GRASS VALLEY CopperHead PowerWafer User manual

CopperHead PowerWafer User
Guide
M4002-9900-102
24 July 2014

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Notices
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Title CopperHead PowerWafer User Guide
Part Number M4002-9900-102
Revision 24 July 2014

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Table of Contents
1 About CopperHead PowerWafer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About CopperHead PowerWafer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
CopperHead System Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpacking the CopperHead PowerWafer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About this User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety and Fiber Optic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Optical Fiber Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Power Fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CopperHead System Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Powered Systems using the PowerWafer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PowerWafer, Direct to Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Power Wafer, Remote Panel-Mounted Fiber Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
PowerWafer, with MPS Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CopperHead Transceiver System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Base Station Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Types of Base Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
3 CopperHead System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Base Station Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Front Panel Section A - Signal Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Front Panel Section B- Power Switch and Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Front Panel Section C- Hybrid Power Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Base Station Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Rear Panel Section A - Power Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Rear Panel Section B - Optical Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Rear Panel Section C - Signal Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
PowerWafer Camera Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
MPS External PowerWafer Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
HDX Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
HDX Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
4 Camera Unit and Power Supply Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Mounting the CopperHead Camera Unit with the PowerWafer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
SMPTE Hybrid Fiber between Base Station (powered) and Camera Unit . . . . . . . .27
Hybrid Fiber between Base Station and Camera Unit (Infrastructure Wiring) . . . .28
Hybrid Fiber Cable between MPS Power Unit and Camera Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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Deployment of the CopperHead System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Insuring a Positive Fiber Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
A Connectors and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
MPS Power Supply Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
B Intercom Pinouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4-Wire Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Clear-Com Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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About CopperHead PowerWafer
This chapter provides an overview of the CopperHead PowerWafer and includes the safety
and warranty information about it.
About CopperHead PowerWafer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpacking the CopperHead PowerWafer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety and Fiber Optic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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About CopperHead PowerWafer
About CopperHead PowerWafer
About CopperHead PowerWafer
The CopperHead System is a fiber optic transmission system that enables camcorders to be
used in live, multi-camera production environments.
The system uses a fiber optic cable to transport a variety of signals between a Camera Unit
and a Base Station.
Fig. 1-1: CopperHead Signal Paths
The CopperHead Camera Unit is typically mounted to a camera that is placed in a studio,
theatre, sports venue, or other live-event location. The system's Base Station is usually
located in a truck, control room, or other video production control area.
When "dry" fiber is used (typically lightweight "tactical" fiber cable), the signals are
transmitted bi-directionally, over distances as long as 5 km or more.
When hybrid fiber cable is used, the link powers the Camera Unit and the camera itself.
CopperHead System Features
• The system makes any camcorder practical for multi-camera production.
• All camera signals are carried on one lightweight fiber cable.
• Can be run through building or campus infrastructure on two strands of Single Mode
fiber.*
• Thin, lightweight, modular design.
• Studio quality uncompressed HD/SDI video up to 3 Gb/s.
• Multi-kilometer distance capability
• Anton/Bauer® Gold Mount and "V-Mount" battery options
• Wide temp range, low power consumption
• Durable, high reliability design
• Two fiber cable options:
• Tactical Fiber: Military Spec, battery/local power, 10+km
•SMPTEHybridFiber
• Low voltage camera-mounted "PowerWafer": 95 watts to 300m (984 ft.)
• High-voltage camera-mounted "PowerPlus": up to 150 watts to 2 km (1.2 miles)
Base Station
Camera Unit

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CopperHead PowerWafer
User Guide
Unpacking the CopperHead PowerWafer
Please consult your packing slip and purchase order to ensure that you have received all of
the expected components.
Inspect all components for scratches and other mechanical damage, and inspect the
electrical connectors for bent or damaged pins and latches. Report any missing or
damaged components to Grass Valley (see Contact Us on page 33 and see Product Returns
on page 3.)
Leave the protective caps on the optical connectors whenever the fiber is disconnected.
Product Returns
In the unlikely event of damage to your CopperHead PowerWafer during shipping or
delivery, please take note of any damage with the delivery or shipping service. If any
component does not work correctly out of the box, please contact Grass Valley (see Contact
Us on page 33).
If the problem cannot be remedied through a service telephone call,you will receive an
RMA number (Return of Merchandise Authorization). Please note this RMA number inside
and outside of all shipping boxes and on all documentation provided with the items to be
returned.
About this User Guide
This CopperHead Fiber Optic Transceiver System can be delivered in a number of
configurations depending on the Power and Battery Mount options selected. This User
Guide is designed to cover all of the various options, so not every page in this Guide will
apply to your specific system.
Note: The CopperHead System is not readily compatible with active
or passive CWDM multiplexing technologies, including Teleport or
TeleThon systems.

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About CopperHead PowerWafer
Safety and Fiber Optic Systems
Safety and Fiber Optic Systems
Optical Fiber Safety
Never look directly into the end of the optic fiber while either end of the system is
operating.
Always use cable connector caps when the cables are not connected. This protects the
connector from damage and the unlikely event of exposure to an operating optical link.
Keeping the caps in place when the connectors are not in use will prevent dirt and dust
from entering the connector and degrading the performance of the optical link.
Power Fuses
The CopperHead PowerWafer Base Stations CHG3-BS-3050-95VD-xxx-xxx are equipped
with two fuses located next to the AC Power receptacle at the left rear of the unit. Refer to
Contact Us on page 33 for specific fuse and location information.
NEVERoperatetheCopperHeadCHG3‐BS‐3050‐95VD‐xxx‐xxxBaseStationwithout
properlyinstalledandratedfuses.Severeelectricalandheatdamagecouldresultaswell
aspersonalinjuryordeath.

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System Overview
This chapter provides a system overview about the Fiber Cables and the Transceiver
System.
CopperHead System Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
CopperHead Transceiver System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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System Overview
CopperHead System Configurations
CopperHead System Configurations
The CopperHead system is available in a variety of configurations that maximize the
advantages of either "dry" fiber cable, "hybrid" fiber cable, or a combination of the two.
Powered Systems using the PowerWafer
CopperHead Base Stations can be equipped with an internal power supply that, when used
with an SMPTE hybrid fiber cable and a PowerWafer at the Camera Unit, will deliver
approximately 95 Watts of power to the camera and related accessories.
Fig. 2-1: Powered System Overview
The maximum range of the system is nominally 240 meters (787 feet)* when drawing 95
watts at the camera, but distances will vary depending on total power draw at the
PowerWafer, as shown in Figure 2-2.
Fig. 2-2: PowerWafer Distance Chart
* The maximum operational cable length varies due to optical loss that can depend on
cable quality, dirt/dust/contamination on connectors, and the number of cable connectors.
When using hybrid cables for camera power, the size of the hybrid cable and the power
draw of the camera, lens, viewfinder, and other accessories are also factors.

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CopperHead PowerWafer
User Guide
In powered fiber configurations, the Camera Unit, Base Station and hybrid fiber cable can
be equipped with one of two types of fiber connectors:
• Panel Connectors
•CablePlugs
PowerWafer, Direct to Base Station
When connected directly to an AC-powered Base Station using an SMPTE hybrid fiber cable,
the system delivers up to 95 watts of power to the camera and accessories. Such a system is
typically configured as shown in Figure 2-3, and includes the following components:
Fig. 2-3: Direct Connect to Base Station with Power Wafer
Panel Connectors Cable Plugs
OpticalCON SMPTE 304M OpticalCON SMPTE 304M
•A: Camera Unit
•B: AC-powered Base Station with
internal camera power supply
•C: PowerWafer
•D: CHCR camera remote cable
•E: CHBR base remote cable
•F: Hybrid fiber optic cable
Female
Male

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System Overview
Powered Systems using the PowerWafer
Power Wafer, Remote Panel-Mounted Fiber Connector
The hybrid fiber receptacle may be mounted a distance from the Base Station if the station
is equipped with a pair of inexpensive ST fiber connectors and a Molex receptacle to carry
power, as shown in Figure 2-4. You can use a breakout cable to connect the hybrid fiber
receptacle to Base Station, or you can use infrastructure wiring.
Fig. 2-4: Powered Base Station with Fiber Receptacle Extension
•A: Camera Unit
•B: Power Wafer
•C: CHCR camera remote cable
•D: AC-powered Base Station with internal
camera power supply
•E: CHBR base remote cable
•F: ST & Molex breakout cable or
campus/building infrastructure
•G: Hybrid fiber optic cable

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PowerWafer, with MPS Power Supply
Systems can be configured so that the majority of the fiber run is made via "dry" tactical or
infrastructure fiber, after which a "throwdown" MPS Power Supply is placed in line to
provide powered SMPTE hybrid fiber cable to the camera. In this configuration (Figure 2-5),
the Base Station can be separated from the MPS power supply by more than nine
kilometers (5.6 miles), where powered cable can be run to the camera for 240 meters (780
feet), providing up to 95 watts of power to the camera and accessories.
Fig. 2-5: System using MPS Power Supply
•A: Camera Unit
•B: Power Wafer
•C: CHCR camera remote cable
•D: DC-powered Base Station
•E: CHBR base remote cable
•F: Tactical fiber or Infrastructure fiber run
•G: MPS Power Supply
•H: Hybrid fiber optic cable
•I: ADAP 12VDC power supply

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System Overview
CopperHead Transceiver System Components
CopperHead Transceiver System Components
The CopperHead Camera Unit fits between the battery or optional power supply and the
camera. The Camera Unit is configured at time of purchase with mounting plates to
accommodate the appropriate camera battery type.
The camera battery or optional power source attaches to Camera Unit, which in turn,
attaches to the video camera. Compatible batteries are Anton/Bauer Gold Mount and Sony
"V" Mount. Other camera mounting plates may be available by special order. Please
contact Grass Valley (see Contact Us on page 33) or your authorized dealer.
The Camera Unit is equipped with a swivel-mounted fiber optic connector, which can be
ordered with an OpticalCON, MX or an SMPTE 304M connector. For more information, see
Contact Us on page 33.
Fig. 2-6: Camera Unit Front and Rear
The actual appearance of your CopperHead Camera Unit will vary depending on the
battery mount and fiber cable connector options specified at the time of purchase.
Camera Unit Front
(attaches to the camera)
Camera Unit Rear (attaches to
battery or power supply)

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CopperHead PowerWafer
User Guide
Base Station Overview
The CopperHead Base Station is a one rack-unit high device that provides all of the inputs
for signals going to the CopperHead Camera Unit, as well as the outputs for the signals
coming from Camera Unit. Base Station is available in a variety of configurations.
The options are:
Power Supply Single or Double Fiber Connector
12 Volt DC Input: “Dry Fiber”
• No Internal camera power supply
• Does not supply power to Camera
Unit via SMPTE hybrid fiber cable
• Is typically used with Tactical fiber
cable and/or infrastructure cabling
• Available in “Dual” configuration for
interface and control of two Camera
Units in a single one RU device.
120/220 Volt AC Input – “Powered
Fiber”
• Includes internal power supply for
Camera Unit.
• Supplies power to Camera Unit via
SMPTE hybrid fiber cable
•Notavailablein“Dual”
configuration. Can only interface
and control a single Camera Unit.
Single Configuration
• Interface and control a
single Camera Unit.
• Available in 12 Volt DC and
120/220 VAC models
Dual Configuration
• Interface and control two
Camera Units in a one RU
device.
• Available in 12 Volt DC only.
• Not available for 120/220
VAC models
Six different fiber connectors are
available for the CopperHead Base
Station. See Contact Us on page 33
for details.
OpticalCON (dry)
Two STs
MX (Expanded
Beam)
OpticalCON
(powered)
SMPTE 304M
Two STs and
Molex

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System Overview
Types of Base Stations
Types of Base Stations
The actual appearance of your CopperHead Base Station will vary depending on the fiber
cable connectors and power option specified at the time of purchase.
Single “Dry” Station
Fig. 2-7: Single "Dry" Base Station - Front Panel (top) and Rear Panel (bottom)
Dual Unpowered Base Station
Fig. 2-8: Dual Unpowered Base Station - Front Panel (top) and Rear Panel (bottom)
Powered Base Station
Fig. 2-9: Powered Base Station - Front Panel (top) and Rear Panel (bottom)

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CopperHead System Components
This chapter describes the main system components in the CopperHead PowerWafer
system.
Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
PowerWafer Camera Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
MPS External PowerWafer Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
HDX Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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CopperHead System Components
Base Station
Base Station
The CopperHead Base Station is available with a number of options. The unit is ordered
with a specified Power Module, Audio/Intercom Module, and Fiber Connector. For an
overall view of component location, see the overall diagrams in Intercom Pinouts on
page 38.
Base Station Front Panel
Fig. 3-1: Base Station Front Panel - single unit, 120/220 VAC power w/internal hybrid power supply
Fig. 3-2: Base Station Front Panel - dual unit, 12 VDC power
The front of Base Station has three areas of interest:
•A: Signal Status Indicators: if Dual Base Station, A1 and A2. Otherwise, A2 only. (see
Front Panel Section A - Signal Status Indicators on page 15)
•B: Power Switch and Indicator (see Front Panel Section B- Power Switch and Indicator
on page 15)
•C: Hybrid Power Status Indicators (see Front Panel Section C- Hybrid Power Status
Indicators on page 16)
Note: These indicators only appear on Base Stations equipped with
internal hybrid power supply.

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Front Panel Section A - Signal Status Indicators
Fig. 3-3: Base Station Status Indicators
•1: Link: indicates the status of the data link from Camera Unit to Base Station. This is a
good indicator of adequate optical link.
•Green when Base Station has a data "lock" with Camera Unit.
•Red when Base Station is not "locked" to Camera Unit.
•2: Return Video/Sync: indicates the presence of the analog video signal (VBS) at Base
Station's "VBS In" BNC. This VBS can be used for return "program" video or for genlock
to the camera.
•3: SDI Presence: illuminates Green to indicate the presence of digital SDI video from
Camera Unit. This will stay illuminated Green as long as there is adequate optical
power being received at Base Station.
•4: Intercom: illuminates Green to indicate audio activity on the Intercom channel.
•5: Control: illuminates Green when camera control data is being transmitted between
Camera Unit and Base Station.
Front Panel Section B- Power Switch and Indicator
Fig. 3-4: Base Station Power Switch
•6: Power: indicates that power is applied to Base Station.
• Green when Base Station is fully powered.
• Red when there is power connected to Base Station, but Base Stationpower is not
On.
•7: Power Switch: used to turn Base Station On and Off. With a hybrid power system
(power supplied by Base Station), this switch will control power to the camera and
Camera Unit.

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CopperHead System Components
Base Station Front Panel
Front Panel Section C- Hybrid Power Status Indicators
This section is optional, and only appears on CopperHead Base Stations equipped with
internal power supplies designed to work with a CopperHead Camera Unit connected to a
PowerWafer.
Fig. 3-5: Base Station Hybrid Power Status Indicators
•8: Camera Power: illuminates Green when high voltage is being supplied to Camera
Unit.
•9: Cable Open: illuminates Red to indicate that the SMPTE hybrid cable is open or there
is no SMPTE hybrid cable connected.
High voltage will not be applied to the hybrid connector until the open condition is
corrected.
•10: Cable Short: illuminates Red to indicate that the SMPTE hybrid cable has a short
circuit in it.
High voltage will not be applied to the hybrid connector until the "short" condition is
corrected or the cable is replaced.