Grass Valley 3050 User Manual

CopperHead 3050 User Guide

M4010-9900-102

24 July 2014

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Title CopperHead 3050 User Guide

Part Number M4010-9900-102

Revision 24 July 2014

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Table of Contents

1 About CopperHead 3050. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

About the CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Unpacking the CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Product Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

About this User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety and Fiber Optic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Optical Fiber Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Power Fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Fiber Cable Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Fiber Optic Connector Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Signal paths in the CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

CopperHead 3050 Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

3 Detailed Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Back Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Area A - Connector Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Area B - Audio/Intercom Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Area C - Intercom Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Area D - Fiber Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Area E - Battery Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Front Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Area A - Camera Mounting Plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Area B - Signal/Data Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Area C - Optical Link Signal Strength Indicator & Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

CopperHead 3050 Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

CopperHead 3050 Base Station Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Area A - Front Panel Optical Connector (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Area B - Audio Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Area C - Video/Data Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Area D - Signal Strength Indicators/Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Area E - Status/Power Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

CopperHead 3050 Base Station Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Area A - Power & Fiber Connectors (Power Module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Area B - Video/Ethernet Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Area C - Audio/Intercom Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Additional CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

"Power Wafer" Camera Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

MPS External Power Wafer Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

4 Physical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Mounting the CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit to the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Mounting the Power Wafer Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Relocation of the CopperHead 3050 Base Station Fiber connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

5 Connection of the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Connections between the Base Station and the Camera Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Camera Powered: Tactical Fiber between Base Station and Camera Unit. . . . . . . .36

PowerWafer Scenarios #1 and #2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Hybrid Fiber direct between Powered Base Station and Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . 37

Infrastrucure Copper & Fiber between Powered Base Station and Camera Unit. 37

SMPTE Hybrid Fiber between the MPS Power Unit and Camera Unit. . . . . . . . . . . .39

Connections to the CopperHead 3050 Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Connectors into and out of the CopperHead 3050 Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Connections to the CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Camera Unit Connection Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Camera Unit Video Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Camera Unit Audio and Intercom Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

6 Operation of the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Set Up of the CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System for operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Powering the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Understanding Intercom Usage with the CopperHead 3050. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Intercom Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Adjusting Intercom Sidetone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Audio/Intercom/IFB 4-Switch Panel. . . . . . . . . . . .53

Using Digital Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Measuring Fiber Optic Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

The CopperHead 3050 Base Station Digital Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

The CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Digital Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Best Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Shutting Down the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

7 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

A Connector Pin Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Base Station Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Camera Unit Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

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B Multi-Pin Connectors: Suggested Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Base Station 25-Pin Audio Input Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Base Station 25-Pin Audio Output Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

C Available Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Units and Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Wider Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Adaptors and Plugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Wider Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Plates, Panels, and Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Available Accessories – Cable Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Base Station Audio Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

D Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System Base Station Back Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System Camera Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Camera Unit Indicators and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Base Station Front Panel Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Block Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

High Powered Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Low Powered Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

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About CopperHead 3050

This chapter provides an overview of the CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System and
includes the safety and warranty information about it.

About the CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Unpacking the CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety and Fiber Optic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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About CopperHead 3050

About the CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System

About the CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System

The CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System is a camera video, audio, and intercom
multiplexing system that installs itself between a portable video camera and its power
source.It connects via a single fiber optic cable to a Base Station in a truck, studio or other
video production setup. All video, audio and communications usually carried on multiple

coax and audio cables are sent, bi-directionally, over a single lightweight fiber over

distances as long as 5 km or more.

The Camera Unit fits between the battery or optional power supply and the camera. The
CopperHead Camera Unit is configured at time of purchase with special interface plates to
accommodate the appropriate camera battery type.

The camera battery or optional power source attaches to the Camera Unit, which in turn,
attaches to the video camera. Batteries accommodated are Sony V, PAG, and Anton-Bauer.

• The CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System consists of two main components:

• The CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit – this unit has two options:

• a) the battery physical interface system

• b) the fiber connector

The CopperHead 3050 Base Station – this unit has three options:

• a) the power configuration

• b) the fiber connector

• c) the intercom module

Typically options are determined at the time of product order and the units are delivered
pre-configured. Options can be field changed by qualified personnel. This User Guide
describes each of the possible options.

2

Unpacking the CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System

Please consult your packing slip and purchase order to ensure that you have received all of
the expected components.

Inspect all components for scratches and other mechanical damage, and inspect the
electrical connectors for bent or damaged pins and latches. Report any missing or

damaged components to Grass Valley Technical Support.
Leave the protective caps on the optical connectors whenever the fiber is disconnected.

Product Returns

In the unlikely event of damage to your CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System during
shipping or delivery, please note the damage with the delivery or shipping service and
document the packaging and product where you see damage. If any component does not
work correctly out of the box, please contact Grass Valley Technical Support (see
on page 65).

If the problem cannot be remedied through a service telephone call, you will receive an
RMA (Return of Merchandise Authorization) number. Please note this RMA number inside
and outside of all shipping boxes and on all documentation provided with the items to be
returned.

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About this User Guide

This CopperHead 3050 Fiber Optic Transceiver System can be delivered in a number of
configurations depending on the Power and Battery Mount options selected. This User
Guide is designed to cover all of the various options and so not every page in this Guide will
apply to your specific system.

Safety and Fiber Optic Systems

Optical Fiber Safety

Never look directly into the end of the optic fiber while either end of the system is
operating.

Always use cable connector caps when the cables are not connected. This protects the
connector from damage and the unlikely event of exposure to an operating optical link.
Keeping the caps in place when the connectors are not in use will prevent dirt and dust
from entering the connector and degrading the performance of the optical link.

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About CopperHead 3050

Power Fuses

Power Fuses

The CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System Base Stations CHG3-BS-3050-95VD-xxx-xxx are
equipped with Dual Cartridge fuses located next to the AC Power receptacle at the left rear
of the unit. Refer to
information.

NEVERoperatetheCopperHead3050CHG3‐BS‐3050‐95VD‐xxx‐xxxBaseStation
withoutproperlyinstalledandratedfuses.Severeelectricalandheatdamagecould
resultaswellaspersonalinjuryordeath.

Connector Pin Assignments on page 66 for specific fuse and location

4

System Overview

This chapter provides a system overview about the Fiber Cables and the Transceiver
System.

Fiber Cable Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Signal paths in the CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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System Overview

Fiber Cable Overview

Fiber Cable Overview

Fiber Optics and Fiber Optic Cable are the core technologies at the heart of the TelePort 3G
System. The ability to multiplex and de-multiplex multiple ranges of fiber optic signals
carrying SDI, Audio, and Data is what enables the TelePort 3G. The specific theory and
operation of Fiber Optics is beyond the scope of this document.

Tactical Fiber cable is heavy duty, Kevlar protected and capable of carrying CopperHead
signals extended distances. The cable can generally withstand a variety of environmental
hazards such as being crushed or run-over. Tactical Fiber can be used in the field mounted
on Portable Fiber Reels in lengths up to 2000 feet.

Fig. 2-1: Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable Cross-Section

Fig. 2-2: Hybrid Fiber Optic Cable Cross-section

Hybrid Fiber Cable has the same Fiber Optic characteristics with the addition of copper
cables. This allows the transmission of power through the cable. This increases weight and
reduces operating distance. Hybrid Fiber Cable also includes a pair of Sense/Signal wires
that allow systems to determine if there is an open or shorted cable. Hybrid Fiber Cable is
also larger in diameter then Tactical Fiber Cable.

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Fiber Optic Connector Types

ST Cable

Connectors

ST Panel

Connectors

ST Panel w/

Molex

OpticalCON

Cable

OpticalCON

Panel

LC Connectors

SMPTE 304M

Cable

SMPTE 304M

Panel

MX Expanded

Beam Cable

MX Expanded

Beam Panel

Depending on the type of Fiber Optic Cable used, different Connector types can be
configured. The following table summarizes the various types of connectors typically used
in a CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System Transceiver System configuration and the
allowed Fiber Optic Cable usage.

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Tactical

ConnectorType

FiberUse

ST Fiber Connectors Ye s Not

Hybrid
FiberUse

Typically

Camera
UnitUse

BaseStation
Use

Notes

No Ye s Less Expensive – not as

durable as OpticalCON,
SMPTE 304M or MX

ST Fiber Connectors
with Molex Power

No Not

Typically

No Ye s Used with separate Fiber

and Power cables

Plug

LC Connectors No No No No Infrastructure and Internal

Equipment Use

SMPTE 304M No Yes (up

Yes Ye s

to 95V)

OpticalCON Cable

Ye s Ye s Yes Yes

Connector (Neutrik)

OpticalCON Panel

Ye s Ye s No No Infrastructure Use Only

Connector (Neutrik)

MX Expanded Beam

Ye s No Yes Yes

Connector

Fig. 2-3: Fiber Optic Connectors

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System Overview

Signal paths in the CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System

Signal paths in the CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System

The CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System uses an optical fiber link between the Base
Station and the Camera Unit to carry all of the required signals necessary for operation of
the camera and associated production equipment. The Camera Unit multiplexes electrical
signals from the camera and other remote sources and converts them to an optical signal
for transmission over the fiber.

Simultaneously, an optical return signal is received at the Camera Unit from the Base
Station. This signal is then converted to electrical analog information for use by the camera,
camera operator, and auxiliary equipment at the camera location.

Fig. 2-4: Base Station to Camera Unit Connection

When you use the hybrid fiber cable option, the link also provides power to the Camera
Unit and the camera itself. Only the single fiber link or hybrid fiber link is required between
the Base Station and the Camera Unit.

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CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System Components

Camera Unit Front Side
(attached to the camera)

Back Side (attached to the
battery/power supply)

CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Overview

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The actual appearance of your CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit will vary depending on the
battery mount and fiber cable connection options specified at the time of purchase.

CopperHead 3050 Base Station

Fig. 2-6: CopperHead 3050 Base Station Front Panel

Fig. 2-7: CopperHead 3050 Base Station Connector or Back Panel

The actual appearance of your CopperHead 3050 Base Station will vary depending on the
fiber cable connection and power options specified at the time of purchase.

Fig. 2-5: Camera Unit Front and Back Side

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System Overview

CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System Additional Components

CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System Additional Components

In addition to the CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit and Base Station, the system consists of:

• External Power Supply or Power Cord for the Base Station (depending the unit
configuration)

• Hardware kits for rack mounting the Base Station

• Portable fiber reel with fiber per your purchase order

• Optional "Power Wafer" Camera Adaptor with optional external power supply

• Optional "PowerPlus" Camera Adaptor and Power Adaptor

• Optional Universal Camera Control Unit

For additional accessories see Available Accessories on page 76.

Note: You must use your own cables to make connections for the Base
Station monitor, and other ancillary signals and equipment. See

Accessories on page 76 for suggestions.

Available

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Detailed Description

This chapter describes in detail each element on the Camera Unit and Base Station of the
CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System. Physical installation of the system and system
connections and practical operation are covered in following chapters.

For an overall view of component location, see the CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System
overall diagrams in

CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

CopperHead 3050 Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Additional CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Diagrams on page 82.

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CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit

CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit

CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Back Side

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Fig. 3-1: CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Back Side

The back side of the Camera Unit has five features:

• Area A – Connector Panel (see Area A - Connector Panel on page 13)

• Area B - Audio/Intercom Connector Panel (see Area B - Audio/Intercom Connector

Panel on page 14)

• Area C - Audio/Intercom Controls (see Area C - Intercom Controls on page 14)

• Area D – Fiber Connector (see Area D - Fiber Connector on page 15)

• Area E– Battery Mount (see Area E - Battery Mount on page 16)

Area A - Connector Panel

Fig. 3-2: Camera Rear Connector Panl

• 7: SD-HD/SDI In (to Base Station)

• 8: SD-HD/SDI Digital Video Outputs A & B (from Base Station)

• 9: VBS In (to Base Station) VBS signal paths typically carry analog video

• 10: VBS Out (from Base Station)

• 11: Ethernet (100Mbs)

• 13: Power Wafer Connector

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For additional information about the signals carried on these connectors, see Area D - Fiber

Connector on page 15.

Throughout this document component Key Numbers are coordinated with the overall
system diagrams found in

Diagrams on page 82.

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CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Back Side

Area B - Audio/Intercom Connector Panel

• 3- Intercom Head Set Connector

•4 - IFB Out: carries the IFB Circuit Signal typically for reporter use

• 5 - Audio 1 Input (Line Level) - (to Base Station): typically audio program from camera
line outputs

• 6 - Audio 2 Input (Line Level) - (to Base Station): typically audio program from camera
line outputs

Fig. 3-3: Audio/Intercom Connector Panel

For information on the Audio/Intercom Connector Panel operation, see Set Up of the

CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System for operation on page 48.

Area C - Intercom Controls

Fig. 3-4: Intercom Controls

• 9 - Intercom 1 Monitor Level Control and Activity Indicator

• 10- Intercom 2 Monitor Level Control and Activity Indicator

• 11 - Return Program Monitor Level Control and Activity Indicator

• 12 - Intercom & Return Program Output: mini-phone jack with no microphone

functionality

•13 - Sidetone Control

• 14 - Intercom Talk Control

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•15 - Intercom Local/Remote

• LOCAL- Switch 18 is enabled

• REMOTE- Remote Push-to-Talk Switch enabled

For information on the Audio/Intercom Connector Panel operation, see Set Up of the

CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System for operation on page 48.

Area D - Fiber Connector

The CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit is shipped with one of the three Fiber Connectors
shown in

Figure 3-5.

Fig. 3-5: Three types of Fiber Connectors

• 15A - SMPTE 304M, powered

• 15B - OpticalCON, powered or unpowered

• 15C - MX Expanded Beam, unpowered

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Anton-Bauer Type Battery Mount V-type Battery Mount

CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Back Side

Area E - Battery Mount

The CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit is shipped with a variety of Battery Mount to camera
types. The Anton Bauer mount and the Sony V-mount are the most common. PAG and
other battery mount systems are available by special order. Please contact Grass Valley
Technical Support (see

Contact Us on page 65) or your authorized dealer.

• 1, 2 - Battery release latch

Fig. 3-6: Camera Unit Battery Mount

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CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Front Side

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Fig. 3-7: CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Front Side

The front side of the Camera Unit has three areas of interest:

• A - Camera Mounting Plate (see Area A - Camera Mounting Plate on page 18)

• B - Signal/Data LED Activity Indicators (see Area B - Signal/Data Indicators on page 18)

• C - Digital Status Display & Power Switch (see Area C - Optical Link Signal Strength

Indicator & Power Switch on page 19)

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Detailed Description

Anton-Bauer Camera Mount V-type Camera Mount

CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Front Side

Area A - Camera Mounting Plate

The CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit is shipped with a variety of Camera Mount to camera
types. The Anton Bauer mount and the Sony V-mount are the most common. PAG and
other battery mount systems are available by special order. Please contact Grass Valley
Technical Support (see

Contact Us on page 65) or your authorized dealer.

Fig. 3-8: CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System Camera Mount

Area B - Signal/Data Indicators

Fig. 3-9: CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System Camera Unit Indicator Panel

The CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System Camera Unit Indicator Panel has a series of LED
displays that monitor the various signal paths between the Camera Unit and the Base
Station.

• For signals remain constant, such as time code and video, the LED remains on as a
steady Green.

• For signals that fluctuate (such as audio), the LED will reflect the varying signal activity.

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• If the LED is off, either the signal has been lost or it is not in use.

The LED indicators on the left side of the panel indicate signal paths from the Base Station
to the Camera Unit. Right side LEDs indicate signal paths from the Camera Unit to the Base
Station

• 1 - SDI Digital Video Signal: monitors camera SDI Video to Base Station and SDI return
video to the Camera Unit

• 2 - VBS 1 - Analog Video Signals 1: VBS 1 is used for Camera Monitor video from the
Camera Unit to the Base Station.It is also used for Return Video to the Base Station from
the Camera Unit

• 3 - Program Audio Channels 1-2: monitors program audio from Camera Unit to Base
Station. It is also used for Return Audio from Base Station to Camera Unit

• 4 - IFB Signal Path Monitor: monitors an IFB circuit typically fed to and IFB amplifier
and then to a reporter's earpiece

Area C - Optical Link Signal Strength Indicator & Power Switch

Fig. 3-10: Optical Link Signal Strength Indicator & Power Switch

• 5- Optical Link Indicator: indicates the status of the optical connection from base to
camera and camera to base

• Green: both the Base Station and camera control unit have optical power within
normal range.

• Red: either the Base Station or camera control unit optical power is not within
normal range.

• 6- Rx Optical Display (Digital Status Display): four-character display in one of five
modes (see

Using Digital Displays on page 54)

• 7- Base Rx/Dim Push Button: change four-character display mode.

Push and release changes display mode.

• Push and hold adjusts LED indicator brightness

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CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit Front Side

• 8- Power Indicator LED

• Green indicates power is applied to the camera control unit.

• Blinking Green indicates a camera control unit error.

See Using Digital Displays on page 54.

• 9- Power On/Off Switch: toggle switch to enable or disable camera power.

High voltage Base Station: enables or disables camera power.

• Low voltage Base Station: turns camera power on and off

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CopperHead 3050 Base Station

OpticalCON SMPTE 304M Molex and STs ST Connectors

The CopperHead 3050 Base Station is available with a number of options. The unit is
ordered with a specified Power Module, Audio/Intercom Module and Fiber Connector. For
an overall view of component location please see the overall diagrams in
page 82.

CopperHead 3050 Base Station Front Panel

Fig. 3-11: CopperHead 3050 Base Station Front Panel

• A - Optical Connector (see Area A - Front Panel Optical Connector (Optional) on
page 21)

• B - Audio/Ethernet Indicators (see Area B - Audio Indicators on page 22)

• C - Video Indicators (see Area C - Video/Data Indicators on page 22)

• D - Signal Strength Indicators/Setup (see Area D - Signal Strength Indicators/Setup on
page 23)

• E - Status/Power Indicators (see Area E - Status/Power Indicators on page 23)

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Diagrams on

Area A - Front Panel Optical Connector (Optional)

Area A of the CopperHead 3050 Base Station provides for the optional mounting of the
Fiber Optical Connector on the front of the Base Station instead of the rear of the Base
Station.

For information on how to convert the Base Station from Rear to Front Fiber Connector, see

Connections between the Base Station and the Camera Unit on page 36.

Three types of Fiber Connectors are available for use with the CopperHead 3050 Base
Station. Typically one of these Fiber Connectors is pre-configured at the time of delivery.

Fig. 3-12: Fiber Connector Types

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CopperHead 3050 Base Station Front Panel

Area B - Audio Indicators

LED Indicators to the left side of the label indicate signal paths from the Camera Unit to the
Base Station.The right side LEDs indicate signal paths from the Base Station to the Camera
Unit.

• 2 - Program Audio Channels 1-2: monitors Program audio from Camera Unit to Base
Station and Return audio from Base Station to Camera Unit.

• 3 - Intercom Channels 1-2 : monitors Intercom audio from Camera Unit to Base Station
and from Base Station to Camera Unit.

• 4 - Ethernet Signal:indicates IP Data traffic to and from Camera Unit to and from Base
Station.

• 5 - IFB Signal:monitors IFB signal coming from Base Station to Camera Unit.

Fig. 3-13: Audio Indicators

Area C - Video/Data Indicators

Fig. 3-14: Video/Data Indicators

•6 - SDI Digital Video Signal: monitors camera SDI video to Base Station and SDI return
video to the Camera Unit.

• 7 - VBS 1-3 – Analog Video Signals 1-3: VBS is typically used for Camera video from the
Camera Unit to the Base Station, and Return video to the Camera Unit from the Base
Station.

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