THOMSON BDS-0808 User manual

MANUAL PART NO. 04-049750-004 Rev. 2
FEBRUARY 27, 2003
INSTALLATION MANUAL
TRITON routing switcher
Serial Digital Video Router 8x
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Product model no. TTN-BDS-0808
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Contents
Electromagnetic Radiation Notice v
Hardware Warranty and Software License vi
Parts and Service vi
Revision history vii
1General 1
1.1. Specifications 1
1.2. Connection drawing 1
2Power connection 2
3Connecting the BDS-0808 to your PC 2
3.1 Selection of router level 2
3.2 Pin-out of RS-232 connector 2
3.3 Maximum cable length 2
4NCB connection 3
4.1 Several routers in one system 3
4.2 Connecting control panels 3
4.3 Pin-out and cable type 4
4.3.1 RJ45 connectors 4
4.3.2 5-pin DIN connectors 4
4.3.3 RJ45 to 5-pin DIN converter 5
4.4 Control bus structure 5
4.5 Maximum distance between NCB devices 5
4.6 Control Bus configuration notes 5
5Router configuration 7
5.1 Router level 7
5.2 Router mode 8
5.3 Vertical interval trigger 9
5.4 Power up mode 10
6Connecting video signals to the BDS-0808 10
7Control and connection of Triton systems, interface protocol 11
7.1 Important notes regarding the Triton Control Protocol 11
7.1.1 Binary Code 11
7.1.2 Echo 11
7.1.3 RS-422 Matrixes 11
7.1.4 Timeout 11
7.2 Basic principles 11
7.2.1 Example: A single unit with no NCB connected 11

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7.2.2 Example: Several units connected by NCB 12
7.3 RS232 12
7.4 NCB 12
7.5 Commands 13
7.5.1 Audio crosspoint set 13
7.5.2 Audio crosspoint set acknowledge 13
7.5.3 Video crosspoint set 13
7.5.4 Video crosspoint set acknowledge 14
7.5.5 Crosspoint status request 14

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Electromagnetic Radiation Notice
The following information is given to note compliance with the United States Government Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules (47 CFR Part 15) designed to limit interference to radio and TV reception. The ruling establishes
measurement procedures and frequency criteria for Class A computing devices (commercial and industrial applications) with
the following conduction and radiation limits:
CLASS A COMPUTING DEVICE: CONDUCTION LIMIT (Part 15.812)
Frequency (MHz) Maximum RF Line Voltage (uV)
0.45 - 1.6 1000
1.6 - 30 3000
CLASS A COMPUTING DEVICE: RADIATION LIMIT (Section 15.810)
Frequency (MHz) Distance (meters) Field Strength (uV/m)
30 - 88 30 30
88 - 216 30 50
216 - 1000 30 70
The policy of Thomson is one of continual development and improvement. For that reason Thomson uses components and
manufacturing techniques that provide the current state-of-the-art suppression of electromagnetic radiation. This equipment, in
production before October 1, 1981, has not been tested to the above listed measurements. However, equipment such as this
delivered after October 1, 1983 will have the measurements on record at the factory. Therefore, in compliance with the stated
FCC Regulation, the following information is provided for the user:
NOTE
Interference to Radio Communications
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. As
temporarily permitted by regulation it has not been tested for compliance with the limits for Class A
computing devices pursuant to Subpart J of of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take
whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

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Hardware Warranty and Software License
Please contact your local Thomson representative for
hardware warranty and software license information.
Parts and Service
Thomson maintains a full stock of replacement parts available for immediate shipment.
NORTH AMERICA PARTS AND SERVICE
Please call toll-free 1-800-547-8949.
You will be switched automatically to the parts and service representative nearest you.
For email correspondence: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.thomsongrassvalley.com
INTERNATIONAL PARTS AND SERVICE
Contact your Thomson representative.

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Revision history
Current revision of this document is the uppermost in the table below.
Revision Replaces Date Change Description
2 1 27/02/03 Updated with new Thomson/GVG design.
1 0 30/01/01 Corrected error in baud rate setting
0 - 10/10/00 Initial Revision

BDS-0808 Rev. 2
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1 General
The BDS-0808 is a 8x8 serial digital video router with vertical interval switching. This state of the art
router provides maximum quality with a data rate of up to 360Mbit/s and automatic cable equalizing on
all inputs. High performance circuits in SMD technology assure undiminished signal quality. The
BDS-0808 is well suited for all demanding routing tasks in digital studio and broadcast environments.
The built-in RS-232 interface allows the user to control the router via the Triton Router Control System
software with many operational features. The control bus technology allows linking the unit with the
BAS-0808 or BES-0808 to create an AFV router. One or several Triton remote control panels can control
the BDS-0808 as well. Another unique feature of the Triton 8x8 series is the possibility to reconfigure the
router via the configuration switch on the back plane to create several formats of routers:
8x8 Serial Digital Video 1 layer
4x4 Serial Digital Video 2 layer
2x2 Serial Digital Video 4 layer
1.1. Specifications
Data rate NRZ: 143Mbit/s - 360Mbit/s
VIT input: Comp. Video 1Vpp, 300mV sync, 75 ohms
Number of inputs: 8 terminated
Equalization: Automatic up to 300m ( Belden 8281 )
Number of outputs: 8
Impedance: 75 ohms
Return-loss: > 15dB (10MHz-270MHz)
Signal level: 800mV fixed on 75Ohm load
Connector: BNC
AC power: External power supply 100 - 260 VAC
DC power: +5V, connector DB9 male
Dimensions: 483 x 44 x 45 mm (19”, 1RU)
1.2. Connection drawing
Configuration switch
Video input section Video output section
NCB1
Power connector RS-232 port VIT input
1Network Control Bus. The protocol of this bus is equal, and compatible to the MIDI bus protocol.

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2 Power connection
Do not connect mains to the desktop power supply before connecting the power supply to the
router.
Connect the DB9 female connector from the desktop power supply to the main unit. Tighten the screws to
assure a proper contact. To connect mains to the desktop power supply you need a mains cord with IEC
320 connector.
The BDS-0808 is normally delivered with the desktop power model AC ±5V / 30W. Upon customer
request, BDS-0808 can also be delivered with DC ±5V / 30W, which may be fed by a 36 – 72 VDC
mains power source. A Frame mounted power supply solution is also available.
Please refer to the latest Triton Product Catalogue for power supply types, or call Thomson Grass Valley
for this information.
If any third party power supply is used the BDS-0808 router requires +5V DC with a minimum current of
1.0A. The following pin-out is used on the DB9 male power connector:
Pin 1 0V
Pin 2 +5V
3 Connecting the BDS-0808 to your PC
For connection to a PC with Triton Router Control System, the RS-232 interface is used. The RS-232 port
on all Triton devices uses the standard DCE pin-out, see pin-out table under 4.3.
A standard modem cable can be used for connecting the router to the PCs serial port.
3.1 Selection of router level
The router level depends on the system configuration the router is going to work with. See chapter 5 for
more information. All routers are delivered with default level 1. Triton Router Control System offers the
control of up to 16 different routers or combinations of routers.
3.2 Pin-out of RS-232 connector
The DB9 female connector for the RS-232 port has the following pin-out:
Pin 2 Tx
Pin3 Rx
Pin 5 GND
3.3 Maximum cable length
The maximum cable length for an RS-232 connection is per definition 15m. Longer distances can be
installed depending on the environmental conditions of the installation site. It is the responsibility of the
installer / user to secure a proper installation of the RS-232 connection.