WBS AV6201A openGear User manual
AV6201A
OPENGEARANALOGVIDEODISTRIBUTIONAMPLIFIERw/
DIFFERENTIALINPUT,CLAMPINGANDCABLEEQUALIZATION
UserManual
byWardBeckSystems
Rev:Jan.012015
WardBeckPartNumber:AV6201A
• DocumentIssue:1
• PrintedinCanada
TheinformationcontainedinthisUserManualissubjecttochangewithoutnoticeorobligation.
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Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of
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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 a commitment by WardBeck Systems Ltd. WardBeck
Systems Ltd. assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this
manual.
Trademark
isaregisteredtrademarkofRossVideoLimited.
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All other product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this manual
are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective
owners.
ImportantRegulatoryandSafetyNotices
Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed
below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Products may require specific
equipment, and /or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance
requirements.NoticeshavebeenincludedinthispublicationtocallattentiontotheseSpecificrequirements.
SymbolsMeanings
This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions within the Product Manual Documentation. Failure to heed this information may
presentamajorriskofdamageorinjurytopersonsorequipment.
Warning
The symbol with the word “Warning” within the equipment manual indicates a potentially
hazardoussituation,whichifnotavoided,couldresultindeathorseriousinjury.
Caution
The symbol with the word “Caution” within the equipment manual indicates a potentially
hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be
usedtoalertagainstunsafepractices.
Notice
The symbol with the word “Notice” within the equipment manual indicates a situation, which if not
avoided, may result in major or minor equipment damage or a situation which could place the
equipmentinanoncompliantoperatingstate.
ESDSusceptibility
This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or assembly is
susceptibletodamagefromanESDevent.
ImportantSafetyInstructions
Caution
This product is intended to be a component product of the openGear 8000 series frame. Refer to the
openGear 8000 series frame User Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper
installationandsafeoperationoftheframeaswellasit’scomponentproducts.
Warning
Certain parts of this equipment namely the power supply area still present a safety hazard, with the
power switch in the OFF position. To avoid electrical shock, disconnect all A/C power cords from the
chassis'rearapplianceconnectorsbeforeservicingthisarea.
Warning
Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and service personnel from
hazardousvoltages.Forcontinuedsafety,replaceallbarriersafteranyservicing.
This product contains safety critical parts, which if incorrectly replaced may present a risk of fire or
electrical shock. Components contained within the product’s power supplies and power supply area,
arenotintendedtobecustomerservicedandshouldbereturnedtothefactoryforrepair.
Toreducetheriskoffire,replacementfusesmustbethesametypeandrating.
Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecifiedbythemanufacturer.
EMCNotices
USFCCPart15
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 users will be required to correct the
interferenceattheirownexpense.
Notice
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by WardBeck Systems Ltd.
couldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatethisequipment.
CANADA
ThisClass“A”digitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadianICES003.
Cetappareilnumeriquedeclasse“A”estconformeàlanormeNMB003duCanada.
EUROPE
This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE
Directive93/68/EEC.
INTERNATIONAL
This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22:1997 along with amendments A1:2000 and A2:2002 and
foundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassADigitaldevice.
Notice
This is a Class A product. In domestic environments this product may cause radio interference in
whichcasetheusermayhavetotakeadequatemeasures.
Maintenance/UserServiceableParts
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 under the “Contact Us” section on the last page of this manual. All openGear products are
covered by a generous 5year warranty and will be repaired without charge for materials or labor within this
period.Seethe“WarrantyandRepairPolicy”sectioninthismanualfordetails.
EnvironmentalInformation
The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its
production.Itmaycontainhazardoussubstancesthatcouldimpacthealthandtheenvironment.
To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the
extraction of natural resources, WardBeck Systems Ltd. encourages you to use the appropriate takeback
systems. These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your endoflife equipment in an
environmentallyfriendlyandhealthconsciousmanner.
Thecrossedoutwheeledbinsymbolinvitesyoutousethesesystems.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or
regionalwasteadministration.
Introduction
Overview
The AV6201A is an analog video distribution amplifier with a differential input designed for broadcast use. It
can provide up to eight outputs when used with a single card rear module, and up to four outputs when used
with a double card rear module in an OG3FRC frame. The AV6201A can be addressed through Dashboard
to report card status and activate features. The AV6201A is housed in the openGear OG3FRC series
frames.
FunctionalBlockDiagram
Figure1.SimplifiedBlockDiagramoftheAV6201AFunctions
Features
ThefollowingfeaturesmaketheAV6201Athebestsolutionforanalogvideodistribution.
• Equippedwithadifferentialinput
• Offersinputclamping
• Hasa+/3dBtrimrangetomatchlevels
• Higherdensitywithupto20cardsinanOG3FRCframe
• HandlesNTSCorPALcompositesignals
• 5yearwarranty
• FitsallopenGearOG3FRCseriesframes
DocumentationTerms
Thefollowingtermsareusedthroughoutthisguide:
•“Frame”referstotheOG3FRCseriesframethathousestheAV6201Acard.
•“Operator”and“User”refertothepersonwhousestheAV6201A.
•“Board”,and“Card”refertotheAV6201Acarditself,includingallcomponentsandswitches.
InstallationandSetup
StaticDischarge
Whenever handling the AV6201A and other related equipment, please observe all static discharge
precautionsasdescribedinthefollowingnote:
ESD
Susceptibility
Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor devices. Avoid
handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas, and when
wearing synthetic fiber clothing. Always exercise proper grounding precautions when
workingoncircuitboardsandrelatedequipment.
Unpacking
Unpack each AV6201A you received from the shipping container, and check the contents against the
packing list to ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales
representativeorWardBeckSystemsLtd.directly.
RearModuleOptions
TherearetworearmoduleoptionsavailablefortheAV6201AAnalogVideodistributionamplifier.
On the 20 slot OG3FRC frame the T6301A rear module occupies two slots and provides I/O for one
AV6201A card. For higher density applications, the T6401A occupies two slots and provides I/O for two
AV6201Acards.AllconnectionsaremadeonBNCtype75Ohmconnectors.
Figure2.RearModuleTerminations
NOTE: The T6201A (obsolete) was designed for use exclusively with the 10 slot DFR8310 frame and has
thesameconnectionschemeastheT6301A.
BoardInstallation
UsethefollowingproceduretoinstalltheAV6201AinanopenGearOG3FRCSeriesframe.
1. Refer to the User Manual of the openGear OG3FRC series frame to ensure that the frame is
properlyinstalledaccordingtoinstructions.
2. When using the AV6201A with the T6301A for maximum I/O, please note that the even
numbered slots are to be used. Plug the AV6201A modules into slots 2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,
and 20 for a maximum of 10 cards. Slot 1 is the left most slot as you look into the frame from
thefront.
3. When using the AV6201A with the T6401A for maximum density, you may insert the card into
anyslotforupto20cardsperframe.
4. After selecting the desired frame installation slot, hold the AV6201A card by the edges and
carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame. Then fully insert the card into the
frameuntiltherearconnectionplugsareproperlyseatedonthemidplaneandrearmodule.
ThiscompletestheprocedureforinstallingtheAV6201AinanopenGearOG3FRCSeriesframe.
UserControls
UserControlDiagram
Figure3.CardEdgeUserControls
Level
The level control is used to adjust the output levels of the AV6201A. This potentiometer gives precise
controloftheoutputsignalovera+/3dBrange.
Equalizer(0300m)
Providescontinuouslyvariableequalizationforcablelengthsfrom0to300metres.
LEDs
The frontedge of the card features LEDs that display the status of the input signals. Descriptions are
providedinthefollowingtable:
LED
Color
Location
DisplayandDescription
SYNCH
Green
Topofthecard
Whenilluminatedthereisavalidanalogsignalattheinput.
NOSYNCH
Green
Secondfromthetop
Whenilluminatedthereisnotavalidanalogsignalattheinput.
Table1.StatusLEDDescriptions
JumperSettings
Selectstheinputtermination,eitherhighimpedanceor75Ohms.
Selectsbetweenabalancedanddifferentialinputconfiguration.
Turnsclampingcircuitonoroff.
RemoteControl
DashBoardControl
This card may be monitored by a remote computer through DashBoard the free configuration monitoring
software available to openGear users. With DashBoard installed on your computer the following mvenus are
availablewheninterrogatinganAV6201Acard:
MENU
ITEM
DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION
CardInfo
(Readonly)
Product
AV6201A
Productidentificationcode
Name
AnalogVideoDistributionAmplifier
Productfunctionaldescription
Supplier
WardBeckSystemsLtd.
Manufacturerofthecard
SoftwareRev.
##
Twodigitsoftwarerevisioncode
Website
www.wardbeck.com
Manufacturer’swebaddress
MENU
ITEM
DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION
CardStatus
(Readonly)
CardStatus
GreenDotSynchDetected
Cardisfunctioningproperlyand
appropriatesignalsareconnected
RedDotNoSynchDetected
Videosignalisnotpresent
TechnicalSpecifications
INPUT
InputImpedance
75OhmorHiZ
InputLevel
1Vpp,nominal
InputReturnLoss
46dBTypical,@3.58M
PERFORMANCE
Gain
betterthan0.05dB@3.58M
DifferentialGain
betterthan0.15%@3.58M
Differentialphase
betterthan0.15deg@3.58M
S/N
betterthan60dB,5MHzB.W.
OUTPUT
OutputImpedance(8splits)
75Ohm
OutputLevel
!Vpp,terminated
GENERAL
PowerRequirements
+12V,120mA,7,5V,55mA
Dimensions
3.025"highx12.800"deep
Weight
approx.0.115kg(0.252lbs)
NOTE:
WardBeckSystemsLtd.reservestherighttochangeperformancespecificationswithoutprior
notice.
WarrantyandRepairPolicy
The openGear AV6201A is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance, quality, reliability,
and workmanship for a period of FIVE (5) years from the date of shipment from our factory. In the event that
your openGear AV6201A proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period, WardBeck Systems
Ltd. reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a unit of equal or superior
performancecharacteristics.
Should you find that this openGear AV6201A has failed after your warranty period has expired, we will repair
your defective product should suitable replacement components be available. You, the owner, will bear any
labor and/or part costs incurred in the repair or refurbishment of said equipment beyond the FIVE (5) year
warrantyperiod.
In no event shall WardBeck Systems be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential
damages (including loss of profits) incurred by the use of this product. Implied warranties are expressly
limitedtothedurationofthiswarranty.
This openGear AV6201A User Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and
operation of your openGear Product. WardBeck policy dictates that all repairs to the openGear AV6201A
are to be conducted only by an authorized WardBeck Systems factory representative. Therefore, any
unauthorized attempt to repair this product, by anyone other than an authorized WardBeck Systems factory
representative, will automatically void the warranty. Please contact WardBeck Technical Support for more
information.
InCaseofProblems
Should any problem arise with your openGear AV6201A, please contact the WardBeck Technical Support
Department.(Contactinformationissuppliedattheendofthispublication.)
A Return Material Authorization number (RMA) will be issued to you, as well as specific shipping
instructions, should you wish our factory to repair your openGear AV6201A. If required, a temporary
replacement module will be made available at a nominal charge. Any shipping costs incurred will be the
responsibility of you, the customer. All products shipped to you from WardBeck Systems Ltd. will be
shippedcollect.
The WardBeck Technical Support Department will continue to provide advice on any product manufactured
byWardBeckSystems,beyondthewarrantyperiodwithoutcharge,forthelifeoftheequipment.
WARDBECKSYSTEMSLTD.
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OrderingInformation
StandardEquipment
●AV6201AAnalogVideoDistributionAmplifierw/DifferentialInput,ClampingandCable
EqualizationDistributionAmplifier
OptionalEquipment
● AV6201AUMAnalogVideoDistributionAmplifierUserManual
(additionalUserManual)
● T6301ASingleCardRearModule(forinstallationintoOG3FRCframeformaximumI/O)
● T6401ADualCardRearModule(forinstallationintoOG3FRCframeformaximummono
density)
● OG3FRCDigitalProductsFrameandPowerSupplywithCoolingFans(2RU,holdsupto
20cards)
Your AV6201A Analog Video Distribution Amplifier is a part of the openGear family of products. WardBeck
offers a full line of openGear terminal equipment including distribution, conversion, monitoring, muxing,
demuxingandprocessingofAES/EBUandHD/SDSDIaswellasanalogaudioandvideoproducts.
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