MultiDyne HoneyBadger User manual

HoneyBadger
Video/Audio/Intercom/Data ExtensionPlatform
USERMANUAL
252 INDIAN HEAD RD, KINGS PARK,NY11754USA
[phone] /[phone] / FAX [phone]
[e-mail]
www.multidyne.com

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DOCUMENT REVISIONS
Table of Contents
Document Revisions.............................................................................................................................. 2
Safety Info ............................................................................................................................................. 3
1. Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 5
2. Feature Descriptions....................................................................................................................... 6
3. Operation...................................................................................................................................... 13
4. Accessories / Field-Replaceable Units.......................................................................................... 18
5. Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 20
6. Contact Info.................................................................................................................................. 23
7. Copyrights.................................................................................................................................... 24
Document Revisions
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SAFETY INFO
Safety Info
Donot use thisapparatusnear water.
Clean only withlint free dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilationopenings.
Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
Do not defeat the safety purposes of the
grounding- type plug. A ground type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The
third prong is provided for your safety.If the
provided plug does not fit in to your outlet,
consult anelectrician for replacement of the
obsoleteoutlet.
Install in accordance with the MultiDyne®
installationinstructions.
Install all peripheral equipment (cameras,
routers, etc.) in accordance with the
requirements.
Protect the power cordfrom being walked on or
pinching particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and point where they exit from the
apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by
MultiDyne®.
Use only with the cart, rack, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by MultiDyne®, or
sold with the apparatus. Whenacartisused,use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
FollowalllocalElectricalCodesforGrounding,Lightning
Arrestmentand SurgeProtection.Unplugthis apparatus during
lightningstorms or when unused for extended periods of time.
AllElectricalWorktothefacilitymustbe performedby a qualified Licensed Electrician.Alllocal ElectricalCodes must
be followedand, if necessary, must be inspected by a Local orState Inspector.
All servicing of MultiDyne equipment must be performedat the factory bya MultiDyne trained service technician or
engineer.
Throughoutthis manual, severalWarnings andCautions and Notesmay bepresentedto alert the user toimportant
safety oroperating information.
Always adhere to local building,safety and fire preventioncodes during the installationand operation of this product.
Use only power cords that were shipped with specified for this product and certified for the country of use.
Connect the unitonly to a power source withthe specified voltage rating.
Unless otherwise stated in the Installation Instructions, and in adherence to local Electrical Codes, MultiDyne®
Equipment should only be plugged into a standard 15-amp dedicated circuit.

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Laser Safety Information
This unit is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT according to EN60825-1 (EU) andFDA 21CFR 1040.10 (USA). Class 1
laser products are considered safeand do not result in biological hazard if usedaccording to these instructions.
Warning –Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
Warning –Never look directly into the end of the optical fiber while either end of the system is operating.
Warning –Never clean an optical fiber connector on equipment or cable that is carrying light.
Warning –Always use dust caps on fiber optic connectors when cables are not connected. This will protect the connector from
damage and accidental exposure of a human eye to an operating laser.

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OVERVIEW
1. Overview
The HoneyBadger (HB) is a multi-format transceiver that multiplexes a wide collection of broadcast
signal types onto 2 fibers. This includes SDI, analog and intercom audio, Gigabit Ethernet, Genlock
(sync), serial data (RS-232/422/485) and GPIO. This is all accomplished with a 4RU local box and a
5RU remote unit.
Video
There are 8 transmit and 8 receive (8x8) SDI signal paths available. For HD applications, the 3G model
supports SD/HD/3G-SDI. The HB can also support single-link 4K UHD with the 12G model, which
covers all SDI rates from SD- to 12G-SDI.
Audio
There are 8 transmit and 8 receive (8x8) balanced audio paths, with mic-level gain and phantom power
available on the 5RU end.
Intercom
Connect up to 4 RTS®or Clear-Com®intercoms with wet or dry power.
Ethernet
Two, fully independent 1GbE ports
Data/Tally/GPIO
Two RS-232/422/485 data paths, 2 GPIO, and 2 Tallys on multi-pin Phoenix connectors for easy
termination
Sync
Bi-/Tri-level genlock
Key Features
•Wide complement of signal types multiplex onto only 2 fibers
•Optional Fiber I/O includes ST, LC, SC, Lemo, and Neutrik OpticalCon Duo
•Full-sized connectors for fast setup
•Dual AC power supplies are supported to prevent dropouts.
•Anton-Bauer or V-mount Battery plate for emergency backup power

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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
2. Feature Descriptions
2.1. Front Panel HB-DC-DBR (5RU)
A. Status Indicators –Intercom, Ethernet, Sync, Data/Tally, Audio
a. Intercom & Audio
Each LED is shared between 2 audio channels. For example, for Intercom (I-COM) IN “A”, the
LED will light when audio is detected on either channel 1 [CH1] or channel 2 [CH2].
b. Ethernet, Sync, and Data LEDs are lit when signal is detected. Detailed parameters are described
below in their respective sections.
c. LINK –LED indicates unit fiber link is up and running with remote end.
B. Status Indicators –SDI
Relative to the input and output BNCs, the data rate is indicated for each associated channel (SMPTE
rates only). For example, 1.5Gbps video will light the HD LED. Video going into the BNC is transmitted
(TX) to the remote end. Video received (RX) from remote unit is output from BNC.
C. Intercoms
See Section 3.1 for details on the level meters and operation of Intercom modules.
D. SDI I/O
IN 1–8 are transmitted to remote end.
OUT 1–8 are received from remote end.

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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
E. Sync
Output from the Local end. The Sync Card can transport a video reference signal in formats that include
NTSC, PAL, and HD Tri-Level. Only the sync portion of the signal is transported across a fiber link, all
video and color information are stripped from the signal.
HD SYNC supported formats:
NTSC, PAL, 1080p30, 1080p29.97, 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98, 1080psf24, 1080psf23.98, 1080i60, 1080i59.94,
1080i50, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50
F. Data, GPIO, & Tally I/O
Data 1 and Data 2 each support one bi-directional Tally, one GPIO Bidirectional Channel, and two Data
Channels transport up to 3Mbps. The LEDs in the front will turn on showing the data paths are active. The
HoneyBadger is built with 422 selected as the default mode. RS-232 and RS-422 operate in full-duplex
mode. RS-485 operates in half duplex and is available by contacting MultiDyne.
G. Ethernet
Each Ethernet port supports rates of 10/100/1000 Mbps. When a link is established between two units,
the green LED on the front panel for respective channel will turn on. Then as each port senses data
activity the LEDs will flicker.
H. MIC/Line Inputs 1–8
See Section 3.2 for details on the MIC/Line Input operation and their indicators.
I. Audio Outputs 1–8
Industry standard, balanced XLR line-level audio output received from remote unit.

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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
2.2. Front Panel HB-DC-DBL (4RU)
Since both boxes are mirror images of each other, only the differences from 5RU are
shown here. See Section 2.1 for full panel descriptions.
A. Intercom Matrix
Patch balanced audio to interface with Matrix frames. Section 2.4.1 has detailed pinouts.
B. Sync
Input sent to remote end. Supported rates mentioned in Section 2.1.E
C. Audio I/O 1–8
Line-level balanced audio

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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
2.3. Rear Panel (Both Models)
A. UFP
Universal Fiber Plate for fiber I/O interface. Fiber options are chosen at time of order. See
Section 6 for all available fiber types.
B. AC Power supplies + cover
One power supply is installed by default. For redundnacy in case of supply failure, a 2nd unit can
be installed. See the Accessories section for part numbers.
C. Battery Plate
Battery support for emergency power backup. Battery options are chosen at time of order, AB
for Anton Bauer and Vfor V-mount type.
The 3G HB consumes around 5A @ 14.7V [no Intercom beltpacks]. Therefore a 140Wh battery,
for example, should run the unit for a little less than 2 hours.

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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
2.4. Pinouts
2.4.1. Intercom Matrix
Pin
Function
1
x
2
x
3
OUT+
4
IN-
5
OUT-
6
IN+
7
x
8
x
Diagram