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

8943RDA/-D/-DFR SD/HD/3G-SDI Reclocking DA Modules

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

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

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

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

Fiber Optics Submodule Installation (8943RDA-DFR only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Front Module Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Fiber Optic Cleaning Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Video Input(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Video Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

8943RDA Module Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

8943RDA-D Module Cabling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

8943RDA-DFR Module Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Operation Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Collective Module Status Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Configuration Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Input Operating Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Input to Output Mapping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Local Onboard Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Set INPUT OP MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Set OUTPUT SOURCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Remote Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

8900NET Module Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Newton Control Panel Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

8943RDA Module Links and Web Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

8943RDA Module Configuration and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Local Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Remote Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

8943RDA-D Module Configuration and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Local Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Remote Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

8943RDA-DFR Module Configuration and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Contents

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Local Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Remote Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Software Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Status Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

External Frame Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

LED Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Web Browser Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

SNMP Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Power-up Diagnostics Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Electronic Circuit Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Module Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Block Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Configuration Summary Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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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:

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8943RDA/-D/-DFR SD/HD/3G-SDI Reclocking DA Modules

Introduction

This manual covers installation, configuration, and operation of the 8943RDA, 8943RDA-D, and 8943RDA-DFR (Fiber Ready) SD/HD/3G-SDI reclocking DAs supporting data rates up to 3Gb. All outputs are non-inverting and will support DVB ASI outputs.

These modules install in a GeckoFlex frame with a front and rear module for each model. All models require only one slot in the GeckoFlex frame.

The 8943RDA is an SD/HD/3G-SDI reclocking distribution amplifier providing one electrical input that can be output on eight reclocked outputs. It can distribute SD/HD/3G-SDI video as well as DVB ASI formats, making it ideal for mixed format installations or installations where an upgrade to HD is planned. It requires the 89003E-R rear module.

The 8943RDA-D is a dual reclocking distribution amplifier with two electrical inputs that can be assigned in configuration to any of four reclocked output pairs. It can be used to distribute SD/HD/3G-SDI video and DVB ASI format signals, making it ideal for mixed format applications or instal lations where an upgrade to HD is planned. It requires the 89003E-R rear module.

The 8943RDA-DFR is a fiber-ready reclocking distribution amplifier providing two electrical inputs and three reclocked electrical output pairs plus one single reclocked BNC. In addition, the module supports up to two fiber optic inputs, two fiber optic outputs, or one fiber optic input and one output when one of several different optional fiber optic submodules is installed. Electrical and fiber optic inputs can all be active and outputs can be mapped in any combination in configuration. This makes this model ideal for receiving DVB ASI signals from distant downlinks or transmitting them to remote uplinks. It requires the 89003FR-R rear module.

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Features

The features of the 8943RDA modules include:

• Multi-format SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI on electrical inputs and outputs,

• Non-inverted outputs allow distribution of signals such as DVB ASI,

• Reclocked SD, HD, or 3G electrical outputs which reduce jitter on the incoming signal,

• Auto cable auto equalization for up to 400 meters of cable in the case of SD-SDI and DVB ASI and up to 140 meters of cable in the case of HD-SDI (1.485 Gb/s), 90 meters (Input 1) and 100 meters (Input 2) for 3G-SDI (3 Gb/s) signals,

• Accepts a wide range of standard definition or high definition input signals,

• 8943RDA-D and 8943RDA-DFR inputs can be mapped to output pairs in any combination,

• Provides a bypass mode for signal rates not supported by the reclocker,

• Provide alarm (signal presence detection) and status management,

• Supports SNMP MIB reporting basic board alarms, and

• Remote control and monitoring support: web pages, Newton control panel, and NetConfig management system.

In addition to the features above, the 8943RDA-DFR fiber ready model with the 89003FR-R rear module can be populated with any one SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) dual transmitter (two outputs), transceiver (one input/one output), or dual receiver (two inputs) submodules for fiber optic interface as listed in

Ta bl e 1 on page 14.

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Module Placement in the GeckoFlex Frame

Installation

The front and the rear modules for each model are delivered together as a set as follows:

• 8943RDA front module with the 89003E-R rear module

• 8943RDA-D front module with the 89003E-R rear module

• 8943RDA-DFR front fiber ready module that accepts one optional SFP

fiber optic submodule (see Tabl e 1 on pa ge 14 for model numbers) with the 89003FR-R rear module

The front and rear modules can be plugged in and removed from a GeckoFlex frame with power on, without disrupting operation on adjacent modules. When power is applied to the module, LED indicators reflect the initialization process (see

Power Up on page 25).

There are ten rear and front slot locations in the 2 RU frame to accommodate either video or audio modules of all types (Figure 1). Some GeckoFlex modules use two slots. The 89003E-R used with the 8943RDA and 8943RDA-D and the 89003FR-R rear modules used with the 8943RDA-DFR should be installed in any available single slot location on the back of the frame first. Then the 8943RDA/-D/-DFR front module should be plugged into the corresponding front slot.

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

cover installed.

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 fiber optic option submodules (8943RDA-DFR models only):

• 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 the optical submodule option on the 8943RDA-DFR front module (used only on the 8943RDA-DFR), then 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 82.

• If using a fiber optic submodule on the 8943RDA-DFR fiber ready module, handle it carefully, use anti-static precautions, and read the

Fiber Optic Cleaning Requirement on page 21 before cabling.

Mechanical specifications given in Tab le 10 o n

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Rear Module Installation

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.

Installation

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 (751- Version Frame)

8444_23r0

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

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Fiber Optics Submodule Installation (8943RDA-DFR only)

The 8943RDA-DFR front modules can be populated with any one of the SFP dual transmitter, transceiver, or dual receiver submodules listed in

Ta bl e 1.

Table 1. SFP Fiber Optic Submodule Option Models

SFP Model Number Transmitter Frequencies Supported

SFP-13103G-M1DTX-K 1310 nm

Receiver Frequencies Supported

SFP-13103G-M1DRX-K 1270 nm >1610 nm

Transceiver Frequencies Supported

SFP-13103G-M1TRX-K 1310 nm (input) and 1310 nm (output)

The optional strap mount SFP Fiber Optic kit for GeckoFlex fiber-ready modules (handling video from 143 Mb/s to 3

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

• Mounting bracket for submodule installation

Gb/s) includes:

• Jumper cable assembly for connecting submodule to front module rear connector

Installation of the submodule involves three steps:

1. Mount the metal bracket to the submodule,

2. Mount the submodule and bracket on the front of the 8943RDA-DFR

front module before it is installed in the frame, and

3. Install the jumper cable assembly to the submodule and the front

module rear connectors.

CAUTION The Fiber Optic submodule is static sensitive. Use static handling precautions

when installing or removing the submodule.

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V-connection

SCA-2 (electrical) connector

Jumper cable connectors

SCA-2 (electrical) connector

Mount Metal Bracket to Submodule

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

1. Insert the narrow end (SCA-2 connector) of the submodule 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 3.

Figure 3. Mounting Bracket

2. Attach the mounting bracket to the submodule by sliding the bottom

part of the bracket as far as it will go (Figure 4) on the bottom side of the submodule to hold it in place without forcing it. Make sure the open bracket slots point towards the SCA-2 (electrical) connector on the submodule.

Figure 4. Attach Bottom of Bracket to Submodule

3. The finished installation should look like the example in Figure 5. 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 5 (arrows pointing in). A dual transmitter will have two arrows

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

Figure 5. Finished Bracket Mounting

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Installation

Fiber 1 and Fiber 2 connector

Bracket Straps

Slide submodule straps under screws and tighten.

Insert end of submodule into SCA-2 connector.

Screws

Submodule

SCA-2 Connector

8592_12r1

Installing SFP Submodule on Front Module

Refer to the instructions below for installing a single SFP fiber optic submodule for Fiber 1 and Fiber 2.

1. Remove any dust cover plugs from the submodule.

2. On the top (component) side of the front module circuit board, locate

the two screws and the SCA-2 connector in the bottom connector where the submodule will be installed as shown in Figure 6.

Note On some modules, this may be labeled F3 and F4.

Figure 6. Location of Fiber 1 and Fiber 2 SFP Submodule

3. Loosen the two screws on the printed circuit board slightly so you can

slide the bracket straps underneath the screws and the SCA-2 connector end of the submodule slides over the SCA-2 connector as shown in the drawing in Figure 7.

Figure 7. Installing Strap-Mount SFP Submodule

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Ferrule covers

Duplex end

Simplex ends

4. Once the submodule is seated into the SCA-2 connector and the straps

are completely under the screws, tighten the screws to hold the submodule in place.

Installing Fiber Jumper Cable Assembly

Before installing the fiber jumper cable assembly (Figure 8), remove the protective ferrule covers and clean all fiber optic surfaces on the duplex and simplex ferrule ends of the 2-channel fiber jumper cable assembly and the submodule connector.

Use a standard fiber optic cleaning kit as described in Fiber Optic Cleaning

Requirement on page 21.

Figure 8. 2-Channel Fiber Jumper Cable Assembly

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Installation

Duplex cable end

Simplex cable ends

Refer to the drawing in Figure 9 for the following steps:

1. Carefully slide the duplex ferrule end of the 2-channel fiber jumper

cable assembly into the end of the submodule until the duplex connector snaps into place.

2. Guide the two fiber jumper cables around towards the front of the

board and slip them through the plastic cable guides to hold them in place.

3. Find the ferrule end of the simplex (single) fiber jumper cable that

corresponds to the top duplex cable (labeled fiber 1 in the photo) and connect it to the bottom of the rear fiber connector (labeled Fiber 1 in the photo).

4. Find the ferrule end of the simplex (single) fiber jumper cable that

corresponds to the bottom duplex cable (labeled Fiber 2 in the photo) and connect it to the bottom (labeled Fiber 2 in the photo) of the rear fiber connector.

5. Also refer to Figure 13 on page 24 for an illustration of the fiber

connector on the rear module.

Figure 9. Installing Fiber Jumper Cables

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Front Module Installation

After installing the rear module and the fiber optic submodule option if being used, install the front module as follows:

1. On the top of the front module, locate the LOC and LOC/REM jumper,

J10, shown in Figure 19 on page 42.

2. Set jumper J10 to LOC (pins 1-2) to lock out remote control, or

LOC/REM (pins 2-3), the default, for both local and remote control.

3. For 8943RDA-DFR modules using Dual Transmitter or Transceiver

fiber optic submodules: If you have installed an optional dual fiber transmitter or transceiver submodule on your 8943RDA-DFR front module, you must enable the transmitter output(s) by setting jumper, J13 on the circuit board to pins 1-2, as shown in Figure 15 on page 33.

4. Locate the front slot corresponding to the rear module already

installed.

5. Insert the front module so that the circuit board slides through the

guides on the right side the slot (Figure 10 on page 20).

Installation

6. Carefully slide the module into the rear connector, making sure the

fiber optic connector fits into the rear module properly.

7. Lock the front module ejector tab into the locking pin.

8. Replace the frame front cover during operation to maintain optimum

cooling conditions.

8943RDA/-D/-DFR — Instruction Manual 19

Installation

Slide circuit board through top and bottom guides on right of slot.

Module installed

Locking Pin

Rear Connector

Bottom (solder side)

SFP Submodule mounted on top (component) side (not visable in this view)

8592_09r0

Figure 10. Front Module Installation (8943RDA-DFR Shown)

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Cabling

Fiber Optic Cleaning Requirement

Cabling

Cabling to the 8943RDA and 8943RDA-D is done on the BNCs on the 89003E-R rear module. Cabling for the 8943RDA-DFR module is done on the BNCs and optional fiber inputs and outputs as described in these sec tions:

• 8943RDA Module Cabling on page 22

• 8943RDA-D Module Cabling on page 23

• 8943RDA-DFR Module Cabling on page 24

Before making any fiber optic cable mating connections (including submodule installation) and after every de-mating cycle, use an industry standard fiber optic cleaning kit, including oil-free compressed air, to clean the fiber connectors 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.

Video Input(s)

The 8943RDA modules will accept any of the SD/HD/3G- SDI video and DVB ASI standards listed in the input specifications in

For the 8943RDA-DFR, the video input(s) to the module can be selected from the following four sources, depending on the presence and type of fiber optic submodule option installed:

• Electrical BNC J10 and BNC J8 (BNC J8 8943RDA-DFR only),

• Fiber RX 2 (when dual receiver or transceiver submodule is installed),

• Fiber Input RX 1 or RX 2 (with dual receiver submodule installed).

All input sources can be connected and active at the same time. Each active input must be mapped to the desired output pair(s). Video input to video output pair mapping is done in configuration using the local onboard con trols, Settings web page, or Newton control panel (page 28).

Ta bl e 10 on page 82.

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Cabling

Video Outputs

The 8943RDA model outputs conform to the video standards listed in the output specifications in are available in four pairs, J1/J2, J3/J4, J5/J6, J7/J8 (J7 only for the 8943RDA-DFR). Fiber optic outputs available (Fiber 1 and Fiber 2) depend on the type of fiber optic submodule installed. Two Fiber optic outputs are available when a dual transmitter fiber optic submodule is installed and one fiber optic output (TX1) is available when a transceiver is installed.

Video input to video output pair(s) mapping is done in configuration using the local onboard controls, Settings web page, or Newton control panel

page 28).

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Electrical outputs are always enabled. Fiber optic outputs on the 8943RDA-DFR module must be enabled in configuration using the local onboard controls, Settings web page, or Newton control panel (

8943RDA Module Cabling

Ta bl e 10 on page 82. The electrical video outputs

page 28).

The 8943RDA front module requires the 89003E-R rear module. This module has one electrical input to eight electrical BNC outputs. Refer to

Ta bl e 2 and Figure 11 for 89003E-R cabling information.

Table 2. Cabling Inputs and Outputs for 8943RDA Module

Signal Input Outputs Available

J9 BNC BNC Pairs: J1/J2, J3/J4, J5/J6, J7/J8:

Figure 11. 8943RDA Cabling on 89003E-R Module

89003E-R

J1 J2

Out

J3 J4

Out

J5 J6

Out

J7 J8

Out

J9 J10

8592_01r0

Not Used

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8943RDA-D Module Cabling

The 8943RDA-D front module requires the 89003E-R rear module. Two electrical inputs are available and each may be assigned to any of the four output pairs in configuration. An output pair may only have one input assigned.

For example, BNC J9 can be assigned (mapped) to output pairs J1/J2 and J3/J4 and BNC J8 can be assigned to output pairs J5/J6 and J7/J8. Video input to video output pair(s) mapping is done in configuration using the local onboard controls, Settings web page, or Newton control panel

page 28). Refer to Tab le 3 and Figure 12 for 89003E-R cabling information.

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Table 3. Cabling Inputs and Outputs for 8943RDA-D Module

Signal Inputs Outputs Available

J9 BNC and J10 BNC BNC pairs: J1/J2, J3/J4, J5/J6, J7/J8

Figure 12. 8943RDA-D Cabling on 89003E-R Module

89003E-R

J1 J2

Out

Cabling

Out

J3 J4

Out

J5 J6

Out

J7 J8

Out

J9 J10

8952_02r0

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Cabling

8943RDA-DFR Module Cabling

The 8943RDA-DFR requires the 89003FR-R rear module with electrical inputs and outputs and a fiber optic connector for connection of fiber inputs and outputs depending on the type of fiber optic option submodule installed.

If using an optional fiber optic submodule, it must be installed on the front of the 8943RDA-DFR front module. Fiber optic submodule types available are listed with installation instructions in

(8943RDA-DFR only) on page 14.

Electrical and fiber video input to electrical video output pair and fiber output mapping is done in configuration using the local onboard controls, Settings web page, or Newton control panel (

Refer to Tab le 4 and Figure 13 for 89003FR-R cabling information.

Table 4. 8943RDA-DFR Cabling for 89003FR-R and Fiber Optic Connections

Fiber Optic Submodule Input(s) Available Outputs Available

None BNC J10, BNC J8 BNC pairs: J1/J2, J3/4, J5/J6, J7

Dual Fiber Receiver BNC J10, BNC J8, Fiber 1, Fiber 2

Dual Fiber Transmitter BNC J10, BNC J8 BNC pairs: J1/J2, J3/4, J5/J6, J7, Fiber Out 1, and Fiber Out 2

Fiber Transceiver BNC J10, BNC J8, Fiber In 2

Input to output pair assignment is made on Settings web page where Fiber inputs must be enabled.

Input to output pair assignment is made on Settings web page where Fiber outputs must be enabled.

Fiber Optics Submodule Installation

page 28).

BNC pairs: J1/J2, J3/4, J5/J6, J7

BNC pairs: J1/J2, J3/4, J5/J6, J7, and Fiber Out 1

Figure 13. 8943RDA-DFR Cabling on 89003FR-FR Rear Module

89003FR-R

J1 J2

Out

Fiber I/O Connector

FIBER

J3 J4

J5 J6

J10

Out

8592_03r0

24 8943RDA/-D/-DFR — Instruction Manual

Power Up

Jumper J10 set for LOC/REM

Common LEDs

Operation Indicator LEDs

Power Up

Upon power-up, the green PWR LED should light and the CONFIG, FAULT and COMM LEDs should illuminate during the module initializa tion.

Note When a module is first plugged into a GeckoFlex frame, the 8900NET module

(if present) may report a momentary fault. This will clear once the module has booted up.

The LEDs common to all modules (FAULT, COMM, CONFIG and PWR) are highlighted in version.

Refer to Ta bl e 5 on page 26 to see a complete list of possible operating conditions and the resulting indicator status. A red FAULT LED indicates an error situation and, when noted with the other indicator LEDs, can indicate a specific problem area. The presence of some LEDs on the module depends on which model type you are using.

Figure 14 and operate in the same manner for each module

Figure 14. 8943RDA Front Module Indicator LEDs

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Power Up

LED Indication Condition

FAULT

(red)

COMM

(yellow)

CONFIG

(yellow)

PWR

(green)

CH 1-4 PRESENT

(Green)

CH 1-4 3G

(Blue)

CH 1-4 HD

(Yellow)

CH 1-4 SD

(Yellow)

OPT MOD_1

(Yellow)

(8943RDA-DFR only)

OPT MOD_2

(Yellow)

Refer to Tab le 5 for a description of each front edge LED and how it operates. LEDs present on specific module are illustrated in the figures listed below.

Note Some LEDs, such as the FAULT LED, must report a collective state for all four

channels. This collective state is outlined in Table 6 on page 27.

• 8943RDA (Figure 19 on page 42)

• 8943RDA-D (Figure 24 on page 52)

• 8943RDA-DFR (Figure 28 on page 61)

Tab l e 5 . F r o nt Edge LED Indicators

STATUS LEDS

Off Collective module state of pass

On continuously Collective state of internal fault

Flashing Collective state of warning

Off No activity on frame communication bus

Double flash Location Command received by the module from a remote control system

Continuous short flash Activity present on the frame communication bus

Off No configuration change is in process, initialization complete

On Module is initializing or changing operating modes

Double flash

Off No power to module or module’s DC/DC converter failed

On continuously Normal operation, module is powered

Off No carrier

On Continuously Energized signal present

Off Signal present on CH 1-4 input is not detected as 3 Gb/s (carrier is way off frequency)

Flashing Occurs when the mode is set to manual bypass

On Continuously Signal present on CH 1-4 input is detected as 3 Gb/s

Off

Flashing Occurs when the mode is set to manual bypass

On Continuously Signal present on CH 1-4 input is detected as 1.485 Gb/s

Off Signal present on CH 1-4 input is not 1.485 (carrier is way off in frequency)

Flashing Occurs when the mode is set to manual bypass

On Continuously Signal present on CH 1-4 input is detected as 270 Mb/s

Off

On Continuously

Flashing An unsupported SFP submodule is installed in the top SFP position

Off

In unison with COMM LED, Location Command received by the module from a remote control system

Signal present on CH 1-4 input is not detected as 1.485 Gb/s (carrier is way off frequency)

No SFP fiber optic submodule is installed or the SFP installed in the first SFP position has a fault as noted on Status web page

A supported SFP submodule is installed in the top SFP position (see Table 1 on page 14) for supported types)

Not used in this version

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Tab l e 5 . F r o nt Edge LED Indicators

LED Indication Condition

STATUS LEDS

MODULE LOCAL CONFIGURATION LEDS

CH 1-4 OUTPUT SOURCE

(Yellow)

CH 1-4 INPUT OP MODE

(Yellow)

On or Off Refer to Local Onboard Configuration on page 33

Collective Module Status Reporting

Some status and fault reporting to the module level has only one status indicator, such as the Status LED on each web page. This status indicator must reflect the collective status of all four channels. the collective input status will be for each channel state given below.

Table 6. Collective Input Status

CH 1

Input Status

Not Monitored Not Monitored Not Monitored Not Monitored Not Monitored

Not Present N/A N/A N/A Not Present

N/A Not Present N/A N/A Not Present

N/A N/A Not Present N/A Not Present

N/A N/A N/A Not Present Not Present

Present Not Monitored Not Monitored Not Monitored Present

Not Monitored Present Not Monitored Not Monitored Present

Not Monitored Not Monitored Present Not Monitored Present

Not Monitored Not Monitored Not Monitored Present Present

Present Present Not Monitored Not Monitored Present

Present Not Monitored Present Not Monitored Present

Present Not Monitored Not Monitored Present Present

Not Monitored Present Present Not Monitored Present

Not Monitored Present Not Monitored Present Present

Not Monitored Not Monitored Present Present Present

Present Present Present Not Monitored Present

Present Present Not Monitored Present Present

Present Not Monitored Present Present Present

Not Monitored Present Present Present Present

Present Present Present Present Present

CH 2

Input Status

CH 3

Input Status

CH 4

Input Status

Ta bl e 6 describes what

Collective Input Status

Power Up

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Configuration

Configuration Summary

The 8943RDA modules can be configured locally using onboard switches or remotely using the 8900NET network interface GUI or a networked Newton Control Panel.

Refer to the following sections for a summary of configuration instructions:

• Configuration Summary (page 28)

• Local Onboard Module Configuration (page 33)

• Remote Control and Monitoring (page 38)

Operation of these control types is explained in detail in their respective sections of this manual.

The configuration of each 8943RDA DA establishes:

• Input signal status reporting at module level (remote control only),

• Local only or Remote/Local control (onboard jumper selection),

• Input to output mapping (8943RDA-D and 8943RDA-DFR only), and

• Input Operating Mode setup.

Ta bl e 14 on page 89 provides a summary in table format of all parameters

and their ranges, default values, and remote, local, and control panel function names and locations for setting each value.

Input Operating Modes

The choices for input operating modes are described below. Refer to Tab le 7

on page 30 for an overview of the input status states in each of these modes.

Auto Reclock/Bypass

In this mode the electrical inputs are equalized and fed to the reclocker. The module will analyze the input to determine whether the bit rate is 270Mb/s, 1485Mb/s, or 2970Mb/s. If the input signal matches one of these rates, the signal is reclocked at the determined data rate and passed to the electrical output line drivers. If the signal is determined to not be one of these rates, the reclocker will be automatically bypassed and the signal passed directly to the electrical output line drivers.

Note When in Auto Reclock/Bypass mode, the electrical line driver outputs will be

set to the last known good SD or HD slope (slew rate).

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Configuration

Auto Reclock/Mute

In this mode the electrical inputs are equalized and fed to the reclocker. The module will analyze the input to determine whether the bit rate is 270Mb/s (SD), 1485Mb/s (HD), or 2970Mb/s (3G). If the input signal matches one of these rates, the signal is reclocked at the determined data rate and passed to the electrical output line drivers. If the signal is determined to not be one of these rates, the electrical outputs of the reclocker will be muted and the outputs of the cable driver will be static.

3G 2970M

In this fixed reclock 3G mute mode, the inputs are equalized and fed to the reclocker. The module will analyze the input to determine if the bit rate is 2970Mb/s (3G). If it is, the module will reclock the signal at 2970Mb/s and feed it to the electrical output drivers. If the signal is determined not to be 2970Mb/s, the electrical outputs of the reclocker will be muted and the cable driver outputs will be static.

HD 1485M

In this fixed reclock HD mute mode, the inputs are equalized and fed to the reclocker. The module will analyses the input to determine if the bit rate is 1485Mb/s. (HD) If it is, the module will reclock the signal at 1485b/s and feed it to the electrical output drivers. If the signal is determined not to be 1485Mb/s, the electrical outputs of the reclocker will be muted and the cable driver outputs will be static.

SD 270M

In this fixed reclock SD mute mode, the inputs are equalized and fed to the reclocker. The module will analyze the input to determine if the bit rate is 270Mb/s (SD). If it is, the module will reclock the signal at 270Mb/s and feed it to the electrical output drivers. If the signal is determined not to be 270Mb/s, the electrical outputs of the reclocker will be muted and the cable driver outputs will be static.

Manual Bypass HD/3G

In this mode, the inputs are equalized and the reclocker is always bypassed. This selection should be made when using a 1485Mb/s or 2970Mb/s data rate or data so that the output drivers will be set to the proper slew rate (slope) for HD signals.

Manual Bypass SD

In this mode, the inputs are equalized and the reclocker is always bypassed. This selection should be made when using a 270Mb/s data rate or to pass data so that the output drivers will be set to the proper slew rate (slope) for SD signals.

8943RDA/-D/-DFR — Instruction Manual 29

Configuration

Ta bl e 7 gives an overall summary of the conditions of the signal output

states, the status reporting LEDs on the module circuit board, and status messages on the web pages that will result when the input signal is

Not Present, or Unknown in each of the operating modes. The conditions are the

same for Channels 1-4 and will be reported separately for each channel.

Table 7. Reported Input Status Summary

Operating

Mode

Auto Reclock/Bypass Not Present Off Off Off Off

Auto Reclock/Bypass

Auto Reclock/Bypass 2970M Green Blue Off Off

Auto Reclock/Bypass 1485M Green Off Yellow Off

Auto Reclock/Bypass 270M Green Off Off Yellow

Auto Reclock/Mute Not Present Off Off Off Off Muted N/A

Auto Reclock/Mute

Auto Reclock/Mute 2970M Green Blue Off Off

Auto Reclock/Mute 1485M Green Off Yellow Off

Auto Reclock/Mute 270M Green Off Off Yellow

3G 2970M Not Present Off Off Off Off Muted HD

3G 2970M Not 2970M Green Off Off Off Muted HD

3G 2970M 2970M Green Blue Off Off

HD 1485M Not Present Off Off Off Off Muted HD

HD 1485M Not 1485M Green Off Off Off Muted HD

HD 1485M 1485M Green Off Yellow Off

SD 270M Not Present Off Off Off Off Muted SD

SD 270M Not 270M Green Off Off Off Muted SD

Rate

Detected

Unknown (not 270M,

1485M, or 2970M)

Unknown (not 270M,

1485M, or 2970M)

PRESENT

LED

Green Off Off Off

Green Off Off Off Muted N/A

LEDHDLEDSDLED

Output Signal

Muted

(Noise)

Input

Signal

Reclocked

2970M

Reclocked

1485M

Reclocked

270M

Reclocked

2970M

Reclocked

1485M

Reclocked

270M

Reclocked

2970M

Reclocked

1485M

Output

Slope

See

Note

Reporting

Enabled

No Not Monitored

Yes Signal Not Present

No Not Monitored

Yes Signal Present

No Not Monitored

Yes Signal Present

No Not Monitored

Yes Signal Present

No Not Monitored

Yes Signal Present

No Not Monitored

Yes Signal Not Present

No Not Monitored

Yes Signal Not Present

No Not Monitored

Yes Signal Present

No Not Monitored

Yes Signal Present

No Not Monitored

Yes Signal Present

No Not Monitored

Yes Signal Not Present

No Not Monitored

Yes Signal Not Present

No Not Monitored

Yes Signal Present

No Not Monitored

Yes Signal Not Present

No Not Monitored

Yes Signal Not Present

No Not Monitored

Yes Signal Present

No Not Monitored

Yes Not Present

No Not Monitored

Yes Signal Not Present

Present,

Signal State

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Table 7. Reported Input Status Summary

Operating

Mode

SD 270M SD 270M Green Off Off Yellow

Manual Bypass HD/3G Not Present Off Off Off Off N/A HD

Manual Bypass HD/3G 2970M or 1485M Green Flash Flash Off

Manual Bypass HD/3G

Manual Bypass SD Not Present Off Off Off Off N/A SD

Manual Bypass SD 270M Green Off Off Flash

Manual Bypass SD Not 270M Green Off Off Off

When in Auto/Reclock/Bypass mode, the electrical line driver outputs will be set to the last known good SD or HD slope (slew rate).

Rate

Detected

Not 2970M or

1485M

PRESENT

LED

Green Off Off Off

LED

LEDSDLED

Output Signal

Reclocked

270M

Input

Signal

Input Signal

(with data)

Input

Signal

Input Signal

(with data)

Output

Slope

Configuration

Reporting

Enabled

No Not Monitored

Yes Signal Present

No Not Monitored

Yes Signal Not Present

No Not Monitored

Yes Signal Present

No Not Monitored

Yes Signal Present

No Not Monitored

Yes Signal Not Present

No Not Monitored

Yes Signal Present

No Not Monitored

Yes Signal Present

Signal State

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Configuration

Input to Output Mapping

Another configuration parameter available with the 8943RDA-D and the 8943RDA-DFR is the input to output mapping capability. Any available input channel can be routed (mapped in configuration) to any available output through the internal crosspoint structure. This crosspoint mapping configuration allows flexibility in choosing what input channels feed what output pairs.

The 8943RDA-D input channel sources, CH1 (Coax J9) and CH2 (Coax J10) can be mapped to any of the four coaxial output pairs, J1/J2, J3/J4, J5/J6, and J7/J8. For example, the input source on CH1 can be mapped to feed output pair J1/J2 and the input source on CH2 can be mapped to feed output pairs J3/J4, J5/J6, and J7/J8.

In the case of the 8943RDA-DFR, input channel sources are CH1 (Coax J10), CH2 (Coax J8), CH3 (Fiber 1), and CH4 (Fiber 2). Fiber input channels and outputs are available depending on the type of SFP fiber optic submodule option installed. Fiber inputs and outputs must be enabled in configura tion. Refer to Tab le 1 on page 14 for a list of the fiber optic submodule option models available.

8943RDA-DFR input to output mapping with the available SFP fiber optic submodules is summarized in

Tab le 8. Also refer to the block diagrams

starting on page 86 for an illustration of each 8943RDA-DFR configuration.

Table 8. 8943RDA-DFR Input to Output Mapping

Fiber Optic

Submodule

None

Dual Fiber Receiver

Dual Fiber Transmitter

Transceiver

Input to output pair assignment is made on Settings web page where Fiber inputs must be enabled.

Input to output pair assignment is made on Settings web page where Fiber outputs must be enabled.

Input(s)

Available

CH1 (BNC J10)

CH2 (BNC J8)

CH1 (BNC J10)

CH2 (BNC J8)

CH3 (Fiber 1)

CH4 (Fiber 2)

CH1 (BNC J10)

CH2 (BNC J8)

CH1 (BNC J10)

CH2 (BNC J8)

CH 3 (Fiber In 2

Outputs Available

BNC pairs: J1/J2, J3/4, J5/J6, J7 (single output)

BNC pairs: J1/J2, J3/4, J5/J6, J7 (single output), Fiber Out 1,

and Fiber Out 2

BNC pairs: J1/J2, J3/4, J5/J6, J7 (single output), and Fiber Out 1

32 8943RDA/-D/-DFR — Instruction Manual

Local Onboard Configuration

Silkscreen on back of module corresponding to settings on S1.

Set jumper J13 to pins 1-2

to enable fiber TX outputs (8943RDA-DFR only).

Local onboard configuration can be done for the following:

• CH1-4 OUTPUT OP MODE – set the output operating mode for each available

channel (Set INPUT OP MODE on page 35), and

CH1-4 OUTPUT SOURCE – set input source to each available output (Set

•

OUTPUT SOURCE on page 36).

Enable TX Outputs (8943RDA-DFR only) – when a dual transmitter or trans-

•

ceiver fiber optic submodule is installed on the 8943RDA-DFR, the output(s) must be enabled by setting jumper J13, TX OPT, to pins 1-2. Setting jumper J13 to pins 2-3 disables the transmitter outputs.

Local onboard controls include two switches: the FUNCTION rotary switch, S1, and the paddle switch, S2, on the front edge of the module. These are used in conjunction with the OUTPUT SOURCE and INPUT OP MODE LEDs shown on the right of

The parameters coordinating to the FUNCTION switch settings are silkscreened on the back of the module as shown on the left of Figure 15.

Configuration

Figure 15.

Use the figure below and the settings in Ta bl e 9 on page 34 to set each of the module parameters.

Figure 15. Local Onboard Controls Rear Silkscreen and Front LEDs

8943RDA/-D/-DFR — Instruction Manual 33

Configuration

Function

Position

Input Op Mode

Source Select

Presence of CH3 Fiber 1 input requires an optional Dual Receiver submodule.

Presence of CH4 Fiber 2 input requires an optional Dual Receiver or Transceiver submodule.

Presence of Fiber 1 TX output requires an optional Dual Transmitter submodule.

Presence of Fiber 2 TX output requires an optional Dual Transmitter or Transceiver submodule.

Table 9. Local Onboard Configuration Functions

Paddle

Switch

0 – – Neutral position. Leave S1 in this position during normal operation.

2 Set Input Operation Mode for Channel 2

3 Set Input Operation Mode for Channel 3 (8943RDA-DFR only)

4 Set Input Operation Mode for Channel 4 (8943RDA-DFR only)

6 Select input source to coax output pair J3/J4

7 Select input source to coax output pair J5/J6

9 Select input source to Fiber 1

A Select input source to Fiber 2 4 TX output (8943RDA-DFR only)

B Enable Disable Channel 1 reporting

C Enable Disable Channel 2 reporting

D Enable Disable Channel 3 reporting

E Enable Disable Channel 4 reporting

F Recall Recall Factory Defaults

CH1 (J9 for 8943RDA/-D and J10 for 8943RDA-DFR)),

CH2 (J10 for 8943RDA-D or J8 for 8943RDA-DFR),

CH3 (Fiber 1 input

or CH4 (Fiber 2 input 2 8943RDA-DFR only)

AUTO BYP,

AUTO RC,

BYPASS

Paddle Switch

Down

3G, HD,

SD, or

8943RDA-DFR only),

Function Description

Set Input Operation Mode for Channel 1

Select input source to coax output pair J1/J2

Select input source to coax output pair J7/J8 (8943RDA-D) or select input source to single coax output J7 (8943RDA-DFR)

TX output (8943RDA-DFR only)

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Set INPUT OP MODE

To set the INPUT OP MODE for each available channel, do the following:

1. CH1 OP MODE (all models): Using a small flat blade screwdriver or an

adjustment tool, move the FUNCTION rotary switch to position shown in Tab le 9 on pag e 3 4, this is the position for setting the INPUT OP MODE for CH1.

Use the paddle switch, S2, to move up and down through the following available INPUT OP MODE choices:

•AUTO BYP

•AUTO RC

•3G

•HD

•SD

•BYPASS

Each of these choices is described in detail in Input Operating Modes on

page 28. As the paddle switch is pressed, the corresponding INPUT OP

MODE yellow LED will light on the LED array, indicating which mode is currently selected. Stop on the LED corresponding to the mode you want.

2. CH2 OP MODE (8943RDA-D and 8943RDA-DFR) Set the Function rotary

switch to scroll through to one of the choices listed in Step 1 above.

Configuration

1. As

2 to select the CH2 OP MODE. Use the paddle switch, S2, to

3. CH3 OP MODE (8943RDA-DFR) Set the Function rotary switch to 3 to select

the CH3 OP MODE. Use the paddle switch, S2, to scroll through to one of the choices listed in Step 1 above.

4. CH4 OP MODE (8943RDA-DFR) Set the Function rotary switch to 4 to select

the CH4 OP MODE. Use the paddle switch, S2, to scroll through to one of the choices listed in Step 1 above.

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Configuration

Set OUTPUT SOURCE

Input to output mapping is done by choosing an input channel to feed an output coax pair or an optional fiber output (8943RDA-DFR only). This setting is only done on the 8943RDA-D and the 8943RDA-DFR models. Refer to has only one input which is automatically mapped to all output pairs. Output mapping is summarized in

To assign a source to an output, do the following:

1. J1-2 SOURCE: Rotate the Function rotary switch to position 5 to select the

Tab le 14 on page 89 for the factory default settings. The 8943RDA

input source to feed output coax pair J1/J2 from one of the following sources:

• CH1 (Coax J9 for 8943RDA/-D or Coax J10 for 8943RDA-DFR)

• CH2 (Coax J10 for 8943RDA-D or Coax J8 for 8943RDA-DFR)

• CH3 (Fiber 1 input available when Dual Receiver SFP fiber optic

option is installed on 8943RDA-DFR only)

• CH4 (Fiber 2 input available when Dual Receiver or Transceiver

SFP fiber optic option installed on 8943RDA-DFR only)

Input to Output Mapping on page 32.

Use the paddle switch to move between channel choices, the OUTPUT SOURCE LEDs will light indicating which channel is selected. Move through the channels until the LED is highlighted for the input source you want to feed J1-2 coax output pair.

2. J3-4 SOURCE: Set the Function rotary switch to 6 to select the input source

to feed output coax pair J3-4 in the same manner as Step 1 above.

3. J5-6 SOURCE: Set the Function rotary switch to 7 to select the input source

to feed output coax pair J5-6 in the same manner as Step 1 above.

4. J7-8 SOURCE: Set the Function rotary switch to 8 to select the input source

to feed output coax pair J7-8 (8943RDA-D) or J7 (8943RDA-DFR only) in the same manner as Step 1 above.

5. FIBER1 SOURCE (8943RDA-DFR only): Set the Function rotary switch to 9 to

select the input source to feed the optional Fiber 1 output in the same manner as Step 1 above. For Fiber 1 output presence, an optional dual transmitter fiber submodule must be installed on the 8943RDA-DFR front module and jumper J13 must be set to enable the transmitter outputs (pins 2-3).

6. FIBER2 SOURCE (8943RDA-DFR only): Set the Function rotary switch to A to

select the input source to feed the optional Fiber 2 output (8943RDA-DFR only) in the same manner as Step 1 above. For Fiber 2 output presence, an optional dual transmitter fiber submodule or a transceiver fiber optic submodule (Fiber 1 input/Fiber 2 output) must be installed on the 8943RDA-DFR front module and jumper J13 must be set to enable the transmitter outputs (pins 2-3).

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7. CHANNEL 1 REPORTING: Set the Function rotary switch to B and use the

paddle switch to enable (paddle up) or disable (paddle down) Channel 1 reporting to the module level.

8. CHANNEL 2 REPORTING: Set the Function rotary switch to C and use the

paddle switch to enable (paddle up) or disable (paddle down) Channel 2 reporting to the module level.

9. CHANNEL 3 REPORTING (8943RDA-DFR only): Set the Function rotary switch to

D and use the paddle switch to enable (paddle up) or disable (paddle

down) Channel 3 reporting to the module level.

10. CHANNEL 4 REPORTING (8943RDA-DFR only): Set the Function rotary switch to

E and use the paddle switch to enable (paddle up) or disable (paddle

down) Channel 4 reporting to the module level.

11. RECALL FACTORY DEFAULTS: Set the Function rotary switch to F and use the

paddle switch to recall factory defaults (paddle up).

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Configuration

Remote Configuration

The 8943RDA configuration and monitoring can also be performed using a web browser GUI interface or a networked Newton Control Panel when the 8900NET (Net Card) Network Interface module is present in the GeckoFlex frame (8900FFN). Each of these interfaces is summarized below.

8900NET Module Information

Refer to the 8900NET Network Interface Module Instruction Manual available online in PDF format for information on the 8900NET Network Interface Module and setting up and operating the GeckoFlex 8900 frame network.

Note Upgrade software and instructions for the 8900NET can be downloaded from

the Grass Valley ftp and web sites.

Newton Control Panel Configuration

A Newton Control Panel (hard and/or soft version) can be interfaced to the GeckoFlex frame over the local network. Refer to the documentation that accompanies the Newton Modular Control System for installation, config uration, and operation information.

Control panel access offers the following considerations for module configuration and monitoring:

• Ability to separate system level tasks from operation ones, minimizing the potential for on-air mistakes.

• Ability to group modular products—regardless of their physical locations—into logical groups (channels) that you can easily manipulate with user-configured knobs.

• Update software for applicable modules and assign frame and panel IP addresses with the NetConfig Networking application.

• Recommended for real-time control of module configuration parameters, providing the fastest response time.

Note Not all module functions are available with the control panel, such as factory

default recalls.

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Configuration

An example of the Newton Configurator is shown in Figure 16. Newton control parameters are given in Tab le 14 on page 89.

Figure 16. Newton Configurator Example

Web Browser Interface

The web browser interface provides a graphical representation of module configuration and monitoring.

Use of the web interface offers the following considerations:

• Web access will require some normal network time delays for pro-

cessing of information.

• Configuration parameter changes may require pressing

Enter, upload processing time, and a manual screen refresh to become

effective.

• Web interface recommended for setting up module signal and slot

names, and reporting status for SNMP and monitoring.

Refer to the Frame Status web page shown in Figure 17 on page 40. The 8900 modules can be addressed by clicking either on a specific module icon in the frame status display or on a module name or slot number in the link list on the left.

Apply button or

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Configuration

Note The physical appearance of the graphics on the web pages shown in this

manual represent the use of a particular platform, browser and version of 8900NET module software. They are provided for reference only. Web pages will differ depending on the type of platform and browser you are using and the version of the 8900NET software installed in your system. This manual reflects an 8900NET module with software version 4.3.0, using Internet Explorer, the recommended web browser, and Windows XP operating system.

For information on status and fault monitoring and reporting shown on the module Status page, refer to

8943RDA Status Web Page on page 44, the 8943RDA-D Status Web Page on page 54, or the 8943RDA-DFR Status Web Page on page 63.

Note Click on the Refresh button to update the web page after any changes.

Figure 17. Frame Status Web Page

The Links section lists the frame and its current modules. The selected link's Status page is first displayed and the sub-list of links for the selection is opened. The sub-list allows you to select a particular information page for the selected device.

Content display section for the selected frame or module (frame slot icons are also active links).

Refresh button for manual update of page

displays the information page

8592_04r0

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8943RDA Module Links and Web Pages

The 8900 GUI provides the following links and web pages for the 8943RDA modules (

• Status – reports input and output signals and frame bus communication status and module information including software version, hardware version, serial number, Asset Number (set on the Slot Config web page,

• I/O Config – shows the rear connections for the 89003E-R rear module (8943RDA and 8943RDA-D) and the 89003FR-R rear module (8943RDA-DFR), and allows naming of each input and enabling and disabling of input signal status reporting to the module level,

• Settings – allows the input to output mapping configuration of the 8943RDA-D and 8943RDA-DFR, and

• Slot Config – provides Locate Module and Slot Memory functions along with links to the SNMP, LED Reporting, and Frame Alarm configuration web pages.

Figure 18). The links are the same for all models.

Configuration

The 8943RDA-DFR modules can use one of the various fiber optic submodules listed in Fiber Optics Submodule Installation (8943RDA-DFR only) on

page 14.

Figure 18. 8943RDA/-D/-DFR Web Page Links

Refer to the following pages for detailed web page descriptions for each of the different model types listed below:

• 8943RDA (page 42)

• 8943RDA-D (page 52)

• 8943RDA-DFR (page 61)

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8943RDA Module Configuration and Operation

The 8943RDA module uses the 89003E-F rear module and has one coax input at BNC J9 that feeds eight coax outputs. For cabling instructions, see

8943RDA Module Cabling on page 22.

The status and configuration LEDs present on the 8943RDA module are shown in in Tab le 5 on page 26.

Figure 19. 8943RDA Front Module Indicator LEDs

Figure 19. These LEDs operate as described in the LED summary

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Use this link

Local Configuration

Remote Configuration

Configuration

The 8943RDA can be configured using the front edge onboard controls or using the remote controls available with a web browser or a networked Newton Control Panel.

The only configuration is setting the Input Operating mode for Channel 1 on the Settings web page (

This module uses only one input channel (CH1) which feeds eight coax outputs. There is no input to output mapping required on this module.

For Local configuration, follow the summary of instructions given in Local

Onboard Configuration on page 33 for using the front edge onboard switches

for configuration.

8943RDA Settings Web Page on page 48).

The remote configuration is summarized in Remote Configuration on

page 38.

Each of the available web pages for the 8943RDA are shown on the following pages:

• Status (page 44)

• I/O Config (page 46)

• Settings (page 48)

• Slot Config (page 49)

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Use this link

Configuration

8943RDA Status Web Page

The Status web page (Figure 20 on page 45) for the 8943RDA shows the signal status of the input signal(s) and communication status with the frame bus. Color coding of

the display indicates the signal status.

In general, graphics and text col

• Green = Pass – signal or reference present, no problems detected.

Red = Fault – fault condition.

•

• Yellow = Warning – signal is absent, has errors, or is mis-configured.

• Gray = Not monitored.

Under the and the slot location of the module in the frame.

The graphic shows the input and output s Only input signal status is reported by color in this graphic. Outputs are not monitored (always gray). The input signal status reporting for CH1 and CH 2 can be disabled on the I/O Config web page.

The Status LED on each web page will module. Refer to Collective Module Status Reporting on page 27.

Also shown is the rear and front module status. Information about the

ule, such as Part Number, Serial Number, Hardware Revision, Soft-

mod ware Version, and Asset Tag number (ass page) are given in table format at the bottom of the Status web page.

The area inside the double bars below the sages reported from the module.

Status title are given the model description, the Frame location,

ors used indicate the following:

ignals available for the module.

display the collective status of the

igned on the Slot Config web

graphic will report warning mes-

Note The 8943RDA module software version can be either 1.0.4 or 1.1.0. The dif-

ference in software versions only affects the 8943RDA-DFR fiber optic submodule.

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Figure 20. 8943RDA Status Web Page

Configuration

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Use this link

Configuration

8943RDA I/O Config Web Page

Use the I/O Config web page to see an illustration of the 89003E-R rear module as used with the 8943RDA, enab reporting, and naming inputs. Refer to Figure 21 on page 47 for an illustration of the 8943RDA Status web page.

le or disable module level status

Rear Module Configuration

All of the input and output connectors on the corresponding 89003E-R rear module are illustrated on the I/O Config web page.

The inputs can be configured with

Reporting Enabled – the status reporting of the video input at Coax J9 can be

enabled or disabled at the module level by selecting or de-selecting the corresponding checkbox in the

When the reporting is enabled, the input color following the input status on the Status web page.

If monitoring is disabled, the area will appear in gray monitored.

Note Status of the video outputs is not monitored in this application.

The enabling or disabling of this reporting will not affect upper level reporting to the 8900NET (Net Card) or an SNMP monitoring system if used.

Naming Input – a name can be assigned to the input signal for Ch 1 at Coax J9.

The name can be up to 15 characters.

Reporting Enabled column.

the following controls:

status can be also be monitored by

indicating it is not

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Figure 21. I8943RDA with 89003E-R Rear Module – I/O Config Web Page

Configuration

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Use this link

Configuration

8943RDA Settings Web Page

The Settings web page for 8943RDA-D (Figure 22) provides selection of the input mode for BNC J9.

he input choices are as follows:

• Auto Reclock/Bypass,

Auto Reclock/Mute,

•

• 3G 2970M,

• HD 1485M,

• SD 270M,

• Manual Bypass HD/3G, or

•Manual Bypass SD.

For a full description of each of these modes, refer to the Modes Summary

Input Operating Modes on page 28.

The display will also report the output signal is selected), the display will also report

Figure 22. 8943RDA Settings Web Page

Not Present and has been muted (depending on the Mode

Rate Detected and the Signal State. If the

Mute.

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Configuration

Slot Config Web Page (All Models)

Use the Slot Config web page shown in Figure 23 to perform the following functions on the modules:

•Locate Module

Slot Identification

•

•Slot Memory

• Frame Health Reporting

• LED Reports

• SNMP Trap Reporting

The functionality of the Slot Config web the 8943RDA series. Each of these functions is described in detail below.

Figure 23. 8943RDA Slot Config Web Page

page is the same for each model of

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Configuration

Locate Module

Selecting Flash from the Locate Module pulldown flashes the yellow COMM and CONF LEDs on the front of the module so it can be located in the frame.

Slot Identification

You may identify the module by typing a specific name in the Name field. The assigned name is stored on the 8900NET module and travels with the 8900NET module if it is moved to another frame. Select factory default module name.

An asset identification may be entered in the Asset Tag field. This will appear on the module Status web page and in the NetConfig inventory report.

Default to enter the

Slot Memory

The slot configuration for each media module is automatically polled and

refreshed periodically (about every 50 minutes) by the 8900NET module when the page (with 4.3.0 software) and/or the media module Slot Config web page is selected.

Always Slot Refresh checkbox on the 8900NET Configuration web

Restore upon Install checkbox on any

When the Restore upon Install checkbox on any media module Slot Config web page has been selected, the current configuration from that module is saved in slot memory on the 8900NET module. This allows the current module to be removed and when another module of the same part number, and software version is installed, the configuration saved to the 8900NET module will be downloaded to the installed module. The checkbox must be selected before the current module with the saved con figuration is removed.

Note Make sure all modules of the same model type are running the same software

version and have the same part number silk-screened on the printed circuit board. Downloading a configuration to a module with a different software version or part number can produce unexpected results.

If a different type of module is installed in this slot, a warning message will state that the original module type has been replaced with another module type. In this case, a configuration from the previous module.

You may also select the Learn Module Config button at any time to save the current configuration for this slot. The configuration is saved on the 8900NET module. If the 8900NET module is removed or powered down, the stored configurations are not saved.

Clear button will appear allowing you to clear the stored

Restore upon Install

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Configuration

When no Restore upon Install checkboxes on any of the media module Slot Config web pages are selected and the 8900NET Configuration web page is unchecked, the slot refresh polling function on the 8900NET module will be disabled. See the checkbox description in the 8900NET (Net Card) Network Interface Module Instruction Manual for more details.

Note Uncheck the Restore Upon Install button before downloading new software.

Always Slot Refresh checkbox on the

Always Slot Refresh

Frame Health Reporting

This web page allows configuration of the alarms and warnings that are reported to the external Frame Health Alarm connector on the rear of the GeckoFlex frame. Refer to 8900NET Instruction Manual for more details.

LED Reports Link

Select the LED Reports link to open the 8900NET LED Reporting web page. Normally, every module in the frame will report to the 8900NET module any Fault, Signal Loss, Reference Loss, or Config Error conditions. These conditions will be reflected by the status LEDs on the 8900NET module. Using this web page, any of these conditions can be disabled from being reported to the 8900NET module for each individual module and other components (power supplies, fans) in the frame

SNMP Trap Reports Link

Select the SNMP Trap Reports link to open the 8900NET SNMP Reporting web page. This link will only be present when SNMP Agent software has been installed on the 8900NET module. This web page allows configura tion of which alarms and warnings that are reported to the SNMP management software.

Refer to the 8900NET Instruction Manual for complete details on using the 8900NET web pages.

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8943RDA-D Module Configuration and Operation

The 8943RDA-D module uses the 89003E-F rear module and has two coax inputs at BNC J9 and BNC J10 and four pairs of coax pair outputs. For cabling instructions, see

The status and configuration LEDs present on the 8943RDA-D module are shown in in Tab le 5 on page 26.

Figure 24. 8943RDA Front Module Indicator LEDs

Figure 24. These LEDs operate as described in the LED summary

8943RDA-D Module Cabling on page 23.

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Configuration

Use this link

Local Configuration

Remote Configuration

Configuration

The 8943RDA-D can be configured using the front edge onboard controls or using the remote controls available with a web browser or a networked Newton Control Panel.

The Input Operating mode for Channel 1 and Channel 2 must be set on the Settings web page.

This module two coax inputs channel (CH 1 and CH 2) which four sets of output coax pairs. Inputs can be mapped to output pairs on the Settings web page.

For Local configuration, follow the summary of instructions given in Local

Onboard Configuration on page 33 for using the front edge onboard switches

for configuration.

The remote configuration is summarized in Remote Configuration on

page 38.

For the 8943RDA-D module, each of the available web pages are shown on the following pages:

• Status (page 54)

• I/O Config (page 56)

• Settings (page 58)

• Slot Config (page 60)

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Use this link

Configuration

8943RDA-D Status Web Page

The Status web page (Figure 20 on page 45) for the 8943RDA-D shows the signal status of the input signal(s) and communication status with the frame bus. Color coding of

the display indicates the signal status.

In general, graphics and text col

• Green = Pass – signal or reference present, no problems detected.

Red = Fault – fault condition.

•

• Yellow = Warning – signal is absent, has errors, or is mis-configured.

• Gray = Not monitored.

Under the and the slot location of the module in the frame.

The graphic shows the input and output s Only input signal status is reported by color in this graphic. Outputs are not monitored (always gray). The input signal status reporting to the module level can be disabled on the I/O Config web page.

The Status LED on each web page and the module status in the frame graphic on the Status web pag module. Refer to Collective Module Status Reporting on page 27.

Also shown is the rear and front module status. Information about the

ule, such as Part Number, Serial Number, Hardware Revision, Soft-

mod ware Version, and Asset Tag number (ass page) are given in table format at the bottom of the Status web page.

Status title are given the model description, the Frame location,

ors used indicate the following:

ignals available for the module.

e will display the collective status of the

igned on the Slot Config web

The area inside the double bars below the sages from the module.

Note The 8943RDA-D module software version can be either 1.0.4 or 1.1.0. The

difference in software versions only affects the 8943RDA-DFR fiber optic submodule.

graphic will report warning mes-

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Figure 25. 8943RDA-D Status Web Page

Configuration

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Use this link

Configuration

8943RDA-D I/O Config Web Page

Use the I/O Config web page to see an illustration of the 89003E-R rear module as used with the 8943RDA-D (Figure 26 on page 57).

Rear Module Configuration

All of the input and output connectors on the corresponding 89003E-R rear module are illustrated on the I/O Config web page.

The inputs can be configured with

Reporting Enabled – the status reporting of the input can be enabled or dis-

abled at the module level by selecti checkbox in the

When the reporting is enabled as shown be be monitored by color following the input status on the Status web page.

If monitoring is disabled, the area will appear in gray monitored.

Note Status of the video outputs is not monitored in this application.

Reporting column for each input.

the following controls:

ng or deselecting the corresponding

low, the input status can be also

indicating it is not

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Figure 26. 8943RDA-D with 89003E-R Rear Module – I/O Config Web Page

Configuration

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Use this link

Configuration

8943RDA-D Settings Web Page

The Settings web page for the 8943RDA-D (Figure 27) provides selection of the input operating mode for Ch 1 and Ch 2 and pair mapping.

Coax Inputs – select the operating mode for Ch 1 - J9 and Ch 2 - J10. The oper-

ating mode choices are listed below:

• Auto Reclock/Bypass,

Auto Reclock/Mute,

•

• 3G 2970M,

• HD 1485M,

• SD 270M,

• Manual Bypass HD/3G, or

•Manual Bypass SD.

For a full description of each of these modes, refer to the Modes summary in Input Operating Modes on page 28.

the input source to output

The Coax Inputs display wi If the output signal is report

Outputs – set the input to output mapping for the module with the radio

buttons in the Output Selection controls. Refer to Input to Output Mapping

on page 32 for an explanation of input to output mapping.

Mute as shown in the setting for CH1 in Figure 41 on page 86.

ll also report the Rate Detected and the Signal State.

Not Present and has been muted, the display will also

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Figure 27. 8943RDA-D Settings Web Page

Configuration

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Use this link

Configuration

8943RDA-D Slot Config Web Page

Use the Slot Config web page shown in Figure 23 on page 49 to perform the following functions on the modules:

•Locate Module

Slot Identification

•

•Slot Memory

• Frame Health Reporting

• LED Reports

• SNMP Trap Reporting

The functionality of the Slot Config web the 8943RDA series. Refer to Slot Config Web Page (All Models) on page 49 for an overview of using this web page.

page is the same for each model of

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8943RDA-DFR Module Configuration and Operation

The 8943RDA-DFR module uses the 89003FR-R rear module and has two coax inputs at BNC J9 and BNC J8 and four pairs of coax outputs. This module may also be fitted with one optional fiber optic submodules that can provide two fiber outputs (Dual Transmitter), two fiber inputs (Dual Receiver), or one fiber input and one fiber output (Transceiver). For option models available, refer to

only) on page 14. For cabling instructions, see 8943RDA-DFR Module Cabling on page 24.

The status and configuration LEDs present on the 8943RDA-D module are shown in in Tab le 5 on page 26.

Figure 28. 8943RDA-DFR Front Module Indicator LEDs

Figure 28. These LEDs operate as described in the LED summary

Fiber Optics Submodule Installation (8943RDA-DFR

Configuration

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Configuration

Use this link

Configuration

The 8943RDA-DFR can be configured using the front edge onboard controls or using the remote controls available with a web browser or a networked Newton Control Panel.

The Input Operating mode for all available inputs, Coax inputs J10 and J8, and Fiber RX 1 input (with Dual Receiver SFP option installed) and Fiber RX 2 (with Dual Receiver or Transceiver SFP option installed) must be con figured. All inputs can be active at the same time.

Each of the four possible input channels (Coax 10, Coax 8, Fiber RX 1, and Fiber RX 2) can be assigned (mapped) to any one output pair or fiber output as desired. The number of outputs depends on the type of SFP fiber optic submodule installed. Outputs include Coax pairs J1/J2, J3/J4, J5/J6 and J7 (always active) and Fiber TX 1 (with Dual Transmitter or Transceiver option installed) or Fiber TX 2 (with Dual Transmitter SFP option installed).

Note Fiber optic Tx1 and Tx2 outputs must be enabled by setting Jumper J13 on

the module circuit board. Refer to Figure 15 on page 33.

Local Configuration

For Local configuration, follow the summary of instructions given in Local

Onboard Configuration on page 33 for using the front edge onboard switches

for configuration.

Remote Configuration

Remote configuration methods are summarized in Remote Configuration on

page 38.

For the 8943RDA-DFR module, each of the available web pages with and without the SFP fiber optic options are shown on the following pages:

• Status (page 63)

• I/O Config (page 68)

• Settings (page 73)

• Slot Config (page 78)

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Use this link

Configuration

8943RDA-DFR Status Web Page

The Status web page for the 8943RDA-DFR shows the signal status of the input signal(s) and communication status with the of the display indicates the signal status.

frame bus. Color coding

In general, graphics and text col

• Green = Pass – signal or reference present, no problems detected.

Red = Fault – fault condition.

•

• Yellow = Warning – signal is absent, has errors, or is mis-configured.

• Gray = Not monitored.

The Status LED on each web page will module. Refer to Collective Module Status Reporting on

Also shown is the rear and front module status. Information about the

ule, such as Part Number, Serial Number, Hardware Revision, Soft-

mod ware Version, and Asset Tag number (assigned on the Slot Config web page) ar

The area inside the double bars below the sages from the module.

Also shown is the rear and front module status and the status of any optional SFP fiber optic submodules is given in Tab le 1 on page 14.

e given in table format at the bottom of the Status web page.

fiber optic submodules installed. A list of available 3G SFP

ors used indicate the following:

ignals available for the module.

display the collective status of the

page 27.

graphic will report warning mes-

The Status web pages for the 8943RDA-DFR with each of the different types of submodule ar

• 8943RDA-DFR without SFP fiber optic submodule option (page 63)

8943RDA-DFR with Dual Transmitter fiber submodule (page 65)

•

• 8943RDA-DFR with Dual Receiver fiber submodule (page 66)

• 8943RDA-DFR with Transceiver fiber submodule (page 67)

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e shown in the following figures:

Configuration

Figure 29. 8943RDA-DFR Status Web Page without SFP Fiber Submodule

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Figure 30. 8943RDA-DFR Status Web Page with Dual Transmitter SFP Fiber Submodule

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Configuration

Figure 31. 8943RDA-DFR Status Web Page with Dual Receiver SFP Fiber Submodule

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Figure 32. 8943RDA-DFR Status Web Page with Transceiver Fiber Submodule

Configuration

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Use this link

Configuration

8943RDA-DFR I/O Config Web Page

Use the I/O Config web page to see illustrations of the 89003FR-R rear module as used with the 8943RDA-DFR in the following figures:

• 89003FR-R without optional fib

• 89003FR-R with optional Dual Transmitter fiber submodule (Figure 34

on page 70)

• 89003FR-R with optional Dual Receiver fiber submodule (Figure 35 on

page 71)

• 89003FR-R with optional Transceiver fiber submodule (Figure 36 on

page 72)

er submodule (Figure 33 on page 69)

Rear Module Configuration

All of the input and output connectors on the corresponding 89003FR-R rear module are illustrated on the I/O Config web page.

The inputs can be configured with

Reporting Enabled – the status reporting of the input can be enabled or dis-

abled at the module level by selecti checkbox in the

When the reporting is enabled, the input color following the input status on the Status web page.

If monitoring is disabled, the area will appear in gray monitored.

Reporting column for each input.

the following controls:

ng or deselecting the corresponding

status can be also be monitored by

indicating it is not

Note Status of the video outputs is not monitored in this application.

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Figure 33. 8943RDA-DFR I/O Config Web Page without SFP Fiber Submodule

Configuration

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Configuration

Figure 34. 8943RDA-DFR I/O Config Web Page with Dual Transmitter Fiber Submodule

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Figure 35. 8943RDA-DFR I/O Config Web Page with Dual Receiver Fiber Submodule

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Configuration

Figure 36. 8943RDA-DFR I/O Config Web Page with Transceiver Fiber Submodule

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Use this link

Configuration

8943RDA-DFR Settings Web Page

The Settings web page provides selection of the input operating mode for CH1 (BNC J10), CH2, (BNC J8), CH3 (Fiber 1 (Fiber 2 input if present).

The input choices are as follows:

• Auto Reclock/Bypass,

Auto Reclock/Mute,

•

• 3G 2970M,

• HD 1485M,

• SD 270M,

•Manual Bypass HD/3G, or

•Manual Bypass SD.

For a full description of each of these modes, refer to the Modes summary in Input Operating Modes on page 28.

input if present), and CH4

The Settings web page for the 8943RDA-DFR for all configur shown in the following figures:

• 8943RDA-DFR without optional fiber submodule (Figur

page 74)

• 8943RDA-DFR with optional Dual Transmitter fiber submodule

(Figure 38 on page 75)

• 8943RDA-DFR with optional Dual Receiver fiber submodule (Figure 39

on page 76)

• 8943RDA-DFR with optional Transceiver fiber submodule (Figure 40

on page 77)

ations are

e 37 on

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Configuration

Figure 37. 8943RDA-DFR Settings Web Page without Submodule

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Configuration

Jumper J13 on the module circuit board must be set to enable the TX1 and Tx2 outputs. Refer to Figure 15 on page 33.

Figure 38. 8943RDA-DFR Settings Web Page with Dual Transmitter Fiber Submodule

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Configuration

Figure 39. 8943RDA-DFR Settings Web Page with Dual Receiver Fiber Submodule

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Figure 40. 8943RDA-DFR Settings Web Page with Transceiver Fiber Submodule

Jumper J13 on the module circuit board must be set to enable the Tx1 output. Refer to

Figure 15 on page 33.

Configuration

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Use this link

Configuration

8943RDA-DFR Slot Config Web Page

Use the Slot Config web page shown in Figure 23 on page 49 to perform the following functions on the modules:

•Locate Module

Slot Identification

•

•Slot Memory

• Frame Health Reporting

• LED Reports

• SNMP Trap Reporting

The functionality of the Slot Config web the 8943RDA series. Refer to Slot Config Web Page (All Models) on page 49 for an overview of using this web page.

page is the same for each model of

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Software Updating

Software updating any of the 8943RDA modules is done using the NetConfig Networking Application PC option. The NetConfig application is available free of charge from the Thomson Grass Valley web site.

The procedure for updating software is given in the specific 8943RDA Release Notes when software updates become available for field updating. Check the Thomson Grass Valley web site for update information. Refer to

Contacting Grass Valley on page 4 for more information.

All modular product documentation can be found in PDF format on the Thomson Grass Valley web site at this link:

www.grassvalley.com/docs/modular

Software Updating

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Status Monitoring

There are a number of ways to monitor frame and module status. These methods are summarized here. For more detailed information, refer to the

8900NET (Net Card) Network Interface Module Instruction Manual and the 8900 Gecko or 8900 GeckoFlex Frame Instruction Manuals.

All modular product documentation is available on-line in PDF format at this link:

www.grassvalley.com/docs/modular

The main status monitoring methods include the following:

• External frame alarm output on the rear of the 8900 frame with

• LEDs on the Frame, 8900NET module, and individual frame media

• Web browser status reporting for each frame component, and

reporting from the Module Health Bus and other frame status alarm reports,

modules,

• SNMP traps, captured by Grass Valley’s NetCentral or another SNMP Manager Application.

Note SNMP trap information is only available when an SNMP Agent has been

installed and configured.

External Frame Alarm

An external Frame Alarm output is available on pins 8 and 9 of the RS-232 connector on the rear of the frame. The Frame Alarm outputs a voltage level indicating there is an alarm condition on the Module Health Bus or one of the other frame components reported to the Frame Monitor module in a Gecko 8900TF or GeckoFlex 8900FF frame or the 8900NET module in an 8900TFN and GeckoFlex 8900FFN frame.

• The Module Health bus is a separate line on the frame motherboard that provides a means for older or less capable modules (such as DAs with no microprocessor) that cannot communicate over the Frame (serial) bus to report warning and alarm conditions to the external Frame Alarm. All media modules in the frame report a voltage level to this line when a warning condition occurs on the module. The specific warning or module location is not reported, only an indication that an warning condition has occurred.

• Frame alarm reporting from other frame components can be enabled and disabled using DIP switches on the Frame Monitor and 8900NET module. For frames with an 8900NET module, the Frame Alarm Reporting web page allows configuration of the alarms and warnings that are reported to this external Frame Health Alarm.

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LED Reporting

LEDs on the front of media modules, the Frame Monitor or 8900NET modules, and the front covers of the 8900TF/TFN and GeckoFlex FF/FFN frames indicate status of the frame and the installed power supplies, fans in the front covers, and module status. (The 8900TX-V/A and GeckoFlex 8900FX frames have no LED indicators on the front cover.)

• LED reporting from the modules in the frame to the 8900NET module

is configurable using the 8900NET LED Reporting web page.

• The Status LEDs for this module are described in Operation Indicator

LEDs on page 25. LEDs for the 8900NET module are described in the

8900NET (Net Card) Network Interface Instruction Manual.

Web Browser Interface

The 8900NET module controls a web browser GUI that indicates frame and module status on the following web pages:

Status Monitoring

• Frame Status web page – reports overall frame and module status in

colored graphical and text formats. Refer to Figure 17 on page 40 for an example.

•Module Status web page (Figure 20 on page 45) – shows specific input

and reference signal configuration error status to the module along with module status and information (part number, serial number, hardware version, software/firmware/boot versions, and Asset number (as assigned on the Slot Config web page).

• A Status LED icon on each web page reflects the module status on the

module Status web page where warnings and faults are displayed and is a link to the module Status web page.

SNMP Reporting

The GeckoFlex 8900 Series system uses the Simple Network Monitoring Protocol (SNMP) internet standard for reporting status information to remote monitoring stations. When SNMP Agent software is installed on the 8900NET module, enabled status reports are sent to an SNMP Manager such as the Grass Valley’s NetCentral application.

Status reporting for the frame is enabled or disabled with the configuration DIP switches on the 8900NET module. Most module status reporting items can be enabled or disabled on individual configuration web pages.

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Specifications

Specifications for the 8943RDA, 8943RDA-D, and 8943RDA-DFR modules are given in

Tab le 10.

Refer to Tab le 12 on page 84 for SFP fiber optic Transmitter/Transceiver submodule specifications and Ta bl e 13 on page 84 for SFP fiber optic Receiver/Transceiver specifications used on the 8943RDA-DFR model.

Table 10. 8943RDA/D/DFR Specifications

Parameter Value

Coax Input(s)

Number and type of inputs

8943RDA 1 Non-isolated terminating BNC (J9)

8943RDA-D 2 Non-isolating terminating BNCs (J9 and J10)

8943RDA-DFR 2 Non-isolating terminating BNCs (J10 and J8) and 2 optional fiber

Input impedance 75 ohm

Input signal Types (Reclocked)

SD-SDI 480i @ 59.94

HD-SDI 1080p @ 59.94, 50, 24sf, 24f

3G-SDI 1080p @ 59.94, 50

DVB-ASI ETSI TR 101 891V1.1.1 with bit rate tolerance of ±0.5% for 270Mb/s

Input signal Types (Bypassed)

10Mb/s to 540Mb/s NRZ PRBS pattern - X

AES 3ID-2001 32k to 96k sample rates, 0.8 to 1.2V p-p

GV Audio TDM interface

MADI

Auto equalization (with Belden 1694A cable)

8943RDA, 8943RDA-D, 8943RDA-DFR

Input Return loss > 15 dB 5MHz to 5GHz

Input Signal Level 800 mV ±10%

Coax Outputs

Number and type of outputs

8943RDA 8 electrical BNCs

8943RDA-D 8 electrical outputs in four BNC pairs (J1/J2, J3/J4, J5/J6, J7/J8)

8943RDA-DFR 7 BNC (electrical) and 2 optional fiber optic outputs

Output impedance 75 ohm

Output signal formats supported See Coax Inputs

optic inputs (2 with Dual Receiver option, 1 with Transceiver option)

576i @ 50 SMPTE 259M-1997 with bit rate tolerance of ±0.5% for 270Mb/s

1080i @ 59.94, 50 720p @ 59.94, 50 SMPTE 292M-1998 with tolerance of ±0.5% for 1.485Gb/s

Rise/Fall time (20% to 80%): 400 to 800 ps Signal level: 800mV p-p

400m for 270Mb/s 140m for 1.5Gb/s 100m for 3Gb/s (Input 1) 90m for 3Gb/s (Input 2)

> 10 dB up to 3GHz

(2 with Dual Transmitter option, 1 with Transceiver option)

+ X5+1

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Table 10. 8943RDA/D/DFR Specifications

Parameter Value

Signal level (HD/SD-SDI) 800 mV p-p ±10%

Return loss > 15 dB 5MHz to 270MHz

Signal polarity Non-inverted, all outputs

Tolerated output jitter <0.2UI >100kHz for 3G

Electrical Length (Latency in ns) Refer to Table 11 on page 83

Fiber Optic Input/Output Connector (used on 8943RDA-DFR with 89003FR-R Rear Module only)

Optical connector LC

Fiber support Single-mode fiber

Data rate See Table 12 on page 84 for SFP transmitter and Table 13 on page 84

Power

Maximum Input power

8943RDA 2.7 W

8943RDA-D 3.8W

8943RDA-DFR

Mechanical

Frame Type GeckoFlex

Number of frame slots Single slot

Rear module type

Rear module retainer maximum screw torque 4-5 inch-lb./0.45-0.6Nm

Environmental

Frame temperature range

Operating humidity range

Non-operating temperature

> 15 dB typical 270MHz to 1.5GHz > 10 dB up to 3 GHz

<0.2UI >100kHz for HD <1.0UI 10kHz to 100kHz for HD <0.2UI 10Hz and up for SD

for SFP receiver specifications.

5.2W (no fiber submodule)

5.9W (with fiber submodule)

8943RDA or 8943RDA-D: 89003E-R

8943RDA-DFR: 89003FR-R

Refer to GeckoFlex Frames 8900FX/FF/FFN Signal Processing Systems Instruction Manual at www.grassvalley.com/docs/modular

Tab l e 11 . El e ct r ic al L ength (Latency in ns)

3G HD SD

Channel Input to Output Reclock Bypass Reclock Bypass Reclock Bypass

CH1

CH2

CH3

J9 to J1 (8943RDA-D) J10 to J1 (8943RDA-DFR)

J10 to J1 (8943RDA-D) J8 to J1 (8943RDA-DFR)

F2 to F1 (8943RDA-DFR with SFP Transceiver)

3.8 ns 3.55 ns 4.0 ns 3.6 ns 6.0 ns 4.0 ns

4.0 ns 3.75 ns 4.1 ns 3.7 ns 6.2 ns 4.25 ns

6.0 ns 5.7 ns 6.0 ns 5.7 ns 11.25 ns 9.25 ns

J9 to J1 (8943RDA)

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Specifications

Table 12. SFP Receiver/Transceiver Fiber Optic Submodule Specifications

Model Number SFP-13103G-M1DRX SFP-13103G-M1TRX

Low wavelength 1260nm 1260nm

High wavelength 1620nm 1620nm

Receiver channels 2 1

Connector type LC

Fiber support Single mode

Data rate 50Mb/s to 3Gb/s

Maximum distance @ 3Gb/s 10km

Minimum distance 30km

Table 13. SFP Transmitter/Transceiver Fiber Optic Submodule Specifications

Model Number SFP-13103G-M1DTX SFP-13103G-M1TRX

Wavelength 1 1310 nm 1310 nm

Wavelength 2 1310 nm N/A

Transmit channels 2 1

Connector type LC

Fiber support Single-mode

Data rate 143 Mb/s to 2.97 Gb/s

Power output -5 to 0 dBm (-2dBm typical)

Maximum distance 10 km

Maximum distance 20 km

The 1310 nm Dual Transmitter (SFP-13103G-M1DTX) and Transceiver (SFP-13103G-M1TRX) require no attenu-

ation between fiber transmitter and receiver connections at any length.

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Service

Power-up Diagnostics Failure

Troubleshooting

The 8943RDA modules make extensive use of surface-mount technology and programmed parts to achieve compact size and adherence to demanding technical specifications. Circuit modules should not be ser viced in the field unless otherwise directed by Customer Service.

If the module has not passed self-diagnostics, do not attempt to troubleshoot. Return the unit to Grass Valley (see Module Repair on page 85).

Electronic Circuit Breaker

Service

The electronic circuit breaker works during a fault condition or an overcurrent which stops the module.

Remove the module and replace it in the frame. If the problem persists, please refer to the Grass Valley Customer Service.

Module Repair

If the module is still not operating correctly, replace it with a known good spare and return the faulty module to a designated Grass Valley repair depot. Call your Grass Valley representative for depot location.

Refer to Contacting Grass Valley on page 4 at the front of this document for information on contacting Grass Valley Customer Service.

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Block Diagrams

Input

Equalizer

Reclock Bypass

Reclocker

J1 J2

J3 J4

J5 J6 J7 J8

8592_05r0

J10

Input

Equalizer

Reclock Bypass

Reclocker

Equalizer

Reclock Bypass

Reclocker

Input to

Output

Mapping

8592_07r0

J1 J2

J3 J4

J5 J6

Block Diagrams

Input

J10

Input

A block diagram of the 8943RDA is shown in Figure 41.

Figure 41. 8943RDA Block Diagram

A block diagram of the 8943RDA-D is shown in Figure 42.

Figure 42. 8943RDA-D Block Diagram

Reclock Bypass

Equalizer

Reclocker

Reclock Bypass

Reclocker

Input to

Output

Mapping

8592_06r0

J1 J2

J3 J4

J5 J6 J7 J8

A block diagram of the 8943RDA-DFR without fiber optic submodule installed is shown in

Figure 43. 8943RDA-DFR Block Diagram – Without Fiber Optic Submodule

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Figure 43.

Block Diagrams

BNC J10

Input

BNC J8

Input

Equalizer

Reclock Bypass

Reclocker

Fiber 1 Output

Equalizer

Reclock Bypass

Reclocker

Input to

Output

Mapping

8592_10r0

Fiber 2 Output

Dual

Transmitter

Option

Fiber TX

J1 J2

J3 J4

J5 J6

A block diagram of the 8943RDA-DFR with a dual receiver fiber optic submodule installed is shown in Figure 44.

Figure 44. 8943RDA-DFR Block Diagram – Dual Receiver Fiber Optic Submodule

Reclock Bypass

BNC J10

Input

BNC J8

Input

Fiber 1

Input

Fiber 2

Input

Equalizer

Fiber RX

Dual

Receiver

Option

Fiber RX

Reclocker

Reclock Bypass

Reclocker

Reclock Bypass

Reclocker

Reclock Bypass

Reclocker

Input to

Output

Mapping

8592_08r0

A block diagram of the 8943RDA-DFR with a dual transmitter fiber optic submodule installed is shown in

Figure 45. 8943RDA-DFR Block Diagram – Dual Receiver Fiber Optic Submodule

Figure 45.

J1 J2

J3 J4

J5 J6

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Block Diagrams

BNC J10

Input

BNC J8

Input

Equalizer

Reclock Bypass

Reclocker

Fiber 2

Input

Equalizer

Reclock Bypass

Reclocker

8592_11r0

Fiber 1

Output

Reclock Bypass

Reclocker

Input to

Output

Mapping

Transceiver Option

Fiber RX Fiber TX

J1 J2

J3 J4

J5 J6

A block diagram of the 8943RDA-DFR with a transceiver fiber optic submodule installed is shown in Figure 46.

Figure 46. 8943RDA-DFR Block Diagram – Transceiver Fiber Optic Submodule

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Configuration Summary Table

Ta bl e 14 provides a complete summary of the module functions and a com-

parison of the functionality available with each control type along with the ranges and default values for each parameter on each control.

Table 14. Summary of Configuration Functions

Function

Type

Coax input signal loss reporting for Ch1: 8943RDA: J9 8943RDA-D: J9 8943RDA-DFR: J10

Coax input signal loss reporting for Ch2: 8943RDA-D: J10 8943RDA-DFR: J8

8943RDA-DFR only: Fiber RX 1 input signal loss reporting (Dual Receiver or Transceiver fiber optic submodule option installed)

8943RDA-DFR only: Fiber RX 2 input signal loss reporting (Dual Receiver fiber optic submodule installed)

Set Operating Mode for Ch1: 8943RDA: J9 8943RDA-D: J9 8943RDA-DFR: J10

Set Operating Mode for Ch2: 8943RDA-D: J10 8943RDA-DFR: J8

8943RDA-DFR Set Operating Mode for Ch3: Fiber RX 1 input (Input available when Dual Receiver fiber optic submodule option is installed)

Default

Enable Enable or Disable

Auto Reclock/

Mute

Auto Reclock/

Mute

Auto Reclock/

Mute

Range/Choices

Resolution

Auto Reclock/Bypass,

Auto Reclock/Mute,

3G 2970M,

HD 1485M,

SD 270M,

Manual Bypass HD/3G,

or Manual Bypass SD.

Auto Reclock/Bypass,

Auto Reclock/Mute,

3G 2970M,

HD 1485M,

SD 270M,

Manual Bypass HD/3G,

or Manual Bypass SD.

Auto Reclock/Bypass,

Auto Reclock/Mute,

3G 2970M,

HD 1485M,

SD 270M,

Manual Bypass HD/3G,

or Manual Bypass SD.

Web Page/

Function Name

I/O Config/

Coax Video Input

Reporting Enabled checkbox

I/O Config/

Coax Video Input

Reporting Enabled checkbox

I/O Config/

Fiber RX1 Input

Reporting Enabled checkbox

I/O Config/

Fiber RX 2 Input

Reporting Enabled checkbox

Settings/

Coax Inputs J9 (8943RDA)

Coax Inputs J9 (8943RDA-D)

Coax Inputs J10 (8943RDA-

DFR

Settings/

Coax Inputs J9 (8943RDA)

Coax Inputs J9 (8943RDA-D)

Coax Inputs J10 (8943RDA-

DFR

Settings/

Fiber Inputs

Fiber RX 1

Local OnBoard

Control

Function Switch S1:

CH1: Setting B

Paddle Switch S2:

Up: Enable

Down: Disable

Function Switch S1:

CH2: Setting C

Paddle Switch S2:

Up: Enable

Down: Disable

Function Switch S1:

CH3: Setting D

Paddle Switch S2:

Up: Enable

Down: Disable

Function Switch S1:

CH4: Setting E

Paddle Switch S2:

Up: Enable

Down: Disable

Function Switch S1:

CH1: Setting 1

Paddle Switch S2:

Scroll to choice

see Set INPUT OP

MODE on page 35

Function Switch S1:

CH2: Setting 2

Paddle Switch S2:

Scroll to choice

(see Set INPUT OP

MODE on page 35)

Function Switch S1:

CH3: Setting 3

Paddle Switch S2:

Scroll to choice

see Set INPUT OP

MODE on page 35)

Newton Control

Panel

In1 RepLOS

In2 RepLOS

In3 RepLOS

In4 RepLOS

In1 RclMode

)

In2 RclMode

FR1 RclMode

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Configuration Summary Table

Table 14. Summary of Configuration Functions

Function

Typ e

8943RDA-DFR: Operating Mode for Ch4: Fiber RX 2 input (Input available when Dual Receiver fiber optic submodule is installed)

8943RDA/-D: Configure input/output mapping for Coax output pair J1/J2

8943RDA/-D: Configure input/output mapping for Coax output pair J3/J4

8943RDA/-D: Configure input/output mapping for Coax output pair J5/J6

8943RDA/-D: Configure input/output mapping for Coax output pair J7/J8

Auto Reclock/

Default

Mute

Range/Choices

Resolution

Auto Reclock/Bypass,

Auto Reclock/Mute,

3G 2970M,

HD 1485M,

SD 270M,

Manual Bypass HD/3G,

or Manual Bypass SD.

Coax J9 or

Coax J10.

Coax J9 or

Coax J10.

Coax J9 or

Coax J10,

Coax J9 or

Coax J10.

Web Page/

Function Name

Settings/

Fiber Inputs

Fiber RX 1

Settings/

Outputs

Output Selection

Local OnBoard

Control

Function Switch S1:

CH4: Setting 4

Paddle Switch S2:

Scroll to choice (see Set INPUT OP

MODE on page 35)

Function Switch S1:

J1/J2: Setting 5

Paddle Switch S2:

Scroll to choice

(see Set OUTPUT

SOURCE on

page 36)

Function Switch S1:

J3/J4: Setting 6

Paddle Switch S2:

Scroll to choice

(see Set OUTPUT

SOURCE on

page 36)

Function Switch S1:

J5/J6: Setting 7

Paddle Switch S2:

Scroll to choice

(see Set OUTPUT

SOURCE on

page 36)

Function Switch S1:

J7/J8: Setting 8

Paddle Switch S2:

Scroll to choice

(see Set OUTPUT

SOURCE on

page 36)

Newton Control

Panel

FR2 RclMode

J1/J2InSel

J3/J4InSel

J5/J6InSel

J7/J8InSel

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Function

Type

8943RDA-DFR: Configure input/output mapping for Coax output pair J1/J2 (Input available when Dual Receiver fiber optic option installed)

8943RDA-DFR: Configure input/output mapping for Coax output pair J3/J4 (Dual Receiver fiber optic option installed)

8943RDA-DFR: Configure output selection for Coax output pair J5/J6

8943RDA-DFR: Configure output selection for Coax output J7

8943RDA-DFR: Enable Fiber TX1 output (Dual transmitters or transceiver option required for Fiber TX1)

8943RDA-DFR: Enable Fiber TX2 output (Dual Transmitter option required for Fiber TX2)

Recall factory defaults

Table 14. Summary of Configuration Functions

Default

J10

Disable Enable or Disable

See column

above

Range/Choices

Resolution

Coax J10,

Coax J8,

Fiber RX 1, or

Fiber RX 2.

Coax J10,

Coax J8,

Fiber RX 1, or

Fiber RX 2.

Coax J10,

Coax J8,

Fiber RX 1, or

Fiber RX 2.

Coax J10,

Coax J8,

Fiber RX 1, or

Fiber RX 2.

–

Web Page/

Function Name

Settings/

Output Selection

Video Output

Fiber Video Output

Fiber TX1 Enabled checkbox

Video Output

Fiber Video Output

Fiber TX2 Enabled checkbox

Set Defaults button

on Settings web page

Outputs

Local OnBoard

Control

Function Switch S1:

J1/J2: Setting 5

Paddle Switch S2:

Scroll to choice

(see Set OUTPUT

SOURCE on

page 36)

Function Switch S1:

J3/J4: Setting 6

Paddle Switch S2:

Scroll to choice

(see Set OUTPUT

SOURCE on

page 36)

Function Switch S1:

J3/J4: Setting 7

Paddle Switch S2:

Scroll to choice

(see Set OUTPUT

SOURCE on

page 36)

Function Switch S1:

J7: Setting 8

Paddle Switch S2:

Scroll to choice

(see Set OUTPUT

SOURCE on

page 36)

Set jumper J13 to

pins 1-2 (enable)

or 2-3 (disable)

(Note this setting will

override remote

controls)

Function Switch S1:

Setting 9

Paddle Switch S2

up to recall factory

defaults

Newton Control

Panel

J1/J2InSel

J3/J4InSel

J5/J6InSel

J7InSel

FT1 OutEn

FT2 OutEn

Defaults

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Configuration Summary Table

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Index

Numerics

3G 2970M

mode description 8900NET (Net Card) module 40 8943RDA

block diagram

cabling 22

features 9 8943RDA-D

block diagram

cabling 23

features 9 8943RDA-DFR

block diagrams

cabling 24

features 9

auto cable equalization 10 Auto Reclock/Bypass

definition

description 28 Auto Reclock/Mute

description

28, 29

block diagrams 86

cabling

8943RDA module

8943RDA-D module 23

8943RDA-FR module 24

overview 21 Clear button 50 Colors on graphics 44, 54, 63 COMM LED 26 CONF (configuring) LED 26

configuration

summary summary table 89 with remote controls 38

control panel 38

documentation online 4

electrical length 83

factory defaults

summary table FAQ database 4 FAULT LED 25, 26 features

all models fiber jumper cable assembly

installing fiber optic

cleaning requirements

installation 14 fiber optic cleaning kit 21 Frame Health Reporting 51 Frame Status web page 40, 81 frequently asked questions 4 front module

installation

GeckoFlex frame

frame alarm graphical user interface (GUI) 41 Grass Valley web site 4

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Index

HD 1485M

mode description

I/O Config web page 46, 56, 68 Input power 83 input status summary 30 input to output mapping

overview

installation

front module precautions 12 SFP fiber optic submodules 14, 16

Internet Explorer

recommended web browser

LED Reporting web page 51 LEDs

detailed summary table front edge illustration 25

overview 25 LOC and LOC/REM jumper 19 Locate Module function 50

required for updating software

Newton Control Panel

overview summary table 89

online documentation 4 operating system 40

power specifications 83 PWR LED 25, 26

rear module

installation precautions maximum screw torque specification 13

rear module retainer clip

torque specification rear module retainer screw torque 13 Refresh button 40 Reporting

web page Restore upon Install checkbox 50 retainer clip tool 13

46, 56, 68

Manual Bypass HD/3G

mode description

modes of operation

3G 2970M Auto Reclock/Bypass 28 Auto Reclock/Mute 29 HD 1485M 29 Manual Bypass HD/3G 29

SD 270M 29 Module Health Bus 80 module installation precautions 12 Module Status web page 81

NetConfig PC application

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SD 1270M

mode description Settings web page 48, 58, 73 SFP fiber optic submodules

enabling transmitter outputs

installation and removal 14

list of model numbers 14 Signal names

I/O web page Slot Config web page 49, 60, 78 slot memory 50 SNMP reporting

overview

web page for enabling 51 software download from web 4

46, 56, 68

software updating 79 specifications

all modules and fiber optic submodules status monitoring 80 Status web page 44, 54, 63

TX OPT jumper

for enabling fiber optic outputs

video input(s)

specifications video inputs 21 video outputs 22

specifications 82

Index

web browser

overview

recommended 40 web site

documentation

FAQ database 4

Grass Valley 4

software download 4

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Index

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Grass Valley 8943RDA User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Preface

About This Manual

8943RDA/-D/-DFR SD/HD/3G-SDI Reclocking DA Modules

Introduction

Features

Installation

Module Placement in the GeckoFlex Frame

Module Installation Precautions

Rear Module Installation

Fiber Optics Submodule Installation (8943RDA-DFR only)

Front Module Installation

Cabling

Fiber Optic Cleaning Requirement

Video Input(s)

Video Outputs

8943RDA Module Cabling

8943RDA-D Module Cabling

8943RDA-DFR Module Cabling

Power Up

Operation Indicator LEDs

Collective Module Status Reporting

Configuration

Configuration Summary

Input Operating Modes

Input to Output Mapping

Local Onboard Configuration

Set INPUT OP MODE

Set OUTPUT SOURCE

Remote Configuration

8900NET Module Information

Newton Control Panel Configuration

Web Browser Interface

8943RDA Module Links and Web Pages

8943RDA Module Configuration and Operation

Configuration

Local Configuration

Remote Configuration

8943RDA-D Module Configuration and Operation

Configuration

Local Configuration

Remote Configuration

8943RDA-DFR Module Configuration and Operation

Configuration

Local Configuration

Remote Configuration

Software Updating

Status Monitoring

External Frame Alarm

LED Reporting

Web Browser Interface

SNMP Reporting

Specifications

Service

Power-up Diagnostics Failure

Troubleshooting

Electronic Circuit Breaker

Module Repair

Block Diagrams

Configuration Summary Table

Index