shooting 17
Card edge monitoring 17
Fault finding guide 17
9Specification 18
Revision 1 Corrected number of GPI outputs on pages 10 and 18. 28/01/15
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Crystal Vision Introduction
1 Introduction
The 3GDA204R/210R are dual input, 3G High Definition re-clocking distribution
amplifiers, which can distribute 3G, HD, SD or DVB-ASI signals with remote
monitoring. The 3GDA204R provides two reclocked outputs per channel and by
the addition of a sub-PCB the 3GDA210R will give five reclocked outputs per
channel. Both cards can be configured to be single input with input 1 driving the
outputs of both channels.
Auto input cable equalisation and output drivers ensure an SD cable length of in
excess of 250 metres with Belden 8281 or equivalent and up to 140 metres for
HD and 80 metres for 3G HD with Belden 1694 or equivalent is obtainable.
The universal connection system allows a mixture of Crystal Vision modules in
the frame. The modules plug in the front and the rear connectors plug in the rear.
Depending on frame design, a hinged or removable front panel reveals LED and
switch positions as an indication of input present, HD/SD and PSU status when
opened.
3GDA204R/210R multi-standard distribution amplifiers
The 3GDA204R can use either the RM75 or RM76 single-slot rear connector with
six BNC connectors for one input and two outputs per channel. The RM76 offers
relay bypass protection in addition. The 3GDA210R can use either the RM75 or
RM76 in the lower slot position and additionally needs the RM34 in the slot above
to increase the number of outputs to five per channel in total.
The rear connector details may be found in the Installation chapter.
The main features are as follows:
•Up to five 3G/HD/SD/ASI reclocked outputs per channel.
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•Automatic input cable length equalisation.
•Remote monitoring via the Statesman PC control system and frame
active control panel.
•Relay bypass in the event of power failure or board removal with RM76.
•DVB-ASI compatible with non-inverting outputs.
•Auto cable equalisation appropriate to the input signal type.
•Up to 12 3GDA204R or six 3GDA210R in a 2U frame.
•Less than 50nS delay
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Crystal Vision Hardware installation
2 Hardware installation
2.1 Board Configuration
3GDA204R and 3GDA210R main board
3GDA210R with fitted top sub-board
Link Configuration
There are six user configurable links; all others should be left in their shipped position. Link
position 1-2 is nearest the bottom edge of the PCB.
The following table shows the link configuration needed to set cable equalisation correctly for
the video input standard. ‘Auto’ is the default state.
Channel 1 Channel 2
PL9 PL10 PL4 PL5
Auto 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3
270Mb/s
1-2
2-3
1-2
2-3
1.5/3G
2-3
1-2
2-3
1-2
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Input standard link configuration
The following table sets the board to be single channel or dual channel. In single channel
mode, video input 1 will drive all the outputs and video input 2 unused.
Channel mode link configuration
PL7-8
Dual Channel 1-2
Single Channel 2-3
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Crystal Vision Rear Modules and Signal I/O
3 Rear Modules and Signal I/O
The 3GDA204R and 3GDA210R digital video distribution amplifiers fit into all
Crystal Vision rack frames. All modules can be plugged in and removed while the
frame is powered without damage.
3.1 Universal rear connectors
The 3GDA204R uses a single height rear connector. This will allow the 2U Indigo
frame to house 12 modules with dual power supplies and the 1U Indigo frame to
house six modules with a single power supply. The Indigo DT desk top box has a
built-in power supply and will house up to two modules.
The 2U and 1U frames all have a hinged front panel that gives access to the
PSUs and all modules. The desk top box also has a removable front to gain
access to the modules. The universal frame wiring system allows any of the
interface range of modules to be fitted in any position with the use of removable
rear modules.
The 3GDA210R uses a second single slot rear connector to obtain the full
number of outputs; this will result in fewer boards per frame type.
3GDA204R - Rear module connections with RM75
RM75 fits in all frames
Description
RM75
•12 modules in 2U
•Six in 1U
•Two in DTB
•All frame slots can be used
BNC I/O assignment
HD/SDI IN 2 HD/SD serial digital input channel 2
HD/SD OUT 2A HD/SD serial digital channel 2 output A
HD/SD OUT 2B HD/SD serial digital channel 2 output B
HD/SD OUT 1B HD/SD serial digital channel 1 output B
HD/SD OUT 1A HD/SD serial digital channel 1 output A
HD/SD IN 1 HD/SD serial digital input channel 1
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3GDA204R - Rear module connections with RM76
RM76 fits in all frames
Description
RM76
•12 modules in 2U
•Six in 1U
•Two in DTB
•All frame slots can be used
BNC I/O assignment
HD/SDI IN 2 HD/SD serial digital input channel 2
HD/SD OUT 2A (SWITCHED) Switched HD/SD serial digital channel 2 output A
HD/SD OUT 2B HD/SD serial digital channel 2 output B
HD/SD OUT 1B HD/SD serial digital channel 1 output B
HD/SD OUT 1A (SWITCHED) Switched HD/SD serial digital channel 1 output A
HD/SD IN 1 HD/SD serial digital input channel 1
3GDA210R - Rear module connections with RM75 + RM34
RM75 + RM34 fits in all frames Description
RM75 + RM34
•Six in 2U
•Three in 1U
•One in DTB
•Two slots used for each
card
BNC I/O assignment
HD/SD OUT 2C HD/SD serial digital channel 2 output C
HD/SD OUT 2D HD/SD serial digital channel 2 output D
HD/SD OUT 1E HD/SD serial digital channel 1 output E
HD/SD OUT 2E HD/SD serial digital channel 2 output E
HD/SD OUT 1D HD/SD serial digital channel 1 output D
HD/SD OUT 2C HD/SD serial digital channel 2 output C
HD/SDI IN 2 HD/SD serial digital input channel 2
HD/SD OUT 2A HD/SD serial digital channel 2 output A
HD/SD OUT 2B HD/SD serial digital channel 2 output B
HD/SD OUT 1B HD/SD serial digital channel 1 output B
HD/SD OUT 1A HD/SD serial digital channel 1 output A
HD/SD IN 1 HD/SD serial digital input channel 1
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3GDA210R - Rear module connections with RM76 + RM34
RM76 + RM34 fits in all frames
Description
RM75 + RM34
•Six in 2U
•Three in 1U
•One in DTB
•Two slots used for each
card
BNC I/O assignment
HD/SD OUT 2C HD/SD serial digital channel 2 output C
HD/SD OUT 2D HD/SD serial digital channel 2 output D
HD/SD OUT 1E HD/SD serial digital channel 1 output E
HD/SD OUT 2E HD/SD serial digital channel 2 output E
HD/SD OUT 1D HD/SD serial digital channel 1 output D
HD/SD OUT 2C HD/SD serial digital channel 2 output C
HD/SDI IN 2 HD/SD serial digital input channel 2
HD/SD OUT 2A (SWITCHED) Switched HD/SD serial digital channel 2 output A
HD/SD OUT 2B HD/SD serial digital channel 2 output B
HD/SD OUT 1B HD/SD serial digital channel 1 output B
HD/SD OUT 1A (SWITCHED) Switched HD/SD serial digital channel 1 output A
HD/SD IN 1 HD/SD serial digital input channel 1
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Crystal Vision General purpose interface
4 General purpose interface
The external GPI control lines 'a' to 'f' at the frame remote connectors are
provided to allow remote control and/or remote status indication. Line 'a' is
assigned as a GPI output to provide remote indication of input presence.
The GPI output is fitted with 6800 ohm pull-up to +5V and 270 ohm series resistor
so it can drive an LED directly. If the series resistor is shorted out, it can drive a
bulb at +45V 500mA max.
GPI Connections
Not asserted (nominally 5Vdc) Asserted (<0.5Vdc)
‘a’ No input 1 Input 1 present
‘b’ Input 1 SD
‘c’ Input 1 3G/HD
‘d’ No input 2 Input 2 present
‘e’ Input 2 SD
‘f’ Input 2 3G/HD
The following tables show the GPI pinout for each frame:
2U frame GPI Connections
GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to one of four rear remote connectors as
follows:
Slot
no.
‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin
1
8 (1)
9 (1)
18 (1)
26 (1)
19 (2)
20 (2)
2
7 (1)
16 (1)
17 (1)
25 (1)
10 (2)
11 (2)
3
8 (3)
9 (3)
18 (3)
26 (3)
19 (4)
20 (4)
4
7 (3)
16 (3)
17 (3)
25 (3)
10 (4)
11 (4)
5
5 (1)
6 (1)
15 (1)
24 (1)
1 (2)
2 (2)
6
4 (1)
14 (1)
13 (1)
23 (1)
3 (2)
4 (2)
7
5 (3)
6 (3)
15 (3)
24 (3)
1 (4)
2 (4)
8
4 (3)
14 (3)
13 (3)
23 (3)
3 (4)
4 (4)
9
3 (1)
12 (1)
22 (1)
21 (1)
12 (2)
13 (2)
10
10 (1)
11 (1)
19 (1)
20 (1)
21 (2)
22 (2)
11
3 (3)
12 (3)
22 (3)
21 (3)
12 (4)
13 (4)
12
10 (3)
11 (3)
19 (3)
20 (3)
21 (4)
22 (4)
Table shows Pin number (Remote number)
Note: Remote 1 and Remote 3 are 26 way high-density D-Type female sockets.
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Frame ground is pin 2 and +5V @500mA is pin 1 in each case.
Remote 2 and Remote 4 are 26 way high-density D-Type male plugs and
frame ground is pin 6 in each case and +5V @500mA is pin 15 on Remote 2.
The +5V output is protected by self-resetting thermal fuses, which limit the
total output current available from Remotes 1-4 to approximately 1A.
1U frame GPI connections
GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to one of two rear remote connectors as
follows:
Slot
no.
‘a’ pin
‘b’ pin
‘c’ pin
‘d’ pin
‘e’ pin
‘f’ pin
1
8 (1)
9 (1)
18 (1)
26 (1)
19 (2)
20 (2)
2
7 (1)
16 (1)
17 (1)
25 (1)
10 (2)
11 (2)
3
5 (1)
6 (1)
15 (1)
24 (1)
1 (2)
2 (2)
4
4 (1)
14 (1)
13 (1)
23 (1)
3 (2)
4 (2)
5
3 (1)
12 (1)
22 (1)
21 (1)
12 (2)
13 (2)
6
10 (1)
11 (1)
19 (1)
20 (1)
21 (2)
22 (2)
Table shows Pin number (Remote number)
Note: Remote 1: 26 way high-density D-Type female socket. Frame ground is pin 2
and +5V @500mA is pin 1.
Remote 2: 26 way high-density D-Type male plugs and frame ground is pin 6
and +5V @500mA is pin 15
The +5V output is protected by self-resetting thermal fuses, which limit the
total output current available from Remotes 1-2 to approximately 1A.
Indigo DT desk top box GPI connections
GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to the rear remote connector as follows:
Slot no.
‘a’ pin
‘b’ pin
‘c’ pin
‘d’ pin
‘e’ pin
‘f’ pin
1
8 (1)
9 (1)
18 (1)
26 (1)
19 (2)
20 (2)
2
7 (1)
16 (1)
17 (1)
25 (1)
10 (2)
11 (2)
Table shows pin number (remote number)
Note: Remote 1: 26 way high-density D-Type female socket. Frame ground is
pin 2 and +5V @500mA is pin 1.
Remote 2: 26 way high-density D-Type male plugs and frame ground is
pin 6 and +5V @500mA is pin 15
The +5V output is protected by self-resetting thermal fuses, which limit
the total output current available from Remotes 1-2 to approximately 1A.
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Crystal Vision Card edge LEDs
5 Card edge LEDs
3GDA204R/3GDA210R
The front card-edge of the 3GDA204R/3GDA210R provides power rail monitoring
and signal status for both channels.
3GDA204R/3GDA210R front edge view
LED Location/colour Meaning when lit
HD Yellow Valid 3G or HD input detected.
SD Yellow Valid SD input detected.
PSU OK Green Power supply voltages present.
The 3GDA204R/3GDA210R will auto detect the input standard and illuminate
the appropriate LED accordingly.
Note: Input missing is indicated by both HD and SD LED being unlit
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Crystal Vision Using the front control panel
6 Using the front control panel
3GDA204R/3GDA210R status can be accessed most easily by Statesman PC software
or rack front panel controls.
6.1 Using the front control panel
At power up, the LEDs of all eight control panel keys will illuminate briefly. Once the
panel has completed its power up and configuration sequence the panel will enter its
status mode and display the current software version and frame IP address.
‘Status’ menu showing current software version and IP address
Selecting a 3GDA204R/3GDA210R
To continue with control panel operation or configuration, press the ‘Device’ key once.
The control panel will display the name of the card that first responds to the polling
request together with its location number. The location number consists of the frame
number plus the card position in the frame. Rotate the Shaft control to poll through
the available cards. Use the F2 soft key to toggle between the card’s serial number
and issue number with modification level.
‘Device’ menu showing 3GDA204R in slot 1.01
In the example above, the card displayed is located in the first frame in slot number 1.
When the desired card is selected, press the ENTER key to access that card’s HOME
menu.
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3GDA204R home menu
Rotate the shaft control to scroll through the menu structure and press ENTER to
select the sub-menus. Press HOME at any time to return to the home menu.
Control Panel keys overview
The functions assigned to the control panel keys are:
•DEVICE – enters ‘device’ menu to select a card or show available cards.
•ASTERISK (*) – selects ‘network configuration’ menu.
•F1 to F4 – soft keys not currently used by 3GDA204R.
•HOME – returns to top of 3GDA204R menu structure.
•ENTER – accept current selection.
•Up arrow – used to move up through the menu structure.
•Rotary control – shaft encoder used to select sub-menus or variable data.
Updating the display
The values displayed on an active front panel are only updated when an adjustment
is made and when changing menu level. If necessary, use the upward arrow to leave
and then re-enter a menu to update the display.
Menu Structure
The basic menu structure for front panel access and Statesman is identical and
consists of the following groups and sub-groups (tabs and panels in Statesman).
Status
•Input
•Board Mode
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Crystal Vision Statesman
7 Statesman
7.1 Statesman introduction
The Crystal Vision Statesman PC control software is designed to control a range of
Crystal Vision modules via serial control from a PC. Statesman provides a user
friendly means of configuring and operating Crystal Vision modules with the benefit of
'see-at-a-glance' status monitoring.
The main Statesman application communicates with each module in a frame through
a Statesman capable or active control panel.
7.2 Statesman operation
The initial view will show an Explorer style view of the connected frames and
modules. Double clicking on a module will enable the display of the main application
menus.
Statesman main application window
The two large control panes shown in the upper and lower halves of the window may
display different menus for the same card, or controls for different cards. Click on the
horizontal button-bar between the two panes to close the lower pane or drag the
button to vary the size of the panes.
Note: For further details of Statesman configuration and operation please refer to
the Statesman manual.
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Status tab
The board status is shown using a mixture of simulated LEDs and text information. As
a general rule a green LED shows a good condition such as input present. An amber
LED will give a warning. If an LED turns red this is a fault condition. A greyed LED will
indicate an absence such as non-alarm or non-warning status.
Text is used where more information is required than can be inferred by a simple
LED, such as video standards.
Status monitoring
Status
Input
Present LED on indicates a valid input present.
Valid SD LED on indicates standard definition (SD) video input present.
Valid HD/3G LED on when high definition (HD or 3G) video input present.
Board
Mode
Board Type Displays board type 3GDA204R or 3GDA210R.
Channel Indicates board set to Dual or Single channel mode.
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Crystal Vision Trouble shooting
8 Trouble shooting
Card edge monitoring
The card edge provides simple monitoring of the board status. This can be used
as an initial aid to trouble shooting.
3GDA204R front edge view
LED Location/colour Meaning when lit
HD
Yellow Valid 3G or HD input detected.
SD
Yellow Valid SD input detected.
PSU OK
Green Power supply voltages present.
Fault finding guide
The Power OK LED is not illuminated
Check that the frame PSU is functioning – refer to the appropriate frame manual for detailed
information
Check that the card is seated correctly in the frame
There is no video output
Check that a valid video input is present (input present LED illuminated) and that any cabling
is intact
The video output is low quality
Check that the maximum length has not been exceeded and the links are in the correct
position for the input standard used
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Crystal Vision Specification
9 Specification
General
Dimensions 100mm x 266mm module with DIN 41612 connector.
Weight
3GDA204R 140g.
3GDA210R 200g.
Power consumption
3GDA204R 3.5W.
3GDA210R 4.5W.
Inputs
Video HD or SD SDI 270 Mb/s to 2.970 Gb/s serial digital compliant to
EBU 3267-E, SMPTE 259, SMPTE 292-1 and SMPTE 424/425-A.
Cable equalisation:
3G (2.970Gb/s) – 80 metres, Belden 1694A or equivalent.
HD (1.485Gb/s) – 140 metres, Belden 1694A or equivalent.
SD (270Mb/s) >250 metres, Belden 8281 or equivalent.
Outputs
3GDA204R 2 per channel off HD or SD SDI 270 Mb/s to 2.970 Gb/s serial
digital compliant to EBU 3267-E, SMPTE 259, SMPTE 292-1 and
SMPTE 424/425-A.
3GDA210R 5 per channel off HD or SD SDI 270 Mb/s to 2.970 Gb/s serial
digital compliant to EBU 3267-E, SMPTE 259, SMPTE 292-1 and
SMPTE 424/425-A.
Control and status
Indicators Board edge LEDs for PSU OK and signal present.
GPI outputs Six: Input 1 present, Input 1 SD, Input 1 3G/HD, Input 2 present,
Input 2 SD, Input 2 3G/HD. Open collector transistors, 30V, 270
ohm current limit resistors. Pulled up to +5V via 6800 ohm.
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