THOMSON Grass Valley Triton TTN-BDS-6464 User manual

MANUAL PART NO. 04-052084-004 Rev. 1
MARCH 11, 2003
INSTALLATION MANUAL
TRITON routing switcher
Serial Digital Video Router 64x64
Product model no. TTN-BDS-6464
the most watched worldwide

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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 3
3Connecting the BDS-6464 to your PC 4
3.1 Selection of router level 4
3.2 Pin-out of RS-232 connector 4
3.3 Maximum cable length 4
4NCB connection 5
4.1 Several routers in one system 5
4.2 Connecting control panels 5
4.3 Pin-out and cable type 6
4.3.1 RJ45 connectors 6
4.3.2 5-pin DIN connectors 6
4.3.3 RJ45 to 5-pin DIN converter 7
4.4 Control bus structure 7
4.5 Maximum distance between NCB devices 7
4.6 Control Bus configuration notes 7
5Router configuration 9
5.1 Router level 9
5.2 Router mode 10
5.3 VIT Mode 14
5.4 Power up mode 15
5.5 Select VIT field 15
6Connecting video signals to the BDS-6464 15
7Control and connection of Triton systems, interface protocol 16
7.1 Important notes regarding the Triton Control Protocol 16
7.1.1 Binary Code 16
7.1.2 Echo 16
7.1.3 RS-422 Matrixes 16
7.1.4 Timeout 16
7.2 Basic principles 16

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7.2.1 Example: A single unit with no NCB connected 16
7.2.2 Example: Several units connected by NCB 17
7.3 RS232 17
7.4 NCB 17
7.5 Commands 18
7.5.1 Audio crosspoint set 18
7.5.2 Audio crosspoint set acknowledge 18
7.5.3 Video crosspoint set 18
7.5.4 Video crosspoint set acknowledge 19
7.5.5 Crosspoint status request 19

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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
1 0 11/03/03 Updated with new Thomson/GVG design.
0 - 10/10/00 Initial Revision

BDS-6464 Rev. 1
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1 General
The BDS-6464 is a 64x64 serial digital video router with vertical interval switching. This state of the art
router provides maximum quality with a data rate of up to 540 Mbps and automatic cable equalising on
all inputs. High performance circuits in SMD technology assure undiminished signal quality. The BDS-
6464 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-6464 or
BES-6464 to create an AFV router. One or several Triton remote control panels can control the BDS-
6464 as well. Another unique feature of the Triton 64x64 series is the possibility to reconfigure the router
via the configuration switch on the back plane to create several formats of routers:
64x64 Serial Digital Video 1 layer
32x32 Serial Digital Video 2 layer
21x21 Serial Digital Video 3 layer
16x16 Serial Digital Video 4 layer
1.1 Specifications
Data rate: 143Mbit/s - 540Mbit/s
VIT input: Comp. Video 1Vpp, 300mV sync, looped 75ohms
Number of inputs: 64 terminated
Equalisation: Automatic up to 300m ( Belden 8281 )
Number of outputs: 64
Impedance: 75 ohms
Return-loss: > 18dB (10MHz-270MHz)
Signal level: 800mV fixed, 75 ohms load
Ris/fall time: typ. 700ps
Connector: BNC
RS-232 interface: 19200 baud
AC power: External power supply 100 - 260 VAC
DC power: +5V, molex 2-pin connector
Dimensions: 483 x 264 x 120 mm (19”, 6RU)

BDS-6464 Rev. 1
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1.2 Connection drawing
Vertical Interval Trigger Configuration Switch
RS-232 port
Video input section Video output section
Power connector
NCB1
1Network Control Bus. The protocol of this bus is equal, and compatible to the MIDI bus protocol.