Crystal Vision DDA208B User manual

Crystal Vision Ltd., Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England.
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DDA208B
Dual channel SDI distribution amplifier

Crystal Vision DDA208B User Manual R1.0
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Contents
1 Introduction 2
Firmware covered 3
2 Card edge operation 4
3 Hardware installation 5
Universal rear connectors 5
Rear module connections with RM01 5
Rear module connections with RM18 6
Rear module connections with RM02 7
General purpose interface 8
4 Problem solving 11
5 Specification 12

Crystal Vision Introduction
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1 Introduction
The DDA208A is a dual non-reclocking serial digital video and ASI distribution amplifier
with up to four outputs per channel. It has auto-equalisation for up to 250 metres of
coaxial cable.
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 indication of input and PSU
status when opened.
DDA208A dual non reclocking ASI/SDI distribution amplifier
The single slot rear connector provides two DVB-ASI compliant serial digital outputs per
channel with 12 modules in 2U of rack space. Alternative rear modules provide more
outputs but with fewer modules per frame.
It may be used with the RM01 single slot rear connector, the RM02 quadruple slot rear
connector or the RM18 double slot rear connector. The RM18 provides access to all four
outputs per channel, with 6 modules in 2U of rack space.
Further rear connector details may be found in the Installation chapter.
/ASI
/ASI
/ASI
/ASI

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The main features are as follows:
•Dual 1-in 4-out DVB-ASI/SDI distribution amplifier
•Automatic equalisation for up to 250 metres of coaxial cable
•LED input presence indication
•Card edge control
Firmware covered
The following table shows the firmware covered by this manual:
Module type Manual revision Firmware covered Comments
DDA208A R1.0

Crystal Vision Card edge operation
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2 Card edge operation
The front edge of the DDA208B card provides power rail monitoring and signal status.
DDA208B front edge view
LED Location/colour Meaning when lit
INPUT A Green Valid DVB-ASI/SDI input detected.
INPUT B Green Valid DVB-ASI/SDI input detected.
PSU Green Power supply voltage present.
Cable equalisation
Cable equalisation is automatically adjusted for up to 250 meters of Belden 8281 or
similar cable. There are no user adjustments.
B

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3 Hardware installation
The DDA208B digital video distribution amplifier fits into all Crystal Vision rack frames.
All modules can be plugged in and removed while the frame is powered without damage.
Universal rear connectors
When used with a single height rear connector, the 2U Indigo or FR2AV frame will house
up to 12 modules and dual power supplies, the 1U Indigo or FR1AV frame will house 6
modules and a single power supply. The 1U Desk Top Box has a built-in power supply
and will house up to 2 modules with a single height rear connector.
The 2U and 1U frames have a hinged front panel which gives access to the PSU and all
modules. The Desk Top Box has a removable front. 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 DDA208A may be used with the RM01 single slot rear connector, the RM02
quadruple slot rear connector and the RM18 double slot rear connector.
Rear module connections with RM01
RM01 fits in all frames Description
RM01
•12 modules in 2U, 6 in 1U &
2 in a DTB
•All frame slots can be used
BNC I/O assignment
OUT(B) DVB-ASI/SDI Output (B)
SDI IN CH(A) DVB-ASI/SDI Input (A)
OUT(A) DVB-ASI/SDI Output (A)
OUT(A) DVB-ASI/SDI Output (A)
OUT(B) DVB-ASI/SDI Output (B)
SDI IN CH(B) DVB-ASI/SDI Input (B)

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Rear module connections with RM18
RM18 fits in all frames Description
RM18
RM18
•6 modules in 2U , 3 in 1U, 1 in a
DTB
•1 module per rear connector
•6 connections available
•Card fits in upper slot
•No card fits in lower slot
Channel A I/O assignment
OUT 4 DVB-ASI/SDI Output (A)
SDI IN DVB-ASI/SDI Input (A)
OUT 1 DVB-ASI/SDI Output (A)
OUT 3 DVB-ASI/SDI Output (A)
OUT 2 DVB-ASI/SDI Output (A)
N/C Unassigned
Channel B I/O assignment
OUT 3 DVB-ASI/SDI Output (B)
SDI IN DVB-ASI/SDI Input (B)
OUT 4 DVB-ASI/SDI Output (B)
OUT 2 DVB-ASI/SDI Output (B)
N/C Unassigned
OUT 1 DVB-ASI/SDI Output (B)

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Rear module connections with RM02
RM02 fits in a 2U Indigo or FR2AV frame Description
RM02
•9 modules per 2U frame
•3 modules per rear connector
•9 connections available
•Card 1 fits in slots 1, 5 and 9
•Card 2 fits in slots 2, 6 and 10
•Card 3 fits in slots 4, 8 and 12
•No card fits in 3, 7 or 11
BNC I/O assignment
IN DVB-ASI/SDI Input (A)
1DVB-ASI/SDI Output (A)
2DVB-ASI/SDI Output (A)
3SDI Output (A)
4DVB-ASI/SDI Output (B)
5DVB-ASI/SDI Output (B)
6DVB-ASI/SDI Output (B)
7DVB-ASI/SDI Output (B)
8/IN2 DVB-ASI/SDI Input (B)

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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.
GPI lines are pulled up to +5V through 6k8 Ohm, 270 Ohm series resistor so they can
drive an LED directly. If the series resistor is shorted out, the GPI output can drive a bulb
at +45V 100mA max.
GPI Connections
OPEN CONNECT TO GROUND
‘a’ Input A Present Input A Absent
‘b’ Input B Present Input B Absent
‘c’ Not assigned Not assigned
‘d’ Not assigned Not assigned
‘e’ Not assigned Not assigned
‘f’ Not assigned Not assigned
The following tables show the GPI pin-out for each frame:
4U frame GPI connections
GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to one of eight rear remote connectors as follows:
Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin
18 (1) 9 (1) 18 (1) 26 (1) 19 (2) 20 (2)
27 (1) 16 (1) 17 (1) 25 (1) 10 (2) 11 (2)
38 (3) 9 (3) 18 (3) 26 (3) 19 (4) 20 (4)
47 (3) 16 (3) 17 (3) 25 (3) 10 (4) 11 (4)
55 (1) 6 (1) 15 (1) 24 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2)
64 (1) 14 (1) 13 (1) 23 (1) 3 (2) 4 (2)
75 (3) 6 (3) 15 (3) 24 (3) 1 (4) 2 (4)
84 (3) 14 (3) 13 (3) 23 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4)
93 (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)
Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin
18 (5) 9 (5) 18 (5) 26 (5) 19 (6) 20 (6)
27 (5) 16 (5) 17 (5) 25 (5) 10 (6) 11 (6)
38 (7) 9 (7) 18 (7) 26 (7) 19 (8) 20 (8)
47 (7) 16 (7) 17 (7) 25 (7) 10 (8) 11 (8)
55 (5) 6 (5) 15 (5) 24 (5) 1 (6) 2 (6)
64 (5) 14 (5) 13 (5) 23 (5) 3 (6) 4 (6)
75 (7) 6 (7) 15 (7) 24 (7) 1 (8) 2 (8)
84 (7) 14 (7) 13 (7) 23 (7) 3 (8) 4 (8)
93 (5) 12 (5) 22 (5) 21 (5) 12 (6) 13 (6)
UpperLower

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10 10 (5) 11 (5) 19 (5) 20 (5) 21 (6) 22 (6)
11 3 (7) 12 (7) 22 (7) 21 (7) 12 (8) 13 (8)
12 10 (7) 11 (7) 19 (7) 20 (7) 21 (8) 22 (8)
Table shows pin number (Remote number)
Note: Remote 1, Remote 3, Remote 5 and Remote 7 are 26 way high-density D-Type female
sockets and 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 and +5V @500mA is pin 15 in each case.
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
18 (1) 9 (1) 18 (1) 26 (1) 19 (2) 20 (2)
27 (1) 16 (1) 17 (1) 25 (1) 10 (2) 11 (2)
38 (3) 9 (3) 18 (3) 26 (3) 19 (4) 20 (4)
47 (3) 16 (3) 17 (3) 25 (3) 10 (4) 11 (4)
55 (1) 6 (1) 15 (1) 24 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2)
64 (1) 14 (1) 13 (1) 23 (1) 3 (2) 4 (2)
75 (3) 6 (3) 15 (3) 24 (3) 1 (4) 2 (4)
84 (3) 14 (3) 13 (3) 23 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4)
93 (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 and 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 and +5V @500mA is pin 15 in each case.
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
18 (1) 9 (1) 18 (1) 26 (1) 19 (2) 20 (2)
27 (1) 16 (1) 17 (1) 25 (1) 10 (2) 11 (2)
35 (1) 6 (1) 15 (1) 24 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2)
44 (1) 14 (1) 13 (1) 23 (1) 3 (2) 4 (2)
53 (1) 12 (1) 22 (1) 21 (1) 12 (2) 13 (2)
610 (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 socket. Frame ground is pin 2 and +5V @500mA is
pin 1.
Remote 2: 26 way high-density D-Type plug. Frame ground is pin 6 and +5V @500mA is
pin 15.

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DTB-AV 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
1123456
291011121314
Note: Remote connector is 15 way normal density D-Type socket. Frame ground is pin 15.
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
18 (1) 9 (1) 18 (1) 26 (1) 19 (2) 20 (2)
27 (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 socket. Frame ground is pin 2 and +5V @500mA
is pin 1.
Remote 2: 26 way high-density D-Type plug. Frame ground is pin 6 and +5V @500mA is
pin 15.

Crystal Vision Problem solving
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4 Problem solving
Basic fault finding guide
The Power OK LEDs are 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 and that any cabling is intact
The video output is low quality
Check that the maximum length has not been exceeded
The card no longer responds to card edge control
Check that the card is seated correctly and that the +5V LED is lit
If necessary re-set the card
Re-setting the card
If required, the card may be reset by simply removing the rack power and re-applying power after a
few seconds or by removing the card from the rack and then re-inserting the card
It is safe to re-insert the card whilst the rack is powered

Crystal Vision Specification
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5 Specification
General
Dimensions 100mm x 266 mm module with DIN 41612 connector
Weight 96g
Power consumption 2.5 W
Inputs
Video 270Mb/s serial digital to EBU Tech 3267-E and SMPTE-259M
Cable equalisation >250m Belden 8281 or equivalent
Outputs
Number and type: 8 non re-clocked
Each will drive >250m Belden 8281 or equivalent
Status monitoring
LED display Front of card edge visual monitoring with LED indicators to
indicate:
PSU rail present, Input present
Ordering information
DDA208B DDA208B non re-clocking Dual channel DVB-ASI/SDI video
distribution amplifier
Indigo 4 4U frame without active control panel for up to 24 modules
Indigo 2 2U frame without active control panel for up to 12 modules
Indigo 1 1U frame without active control panel for up to 6 modules
Indigo DT 1U Desk top box without active control panel for up to 2 modules
Indigo 2A 2U frame with active control panel for up to 12 modules
Indigo 1A 1U frame with active control panel for up to 6 modules
Indigo DTA 1U Desk top box with active control panel for up to 2 modules
Indigo 4S Statesman enabled only 4U frame for up to 24 modules
Indigo 2S Statesman enabled only 2U frame for up to 12 modules
Indigo 1S Statesman enabled only 1U frame for up to 6 modules
Indigo DTS Statesman enabled only 1U Desk top box for up to 2 modules
RM01 Single slot rear module with 6 BNCs
RM02 Quad slot rear module with 27 BNCs for 3 boards
RM18 Dual slot rear module with 12 BNCs for 1 board