GRASS VALLEY T-POV 324 User manual

T-POV Bidirectional Robotic
Camera User Guide
M4017-9900-102
24 July 2014

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Title T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera User Guide
Part Number M4017-9900-102
Revision 24 July 2014

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Table of Contents
1 About the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System . . . 1
T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpacking the T-POV Robotic Camera Link System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About this User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product Ordering/Model Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
T-POV 301 Variations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
T-POV 324 Variations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety and Fiber Optic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Optical Fiber Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Power Fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Fiber Cable Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Fiber Optic Connector Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Understanding which Fiber Connector is applicable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
T-POV Base Station Variables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
T-POV Base Station Physical Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
T-POV Camera Unit Physical Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Signal paths in the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Power options with the T-POV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Power Mode and Fiber Connector Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Base Station Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Camera Unit Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
3 T-POV 301 Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
About the T-POV 301 Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
T-POV 301 Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Base Unit Front Panel Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Area A - Signal Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Area B - Optical Power Indicator LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Area C - Signal Strength & System Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Area D - Power/Status Indicators and Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
T-POV 301 Multiple Unit Detail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
AREA A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
AREA B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
AREA D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
T-POV 301 Powered Unit Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Area D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
T-POV 301 Base Unit Rear Panel Detail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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Area E - Power Section and Fiber Connector(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Area F - Data/GPI-Tally Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Area G - Video Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
T-POV 301 Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
T-POV 301 Camera Unit Front Panel Detail - 12 Volt Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Area A - Power Section (12 Volt Type). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Area B - Optical Power Strength and Diagnostic Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Area C - Signal Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Area D - Fiber Connectors - "Dry" Unpowered Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
T-POV 301 Camera Unit Front Panel Detail - Powered Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Area E - 12-15 VDC Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Area F - Fiber Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
T-POV 301 Camera Unit Rear Panel Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Area H - Video Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4 T-POV 324 Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
About the Camera Link System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
T-POV 324 Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
T-POV 324 Base Unit Front Panel Detail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Area A - Signal Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Area B - Signal Strength & System Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Area C - Power/Status Indicators and Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
T-POV 324 Multiple Unit Detail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
AREA A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
AREA B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
T-POV 324 Powered Unit Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Area A & B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Area C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
T-POV 324 Base Unit Rear Panel Detail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Area D- Power Section and Fiber Connector(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Area E - Data/GPI-Tally Connectors & Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Area F - Audio Multi-Pin Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Area G - Video Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
T-POV 324 Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
T-POV 324 Camera Unit Front Panel Detail - 12 Volt Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Area A - Power Section (12 Volt Type). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Area B - Optical Power Strength and Diagnostic Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Area C - Signal Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Area D - Fiber Connectors - "Dry" Unpowered Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
T-POV 324 Camera Unit Front Panel Detail - Powered Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Area E - 12-15 VDC Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Area F - Fiber Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
T-POV 324 Camera Unit Rear Panel Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Area G - Data/GPI-Tally Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Area H - Audio Multi-Pin Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Area I - Video Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
5 Connecting the T-POV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
T-POV Usage Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

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Tactical Fiber between the Base Station and Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Two Link Unit Installation with Tactical Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Hybrid Fiber between the Base Station and Camera Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Connections to the T-POV Base Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Connections to the T-POV Camera Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
6 Operation of the T-POV System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Set Up Of The T-POV Robotic Camera Link System For Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Powering the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Powering the T-POV Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Powering the T-POV Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
A Brief Guide to Measurement of Fiber Optic Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
The T-POV Base Station Digital Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Diagnostic Display Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
The T-POV Portable Unit Digital Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Best Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Shutting Down the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
7 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Appendix A: Connector Wiring and Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
12 Volt DC Power Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
15 Pin Serial Data Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
26 Pin Serial Data Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
25 Pin Audio Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Base Station 12VDC Terminal Block Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Serial Data Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

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About the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic
Camera System
This chapter provides a high-level overview of the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera
system including how to order product and any related safety information.
T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpacking the T-POV Robotic Camera Link System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product Ordering/Model Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety and Fiber Optic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System concepts
T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System concepts
The T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera is a camera video, audio, and data-multiplexing
system.It connects to a video camera and through a single fiber optic cable link to a Base
Station in a truck, studio, or other video production setup. All video, audio, and data
(usually carried on Triax or multi-core cable) is sent bi-directionally over a single lightweight
fiber cable over distances as long as 30 km (18.6 miles) or more. Hybrid cable systems can
extend 240 meters (787 feet).
A typical installation controls unmanned robotically-controlled cameras used in stadiums,
concert halls, high-end surveillance environments, traffic camera sites, and permanent
weather/beauty shot locations.
The T-POV comes in two variations each providing a specific complement of signals carried
on the fiber. Each variation can also be specified to provide power on the Fiber Optic Cable
("Wet") or without power carrying only the video, audio and data signals ("Dry").
The T-POV variations are the T-POV 301 and the T-POV 324.
The selection of the T-POV model depends on the particular video, audio, data, camera
control, tally/GPI, and power requirements of each application. Each of the T-POV variations
or models can be delivered in either a Rack Unit configuration or Portable "Mini-Mussel"
Shell configuration.
In summary, the differences between models depend on whether audio is carried on the
Fiber Optic cable and how much and what types of data, control and Tally/GPI information
is carried on the Fiber Optic cable. The two models are described in detail later in this user
guide and the two physical configurations are explained in T-POV Bidirectional Robotic
Camera System Components on page 10.
This illustration provides an example of a Base Station unit working with a single Camera
unit. This is one of many possible configurations. Detailed connection information is
provided in Connections to the T-POV Base Station on page 57 and Connections to the T-
POV Camera Unit on page 59.
Fig. 1-1: Example Usage Scenario

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In this usage example, a camera remote unit is attached to the T-POV base unit and controls
a remote camera connected to a T-POV Camera Unit.
The remote camera with controllable pan and tilt unit is connected to the T-POV Camera
Unit, which is connected to the Base Station over a Fiber Optic Cable. The Base Station is
connected to the camera manufacturer's Camera & Pan & Tilt Control unit over a data cable.
Configuration options are determined at the time of product order and the units are
delivered pre-configured.
Unpacking the T-POV Robotic Camera Link System
Please consult your packing slip and purchase order to ensure that you have received all of
the expected Fiber Systems 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 Product Returns on page 3).
You must use your own video and audio cables to make connections for Video, Audio,
GPI/Tally, Black Burst/Gen Lock, Base Station monitor, and other ancillary signals and data
or control equipment. Suggestions for these cables are discussed in Connector Wiring and
Connection on page 78).
Leave the protective caps on the optical connectors whenever the fiber is disconnected.
Product Returns
In the unlikely event of damage to your T-POV Robotic Camera Link System during shipping
or delivery,take note of any damage with the delivery or shipping service. If any
component does not work correctly out of the box, contact Grass Valley (see Contact Us on
page 77).
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 T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera Link System can be delivered in a number of
configurations depending on the physical package selected. This User Guide is designed to
cover each of the various packages, so not every page in this Guide will apply to your
specific system.

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Product Ordering/Model Information
Product Ordering/Model Information
The T-POV part number consists of seven segments:
Fig. 1-2: T-POV part number format
Each segment represents a parameter describing the particular T-POV unit:
T-POV 301 Variations
Segment Description Example
1ProductDesignationT-POV
2 Model # 301 or 324
3 Physical Configuration R4 for Rack Mount
MML or MMH for Mini-Mussel Shell
4 Base Station or Camera Unit BS or CA
5 Unit Number (for Rack Unit
models only)
1 or 2
6 Connector Type ST1, ST2, ST4 for ST Fiber Connectors
304M for SMPTE 304M Hybrid Fiber
Connector
7 Power Type 12V for external power
95V for internally powered
Part No. Short Description
Base Stations
T-POV-301-R4-1-BS-ST1-12V 301 1 RU Single Base Station Rack Mount external
power with 1 ST connector
T-POV-301-R4-1-BS-ST2-12V 301 1 RU Single Base Station Rack Mount external
power with 2 ST connectors
T-POV-301-R4-2-BS-ST2-12V 301 1 RU Dual Base Station Rack Mount external
power with 2 ST connectors
T-POV-301-R4-2-BS-ST4-12V 301 1 RU Dual Base Station Rack Mount external
power with 4 ST connectors
T-POV-301-R4-1-BS-304M-95V 301 1 RU Single Base Station Rack Mount internal
power with 304M connector
T-POV-301-MML-BS-ST1-12V 301 Single Base Station Mini-Mussel Shell external
power with 1 ST connector