evertz exponent 500IDA9-IG Series User manual

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500IDA9-IG Series SDI IntelliGent Distribution Amplifier
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................................1
2. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................3
3. SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................4
3.1. SERIAL VIDEO INPUT .............................................................................................................4
3.2. SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUTS.......................................................................................................4
3.3. ELECTRICAL............................................................................................................................4
3.4. PHYSICAL................................................................................................................................4
4. STATUS LEDS..................................................................................................................................5
5. CARD EDGE MODULE CONTROL...................................................................................................6
5.1. CARD EDGE CONTROL ..........................................................................................................6
5.1.1. Navigating the Card Edge ...................................................................................................6
5.2. CARD-EDGE MENU STRUCTURE...........................................................................................6
5.3. SETTING THE DISPLAY ORIENTATION.................................................................................6
5.4. PRESET PARAMETERS ..........................................................................................................7
5.4.1. Saving Presets....................................................................................................................7
5.4.2. Loading Presets ..................................................................................................................7
5.5. VIDEO PARAMETERS .............................................................................................................7
5.5.1. Forcing a Video Standard....................................................................................................7
5.5.2. Viewing the Input Video Standard........................................................................................7
6. VISTALINK®MODULE CONTROL....................................................................................................8
6.1. WHAT IS
VISTA LINK®?............................................................................................................8
6.2. GENERAL.................................................................................................................................9
6.3. VIDEO CONTROL ....................................................................................................................9
6.3.1. Selecting the Video Standard..............................................................................................9
6.3.2. Viewing the Detected Video Standard .................................................................................9
6.4. AUDIO CONTROL..................................................................................................................10
6.4.1. C-bit Control......................................................................................................................10
6.5. MIXER CONTROL..................................................................................................................10
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6.5.1. Source X/Y........................................................................................................................11
6.5.2. Gain Adjust X....................................................................................................................12
6.5.3. Invert Enable X..................................................................................................................13
6.6. PRESET CONTROL ...............................................................................................................13
6.6.1. Saving Presets..................................................................................................................13
6.6.2. Loading Presets ................................................................................................................13
6.7. INTELLIGAIN®CONFIGURATION .........................................................................................14
7. JUMPERS AND USER ADJUSTMENTS.........................................................................................15
7.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED BY THE GLOBAL FRAME
STATUS..................................................................................................................................15
7.2. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES.............................................15
Figures
Figure 1-1: 500IDA9-IG Block Diagram.................................................................................................................2
Figure 2-1: 500IDA9-IG Rear Panel Overlay.........................................................................................................3
Figure 4-1: Status LEDs........................................................................................................................................5
Figure 6-1: General Tab........................................................................................................................................9
Figure 6-2: Video Control Tab...............................................................................................................................9
Figure 6-3: Audio Control Tab.............................................................................................................................10
Figure 6-4: Mixer Control 1-4 Tab .......................................................................................................................11
Figure 6-5: Source Select Drop Down Menu.......................................................................................................11
Figure 6-6: Preset Control Tab............................................................................................................................14
Figure 7-1: LED and Jumper Locations...............................................................................................................15
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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 First Release Feb 2011
1.1 Added information for HD and 3G versions Mar 2011
1.1.1 Updated frame information Jul 2014
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1. OVERVIEW
The 500IDA9-IG, 500IDA9-HD-IG and 500IDA9-3G-IG (500IDA9-IG series) reclocking distribution
amplifiers provides high quality distribution of facility SDI signals. These modules feature an auto-sensing
equalized input which generates nine reclocked outputs and is especially useful projects where long
cables runs are encountered.
Unlike other traditional DA’s on the market, this module has been designed to support additional
broadcast functionality such as signal monitoring, audio shuffling and loudness control. These features
are standard features on this device therefore providing more value to an already high performance
distribution amplifier!
The 500IDA9-IG is VistaLINK®capable, offering remote monitoring, control and configuration capabilities
via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) giving the flexibility to manage operations, including
signal monitoring and module configuration from SNMP capable control systems (Manager or NMS).
This device:
•Provides nine reclocked outputs from the SD-SDI input (500IDA9-IG), SD/HD-SDI input (500IDA9-
HD-IG) or SD/HD/3G input (500IDA9-3G-IG)
•Provides enhanced signal reclocking and conditioning
•Offers embedded mono audio channel shuffling
•Offers award winning IntelliGain™ loudness control
•SNMP configuration via 500FC Evertz frame controller
The 500IDA9-IG occupies 1 card slot and can is housed in the 3RU 500FR frames which have a 16 slot
capacity. The 500FC or 500FC-DA-HD frame controller is required for configuration.
Features:
•SD-SDI input (500IDA9-IG), SD/HD-SDI input (500IDA9-HD-IG) or SD/HD/3G input (500IDA9-3G-IG)
with nine reclocked outputs
•Long reach cable performance
•Embedded audio channel shuffling
•ITU-R BS. 1770 Loudness control
•Input signal presence detection
•Real time VistaLINK®monitoring and trending
•High density approach offers 15 modules within 3RU
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Figure 1-1: 500IDA9-IG Block Diagram
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2. INSTALLATION
The 500IDA9-IG comes with a companion rear panel overlay that can be placed over the rear panel BNC
connectors to identify their function. For information on inserting the module into the frame see section 3
of the 500FR chapter.
Figure 2-1: 500IDA9-IG Rear Panel Overlay
IN: Input BNC connector for 10-bit serial digital video signals compatible with 3Gb/s SMPTE
424M (-3G), 1.5Gb/sec SMPTE 292M (-HD), or 270Mb/s SMPTE 259M-C (525i/59.94 or
625i/50).
OUT 1 to 9: Output BNC connector for reclocked outputs of the input signal.
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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. SERIAL VIDEO INPUT
Standard: Auto-detects standard 3Gb/s SMPTE 424M (-3G), 1.5Gb/sec SMPTE 292M (-HD),
or 270Mb/s SMPTE 259M-C (525i/59.94 or 625i/50)
Connector: 1 BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Input Equalization: Automatic to 100m @ 3Gb/s, 140m @ 1.5Gb/s & 350m @ 270Mb/s (Belden 1694A
cable)
Return Loss: > 20dB up to 270 Mb/s
> 15dB up to 1.5 Gb/s
> 10dB up to 3 Gb/s
3.2. SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUTS
Standard: Same as input
Number of Outputs: 9
Connector: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Signal Level: 800mV nominal
3.3. ELECTRICAL
Voltage: +12V DC
Power: 9W
EMI/RFI: Complies with FCC Part 15 Class A
EU EMC Directive
3.4. PHYSICAL
Number of Slots: 1
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4. STATUS LEDS
The 500IDA9 has eight LED Status indicators on the front card edge to show operational status of the
card at a glance. Figure 7-1 shows the location of the LEDs.
Two large Module Status LEDs on the front of the board indicate the general health of the module:
LOCAL FAULT: This Red LED indicates poor module health and will be On during the absence of a
valid input signal or if a local input power fault exists (i.e.: a blown fuse). The
LOCAL FAULT indication can also be reported to the frame through the FRAME
STATUS jumper.
MODULE OK: This Green LED indicates good module health. It will be On when a valid input
signal is present, and board power is good.
There are 18 small LEDs that indicate additional status of the module. Figure 4-1 identifies the function of
some of the status LEDs present on the board.
500IDA9
Shaft
Encoder
Module
Status 4 Character
Dot Matrix
Display
SD
PRESENT
Figure 4-1: Status LEDs
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5. CARD EDGE MODULE CONTROL
5.1. CARD EDGE CONTROL
The 500IDA9-IG is equipped with a push-button shaft encoder and a four character dot matrix display to
control various functions on the card. The push-button shaft encoder is used to navigate through a menu
system to set and monitor various parameters for the module. When not in the menu system, the four
character dot matrix display rotates through the module name, firmware version, and IP address.
5.1.1. Navigating the Card Edge
You can use the push-button shaft encoder to move up and down the list of available parameters to
adjust. To adjust any parameter, use the shaft encoder to move up or down to the desired parameter and
then press the shaft encoder in. If the parameter is a numerical value, the number will increase if you
rotate the shaft encoder clockwise and decrease if you rotate the shaft encoder counter-clockwise. If the
parameter contains a list of options, you can cycle through the list by rotating the shaft encoder in either
direction. The parameter values are changed as you cycle through the list.
When you have stopped at the desired value, depress the shaft encoder. This will return you to the
parameter, select the menu item that you are setting (the display shows the parameter name you were
setting). To change another parameter, rotate the shaft encoder to select other parameters. If neither the
toggle switch nor pushbutton is operated for several seconds the card edge control will exit the menu
system and return to an idle state.
Throughout the descriptions of the Menu items, default values are shown with bolded text.
5.2. CARD-EDGE MENU STRUCTURE
The following is a brief description of the top level of the menu tree that appears when you enter the ON
screen menu. Selecting one of these items will take you down into the next menu level to set the value of
that parameter.
DPSL
Sets the orientation of the four-digit LED display
PRST Allows the saving or recalling of presets
VID
Displays or sets the operating video standard
QUIT Exits the menu
5.3. SETTING THE DISPLAY ORIENTATION
The DSPL parameter controls the display orientation of the four digit LED display.
HORZ The display will be shown horizontally (ideal when installed in a 1RU or
standalone frame).
VERT The display will be shown vertically (ideal when installed in a 3RU frame).
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