GRASS VALLEY 8945EDA-D - V1.3.0 User manual

8945EDA/-D
SD/HD EQUALIZING DA MODULE
Instruction Manual
Software Version 1.3.0
071843602
AUGUST 2010

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8945EDA/-D
SD/HD EQUALIZING DA MODULE
Instruction Manual
Software Version 1.3.0
071843602
AUGUST 2010

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Contents
Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
8945EDA and 8945EDA-D
SD/HD Equalizing DA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Module Placement in the GeckoFlex Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Module Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rear Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Front Module Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Local Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Configuration Switches S1 and S2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Front Module Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operation Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Remote Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
8900NET Module Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Newton Control Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
8945EDA and 8945EDA-D Links and Web Pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Status Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Settings Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Slot Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Software Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Status Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
External Frame Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
LED Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
SNMP Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Power-up Diagnostics Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Electronic Circuit Breaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Module Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Alarms Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Contents
Configuration Summary Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

8945EDA/-D — Instruction Manual 7
Preface
About This Manual
This manual describes the features of a specific 8900 module in the
GeckoFlex Signal Processing System families. As part of this module
family, it is subject to Safety and Regulatory Compliance described in the
GeckoFlex 8900 Series frame documentation (see the GeckoFlex Frames
8900FX/FF/FFN Signal Processing System Instruction Manual).
All Modular product manuals can be found on-line in PDF format at this
link:
www.grassvalley.com/docs/modular

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Preface

8945EDA/-D — Instruction Manual 9
8945EDA and 8945EDA-D
SD/HD Equalizing DA
Introduction
The 8945EDA or 8945EDA-D Wideband Front Equalizing DA provides
basic equalization and distribution of a standard definition or high defini-
tion signal up to eight outputs over 75 ohm coaxial cable in SD/ASI or HD.
The two models, 8945EDA (single) and 8945EDA-D (dual) must be
installed in a GeckoFlex frame.
These devices can be utilized in broadcast centers, video production facili-
ties, OB vans and production trucks. The main application of those prod-
ucts is the distribution of the incoming SD/ASI or HD-SDI signals to the
video processing devices (routers, switchers, tape recorder, monitoring
devices, etc.). Usually, those devices are located in the area of the reception
transmission signal.
Features
The features of the 8945EDA and 8945EDA-D include:
• Auto cable equalization for up to 330m of cable in the case of SD-SDI
and ASI signals and for up to 125m of cable in the case of HD-SDI sig-
nals,
• Accepts a wide range of standard definition or high definition input
signal on one electrical input (two electrical inputs for the 8945EDA-D),
• Non-inverted outputs allow distribution of compressed signals for han-
dling such as DVB-ASI,
• Eight HD or SD/ASI electrical outputs,
• Provides a bypass mode for non-supported signal rates,
• Provide alarm (signal presence detection) and status management,
• Supports SNMP MIB reporting basic board alarms, and
• Remote control and monitoring support: web pages, Newton control
panel, NetConfig management system.

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Installation
Installation
The front and the rear modules are delivered together as a set: 8945EDA
front module with the 8900WE-R rear module or 8945EDA-D front module
with 8900WE-R rear module.
The front modules can be plugged in and removed from a GeckoFlex frame
with power on, without disrupting operation on adjacent running mod-
ules. When power is applied to the module, LED indicators reflect the ini-
tialization process (see Power Up on page 18).
Installation of the 8945EDA module set is a process of:
1. Placing the 8900WE-R rear module in a rear frame slot,
2. Configuring the local on-board settings if not using an 8900NET (Net
Card) (see Local Configuration on page 13),
3. Placing the front module in the corresponding front slot.
Module Placement in the GeckoFlex Frame
There are ten front and rear cell locations in the 2 RU GeckoFlex frame
(Figure 1) to accommodate either audio, analog and digital video modules.
The 8945EDA module set may be plugged into any one of the available
GeckoFlex frame slots. It requires a single rear slot.
Figure 1. GeckoFlex Frame

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Installation
Module Installation Precautions
Please read and follow the precautions listed below before installing the
front and rear modules:
• Use standard anti-static procedures during installation. As modules
can be installed or removed when the GeckoFlex frame is powered up,
before removing the cover, please use an anti-static bracelet tied to a
metal part of the frame.
• Install the rear module first, then the front module.
• When installing or removing a rear module, loosen or tighten the
screws holding the retainer clips to the frame manually with the
retainer clip tool provided inside the front cover of the frame or use a
2 mm (5/64”) hex screwdriver. Please do not use an electric screw-
driver.
Note On newer 751- version GeckoFlex frames, a Rear Retainer Clip removal tool
and 2 extra retainer clips and screws for installing them are provided on the
inside of the frame cover.
• Make every effort to leave the screws holding the retainer clips in place
(do not remove them completely). They are very small and can easily
drop into other equipment causing a shorting hazard. (Two turns of the
screw should be enough to loosen the screws, 3 turns or more will
remove it.)
• When installing a rear module, tighten the screws on the retainer clips
just until snug. Do not apply more force than is necessary to seat the
rear module. Refer to the Mechanical specifications given in Table 5 on
page 33.

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Installation
Rear Module Installation
1. To remove a blank rear adapter cover (or a rear module already
present), manually loosen the two screws holding each retainer clip on
the rear adapter cover or rear module to the frame with the retainer clip
tool provided inside the front cover of the frame (751- model frames
only) or a 2 mm (5/64”) hex screwdriver.
Note To remove a rear module already installed, follow the same steps. It is helpful
to first remove the front module so the rear can be pulled out more easily.
1. After loosening the retainer clip screws, pull up on each retainer and
completely remove it, leaving the screws in place.
2. Remove the blank rear adapter cover by inserting the retainer clip tool
or needlenose pliers into the slots in the blank cover and pulling it off
(Figure 2).
3. Insert the rear module into the empty slot, guiding it carefully into
place.
4. Replace each retainer clip over the two screws on both sides of the
module and push down to seat the retainer clip.
5. Tighten the two screws on each retainer clip just until they come into
contract with the retainer clip then tighten about a 1/4 turn more
(maximum torque is 4-5 inch-lb/0.45-0.6Nm). Do not force or torque
the screws too tightly. The clips should not bend or be bowed.
Note All unused rear slots in a GeckoFlex frame should have a blank rear adapter
cover installed.
Figure 2. Installing Rear Module
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Use retainerclip or
needlenose pliers
to pull out blank after
removing retainerclips

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Installation
Front Module Installation
If you have an 8900NET module (Net Card) in your frame and will be con-
figuring the module remotely with a web browser or the Newton Control
Panel, install it as described in Front Module Installation on page 15.
If you do not have an 8900NET (Net Card) module in the GeckoFlex frame
for remote monitoring and configuration, you will need to configure the
module using the local onboard controls before installing it in the frame as
described below.
Local Configuration
Local configuration of either model 8945EDA consists of two DIP switches
(S1 and S2) highlighted in the lower left corner of Figure 3. Refer to Table 1
on page 14 for configuring the 8945EDA/-D with the onboard switches.
Figure 3. Configuration Switches on 8945EDA/-D Modules
Local Configuration
Switches S1 and S2

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Installation
Configuration Switches S1 and S2
Table 1 gives the parameters set with the onboard switches S1 and S2 on the
8945EDA and 8945EDA-D module circuit boards. Parameters may also be
set using the web page or Newton Control panel controls when the
8900NET (Net Card) module is installed in the GeckoFlex frame. Refer to
the Configuration Summary table, Table 7 on page 41, for a complete list of
defaults and parameters for each control type.
Note Remote control settings made with the web interface will override local set-
tings. To lock out remote control, set the Config Mode to Off (LOCAL).
Table 1. Switch S1 and S2 Settings
Switches S1 and S2 Function Pin 0 (Left/Off) 1 (Right/On)
Switch S2
Config Mode 1LOCAL (Remote control locked out) LCL&REM (Local and Remote)
Factory Mode 2Off Factory use only
Test Mode 3Off Factory use only
Tx Opt Mode 4Not used on the 8945EDA/-D
Switch S1
Input Select Coax In 1 J9 Coax In 2 J10 Coax In 1 J9 (single) Coax In 2 J10 (single)
101 1 0
201 0 1
Coax Outputs J1, J3, J5, J7 J2, J4, J6, J8 J1, J2, J3, J4,
J5, J6, J7, J8
J1, J2, J3, J4,
J5, J6, J7, J8
Eq. Mode 3Bypass Active
Rck Rate Sel (Reclocking rate selection)
4
Not used on the 8945EDA/-D
5
6
7
Out Mode 8SD/ASI HD

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Installation
Front Module Installation
After installing the rear module, install the front module as follows:
1. Remove the front cover of the frame if required.
2. Locate the corresponding front slot.
3. Insert the front module so that the plastic card guides on the module
top and bottom edges go over the upper and lower raised rail guides on
the right of the top and bottom of the slot (Figure 4).
4. Carefully slide the module into the rear connector.
5. Lock the front module ejector tab into the locking pin.
Figure 4. Front Module Installation
Slide top and bottom card carriers on module
over top and bottom guides on right of slot.
Module installed
Locking Pin
Front Module Side View
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Cabling
Cabling
Cabling to the 8945EDA or 8945EDA-D module is done on the BNCs on the
8900WE-R rear module. Refer to Figure 5 on page 17 for a detailed illustra-
tion of the rear connections referenced below. The 8945EDA or 8945EDA-D
will accept any of the video standards listed in the Input specifications in
Table 5 on page 33.
Inputs and Outputs
The 8945RDA has one input and eight outputs. Refer to Table 2 and
Figure 5 on page 17 for cabling information.
The 8945RDA-D has two inputs each with four outputs. Refer to Table 2
and Figure 6 on page 17 for cabling information. It may also be configured
as a single DA (see Local Configuration on page 13 or Settings Web Page on
page 27).
The 8945EDA or 8945EDA-D inputs conform to the video standards listed
in the input specifications in Table 5 on page 33..
Table 2. Cabling Inputs and Outputs
Model Number Inputs Outputs
8945EDA J9 (J10 is not used) J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8
8945EDA-D (Dual Mode) J9 (DA 1) J1, J3, J5, J7
J10 (DA 2) J2, J4, J6, J8
8945EDA-D (Single Mode) J9 or J10 set for single mode J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8

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Cabling
Figure 5. 8945EDA Rear Cabling
Figure 6. 8945EDA-D Rear Cabling
8900WE-R
J9: Video Input
J7: Video Output
J5: Video Output
J1: Video Output
J3: Video Output
J10: Not Used
J8: Video Output
J6: Video Output
J4: Video Output
J2: Video Output
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8900WE-R
J9: Video Input 1
J1: Video Output
J3: Video Output
J5: Video Output
J7: Video Output
J10: Video Input 2
J2: Video Output
J4: Video Output
J6: Video Output
J8: Video Output
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Power Up
Power Up
The on-board LED (DS11) indicators are illustrated in Figure 7. Upon
power-up, the green PWR LED should light and the CONFIG, FAULT, and
COMM LEDs should illuminate for the duration of module initialization.
Operation Indicator LEDs
With a valid input signal connected, the green on-board PWR LED, PRES
IN LED should be on. Refer to Table 3 on page 19 to see a complete list of
possible operating conditions and the resulting indicator status.
Figure 7. LEDsIndicators
The following LEDs are not used on the 8945EDA and 8945EDA-D mod-
ules:
•PRESOPTIN,
•PRESOPTMOD,
•SD/HD/ASI,and
•LOCK.

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Power Up
A red FAULT LED indicates an error situation and, when noted with the
other indicator LEDs, can indicate a specific problem area. Table 3 describes
signal output and LED indications for the various input/reference combi-
nations.
Table 4 provides the possible input and output conditions that result from
different input signals and conditions.
Table 3. Indicator LEDs and Conditions Indicated
LED Indication Condition
FAULT
(red)
Off Normal operation
On continuously Module has detected internal fault
COMM
(yellow)
Off No activity on frame communication bus
Long flash Location Command received by the module from a remote control system
Short flash Activity present on the frame communication bus
CONFIG
(yellow)
Off Module is in normal operating mode
On continuously Module is initializing, changing operating modes or updating firmware
Long flash Location command received by the module from a remote control system
PWR
(green)
Off No power to module or module’s DC/DC converter failed
On continuously Normal operation, module is powered
PRES COAX IN
(green)
Off Indicates no signal present on the coax input
On continuously Indicates signal present on the coax input
BYPASS
(yellow)
Off No bypass of the equalizer
On continuously Bypass of the equalizer
Table 4. Input and Output Conditions
Input Condition Output Condition
Serial Digital Component (SDI) Serial Digital Component (SDI)
HD Digital Component (SDI) HD Digital Component (SDI)
Other carrier Other carrier
No input Passing

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Remote Configuration
Remote Configuration
The 8945EDA and 8945EDA-D configuration and monitoring can also be
performed using a web browser GUI interface or a networked Newton
Control Panel when the 8900NET Network Interface module is present in
the GeckoFlex frame (8900FFN). Each of these interfaces is described below.
8900NET Module Information
Refer to the 8900NET Network Interface Module Instruction Manual available
online in PDF format for information on the 8900NET Network Interface
Module and setting up and operating the GeckoFlex 8900 frame network.
Note Upgrade software and instructions for the 8900NET can be downloaded from
the Grass Valley ftp site.
Newton Control Panel Configuration
A Newton Control Panel (hard and/or soft version) can be interfaced to the
GeckoFlex frame over the local network. Refer to the documentation that
accompanies the Newton Modular Control System for installation, config-
uration, and operation information.
Control panel access offers the following considerations for module config-
uration and monitoring:
• Ability to separate system level tasks from operation ones, minimizing
the potential for on-air mistakes.
• Ability to group modular products—regardless of their physical loca-
tions—into logical groups (channels) that you can easily manipulate
with user-configured knobs.
• Update software for applicable modules and assign frame and panel IP
addresses with the NetConfig Networking application.
• Recommended for real-time control of module configuration parame-
ters, providing the fastest response time.
Note Not all module functions are available with the control panel, such as factory
default recalls.