Ross Opengear SRA-8901-R User manual

SRA-8901-R User Guide

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SRA-8901-R · User Guide
• Ross Part Number: 8901DR-104-01
• Release Date: January 4, 2023.
• Software Version: 1.0
The information contained in this Guide is subject to change without notice or obligation.
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errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the
information contained herein.
Patents
Patent numbers US 7,034,886; US 7,508,455; US 7,602,446; US 7,802,802 B2; US 7,834,886; US
7,914,332; US 8,307,284; US 8,407,374 B2; US 8,499,019 B2; US 8,519,949 B2; US 8,743,292 B2; GB
2,419,119 B; GB 2,447,380 B; and other patents pending.
Notice
The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without
notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited. Ross Video Limited
assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
Safety Notices
Refer to the “Important Regulatory and Safety Notices” document that accompanied your
product.
Statement of Compliance
This product has been determined to be compliant with the applicable standards, regulations, and
directives for the countries where the product is marketed.
Compliance documentation, such as certification or Declaration of Compliance for the product is
available upon request by contacting [email protected]. Please include the product;
model number identifiers and serial number and country that compliance information is needed in
request.
EMC Notices
US FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a Commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
Canada
This Class “A” digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe “A” est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
European Union
This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
established under regulation (EC) No 765/2008 and Decision No 768/2008/EC referred to as the
“New Legislative Framework”.
Australia/New Zealand
This equipment is in compliance with the provisions established under the Radiocommunications
Act 1992 and Radiocommunications Labeling (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Notice 2008.
Korea
This equipment is in compliance with the provisions established under the Radio Waves Act.
Class A equipment (Broadcasting and communications service for business use)
This device is a business-use (Class A) EMC-compliant device. The seller and user are advised to be
aware of this fact. This device is intended for use in areas outside home.
International
This equipment has been tested under the requirements of CISPR 22:2008 or CISPR 32:2015 and
found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device.
Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd. could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Warning — This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment this
equipment may cause radio interference.
Notice — This is a Class A product. In domestic environments, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may have to take adequate measures.
Type of Equipment User’s Guide
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electromagnetic wave suitability equipment and
seller or user should take notice of it, and this
equipment is to be used in the places except for home.

Maintenance/User Serviceable Parts
Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required. This product contains no user
serviceable parts. If the module does not appear to be working properly, please contact Technical
Support using the numbers listed in the “Contact Us” section of this manual. All openGear products
are covered by a generous 5-year warranty and will be repaired without charge for materials or
labor within this period. See the “Warranty and Repair Policy” section in this manual for details.
Environmental Information
The equipment may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.
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systems. These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end-of-life equipment
in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner.
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local or regional waste administration. You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the
environmental performances of our products.
Security and Privacy
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applied to the SRA-8901-R, what you should know about maintaining security of this product, and
how we can partner with you to ensure security throughout this product's life-cycle, contact
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and threats evolve, no system can be protected against all vulnerabilities and we consider our
customers the most important partner in maintaining security and privacy safeguards. If you have
any concerns, we ask that you bring them to our attention, and we will investigate. Where
appropriate, we will address the issue with product changes, technical bulletins and/or responsible
disclosures to customers and regulators. Ross Video continuously strives to improve security and
privacy throughout the product life-cycle using practices such as:
• Privacy and Security by Design
• Product and Supplier Risk Assessment
• Vulnerability and Patch Management
• Secure Coding Practices and Analysis
• Vulnerability Scanning
• Access Controls appropriate to Customer Data
• Incident Response
• Clear paths for two-way communication between customers and Ross Video
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vulnerability), contact [e-mail].

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SRA-8901-R User Guide (v1.0) Contents • i
Contents
Introduction 9
Related Publications ...................................................................................................................................9
Documentation Conventions .....................................................................................................................9
Interface Elements ................................................................................................................................. 10
User Entered Text .................................................................................................................................. 10
Referenced Guides ................................................................................................................................ 10
Menu Sequences ................................................................................................................................... 10
Important Instructions .......................................................................................................................... 10
Contacting Technical Support ................................................................................................................. 10
Before You Begin 11
Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 11
Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
User Interfaces ......................................................................................................................................... 12
DashBoard Control System .................................................................................................................. 12
Hardware Overview 13
Card-edge Features .................................................................................................................................. 13
Monitoring via the Card-edge .............................................................................................................. 14
Supported Rear Module .......................................................................................................................... 15
8322AR-337 ............................................................................................................................................ 15
Physical Installation 17
Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Removing the Blank Plates from the Rear Panel .................................................................................. 17
Installing the Rear Module into the openGear Frame ......................................................................... 17
Installing the SRA-8901-R Card into an openGear Frame ................................................................... 18
Cabling 19
Cabling the Ethernet Port on the openGear Frame ............................................................................. 19
SDI Input Cabling ...................................................................................................................................... 19
Bypass Input Cabling ............................................................................................................................... 20
PROTECT Output Cabling ........................................................................................................................ 20
SDI Output 2-4 Cabling ............................................................................................................................ 21
Getting Started 23
Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 23
Launching DashBoard ............................................................................................................................. 23
Configuring the Initial Network Settings ............................................................................................... 23
Accessing the SRA-8901-R in DashBoard .............................................................................................. 24
Bypass Relay Setup 25
Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 25
Enabling the Bypass Relay ....................................................................................................................... 25
Configuring the Auto Return Feature .................................................................................................... 26
Specifying the Bypass Triggers ............................................................................................................... 26
Monitoring for Invalid Inputs .................................................................................................................. 27
Configuring the Reclocker 29
Configuring the Reclocker ....................................................................................................................... 29

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Configuring the Outputs 31
Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 31
Muting an Output ..................................................................................................................................... 31
Monitoring for Invalid Outputs ............................................................................................................... 31
Using RossTalk 33
Using an Ethernet Connection ................................................................................................................ 33
Cabling Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 33
Configuring the SRA-8901-R for RossTalk Communications ............................................................ 33
Sending RossTalk Commands ................................................................................................................. 34
Supported RossTalk Commands ......................................................................................................... 34
Operation 35
Updating the Network Settings 37
Changing the Network Settings of the SRA-8901-R .............................................................................. 37
Upgrading the Software 39
DashBoard Menus 41
Signal Tab .................................................................................................................................................. 41
Product Tab ............................................................................................................................................... 42
Hardware Tab ........................................................................................................................................... 42
Network Tab .............................................................................................................................................. 42
Setup Tab .................................................................................................................................................. 43
Network Setup Tab ................................................................................................................................... 45
RossTalk Setup Tab .................................................................................................................................. 46
Alarms Tab ................................................................................................................................................ 46
Technical Specifications 49
Supported Video Formats ....................................................................................................................... 49
SDI Inputs Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 50
SDI Outputs Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 50
Environment ............................................................................................................................................. 51
Power ......................................................................................................................................................... 52
Software Licenses 53
BSD ............................................................................................................................................................. 53
lwIP ............................................................................................................................................................. 53
Dual GPL .................................................................................................................................................... 53
GPL ............................................................................................................................................................. 53
LGPL ........................................................................................................................................................... 59
MIT .............................................................................................................................................................. 60
zlib .............................................................................................................................................................. 60
Service Information 61
Troubleshooting Checklist ....................................................................................................................... 61
Bootload Button .................................................................................................................................... 61
Warranty and Repair Policy ..................................................................................................................... 61
Glossary 63

SRA-8901-R User Guide (v1.0) Introduction • 9
Introduction
This guide covers the installation, configuration, and use of the SRA-8901-R. The following chapters
are included:
• “Introduction” summarizes the guide and provides important terms, and conventions.
• “Before You Begin” provides general information to keep in mind before installing and
configuring your card.
• “Hardware Overview” provides a basic introduction to the hardware features including the
cabling and monitoring features of the rear module.
• “Physical Installation” provides instructions for the physical installation of the card and its rear
module into an openGear frame.
• “Cabling” provides information on connecting to your facility network, and connecting to external
equipment.
• “Getting Started” provides a general overview of the user controls available on the SRA-8901-R.
• “Bypass Relay Setup” outlines how to configure the bypass relay feature, and define the card
behavior during a loss of the input signal.
• “Configuring the Reclocker” outlines how to select a data rate for the SRA-8901-R reclocker.
• “Configuring the Outputs” outlines how to mute unused outputs, and monitor the outputs for
an invalid signal.
• “Using RossTalk” how to configure the SRA-8901-R to be controlled from a remote editor or
computer via RossTalk commands.
• “Operation” briefly summarizes the operation modes when the bypass feature is active.
• “Updating the Network Settings” outlines how to update the network settings assigned to the
SRA-8901-R.
• “Upgrading the Software” provides instructions for upgrading the software for your SRA-8901-R
using DashBoard.
• “DashBoard Menus” summarizes the SRA-8901-R menus, items, and parameters in DashBoard.
• “Technical Specifications” provides technical specification details on the SRA-8901-R.
• “Software Licenses” provides third-party software license information for your card.
• “Service Information” provides information on the warranty and repair policy for your card.
• “Glossary” provides a list of terms used throughout this guide.
Related Publications
It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing and configuring
your SRA-8901-R card:
•DashBoard User Guide, Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004
•MFC-OG3-N and MFC-8322-S User Guide, Ross Part Number: 8322DR-004
•OG3-FR Series User Guide, Ross Part Number: 8322DR-005
•OGX-FR Series User Guide, Ross Part Number: 8322DR-204
Documentation Conventions
Special text formats are used in this guide to identify parts of the user interface, text that a user
must enter, or a sequence of menus and sub-menus that must be followed to reach a particular
command.

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Interface Elements
Bold text is used to identify a user interface element such as a dialog box, menu item, or button. For
example:
In the Network tab, click Apply.
User Entered Text
Courier text is used to identify text that a user must enter. For example:
In the Language box, enter English.
Referenced Guides
Text set in bold and italic represent the titles of referenced guides, manuals, or documents. For
example:
For more information, refer to the OGX-FR Series User Guide.
Menu Sequences
Menu arrows are used in procedures to identify a sequence of menu items that you must follow.
For example, if a step reads “File > Save As,” you would click the File menu and then click Save As.
Important Instructions
Star icons are used to identify important instructions or features. For example:
Contact your IT department before connecting to your facility network to ensure that there are
no conflicts. They will provide you with an appropriate value for the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and
Gateway for your device.
Contacting Technical Support
At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if problems occur, help is as close as
the nearest telephone.
Our 24-hour Hot Line service ensures you have access to technical expertise around the clock.
After-sales service and technical support is provided directly by Ross Video personnel. During
business hours (Eastern Time), technical support personnel are available by telephone. After hours
and on weekends, a direct emergency technical support phone line is available. If the technical
support person who is on call does not answer this line immediately, a voice message can be left
and the call will be returned shortly. This team of highly trained staff is available to react to any
problem and to do whatever is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.
•Technical Support: ([phone]
•After Hours Emergency: ([phone]
•E-mail: [email protected]
•Website: http://www.rossvideo.com