Crystal Vision Indigo CoolFlow MON210 User manual

MON210
SDI to composite or Y/C monitoring
encoder
Crystal Vision Ltd., Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England.
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Crystal Vision MON210 User Manual
Contents
1 Introduction 2
2 Card edge operation 4
3 Hardware installation 6
3.1 Universal rear connectors 6
Rear module connections with RM01 6
Rear module connections with RM18 7
Rear module connections with RM02 8
3.2 General purpose interface 8
2U frame GPI Connections 9
1U frame GPI connections 10
DTB GPI connections 10
3.3 Configuration 10
Changing the standard selection mode 11
Changing output signal formats 11
4 Problem solving 13
5 Specification 15
MON210 User Manual R2.10 1 20 November 2018

Crystal Vision Introduction
1 Introduction
The MON210 is an dual 8-bit Serial Digital to Analogue converter with up to four
selectable composite or Y/C analogue outputs and one fixed composite output per
converter channel.
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.
MON210 dual serial digital to analogue converter
The MON210 may be used with the RM01 single slot rear connector, the RM02
quadruple slot rear connector and the RM18 double slot rear connectors. The RM01
allows the highest frame packing density, with reduced output connections, whilst the
RM18 and RM02 provide access to more outputs but with reduced packing density. Only
the RM18 provides access to all outputs.
The RM01 allows 12 modules to fit in a 2U frame, the RM02 allows 9 modules to fit in a
2U frame and the RM18 allows 6 modules to fit in a 2U frame.
The analogue outputs can be switched between input video and an internal test pattern
under local or remote (GPI) control. It accepts either 625 or 525 line input, with automatic
detection.
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The main features are:
•Dual 8-bit Serial Digital to Analogue Composite converter
•Variable gain
•Automatic equalisation for up to 200 metres of coaxial cable.
•One composite and up to four composite or two Y/C outputs per converter
channel
•GPI/LED input presence indication
•Auto or manual PAL 625/NTSC 525 line selection
•VBI blanked or unblanked
•Modulated ramp test pattern or serial input
•NTSC setup on/off and chroma bandwidth select
•Card edge control
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Crystal Vision Card edge operation
2 Card edge operation
The front edge of the MON210 card provides power rail monitoring, signal status, gain
adjustment and configuration switches.
MON210 front edge view
The 8-way front edge switch provides access to the following:
•Test – set output as test pattern or SDI input, independently for channel A or B
•525 – force standard (if NOT in AUTO) independently for channel A or B
•VBI – blank or unblank VBI data, independently for channel A or B
•SET – apply 7.5 IRE in NTSC, for both channels 1 and 2 together
•BW – change chroma bandwidth, for both channels 1 and 2 together
Lever Up Down
1
TEST A
Composite output is incoming SDI data
Composite output is modulated ramp test pattern
2
525 A
625-line if manual selected on jumper PL8
525-line if manual selected on jumper PL8
3 VBI A Blank PAL lines 7 to 22 & 320 to 335,
NTSC lines 10 to 20 & 273 to 282
Unblank PAL lines 7 to 22 & 320 to 335, NTSC
lines 10 to 20 & 273 to 282.
4 SETUP No setup Adds 7.5 IRE of setup to Y & reduces Y gain as
required. Only affects 525-line output
5
BW
Chroma Bandwidth 1.3MHz
Chroma Bandwidth 650kHz.
6
TEST B
Composite output is incoming SDI data
Composite output is modulated ramp test pattern
7
525 B
625-line if manual selected on jumper PL8
525-line if manual selected on jumper PL8
8 VBI B Blank PAL lines 7 to 22 & 320 to 335,
NTSC lines 10 to 20 & 273 to 282
Unblank PAL lines 7 to 22 & 320 to 335, NTSC
lines 10 to 20 & 273 to 282
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LED indicator assignments
LED
Colour
Meaning when lit
INPUT A Green (bottom) Valid serial digital input detected channel A
ERROR A Red (top) Serial digital input lock error channel A
625 A Yellow (top) 625-line output channel A
525 A Yellow (bottom) 525-line output channel A
INPUT B Green (bottom) Valid serial digital input detected channel B
ERROR B Red (top) Serial digital input lock error channel B
625 B Yellow (top) 625-line output channel B
525 B Yellow (bottom) 525-line output channel B
PSU Green (top) Power supply voltage present
Cable equalisation
Cable equalisation is adjusted automatically for up to 200 meters of Belden 8281 or
equivalent.
Adjusting input gain
Gain is continuously variable by ±10% using the GAIN control. The MON210 is
supplied with a factory-set gain of 0dB.
On-board jumper link settings
Please refer to section 3.4 Configuration to set the following options when using card
edge control:
•Changing the standard selection – PL8,9 AUTO/Manual
•Changing the output selection – PL2, 3, 4 and 5
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Crystal Vision Hardware installation
3 Hardware installation
The MON210 Dual Serial Digital to Analogue converter fits 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
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 DeskTop 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 that gives access to the PSU and all
modules. The DeskTop 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 MON210 may be used with the RM01 single slot rear connector, the RM02
quadruple slot rear connector and the RM18 double slot rear connectors.
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 Connection
PAL/C(B) Channel B Composite or C (set by PL4)
SDI(A) IN Channel A Serial Digital Input
PAL/C(A) Channel A Composite Video or C (set by PL2)
PAL/Y(A) Channel A Composite Video or Y (set by PL3)
PAL/Y(B) Channel B Composite Video or Y (set by PL5)
SDI(B) IN Channel B Serial Digital Input
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Rear module connections with RM18
RM18 fits in all frames
Description
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
BNC Connection
SDI(A) IN Channel A Serial Digital Input
PAL/Y(A) Channel A Composite Video or Y (set by PL3)
PAL/Y(A) Channel A Composite Video or Y (set by PL3)
PAL/C(A) Channel A Composite Video or C (set by PL2)
PAL/C(A) Channel A Composite Video or C (set by PL2)
PAL/Y(B) Channel B Composite Video or Y (set by PL5)
PAL/Y(B) Channel B Composite Video or Y (set by PL5)
PAL/C(B) Channel B Composite Video or C (set by PL4)
PAL/C(B) Channel B Composite Video or C (set by PL4)
SDI(B) IN Channel B Serial Digital Input
PAL(A) Channel A Composite Video
PAL(B) Channel B Composite Video
Note:
Only the RM18 provides access to all outputs.
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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 Connection
IN Channel A Serial Digital Input
1 Channel A Composite Video or C (set by PL2)
2 Channel A Composite Video or Y (set by PL3)
3 Channel A Composite Video or Y (set by PL3)
4 Channel B Composite Video or Y (set by PL5)
5 Channel B Composite Video or C (set by PL4)
6 Channel B Composite Video or C (set by PL4)
7 Channel A Composite Video or C (set by PL2)
8/IN2 Channel B Serial Digital Input
3.2 General purpose interface
The external GPI control lines 'a' to 'f' at the frame remote connectors may be used to
control the MON210 remotely with remote switches emulating some of the front panel
switches. The GPI lines are normally pulled up on-board to +5V via 10kΩ and will
withstand up to +35V.
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GPI Connections
OPEN CONNECT TO GROUND
‘a’ Channel A 625-line if manual standard
selected on jumper PL8
Channel A 525-line if manual standard
selected on jumper PL8
‘b’ Blank channel A PAL lines 7 to 22 & 320 to
335, NTSC lines 10 to 20 & 273 to 282
Unblank channel A PAL lines 7 to 22 & 320
to 335, NTSC lines 10 to 20 & 273 to 282
‘c’ Channel B 625-line if manual standard
selected on jumper PL9
Channel B 525-line if manual standard
selected on jumper PL9
‘d’ Blank channel B PAL lines 7 to 22 & 320 to
335, NTSC lines 10 to 20 & 273 to 282
Unblank channel B PAL lines 7 to 22 & 320
to 335, NTSC lines 10 to 20 & 273 to 282
‘e’ Channel A input present Channel A input absent
‘f’ Channel B input present Channel B input absent
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 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.
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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 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.
DTB 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
1
2
3
4
5
6
2
9
10
11
12
13
14
Note:
Remote connector is 15 way normal density D-type socket. Frame ground is pin 15.
3.3 Configuration
Jumper links are provided for the following settings:
•PL8/9 – manual/AUTO standard selection
•PL 2/3 and PL 4/5 – Y/C or Composite selection for certain outputs
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MON210 showing configuration jumpers
Changing the standard selection mode
With PL8 (Ch A) or PL9 (Ch B) in the AUTO position the board will automatically adjust
to the 525- or 625-line video standard of the incoming Serial Digital data.
With PL8 (Ch A) or PL9 (Ch B) in the MANUAL position the video standard used will
be set by the front panel DIL switch or GPI control.
MON210 showing configuration jumpers
Note:
The AUTO mode may slightly extend the time required to synchronize a new signal.
Changing output signal formats
The following table shows the link position required to select composite or Y/C video for
the RM01, RM02, RM18 rear connectors and older frames.
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MON210 showing configuration jumpers
Channel A I/O Link
Position
RM01 RM18 RM02
SDI Input N/A SDI(A) IN SDI(A) IN IN
Composite Video or C PL2 Comp
PL2 Y/C
PAL/C(A) PAL/C(A) 1
Composite Video or Y PL3 Comp
PL3 Y/C
- PAL/Y(A) 2
Composite Video or Y PL3 Comp
PL3 Y/C
PAL/Y(A) PAL/Y(A) 3
Composite Video or C PL2 Comp
PL2 Y/C
- PAL/C(A) 7
Composite Video N/A - PAL(A) -
Channel B I/O Link
Position
RM01 RM18 RM02
Composite Video or Y PL5 Comp
PL5 Y/C
PAL/Y(B) PAL/Y(B) 4
Composite Video or Y PL5 Comp
PL5 Y/C
- PAL/Y(B) -
Composite Video or C PL4 Comp
PL4 Y/C
PAL/C(B) PAL/C(B) 5
Composite Video or C PL4 Comp
PL4 Y/C
- PAL/C(B) 6
SDI Input N/A SDI(B) IN SDI(B) IN 8/IN2
Composite Video N/A - PAL(B) -
Factory adjustments
The three potentiometers within the board are factory set and should not need re-
adjustment. Only adjust card-edge gain potentiometers.
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Crystal Vision Problem solving
4 Problem solving
The front edge of the card provides useful power rail monitoring in addition to card-edge
controls and status LEDs.
MON210 front edge view
LED indicator assignments
LED Colour Meaning when lit
INPUT A Green (bottom) Valid serial digital input detected channel A
ERROR A Red (top) Serial digital input lock error channel A
625 A Yellow (top) 625-line output channel A
525 A Yellow (bottom) 525-line output channel A
INPUT B Green (bottom) Valid serial digital input detected channel B
ERROR B Red (top) Serial digital input lock error channel B
625 B Yellow (top) 625-line output channel B
525 B Yellow (bottom) 525-line output channel B
PSU Green (top) Power supply voltage present
Basic fault finding guide
The PSU 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 and that any cabling is intact
Try using the built-in modulated ramp test signal to check output cabling and monitoring
The video output is low quality
Check that the maximum cable length has not been exceeded
Check the card-edge chroma bandwidth setting
Why can I not have 7.5% IRE setup on one channel and 0% on the other?
The NTSC setup controls act on both channels at once
Why can I not have high Chroma bandwidth one channel and low bandwidth on the other?
The chroma bandwidth controls act on both channels at once
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Crystal Vision Problem solving
I can only see a modulated ramp signal on one or more channels, where's the input video?
Check that the channel's TEST switch is in the UP position to view the input video
The card no longer responds to card edge control
Check that the card is seated correctly and that the Power OK LEDs are 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
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Crystal Vision Specification
5 Specification
General
Dimensions 100mm x 266 mm module with DIN 41612 connector
Weight 170g
Power consumption 7 W
Inputs
Video 270Mb/s serial digital to EBU Tech 3267-E and SMPTE-259M.
Cable equalisation >200m Belden 8281 or equivalent.
Auto or manual 525/625 selection.
Outputs
Number and type:
Selectable from 4 composite outputs or 2 Y/C analogue output
pairs per channel in addition to 1 fixed composite output per
channel
PAL-I/NTSC-M 1V into 75Ω
Y plus sync 1V, C 300mv burst into 75Ω
Gain adjustment
Continuous adjustment:
± 10% per channel
Performance
Frequency response:
± 0.2dB 0 to 3.5MHz. ± 0.3dB 0 to 5MHz
Blanking:
To PAL/NTSC specification horizontally and vertically with
selectable VBI blanking - PAL lines 7-22 & 320-335 and NTSC
lines 10-20 & 273-282.
Signal to noise ratio:
< -54dB weighted
Test functions
Internal test pattern:
Modulated ramp
GPI lines
Inputs: 4 ( D-type on frame )
Ch A standard select, VBI blank/unblank, Ch B standard select,
VBI blank/unblank
Outputs: 2 ( D-type on frame )
Ch A input presence, Ch B input presence
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Crystal Vision Specification
Status monitoring
LED display
Front of card edge visual monitoring with LED indicators to
indicate:
PSU rail present
CH A: Input present, I/P error, input standard
CH B: Input present, I/P error, input standard
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