Grass Valley 8943RDA User Manual

8943RDA/-D/-DFR

SD/HD/3G-SDI FIBER READY RECLOCKING DA

Instruction Manual

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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.

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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

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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.

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