Grass Valley 8943FC User Manual

8943FC

4 CH FIBER TO ELECTRICAL CONVERTER

Instruction Manual

Software Version 1.0.2

071877100

MAY 2011

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Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

8943FC 4 Channel Fiber to Electrical Converter Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Module Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Module Placement in the GeckoFlex Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Module Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Rear Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

SFP Device Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Front Module Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Attenuation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Fiber Optic Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Electrical Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

CWDM Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Configuration and Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Input Operating Modes Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Auto Reclock/Bypass Mode (Default) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Auto Reclock/Mute Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

3G 2970M Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

HD 1485M Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

SD 270M Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Manual Bypass HD/3G Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Manual Bypass SD Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Local Monitoring and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Local On-board Status Monitoring LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Local Mode Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Remote Monitoring and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

8900NET Module Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Newton Control Panel Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Web Page Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Status Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

I/O Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Settings Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Slot Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Software Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Status Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

External Frame Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

LED Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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SNMP Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Power-Up Diagnostic Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Electronic Circuit Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Module Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Configuration Summary Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual describes the features of a specific 8900 module in the GeckoFlex Signal Processing System families. As part of this module family, it is subject to Safety and Regulatory Compliance described in the GeckoFlex 8900 Series frame documentation (see the GeckoFlex Frames 8900FX/FF/FFN Signal Processing System Instruction Manual).

All Modular product manuals can be found on-line in PDF format at this link:

www.grassvalley.com/docs/modular

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8943FC 4 Channel Fiber to Electrical Converter Module

Introduction

This manual covers installation, configuration, and operation of the 8943FC 4 Channel Fiber to Electrical Converter module.

Module Features

The 8943FC module is a four channel optical to electrical converter (receiver) with four optical input channels each with two electrical BNC outputs. The module can accommodate a variety of high definition video inputs up to 3 Gb/s as well as DVB/ASI, AES, and MADI interfaces..

The following features are available with this module:

• Two module set including a hot-swappable front and rear module and up to two optional single mode dual receiver fiber optic SFP devices mounted on the front module. Model options are given in Tab le 1 on

page 10.

• Up to ten 8943FC modules in the same 2 RU GeckoFlex frame.

• Two electrical BNC outputs for each of the four fiber optic input channels.

• Two re-clocked outputs for each fiber input for stable long distance reception of each optical feed.

• Re-clock bypass for non-SDI signal types.

• Supports both HD or SD formats and passes embedded audio present in the incoming video stream.

• SNMP and product health monitoring is supported through the 8900NET module with applications such as NetCentral.

• Software updating using the NetConfig Networking application.

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Introduction

The 8943FC can be populated with the dual receiver SFP devices listed in

Ta bl e 1. SFP devices come in kits containing the SFP device, a mounting

bracket, and a fiber cable assembly. Kit part numbers are indicated by a -K at the end of the part number. Refer to

Figure 3 on page 14 for a kit example.

The SFP devices are capable of handling bit rates from 143 Mb/s up to 3

Gb/s. Refer to Ta bl e 1 for the current SFP devices for use with the 8943FC

module.

Note This manual shows 8943CF and 8943FC CWDM functionality in conjunction

with the 8939FCA and 8939FCB fiber optic Mux/Demux modules. There are other applications for CWDM application not covered here.

These receivers will accept all CWDM frequencies from the SFP transmitter modules on the 8943FC. Refer to

Table 1. Fiber Optic SFP Device Dual Receiver Options

SFP Device Type Frequencies

SFP-13103G-M1DRX-K (Full Kit)

SFP-13103G-M2TRX

Spare SFP devices can be purchased without a kit, but initial installation requires the full kit.

Ta bl e 1 for SFP models available.

Dual Receiver 1270nm 1610nmSFP-13103G-M1TRX

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The 8943FC model consists of a front and rear module set that can only be installed in a GeckoFlex frame. Two fiber optic dual transmitter SFP device kits, shipped separately, must also be installed for full functionality of the module.

Installation of the 8943FC module set is a process of:

1. Placing the 8943FC-R rear module in a rear frame slot,

2. Installing the fiber optic SFP devices on the front module,

3. Placing the front module in the corresponding front slot,

4. Cabling the signal ports, and

5. Setting module parameters with on-board switches or with the web

browser interface.

All GeckoFlex front and rear modules can be inserted and removed from an GeckoFlex frame with power on.

Note Modules and SFP devices are sensitive to static damage, use standard anti-

static precautions when handling components.

Module Placement in the GeckoFlex Frame

There are ten front and rear cell locations in the 2 RU GeckoFlex frame

Figure 1) to accommodate either audio, analog and digital video modules.

(

Figure 1. GeckoFlex Frame

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Module Installation Precautions

Please read and follow the precautions listed below before installing the front and rear modules and any optional fiber optic SFP devices:

• Use standard anti-static procedures during installation. As modules can be installed or removed when the GeckoFlex frame is powered up, before removing the cover, please use an anti-static bracelet tied to a metal part of the frame.

• Install the rear module first, then install the option fiber optic SFP devices on the front module, then install the front module.

• When installing or removing a rear module, loosen or tighten the screws holding the retainer clips to the frame manually with the retainer clip tool provided inside the front cover of the frame or use a 2 mm (5/64”) hex screwdriver. Please do not use an electric screwdriver.

Note On newer 751- version GeckoFlex frames, a Rear Retainer Clip removal tool

and 2 extra retainer clips and screws for installing them are provided on the inside of the frame cover.

• Make every effort to leave the screws holding the retainer clips in place (do not remove them completely). They are very small and can easily drop into other equipment causing a shorting hazard. (Two turns of the screw should be enough to loosen the screws, 3 turns or more will remove it.)

• When installing a rear module, tighten the screws on the retainer clips just until snug. Do not apply more force than is necessary to seat the rear module. Refer to the

page 53.

• If using a fiber optic SFP device on the fiber-ready front module, handle it carefully, use anti-static precautions, and read the Installation on

page 11 before cabling.

Mechanical specifications given in Tab le 6 on

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Rear Module Installation

8771_07r0

Use retainer clip or needlenose pliers to pull out blank after removing retainer clips

To install the rear module, refer to Figure 2 and the instructions below:

1. To remove a blank rear adapter cover (or a rear module already

present), manually loosen the two screws holding each retainer clip on the rear adapter cover or rear module to the frame with the retainer clip tool provided inside the front cover of the frame (newer model frames only) or a 2 mm (5/64”) hex screwdriver. Do not remove the screws.

Note To remove a rear module already installed, follow the same steps. It is helpful

to first remove the front module so the rear can be pulled out more easily.

2. After loosening the retainer clip screws, pull up on each retainer and

completely remove it, leaving the screws in place.

3. Remove the blank rear adapter cover by inserting needlenose pliers

into the slots in the blank cover and pulling it off.

4. Insert the rear module into the empty slot, guiding it carefully.

5. Replace each retainer clip over the two screws on both sides of the

module and push down to seat the retainer clip.

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6. Tighten the two screws on each retainer clip just until they come into

contract with the retainer clip then tighten about a 1/4 turn more (maximum torque is 4-5 inch-lb/0.45-0.6Nm). Do not force or torque the screws too tightly. The clips should not bend or be bowed.

Note All unused rear slots in a GeckoFlex frame should have a blank rear adapter

cover installed.

Figure 2. Installing Rear Module

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Ferrule covers

Duplex end ferrules

Simplex end ferrules

Mounting Bracket

SFP device dust cover

SFP device label

SCA-2 Connector

SFP Device Installation

Two optional dual channel CWDM receiver SFP devices can be installed on an 8943FC module. Both are installed on the front of the module circuit board. The type of SFP device depends on the application of the module and the 8939FCA or 8939FCB module it will be feeding. Refer to

page 10.

The optional strap-mount SFP Fiber Optic kit (Figure 3) for GeckoFlex fiber-ready modules includes:

• One Strap Mount Fiber Optic SFP Device (labeled for type)

• Mounting bracket for SFP device installation

• Fiber cable assembly for connecting SFP device to front module rear connector

Figure 3. SFP Device Kit

Ta bl e 1 on

Fiber Optic Cleaning Requirement

Before making any fiber optic cable mating connections to the SFP device or cabling and after every de-mating cycle, use an industry standard fiber optic cleaning kit, including oil-free compressed air, to clean the fiber con nectors and the connectorized fiber end faces. This helps ensure optimum performance of the fiber optic interface. Industry standard fiber optic cleaning kits can be purchased on the web and in electronics stores.

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V-connection

SCA-2 (electrical) connector

Installation of each SFP device involves three steps:

1. Mount the metal bracket to the SFP device,

2. Mount the SFP device and bracket on the top side of the 8943FC front

module, and

3. Install the fiber cable assembly to the SFP device and the rear LC

adapters.

CAUTION The Fiber Optic SFP device is static sensitive. Use static handling precautions

when installing or removing it.

Mount Metal Bracket to SFP Device

Attach the mounting bracket to the SFP device as shown below.

1. Insert the narrow end (SCA-2 connector) of the SFP device into the

mounting bracket, label side up with the open slots on the bracket pointing to the rear as shown by the direction of the arrow in Figure 4.

Figure 4. Mounting Bracket

2. Attach the mounting bracket to the SFP device by sliding the bottom

part of the bracket as far as it will go (Figure 5) on the bottom side of the SFP device to hold it in place without forcing it. Make sure the open bracket slots point towards the SCA-2 (electrical) connector on the SFP device.

Figure 5. Attach Bottom of Bracket to SFP Device

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Fiber cable connectors

SCA-2 (electrical) connector

Arrows indicating SFP device type

J4 - F3/F4

J6 - F1/F2

3. The finished installation should look like the example in Figure 6. The

label will list the GV Model number, the GV part number, and the manufacturer’s part number. Also note the two arrows on the label will indicate signal direction as shown in the dual receiver example in

Figure 6 (arrows pointing in). A dual transmitter will have two arrows

pointing out, and a transceiver will have one input and one output arrow.

Figure 6. Finished Bracket Mounting

Once you have put the mounting brackets onto the two SFP devices, install them on the top side of the circuit board and cable them to the output con nectors on the main module with the fiber cable assembly provided.

Figure 7 shows an example of a finished SFP installation on a 8943FC

module with the locations of the hardware components, connectors, and plastic cable guides.

Figure 7. Example of a Finished SFP Installation

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Slide bracket straps

under screws

and tighten.

SCA-2 connector, J6

Fiber Channel 1 and 2 SFP Device and Fiber Cable Installation

Note Before making any fiber connections, refer to the Installation on page 11.

After preparing the SFP devices for installation, install the Receiver SFP devices required for the Fiber Channel 1 and Fiber Channel 2 outputs as fol lows:

Note This example uses a dual fiber receiver that will receive frequencies from

1270 to 1610nm as shown in Figure 8.

1. Remove the black rubber dust cover from the SFP device and clean the

fiber faces of both the SFP device and connector J6 as described in

Installation on page 11.

2. Align the SFP device with the right angle bottom SCA-2 connector (J6)

and the mounting screws on the 8943FC module (Figure 8).

3. Loosen the two screws slightly (do not remove them completely) with

a torx screwdriver so the mounting bracket straps can slide under the screws.

4. Slide the SFP device towards the SCA-2 connector so the electrical

connector on the SFP device engages with the SCA-2 connector and the straps are underneath the two screws.

5. Tighten the screws to secure the SFP device to the front module.

Figure 8. Installing F1 and F2 SFP Devices

Now install the fiber cable assembly from the SFP device to the rear connector as described below.

1. Remove the dust covers from the fiber cable assembly connectors to

expose the LC ferrules (the ends of the fiber optic cable).

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Duplex end of fiber cable

Plastic fiber guides

Fiber 1

Fiber 2

F1 and F2 cable silkscreen guide

2. Clean the LC ferrules of the connectors (and after every de-mating

cycle) using an industry standard fiber optic cleaning kit as described in Installation on page 11. Also visually inspect the LC ferrules for damage or blockage before installing them into the SFP device.

3. Remove the rubber dust cover from the SFP device connector end.

Insert the duplex end of the fiber cable assembly (the two fiber optic cables connected together) into the SFP device by holding the strain relief boot directly behind the connector housing as shown in Figure 9. Push on the strain relief until you hear a click, indicating the connectors are properly mated.

4. Route the fiber cable assembly through the two plastic fiber guides as

shown in Figure 9 to hold it in place.

Figure 9. SFP Device Installation for Ch 1 and Ch 2 SFP

5. Insert the simplex ends of the fiber cable assembly (the two fiber optic

connectors are separate) into the LC adapter ports at the rear of the module. Fiber 1 (B) is the bottom cable from the SFP device and Fiber 2 (A) is the top cable. Note the silkscreened F1 (B) and F2 (A) as shown in the detail in Figure 10.

Figure 10. F1 and F2 Fiber Cable Silkscreen Guide Detail

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Slide bracket straps

under screws

and tighten.

SCA-2 connector, J4

Channel 3 and Channel 4 SFP Device and Fiber Cable Installation

Repeat the SFP device installation procedure for the second SFP device in the top SCA-2 connector, J4, of the module. This SFP device is also a dual receiver with the same part number as the SFP device in J6.

Follow the instructions for installing the SFP device in connector J4 in the same manner as the instructions for J6 starting on steps 1 through 5. The finished installation of the Fiber Channel 3 and Fiber Channel 4 SFP device should resemble the one in

Figure 11. SFP Device Installation for Ch 3 and Ch 4

page 17,

Figure 11.

Now install the Fiber Channel 3 and 4 fiber cable assembly from the SFP device to the rear connector as described below.

1. Remove the dust covers from the fiber cable assembly connectors to

expose the LC ferrules (the ends of the fiber optic cable).

2. Clean the LC ferrules of the connectors (and after every de-mating

3. Remove the rubber dust cover from the SFP device connector end.

on page 20. Push on the strain relief until you hear a click, indicating the

connectors are properly mated.

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Duplex end of fiber cable

Plastic fiber guide

Square hole in circuit board

4. Route the Fiber Channel 3 and 4 fiber cable assembly through the

remaining top side plastic fiber guide as shown in Figure 12 then insert the simplex ends through the square opening below ISP connector, J2, to the back side of the module.

Figure 12. SFP Device Installation for Fiber Ch 3 and Ch 4

5. Put the fiber cable assembly through the cable guide on the back of the

circuit board to hold it in place (Figure 13).

Note the silkscreened F3 (B) and F4 (A) guides as shown in the detail in

Figure 13.

Figure 13. F3 and F4 Fiber Cable Silkscreen Guide Detail

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