THOMSON Grass Valley TRITON TTN-BDS-1616RC User manual

MANUAL PART NO. 04-049752-004 Rev. 2
FEBRUARY 27, 2003
INSTALLATION MANUAL
TRITON routing switcher
Serial Digital Video Router 16x16
with Re-clocking
Product model no. TTN-BDS-1616RC
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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 2
2Power connection 2
3Connecting the BDS-1616RC to your PC 3
3.1 Selection of router level 3
3.2 Pin-out of RS-232 connector 3
3.3 Maximum cable length 3
4NCB connection 4
4.1 Several routers in one system 4
4.2 Connecting control panels 4
4.3 Pin-out and cable type 5
4.3.1 RJ45 connectors 5
4.3.2 5-pin DIN connectors 5
4.3.3 RJ45 to 5-pin DIN converter 6
4.4 Control bus structure 6
4.5 Maximum distance between NCB devices 6
4.6 Control Bus configuration notes 6
5Router configuration 8
5.1 Router level 8
5.2 Router mode 9
5.3 Vertical interval trigger 11
5.4 Power up mode 12
6Connecting video signals to the BDS-1616RC 12
7Control and connection of Triton systems, interface protocol 13
7.1 Important notes regarding the Triton Control Protocol 13
7.1.1 Binary Code 13
7.1.2 Echo 13
7.1.3 RS-422 Matrixes 13
7.1.4 Timeout 13
7.2 Basic principles 13
7.2.1 Example: A single unit with no NCB connected 13

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7.2.2 Example: Several units connected by NCB 14
7.3 RS232 14
7.4 NCB 14
7.5 Commands 15
7.5.1 Audio crosspoint set 15
7.5.2 Audio crosspoint set acknowledge 15
7.5.3 Video crosspoint set 15
7.5.4 Video crosspoint set acknowledge 16
7.5.5 Crosspoint status request 16

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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 to new Thomson/GVG design.
1 0 30/01/01 Corrected error in baud rate setting
0 - 10/10/00 Initial Revision

BDS-1616RC Rev. 2
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1 General
The BDS-1616RC is a 16x16 serial digital video router with vertical interval switching, and output
reclocking. This state of the art router provides maximum quality with a data rate of up to 540Mbps,
automatic cable equalising on all inputs. High performance circuits in SMD technology assure
undiminished signal quality. The BDS-1616RC 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, with its many operational features. The control bus technology allows
linking the unit with the BAS-1616 or BES-1616 to create an AFV router. One or several Triton remote
control panels can control the BDS-1616RC as well. Another unique feature of the Triton 16x16 series is
the possibility to reconfigure the router via the configuration switch on the back plane to create several
formats of routers:
16x16 Serial Digital Video 1 layer
8x8 Serial Digital Video 2 layer
5x5 Serial Digital Video 3 layer
4x4 Serial Digital Video 4 layer
1.1 Specifications
Data rate NRZ: 143Mbps - 540Mbps
VIT input: Comp. Video 1Vpp, 300mV sync, 75 ohms
Number of inputs: 16 terminated
Equalisation: Automatic up to 250m (RG59)
Number of outputs: 16, reclocked
Impedance: 75 ohms
Return-loss: > 16dB (10MHz-270MHz)
Signal level: 800mV fixed, 75 ohms load
Rise/fall time: typ. 0.7ns
Connector: BNC
AC power: External power supplies 100 - 260 VAC
DC power: +5V, connector DB9 male
Dimensions: 483 x 44 x 280 mm (19”, 1RU)

BDS-1616RC Rev. 2
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1.2 Connection drawing
Vertical interval trigger RS-232 port NCB1
Video input section Video output section
Power connector Configuration
Switch
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-1616RC is normally delivered with the desktop power model AC ±5V / 30W. Upon customer
request, BDS-1616RC 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-1616RC router requires +5V DC with a minimum
current of 3.5A. The following pin-out is used on the DB9 male power connector:
Pin 1 and 9 0V
Pin 2 and 5 +5V
1Network Control Bus. The protocol of this bus is equal, and compatible to the MIDI bus protocol.