Grass Valley 3404 User Manual

CopperHead 3404 User Guide

M4051-9900-102

24 July 2014

Notices

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Grass Valley, a Belden Brand (“Grass Valley”) hereby grants permission and license to owners of CopperHead 3404 to use their product manuals for their own internal business use. Manuals for Grass Valley products may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose unless specifically authorized in writing by Grass Valley.

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Grass Valley.

Warranty information is available in the Support section of the Grass Valley Web site

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Title CopperHead 3404 User Guide

Part Number M4051-9900-102

Revision 24 July 2014

Table of Contents

1 About CopperHead 3404. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

About CopperHead 3404 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Notes on Power Supply Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

About this User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

Power Fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Unpacking the CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Product Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Fiber Cable Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Fiber Optic Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Fiber Optic Connector Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Signal paths in the CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System Block Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Low Power Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

High Power Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

3 CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System Components . . . . . 13

CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

CopperHead 3404 Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

4 Feature Detailed Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit Front Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Area A - Connector Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Area B - Camera Mounting Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Area C - Signal/Data Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Area D - Optical Link Signal Strength Indicator & Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Area E - Fan Control Switch and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit Back Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Area A - Connector Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Area B - Audio/Intercom Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Area C - Intercom Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Area D - Miscellaneous Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Area E - Fiber Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Area F - Battery Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

CopperHead 3404 Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

CopperHead 3404 Base Station Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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Area A - Front Panel Optical Connector (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Area B - Audio Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Area C - Video/Data Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Area D - Signal Strength Indicators/Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Area E - Status/Power Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

CopperHead 3404 Base Station Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Area A - Power & Fiber Connectors (Power Module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Area B - Sync/Data/Control Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Area C - Video/Ethernet Connectors & Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Area D - Audio/Intercom Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Four Wire Intercom Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Additional CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

“Power Wafer" Camera Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

MPS External Power Wafer Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

"PowerPlus" Camera Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

HDX Power Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

5 Installing and Connecting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Installing the CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Mounting the CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit to the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Mounting the Power Wafer Unit to the CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit. . . . . . . . .43

Mounting the PowerPlus Unit to the CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit. . . . . . . . . . .44

Connecting the CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Connections between Base Station and Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Tactical Fiber between the Base Station and Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

SMPTE Hybrid Fiber between the Base Station (powered) and Camera Unit . . . . 46

SMPTE Hybrid Fiber between Base Station and Camera Unit (Infrastructure) . . . 47

SMPTE Hybrid Fiber between the MPS Power Unit and Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . 48

SMPTE Hybrid Fiber between the HDX Power Unit and Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Connections to the CopperHead 3404 Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Multi-Pin Cable Assemblies Used with the CopperHead 3404 Base Station. . . . . .49

Connectors into and out of the CopperHead 3404 Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Connections to the CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Multi-Pin Cable Assemblies Used with the CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit . . . . .52

Connectors into and out of the CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit Back Side . . . . . .53

Connectors of the CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit Front Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Camera Unit Connection Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Camera Unit (Camera Facing Side) to Camera Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Camera Unit (Power Adaptor or Battery Facing Side) to Camera Connections . . .57

Camera Unit Audio and Data/Control Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

6 Operation of CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System . . . . . 59

Set Up of the CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System for operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Powering the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Powering the CopperHead 3404 Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Powering the CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Camera Unit Intercom Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

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Intercom Remote Push-To-Talk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Intercom Sidetone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

A Brief Guide to Measurement of Fiber Optic Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

The CopperHead 3404 Base Station Digital Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

The CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit Digital Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Best Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Shutting Down the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

7 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

A Connector Pin Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Base Station Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Camera Unit Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Data 1 (Camera Control) Pinout Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

B Available Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Wider Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

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C Multi-Pin Signal Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Camera Signal Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Base station cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Base Station Remote Control Panel Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Camera Remote Control Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

D Multi-Pin Wiring Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Base Station Breakout Data/GPI Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Base Station 25-Pin Audio Input Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Base Station 25-Pin Audio Output Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

E System Overview Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System Base Station Back Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System Camera Front and Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Camera Unit Indicators and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

CopperHead Base Station Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

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About CopperHead 3404

This chapter provides an overview of the CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System and includes the safety and warranty information about it.

About CopperHead 3404 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Unpacking the CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

About CopperHead 3404

The CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System is a camera video, audio, and data multiplexing system that isinstalled between a portable video camera and its power source.It is connected via a single fiber optic cable to a Base Station in a truck, studio, or other video production setup. All video, audio, and data usually carried on Triax or multi-core cable is sent, bi-directionally, over a single lightweight fiber over distances as long as 5 km or more. The CopperHead 3404 is specifically designed to support the use of 4K, 3D, or Dual-Link camera setups.

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-Mount, Anton-Bauer, and PAG.

The CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System consists of two main components:

• The CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit has two options:

• the battery physical interface system

• the fiber connector

• The CopperHead 3404 Base Station has three options

• the power configuration

• the fiber connector

• the intercom module

Typically options are determined at the time of product order and the units are delivered pre-configured, although some options can be field-changed by qualified personnel.

Notes on Power Supply Usage

When using your CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System, please ensure that the power supply in use meets the power requirements of your camera. The amount of power available to be sent to the camera through a hybrid Fiber Optic cable depends on the Grass Valley power supply used.

• The available Grass Valley Power Wafer unit provides up to 95 Watts of continuous power.

• The available Grass Valley PowerPlus unit provides 100 Watts continuous power and 150 Watts peak power.

About this User Guide

This CopperHead 3404 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, so not every page in this Guide will apply to your specific system.

Optical Fiber Safety

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

This CopperHead 3404 contains CDRH Class 1 laser devices. Always avoid looking directly at, or staring into, the laser light located on an optical connector or on the end of a fiber. Eye damage can result.

Infrared radiation is produced at the ST fiber connection and at the end of any unterminated optical fibers that are attached to this connection. Avoid any direct exposure to the light that comes from these sources.

Do not power up the unit when no fiber is attached to the fiber port.

There are no user adjustments inside the CopperHead 3404. Do not attempt any type of service to this instrument other than any as instructed this manual. Refer all servicing to Grass Valley, a Belden Brand.

Always keep the Fiber Optical connectors protected. when not connected. Use protective caps if available. This protects the connector from damage and the unlikely event of exposure to an operating optical link. Keeping the connectors protected 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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Power Fuses

The CopperHead 3404 Base Station with internal power is equipped with Dual Cartridge fuses located next to the AC Power receptacle at the left rear of the unit. Refer to

Wiring Suggestions on page 98 for specific location information.

NEVER operate the CopperHead 3404 Base Station without properly installed and rated fuses. Severe electrical and heat damage could result as well as personal injury or death.

The fuses supplied are standard 4 Ampere fuses – 5 x 20mm. Both fuses are in operation at all times – both the AC Line Hot and the AC Line Neutral are fused.

Multi-Pin

About CopperHead 3404

Unpacking the CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System

The following table lists the various items shipped with a system depending on the particular configuration.

CopperHead System Type

Hybrid Fiber -

Tactical Fiber (local

Description Part Code

CopperHead Camera Unit CHG3-CAM   

CopperHead Base Station CHG3-BS   

AC-to-DC Power Supply ADAP-AC  No No

Panel-Mountable Fiber Extension

Camera Remote cable CHCR   

Camera Signal cable CH3CS   

Base Station Remote cable CHBR   

Power Wafer w/jumper cable CHG3-PW No  No

Eternal Power Wafer Supply CH3-MPS No  No

PowerPlus PWRPLS No No 

HDX Power Supply HDX No No 

Fiber jumper(s) various No No 

Reel or coil of Tactical Fiber CA  No No

Reel or coil of Hybrid Fiber CA No  

CH3BFC   No

power at camera)

Standard Power (Power Wafer)

Hybrid Fiber High Power (PowerPlus)

Operations Manual CA   

 Standard

 Optional

Individual items shipped with a CopperHead 3404 system depend on the particular configuration.

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. See

Product Returns on

page 5.

You must use your own video and audio cables to make connections for Video, Tally, Black Burst/Genlock, Base Station monitor, intercom, and other ancillary signals and equipment. Suggestions for these cables are discussed later in this User Guide.

Leave the protective caps on the optical connectors whenever the fiber is disconnected.

Product Returns

In the unlikely event of damage to your CopperHead 3404 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 (see

If the problem cannot be remedied through a service telephone call, you will receive an RMA number (Return of Merchandise Authorization). 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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System Overview

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

Fiber Cable Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Signal paths in the CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System Block Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

System Overview

Fiber Cable Concepts

Fiber Optics and Fiber Optic Cable are the core technologies at the heart of the CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System. The ability to multiplex and de-multiplex a variety of video, audio and data signals so that they can be carried over a thin strand of Fiber Optic cable for long distances enables the CopperHead System. The theory and operation of Fiber Optics is beyond the scope of this document: this document explains the different types of Fiber Optic Cable and Fiber Optic Cable Connectors.

Fiber Optic Cable

Fig. 2-1: Tactical Fiber Optic Cable Cross-section

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. 2-2: 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.

Fiber Optic Connector Types

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 3404 Transceiver System configuration and the allowed Fiber Optic Cable usage. Each connector type is illustrated below.

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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 Ye s Yes Yes

OpticalCON Cable Connector (Neutrik)

OpticalCON Panel

Ye s Yes 

Yes Yes

(up to 95V)

Ye s Yes No No Infrastructure Use Only

Connector (Neutrik)

MX Expanded Beam

Ye s No Ye s Ye s

Connector

ST Cable Connectors

LC Connectors SMPTE 304M

ST Panel Connectors

Cable

ST Panel w/ Molex

SMPTE 304M Panel

OpticalCON Cable

MX Expanded Beam Cable

OpticalCON Panel

MX Expanded Beam Panel

System Overview

Signal paths in the CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System

The CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System utilizes 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.

When the hybrid fiber cable option is used, 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.

Fig. 2-3: Base Station to Camera Unit Connection

CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System Block Diagrams

Low Power Version

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Fig. 2-4: CopperHead System Model 3404 Low Power Version Block Diagram

System Overview

High Power Version

Fig. 2-5: CopperHead System Model 3404 High Power Version Block Diagram

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Components

The chapter describes the CopperHead 3404 components.

CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

CopperHead 3404 Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System Components

Camera Unit Front Side (attached to the camera)

Camera Unit Back Side (attached to the battery/power supply)

CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit Overview

Fig. 3-1: CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit, Front and Back Sides

The actual appearance of your CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit will vary depending on the battery mount and fiber cable connection options specified at the time of purchase.

CopperHead 3404 Base Station

Fig. 3-2: CopperHead 3404 Base Station Front Panel

Fig. 3-3: CopperHead 3404 Base Station Connector or Back Panel

The actual appearance of your CopperHead 3404 Base Station will vary depending on the fiber cable connection and power options specified at the time of purchase.

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CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System Additional Components

In addition to the CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit and Base Station the system consists of:

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

• Cable Sets as required by your camera and remote controller types to connect the CopperHead Camera Unit to the camera, and to connect the Base Station to the optional remote controller

• 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 88.

Note: You must use your own cables to make connections for Tally, Black Burst/Gen Lock, Base Station monitor, and other ancillary signals and equipment (see suggestions).

Multi-Pin Wiring Suggestions on page 98 for

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Feature Detailed Description

This chapter describes in detail each element on the Camera Unit and Base Station of the CopperHead 3404 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 3404 Transceiver System overall diagrams in

CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

CopperHead 3404 Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Additional CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

System Overview Diagrams on page 102.

Feature Detailed Description

CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit

CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit Front Side

Fig. 4-1: CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit Front Side

The front side of the Camera Unit has five features:

• A: Connector Panel (see Area A - Connector Panel on page 19)

• B: Camera Mounting Plate (see Area B - Camera Mounting Plate on page 19)

• C: Signal/Data LED Activity Indicators (see Area C - Signal/Data Indicators on page 20)

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

Indicator & Power Switch on page 21)

• E: Fan Control Switch and Indicators (see Area E - Fan Control Switch and Indicators on page 22)

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V-Type Camera Mounting Plate Anton Bauer Camera Mounting Plate

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Area A - Connector Panel

Fig. 4-2: Connector Panel

For additional information about the signals carried on these connectors, see Signal paths

in the CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System on page 10.

• 18: Time Code In (to Base Station) - provides feed of local camera time code or for the provision of a master synchronization time code for all other cameras (typically from Camera 1 and only if not master TC generator at base)

• 19: Time Code Out (from Base Station) - for time code synchronization of multi-camera productions

• 20: VBS Out 2 (from Base Station) - typically used for Genlock/Black Burst from master synchronizing source

• 21: VBS Out 3 (from Base Station) - typically used for Return Video to camera or for Prompter feed

Area B - Camera Mounting Plate

Fig. 4-3: Two types of Camera Mounting Plates

Feature Detailed Description

CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit Front Side

The CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit is shipped with a variety of Battery Mount to camera types. The Sony V-mount and the Anton Bauer mount are the most common. PAG and other battery mount systems are available by special order. Please contact Grass Valley, a Belden Brand or your authorized dealer.

Area C - Signal/Data Indicators

Fig. 4-4: Signal/Data Indicators

The CopperHead 3404 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 that 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. 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.

Note: The 4K-3G Signal Indicators are located on the reverse side of the Camera Unit adjacent to the 4K-3G SDI Connectors.

• 1: HD/SD SDI Digital Video Signals - Monitors camera SDI Video to Base Station and SDI return video to the Camera Unit (these are not the 4K-3G signals).

• 2: VBS 1-3 - Analog Video Signals 1-3 - VBS 1 is used for Camera Monitor video from the Camera Unit to the Base Station and Return Video to the Base Station from the Camera Unit:

• VBS 2 is used for Genlock (one way from Base Station to Camera)

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• VBS 3 (Prompter) is used for Prompter Feed (one way from Base Station to Camera)

• 3: Program Audio Channels 1 & 2 - Monitors program audio from Camera Unit to Base Station and return audio from Base Station to Camera Unit.

• 4: Data Signal Path Monitors CCU and Data - Data 1 /CCU - Used for Camera Control Unit or for a serial control device (RS232, 422, 485):

• Data 2 is typically used for auxiliary devices such as a Robotic Pan & Tilt Head

• Data 3 is used for an RS232 serial control device

• 5: TC - Time Code Signal - Monitors Time Code to Base Station and return from Camera.

• 6: Ethernet Signal - Monitors Ethernet to Base Station and return from Camera.

• 7: GPI/ Tally Signals - Monitors GPI/TRIG Signal to Base Station and return from Camera and/or TALLY 1 or 2 Signal to Camera Unit.

• 8: Tally1 Indicator Light - Indicates the status of the GPI/Tally 1 signal:

• Off when the signal is not present

• Bright Red when the signal is present

Area D - Optical Link Signal Strength Indicator & Power Switch

Fig. 4-5: Optical Link Signal Strength Indicator & Power Switch

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

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

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

• 10: Rx Optical Display (Digital Status Display) - Four-character display in one of five modes. See

The CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit Digital Display on page 70 for use of

this Digital Status Display.

• 11: Base Rx/Dim Push Button - Change four-character display mode.

• Push and release changes display mode.

Feature Detailed Description

CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit Front Side

• Push and hold adjusts LED indicator brightness.

• 12: Power Indicator LED - Green indicates power is applied to the camera control unit. Blinking Green indicates a camera control unit error. Refer to DIAG display mode for details - see

The CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit Digital Display on page 70.

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

• When used with the high voltage Base Station this enables or disables camera power.

• When used with the low voltage Base Station this turns camera power on and off.

Area E - Fan Control Switch and Indicators

Fig. 4-6: Fan Control Switch and Indicators

• 21: Fan Control Switch - Push switch selects between four settings:

• AUTO - Fan Speed increases as unit temperature increases

• LOW - Fan Speed set to low speed

• HIGH - Fan Speed set to high speed

• OFF - Fan is turned off (all LED indicators are off when the fan is turned off)

• 22: AUTO Indicator - Fan is operating in Auto mode and speed increases from ¼ speed to full speed over a temperature range of 55 degrees centigrade to 70 degrees centigrade.

• 23: LOW Indicator - Fan is at ¼ full speed

• 24: HIGH Indicator - Fan is at full speed

• Fan Diagnostic Mode: The fan switch allows entry into a LED test mode. Push and hold the FAN switch for about five seconds and the test will begin. At this point all of the LEDs will blink indicating that the fan system is functioning.

• High Temperature Warning: If during regular operation (not the diagnostic mode described above) any of LEDs begin to blink then the CopperHead unit has reached a temperature of at least 70 degrees centigrade. If this occurs confirm that the fan is working correctly in the unit. If this high temperature is sustained for any period of time damage may occur to the system. The unit should be turned off and allowed to cool before restarting and the unit should be checked for malfunction as soon as possible.

CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit Back Side

For additional information about the signals carried on these connectors, see Signal paths

in the CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System on page 10.

Throughout this document, component Key Numbers are coordinated with the overall system diagrams (see

System Overview Diagrams on page 102).

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Fig. 4-7: CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit Back Side

The back side of the Camera Unit has six features:

• A: Connector Panel (see Area A - Connector Panel on page 24)

• B: Audio/Intercom Connector Panel (see Area B - Audio/Intercom Connector Panel on page 25)

• C: Audio/Intercom Controls (see Area C - Intercom Controls on page 25)

• D: Misc. Connectors (see Area D - Miscellaneous Connectors on page 26)

• E: Fiber Connector (see Area E - Fiber Connector on page 26)

• F: Battery Mount (see Area F - Battery Mount on page 27)

Feature Detailed Description

CopperHead 3404 Camera Unit Back Side

Area A - Connector Panel

Fig. 4-8: Connector Panel

• 9: 4K - 3G/HD/SD SDI In - Activity indicators are below each SDI connector (to Base Station)

• 10: HD/SD-SDI In (to Base Station)

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

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

•13: VBS Out (from Base Station)

• 14: Ethernet (100Mbs)

• 15: Power Wafer Connector

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