Grass Valley 8945EDA User Manual v.1.3.0

8945EDA/-D

SD/HD EQUALIZING DA MODULE

Instruction Manual

Software Version 1.3.0

071843602

AUGUST 2010

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8945EDA/-D

SD/HD EQUALIZING DA MODULE

Instruction Manual

Software Version 1.3.0

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Contents

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

8945EDA and 8945EDA-D
SD/HD Equalizing DA

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

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

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

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Module Placement in the GeckoFlex Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Module Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Rear Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Front Module Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Local Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Configuration Switches S1 and S2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Front Module Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Operation Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Remote Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

8900NET Module Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Newton Control Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

8945EDA and 8945EDA-D Links and Web Pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Status Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Settings Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Slot Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Software Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Status Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

External Frame Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

LED Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

SNMP Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Power-up Diagnostics Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Electronic Circuit Breaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Module Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Alarms Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Contents

Configuration Summary Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Preface

About This Manual

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

8900FX/FF/FFN Signal Processing System Instruction Manual).

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

www.grassvalley.com/docs/modular

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Preface

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8945EDA and 8945EDA-D SD/HD Equalizing DA

Introduction

The 8945EDA or 8945EDA-D Wideband Front Equalizing DA provides
basic equalization and distribution of a standard definition or high defini
tion signal up to eight outputs over 75 ohm coaxial cable in SD/ASI or HD.
The two models, 8945EDA (single) and 8945EDA-D (dual) must be
installed in a GeckoFlex frame.

These devices can be utilized in broadcast centers, video production facili­ties, OB vans and production trucks. The main application of those prod­ucts is the distribution of the incoming SD/ASI or HD-SDI signals to the
video processing devices (routers, switchers, tape recorder, monitoring
devices, etc.). Usually, those devices are located in the area of the reception
transmission signal.

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Features

The features of the 8945EDA and 8945EDA-D include:

• Auto cable equalization for up to 330m of cable in the case of SD-SDI
and ASI signals and for up to 125m of cable in the case of HD-SDI sig­nals,

• Accepts a wide range of standard definition or high definition input
signal on one electrical input (two electrical inputs for the 8945EDA-D),

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

• Eight HD or SD/ASI electrical outputs,

• Provides a bypass mode for non-supported signal rates,

• 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, NetConfig management system.

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Installation

Installation

The front and the rear modules are delivered together as a set: 8945EDA
front module with the 8900WE-R rear module or 8945EDA-D front module
with 8900WE-R rear module.

The front modules can be plugged in and removed from a GeckoFlex frame
with power on, without disrupting operation on adjacent running mod
ules. When power is applied to the module, LED indicators reflect the ini­tialization process (see Power Up on page 18).

Installation of the 8945EDA module set is a process of:

1. Placing the 8900WE-R rear module in a rear frame slot,

2. Configuring the local on-board settings if not using an 8900NET (Net

Card) (see Local Configuration on page 13),

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

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Module Placement in the GeckoFlex Frame

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

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

(
The 8945EDA module set may be plugged into any one of the available
GeckoFlex frame slots. It requires a single rear slot.

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:

• 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 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.

Installation

• 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 33.

Mechanical specifications given in Tab le 5 on

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Installation

Rear Module Installation

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 (751- model frames
only) or a 2 mm (5/64”) hex screwdriver.

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.

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

completely remove it, leaving the screws in place.

2. Remove the blank rear adapter cover by inserting the retainer clip tool

or needlenose pliers into the slots in the blank cover and pulling it off
(Figure 2).

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

place.

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

module and push down to seat the retainer clip.

5. 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

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

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Front Module Installation

Local Configuration

Switches S1 and S2

If you have an 8900NET module (Net Card) in your frame and will be con­figuring the module remotely with a web browser or the Newton Control
Panel, install it as described in

If you do not have an 8900NET (Net Card) module in the GeckoFlex frame
for remote monitoring and configuration, you will need to configure the
module using the local onboard controls before installing it in the frame as
described below.

Local Configuration

Local configuration of either model 8945EDA consists of two DIP switches
(S1 and S2) highlighted in the lower left corner of

on page 14 for configuring the 8945EDA/-D with the onboard switches.

Figure 3. Configuration Switches on 8945EDA/-D Modules

Installation

Front Module Installation on page 15.

Figure 3. Refer to Tabl e 1

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Installation

Configuration Switches S1 and S2

Ta bl e 1 gives the parameters set with the onboard switches S1 and S2 on the

8945EDA and 8945EDA-D module circuit boards. Parameters may also be
set using the web page or Newton Control panel controls when the
8900NET (Net Card) module is installed in the GeckoFlex frame. Refer to
the Configuration Summary table,
defaults and parameters for each control type.

Note Remote control settings made with the web interface will override local set-

tings. To lock out remote control, set the Config Mode to Off (LOCAL).

Table 1. Switch S1 and S2 Settings

Switches S1 and S2 Function Pin 0 (Left/Off) 1 (Right/On)

Switch S2

Config Mode

Factory Mode

Test Mode

Tx Opt Mode

Switch S1

Input Select Coax In 1 J9 Coax In 2 J10 Coax In 1 J9 (single) Coax In 2 J10 (single)

Coax Outputs J1, J3, J5, J7 J2, J4, J6, J8

Eq. Mode

Rck Rate Sel (Reclocking rate selection)

Out Mode

LOCAL (Remote control locked out) LCL&REM (Local and Remote)

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

01 1 0

01 0 1

Off Factory use only

Off Factory use only

Bypass Active

SD/ASI HD

Ta bl e 7 on page 41, for a complete list of

Not used on the 8945EDA/-D

J1, J2, J3, J4,

J5, J6, J7, J8

Not used on the 8945EDA/-D

J1, J2, J3, J4,

J5, J6, J7, J8

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