8949MDA-CFR/-SFR
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Contents
Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Software/Hardware Version Requirement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Local Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Configuration Switches S1 and S2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Module Placement in the GeckoFlex Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Module Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Rear Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Front Module Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fiber Optics Submodule Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Fiber Optic Cleaning Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Video Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Video Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
8949MDA-CFR Module Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
8949MDA-SFR Module Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Operation Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Remote Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8900NET Module Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Newton Control Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR Links and Web Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Status Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Settings Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Slot Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Software Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Status Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Frame Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
SNMP Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Power-up Diagnostics Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Electronic Circuit Breaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Module Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Table of Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Contents
Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Input Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Reclocking Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
HD to SD Downscaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Output Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Configuration Summary Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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Preface
About This Manual
This manual describes the features of the 8949MDA-CFR and
8949MDA-SFR modules in the GeckoFlex Signal Processing System family.
As part of this module family, it is subject to Safety and Regulatory Com
pliance described in 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.thomsongrassvalley.com/docs/modular
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Preface
8 8949MDA-CFR/-SFR — Instruction Manual
8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR Modules
Introduction
The 8949MDA-CFR or 8949MDA-SFR performs HD/SD equalization, and
reclocking for distribution of HD/SD signals among electrical connectors
and/or a fiber optic submodule and downscaling of HD video signals to
SD SDI video (-SFR) or analog video signals (-CFR) for monitoring applica
tions.
On the 8949MDA-SFR module with an SD SDI video input, the module will
distribute the SD SDI signal (including embedded audio) on all outputs
(distribution and monitoring). With an HD SDI video input, the module
distributes the HD SDI signal on the HD SDI distribution outputs
(including embedded audio and HANC data); the downscaled monitoring
SDI outputs do not pass embedded audio or HANC (horizontal ancillary)
data from the HD video input.
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Features
The two models, 8949MDA-CFR (composite downscaler outputs) and
8949MDA-SFR (serial data interface downscaler outputs) must be installed
in a GeckoFlex frame and require the presence of an 8900WFR-R rear
module. Optical interface requires the presence of an optional SFP optical
submodule plug-in device.
The 8949MDA module features include:
• Multi-format HD/SD video on one electrical input and/or up to two
optical input/outputs (refer to Cabling on page 19),
• In HD input mode:
• Up to four reclocked HD electrical outputs and up to two reclocked
HD optical outputs,
• Up to four downscaled HD to SD or composite (SDI signals in the
case of 8949MDA-SFR or composite signals in the case of
8949MDA-CFR) electrical outputs,
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Introduction
•In SD input mode:
• Up to eight reclocked SD (SDI standard) electrical outputs and up
to two reclocked SD optical outputs in the case of 8949MDA-SFR,
• Up to four reclocked SDI outputs and up to two reclocked SD
optical outputs and up to four composite outputs in the case of
8949MDA-CFR,
• Auto cable equalization for up to 330m of cable in the case of SD signals
and for up to 125m of cable in the case of HD signals,
• A range of standard definition or high definition input signal on one
electrical input or optical inputs,
• Downscaled signals with monitoring quality (embedded audio and
HANC data will be passed on all SDI outputs except for downscaled
HD monitoring outputs),
• Alarm (signal presence detection) and status management,
• SNMP and product health monitoring is supported through the
8900NET (Net Card) module with applications such as NetCentral,
• A fiber optic submodule option providing optical input/output interfaces for all models. One of the three different types of single-mode
fiber optic submodules can be used:
• 1310NM-DRL – provides two optical inputs (RX1 and RX2),
• 1310NM-DTL – provides two optical outputs (TX1 and TX2),
• 1310NM-TRL – provides one optical input (RX1) and one optical
output (TX1), and
• Remote control and monitoring support: web pages, Newton control
panel, NetConfig management system.
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Software/Hardware Version Requirement
Base Part Number Dash Version Model Type
This manual covers two software versions, 1.1.1 and 2.1.1. Functionality for
these versions is the same but the software versions must be loaded on spe
cific hardware version modules. It is important to distinguish the module
part number related to the software version.
assembly numbers that will accept software version 1.1.1 and version 2.1.1.
Table 1. Software Versions 1.1.1 or 2.1.1 for Part Number Compatibility
Model
Type
8949MDA-CFR 671-6708 -10
8949MDA-SFR 671-6708 -20
Software Version 1.1.1 Software Version 2.1.1
Base Part Number Dash Version Base Part Number Dash Version
Introduction
Tab le 1 gives the module
671-6708
771-0283
671-6708
771-0283
-11
-12
-10
-11
-21
-22
-20
-21
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The part number of the module is silk-screened on the module circuit board
as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Module Part Number Location on Printed Circuit Board
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Installation
Installation
Local Configuration
The front and the rear modules are delivered together as a set:
8949MDA-CFR front module with the 8900WFR-R rear module or
8949MDA-SFR front module with 8900WFR-R rear module.
The 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR front modules can be plugged in
and removed from a GeckoFlex frame with power on. When power is
applied to the module, LED indicators reflect the initialization process (see
Power Up on page 22).
CAUTION Use anti-static precautions when installing and removing the optional fiber
optic submodule, see Fiber Optics Submodule Installation on page 17.
If you do not have an 8900NET module in the GeckoFlex frame for remote
monitoring and configuration, you will need to configure the module using
the local onboard controls before installing the front module.
Local configuration of the 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR consists of
two DIP switches (S1 and S2) outlined in the lower left corner of
Refer to Ta bl e 2 on page 13 for setting S1 and S2. A summary of Local and
Remote (web page and Newton Control Panel) parameters is provided in
Ta bl e 8 on page 45.
Figure 2. Configuration Switches on 8949MDA Module
Figure 2.
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Configuration Switches S1 and S2
Ta bl e 2 gives the parameters set with the onboard switches S1 and S2 on the
8949MDA module circuit board.
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.
Table 2. 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
16X9 / 4X3
Side Markers
–
Switch S1
Monitoring
Mode
Format (Input) Setting Auto 1080i/50 1080i/59.94 720p/50 720p/59.94 480i/59.94 576i/50
Input Select Setting Coax In Optic 1 Optic 2
Composite
Setup
Local mode (Remote control locked out) Remote mode
1
2
3
4
5
6
7-8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Off (fiber optic outputs disabled) On (fiber optic outputs enabled)
00 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 0 0 0 1 1 1
20 0 1 1 0 0 1
30 1 0 1 0 1 0
00 01
10 10
Off Factory use only
Off Factory use only
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Off On
Installation
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Installation
Module Placement in the GeckoFlex Frame
There are ten rear and front slot locations in the 2 RU frame to accommodate either video or audio modules of all types. The 8949MDA-CFR or
8949MDA-SFR module can be plugged into any one of the GeckoFlex
frame slots. Both modules require the 8900WFR-R rear module in the cor
responding rear slot.
Module Installation Precautions
Please read and follow the precautions listed below before installing the
front and rear modules and any fiber optic option submodules:
• 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, then the optical submodule option (if used).
• 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.
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• 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.
• If using a fiber optic submodule, handle it carefully, use anti-static precautions, and read the Fiber Optic Cleaning Requirement on page 18
before cabling.
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Rear Module Installation
Use needlenose pliers
to pull out blank after
removing retainers.
To install the rear module, refer to Figure 3 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.
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 needlenose pliers
into the slots in the blank cover and pulling it off.
3. Insert the rear module into the empty slot, guiding it carefully into
place.
Installation
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
(snug). Do not force or torque the screws too tightly. The retainer 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 3. Installing Rear Module
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Installation
8431_07
Slide top and bottom card carriers on module
over top and bottom guides on right of slot.
Module installed
Locking Pin
Card Carriers
Card Carriers
Front Module Side View
Front Module Installation
After installing the rear module, install the front module as follows:
Note If using a fiber optic submodule, install it through the rear module according
to Fiber Optics Submodule Installation on page 17.
1. Remove the front cover of the frame.
2. Locate the front slot corresponding to the rear module you have already
installed.
3. Insert the front module so that the plastic card guides on the module
top and bottom edges go over the upper and lower raised rail guides on
the right of the top and bottom of the slot (Figure 4).
4. Carefully slide the module into the rear connector.
5. Lock the front module ejector tab into the locking pin.
Note Before removing the front module, first remove the Fiber Optic submodule if
present, from the rear module.
Figure 4. Front Module Installation
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Fiber Optics Submodule Installation
CAUTION The Fiber Optic submodule is static sensitive. Use static handling precautions
when installing or removing the submodule.
After the front and rear modules have been installed, install the SFP Fiber
Optic submodule option (if being used) into the rear module metal cage
labeled
installed or removed with power applied to the module.
Note The submodule type is identified by name on the label or can be identified by
1. Slide the fiber optic device into the metal fiber cage with the label and
2. Push the device in as far as it will go without forcing it. It will not go
3. Cable the fiber optic connectors according to the instructions given in
Fiber (Figure 5). The SFP submodule is hot-pluggable and may be
the direction of the two arrow indicators on the label.
handle to the right.
completely into the cage.
8949MDA-CFR Module Cabling on page 20 or 8949MDA-SFR Module
Cabling on page 21 depending on the type of submodule used.
Installation
Figure 5. Installing Fiber Optics Submodule
J7J9J8
FIBER
Label
Arrow Indicators:
Handle
1310-DRL
1310-DTL
1310-TRL
8431_03
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Installation
To extract the fiber optic submodule follow the steps:
Note The fiber cable and the fiber optic submodule must be extracted before the
front and the rear modules.
1. Remove the fiber cable first.
2. Unlock the module by flipping the handle to the left.
3. Remove the fiber optic submodule by using its handle.
Fiber Optic Cleaning Requirement
Before making any fiber optic cable mating connections 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 con
nectorized fiber end faces. This helps ensure optimum performance of the
fiber optic interface. Industry standard fiber optic cleaning kits can be pur
chased on the web and in electronics stores.
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Cabling
Cabling
Cabling to the 8949MDA-CFR or 8949MDA-SFR module is done on the
BNCs and the fiber connector on the rear module when an optional fiber
optic submodule is installed.
Cabling of the rear module depends on presence and type of fiber optic
submodule option as listed below:
• 8949MDA-CFR/-SFR without fiber optic submodule option (electrical
only),
• 8949MDA-CFR/-SFR with 1310NM-DRL (Dual Receiver Fiber Optic)
• 8949MDA-CFR/-SFR with 1310NM-DTL (Dual Transmitter Fiber
Optic), and
• 8949MDA-CFR/-SFR with 1310NM-TRL (Transceiver Fiber Optic).
Note Fiber input and output connections must be cleaned before cabling as
described in Fiber Optic Cleaning Requirement on page 18.
Video Input
The 8949MDA-CFR or 8949MDA-SFR will accept any of the video standards listed in the input specifications in Tab le 6 on page 39.
For both module types, the SD or HD video input to the module can be
selected from one of the following three sources, depending on the pres
ence and type of fiber optic submodule option:
• Electrical BNC, J9 (always available)
• Fiber Input RX 1 or RX 2 (requires 1310NM-DRL submodule), or
• Fiber Input RX 1 (requires 1310NM-TRL submodule).
All three sources can be connected but only be one input can be active at
any time. The active input is configured with local onboard controls (Con-
figuration Switches S1 and S2 on page 13) or using the Settings web page
(page 30). The video input type must also be selected in configuration.
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Cabling
Video Outputs
The 8949MDA-CFR or 8949MDA-SFR outputs conform to the video standards listed in the output specifications in Tab le 6 on page 39.
Electrical outputs are always enabled. Fiber optic outputs must be enabled
during configuration using the local onboard controls (Configuration
Switches S1 and S2 on page 13) or the Settings web page (page 30). Fiber
optic outputs available depend on the presence and type of fiber optic submodule installed.
8949MDA-CFR Module Cabling
Refer to Tab le 3 and Figure 6 for 8949MDA-CFR cabling information.
Table 3. Cabling Inputs and Outputs for 8949MDA-CFR Module
Fiber Optic Submodule SDI Inputs Outputs
No Fiber optic submodule J9 BNC J1, J3, J5, J7: 4 HD-SDI electrical outputs
1310NM-DRL Dual Receiver J9 BNC,
1310NM-DTL Dual Transmitter J9 BNC J1, J3, J5, J7: 4 HD-SDI electrical outputs
1310NM-TRL Transceiver J9 BNC
Fiber 1,
or Fiber 2
or Fiber 1
J2, J4, J6, J8: 4 downscaled PAL or NTSC electrical outputs
J1, J3, J5, J7: 4 HD-SDI electrical outputs
J2, J4, J6, J8: 4 downscaled PAL or NTSC electrical outputs
J2, J4, J6, J8: 4 downscaled PAL or NTSC electrical outputs
Fiber 1 and Fiber 2: 2 optical HD outputs
J1, J3, J5, J7: 4 HD -SDI electrical outputs
J2, J4, J6, J8: 4 downscaled PAL or NTSC electrical outputs
Fiber 2: 1 optical HD output
Figure 6. 8949MDA-CFR Cabling
8900WFR-R
J1
J2
HD/SD
SDI Out
J3
J4
HD/SD
SDI Out
J5
J6
HD/SD
SDI Out
J7
J8
HD/SD
SDI Out
J9
HD/SD
SDI In
Fiber
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PAL/NTSC
Monitoring Out
PAL/NTSC
Monitoring Out
PAL/NTSC
Monitoring Out
PAL/NTSC
Monitoring Out
Fiber 2 In/Out
Fiber 1 In/Out
Fiber Optic Cabling
1310NM-DRL
Fiber Rx 2
Fiber Rx 1
1310NM-DTL
Fiber Tx 2
Fiber Tx 1
1310NM-TRL
Fiber Tx 2
Fiber Rx 1
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8949MDA-SFR Module Cabling
Refer to Tab le 4 and Figure 7 for 8949MDA-SFR cabling information.
Table 4. Cabling Inputs and Outputs for 8949MDA-SFR Module
Fiber Optic Submodule SDI Inputs Outputs
No Fiber optic submodule J9 BNC J1, J3, J5, J7: 4 HD-SDI electrical outputs
1310NM-DRL Dual Receiver J9 BNC,
1310NM-DTL Dual Transmitter J9 BNC J1, J3, J5, J7: 4 HD-SDI electrical outputs
1310NM-TRL Transceiver J9 BNC
Fiber 1,
or Fiber 2
or Fiber 1
Cabling
J2, J4, J6, J8: 4 downscaled SD SDI electrical outputs
J1, J3, J5, J7: 4 HD-SDI electrical outputs
J2, J4, J6, J8: 4 downscaled SD SDI electrical outputs
J2, J4, J6, J8: 4 downscaled SD SDI electrical outputs
Fiber 1 and Fiber 2: 2 optical HD outputs
J1, J3, J5, J7: 4 HD-SDI electrical outputs
J2, J4, J6, J8: 4 downscaled SD SDI electrical outputs
Fiber 2: 1 optical HD output
Figure 7. 8949MDA-SFR Cabling
8900WFR-R
J2
J1
HD/SD
SDI Out
J4
J3
HD/SD
SDI Out
J6
J5
HD/SD
SDI Out
J8
J7
HD/SD
SDI Out
J9
HD/SD
SDI In
Fiber
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SD SDI
Monitoring Out
SD SDI
Monitoring Out
SD SDI
Monitoring Out
SD SDI
Monitoring Out
Fiber 2 In/Out
Fiber 1 In/Out
Fiber Optic Cabling
1310NM-DRL
Fiber Rx 2
Fiber Rx 1
1310NM-DTL
Fiber Tx 2
Fiber Tx 1
1310NM-TRL
Fiber Tx 2
Fiber Rx 1
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Power Up
Power Up
Operation Indicator LEDs
The on-board LED indicators are illustrated in Figure 8. Upon power-up,
the green PWR LED should light and the CONFIG, FAULT and COMM
LEDs should illuminate during the module initialization.
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.
With a valid input signal connected, the Channel 1 PRES SIG LED EQ
(input to BNC J9), OPT
fiber optic submodule) should be on. Refer to
complete list of possible operating conditions and the resulting indicator
status.
Note Channel 2 Monitoring Mode LEDs are not used at this time.
1, and/or OPT 2 (depends on presence and type of
Ta bl e 5 on page 23 to see a
Figure 8. Front Module Indicator LED
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A red FAULT LED indicates an error situation and, when noted with the
other indicator LEDs, can indicate a specific problem area.
signal output and LED indications for the various input/reference combinations.
Table 5. LED Indicators
LED Indication Condition
FAULT
(red)
COMM
(yellow)
CONFIG
(yellow)
PWR
(green)
PRES OPT MOD
(yellow)
COMPOSITE SETUP
(yellow)
FACTORY
(yellow)
MONITORING MODE
(Channel 1
F0, F1, F2 and F3)
(yellow)
Channel 1
PRES SIG EQ
(green)
PRES SIG OPT 1
(green)
PRES SIG OPT 2
(green)
Off Normal operation
On continuously Module has detected internal fault
Off No activity on frame communication bus
Long flash Location Command received by the module from a remote control system
Short flash Activity present on the frame communication bus
Off Module is in normal operating mode
On continuously Module is initializing, changing operating modes or updating firmware
Off No power to module or module’s DC/DC converter failed
On continuously Normal operation, module is powered
Off Fiber optic submodule not installed
On Fiber optic submodule installed
Off
On
Off Normal operation
On Test mode or factory mode
F0 F1 F2 F3
Off Off Off Off 0000 --> Auto
Off Off Off On 0001 --> 1080i/50
Off Off On Off 0010 --> 1080i/59.94
Off Off On On 0011 --> 720p/50
Off On Off Off 0100 --> 720p/59.94
Off On Off On 0101 --> 480i/59.94
Off On On Off 0110 --> 576i/50
Off No presence of signal on BNC J9 connector
On continuously Presence of signal on BNC on J9 connector
Off No presence of optical signal on Fiber optic input 1
On continuously Presence of optical signal on Fiber Optic input 1
Off No presence of optical signal on Fiber optic Input 2
On continuously Presence of optical signal on Fiber Optic Input 2
Setup disabled
Setup enabled
Power Up
Tab le 5 describes
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Remote Configuration
Remote Configuration
The 8949MDA-CFR/8949MDA-SFR configuration and monitoring can also
be performed using a web browser GUI interface or a networked Newton
Control Panel when the 8900NET Network Interface module is present in
the GeckoFlex frame (8900FFN). Each of these interfaces is described 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 web site.
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.
Newton Control Panel parameters are listed in Table 8 on page 45.
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Remote Configuration
An example of the Newton Configurator is shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9. 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 10 on page 26. 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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Remote Configuration
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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
displays the information page
for the selected frame or module (frame slot icons are also
active links).
Refresh button for manual
update of page
In general, graphics and text colors used indicate the following:
• 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.
• White = Not present.
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 8900NET module running version 4.2.0 software.
For information on status and fault monitoring and reporting shown on the
module Status page, refer to Status Web Page on page 28.
Note Click on the Refresh button to update the web page after any changes.
Figure 10. Frame Status Web Page
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Remote Configuration
8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR Links and Web Pages
The 8900 GUI provides the following links and web pages for the
8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR modules (
• Status – reports input and output signals and frame bus communication status and module information (page 28),
• Settings – allows the configuration of the inputs and outputs (page 30),
• Slot Config – provides Locate Module and Slot Memory functions
along with links to the SNMP, LED Reporting, and Frame Alarm configuration web pages (page 33).
The 8949MDA modules can use one type of the three fiber optic submodules: 1310NM-DRL (Dual Receiver), 1310NM-DTL (Dual Transmitter) or
1310NM-TRL (Transceiver). The fiber optic submodules are placed in the
fiber connector. Refer to Fiber Optics Submodule Installation on page 17.
All parameters that can be set on the web pages are summarized in Tabl e 8
on page 45.
Figure 11):
Figure 11. 8949MDA Web Page Links
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Remote Configuration
Use
this
link
Status Web Page
The Status web page (Figure 12 on page 29 for 8949MDA-CFR) shows the
signal status of the input signal(s) and communicati
Color coding of the display indicates the signal status. Refer to Web Browser
Interface on page 25 for an explanation of the color coding.
Note On the 8949MDA modules, input signals are represented by up to three input
signal arrows. If the status of either input signal changes, it will be reflected
in the color status of the arrow and the Status LED on the module web pages.
To determine specific signal status for DA, refer to the Status web page or the
on-board LED.
• Under the Status title are given the model, the description and the frame
location. Below, the graphic shows the input and output signals. If the
status of either input or output changes, it will be reflected in the color
status of the arrow (linked to the
status LED on the module web page.
• Information about the module, such as Part Number, Serial Number,
Hardware Revision, Firmware Revision 1 (CPLD), Firmware Revision
2 (FPGA), Software Version, and Asset Tag number are given in a properties section at the bottom of the Status Web Page.
Input Reporting parameter) and the
on with the frame bus.
Note Some modules may display a part number on the Status web page that is dif-
ferent from the one printed on the module circuit board. These part numbers
are completely compatible.
• On the Status web page, the presence and the type of Optic Device
installed will be reported in the double bars area, four messages can be
displayed: Missing, RX-RX 1310nm DRL, TX-TX 1310nm DTL or TX-RX
1310nm TRL, depending on the fiber optic submodule installed.
Other module warning messages from the module will also appear in this
area.
Note The color of the LED present on the top left of each web page is managed by
the 8900NET accordingly to the alarms status.
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Figure 12. Status Web Page for 8949MDA-CFR Module
Remote Configuration
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Remote Configuration
Use
this
link
Settings Web Page
The Settings web page for 8949MDA-CFR (Figure 13 on page 31) and
8949MDA-SFR (Figure 14 on page 32) provides a reporting of signal control
for the DA output. This page gives the model, the description and the frame
location
and provides controls to perform input configuration.
The parameters for configuration of a 8949MDA module are explained
below:
•T
he
Routing Mode area will be different, depending on the presence and
type of fiber optic submodules. This area shows the available inputs.
Only one input can be selected.
Coax In 1 – Selection of J9 BNC coax input.
•
Optic 1 or/and 2 – Selection of the available optical input.
•
Optic Outputs – when fiber optic outputs are available from the installed
•
fiber optic submodule, select
Enable or Disable. (Not applicable when a
Dual Receiver (1310NM-DRL is installed).
Input Reporting – choose between Enable or Disable. The Enable parameter
•
sends alarms to the 8900NET module on the input signals (presence of
signal). The color of arrows on the module Status web page will be
automatically changed.
Disable parameter will change the color of arrows on the Status web
The
page to gray to show they are not being monitored or reported to upper
level control devices.
Input Format – selection of the input format transported on the HD-SDI or
•
SD-SDI signal. Refer to the Table 2 on pag e 1 3.
•
Carrier Detect – indicates the presence of valid input signal.
Locked Rate – this value is linked to the input bitstream rate detected.
•
Video Format – this value reports the input format detected.
•
Monitoring Format – this value indicates the downscaled output format.
•
Composite Color Bar – this parameter allows the selection of a composite
•
color bar test pattern on the downscaled outputs.
Composite Setup – this parameter is shown if the Monitoring Format is
•
480i/59.94. Configure as
Setup or No Setup on the composite outputs as
shown in Figure 13 on page 31.
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Figure 13. Settings Web Page for 8949MDA-CFR Module
Remote Configuration
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Remote Configuration
Figure 14. Settings Web Page for 8949MDA-SFR Module
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Slot Config Web Page
Use
this
link
Use the Slot Config web page shown in Figure 15 to perform the following
functions on the module:
•Locate Module
Slot Identification
•
•Slot Memory
• Frame Health Reporting
• LED Reports
• SNMP Trap Reporting
Each of these functions is described in detail below.
Figure 15. Slot Config Web Page
Remote Configuration
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Remote 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 of up to 16 characters 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 saved periodically (once an hour) to the 8900NET module in that frame. You may also
select the
ration for this slot. The configuration is saved on the 8900NET module. If
the 8900NET module is removed or powered down, the stored configura
tions are not saved.
Learn Module Config button at any time to save the current configu-
-
When the Restore upon Install box has been checked, the current configuration
saved to this slot is saved as slot memory. When the current module is
removed and another module of the same part number and software
version is installed, the configuration saved to the 8900NET module will be
downloaded to the new module. The box must be checked before the
current module with the saved configuration is removed.
Note Only the same module part number, with the same version software should
be installed in this slot. Inserting a similar module with a different version
software can cause unexpected results.
If a module with a different part number 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
to clear the stored configuration from the previous module.
Note Uncheck the Restore Upon Install button before downloading new software.
Clear button will appear allowing you
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Remote Configuration
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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Software Updating
Software Updating
Software updating of the 8949MDA 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. Check the Thomson
Grass Valley web site for update information. Refer to
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:
http://www.thomsongrassvalley.com/docs/modular
Status Monitoring
This section provides a summary of status monitoring and reporting for a
GeckoFlex system. It also summarizes what status items are reported and
how to enable/disable reporting of each item. There are a number of ways
to monitor status of modules, power supplies, fans and other status items
depending on the method of monitoring being used.
Contacting Grass
8900 Frame status will report the following items:
• Power supply health
• Status of fans in the frame front cover
• Temperature,
• Module health
• Frame bus status
Module health status will report the following items:
• Internal module state (and state of submodule or options enabled)
including configuration errors (warning), internal faults, and normal
operation (Pass).
• Signal input states including valid/present (pass), not present or
invalid (warning), not monitored, and not available (no signal inputs).
• Reference input states including locked/valid (pass), not
locked/invalid (warning), and not monitored.
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LEDs
Status Monitoring
LEDs on modules in the frame and on the front of the GeckoFlex frames
indicate status of the frame and the installed power supplies, fans in the
front covers, and modules.
When a red FAULT LED is lit on a frame front cover, the fault will also be
reported on the 8900NET or Frame Monitor module. The LEDs on the front
of these modules can then be read to determine the following fault conditions:
• Power Supply 1 and 2 health
• Fan rotation status
• Frame over-temperature condition
•Frame Bus fault (8900NET only)
• Module health bus
In general, LED colors used on the frame and modules indicate:
• Green = normal operation, (Pass) or signal present, module locked.
• Red – On continuously = fault condition, flashing = configuration error.
• Yellow – On continuously = active condition (configuration mode or
communication), flashing in sequence = module locator function.
Status LEDs for this module are described in Operation Indicator LEDs on
page 22. LEDs for the 8900NET module are described in the 8900NET
Network Interface Instruction Manual.
Frame Alarm
A Frame Alarm connection is available on pins 8 and 9 of the RS-232 connector on the rear of GeckoFlex frame (Frame Monitor or 8900NET
Network Interface module required). This will report any of the status
items enabled with the 8900NET or Frame Monitor module configuration
DIP switch. Connection and use of the Frame Alarm is covered in detail in
the 8900NET Network Interface Instruction Manual.
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Status Monitoring
Web Browser Interface
When the 8900NET module is installed in the frame, a web browser GUI
can indicate frame and module status on the following web pages:
• Frame Status web page – reports overall frame and module status in
graphical and text formats.
• Module Status web page – shows specific input and reference signal
status to the module along with module versions.
• A Status LED icon on each web page reflects the module status on the
module Status web page where warnings and faults are displayed.
Clicking on the Status icon will link back to the module status web
page.
In general, graphics and text colors used indicate the following:
• 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 (or older 8900 module in frame).
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.
SNMP Reporting
The Gecko 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.
There are both hardware and software report enable switches for each
report. Both must be enabled for the report to be sent. Software report
switches are set on the 8900NET Configuration page for the Frame, the
8900NET module, and each module slot.
Refer to the 8900NET Network Interface Instruction Manual for SNMP installation instructions.
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Specifications
Specifications
Table 6. 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR Specifications
Parameter Value
Coax Input
Number and type of inputs 1 BNC
Input impedance 75 Ohm
Input signal type Serial digital component conforming to the following formats:
Signal level SDI 800 mV p-p ±10% max
Return loss >15 dB 0.004 to 1.50 GHz
Equalization Auto equalizing:
Tolerated input jitter Compliant with the SMPTE 259M (270 Mb/s) and SMPTE 292M standards
Fiber Inputs
Connector type One LC (IEC 61754-20)
Number of inputs Up to 2 optical inputs
Fiber type Single mode, complying with ANSI/TIA/EIA-492CAAA (class 1Va dispersion
Minimum input power - 20 dBm to 0 dBm
Signal type The same bit rates and format as the coax input
Fiber length Up to 10km for bit rates up to 270 Mb/s
Tolerated input jitter Compliant with the SMPTE 259M (270 Mb/s) and SMPTE 292M standards
DA Coax Outputs
Number and type of outputs 4 BNCs
Output impedance 75 Ohm
Signal type Serial digital component conforming to the following formats:
Signal level SDI 800 mV p-p ±10%
Return loss >15 dB 4 to 270 MHz
Output jitter For input with < 0.1 UI jitter, the output jitter complies with the SMPTE 292M
Downscaled Serial Outputs (8949MDA-SFR Module)
Number and type of outputs 4 BNCs
Signal type Conforming to the SMPTE 259M standard
SDI level 800 mV±10%
Return loss > 15 dB
Output jitter Conforming to the SMPTE 259M standard
Downscaler delay < 0.95 ms
Downscaler output 9 bits representation
Embedded audio and HANC passed
to output
• SMPTE 292M for 1080i/50, 1080i/59.94, 720p/50 and 720p/59.94
• SMPTE 259M (270 Mb/s)
HD signals up to 125m of Belden 1694A
SD signals up to 330m of Belden 1694A
-unshifted, 9/125 micron step index (SI) fiber)
Maximum attenuation of 1.0 dB per kilometer at 1310 nm
Up to 5km for bit rates up to 1.485 Gb/s
• 1080i/50, 1080i/59.94, 720p/50 and 720p/59.94
• SMPTE 259M (270 Mb/s)
>13 dB 0.27 to 1.50 GHz
and SMPTE 259M standards
SD SDI only
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Specifications
Table 6. 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR Specifications
Parameter Value
Downscaled Composite Outputs (8949MDA-CFR Module)
Number and type of outputs 4 BNCs
Signal type Conforming to the SMPTE 170M standard for NTSC and CCIR624 for PAL-B
Return loss > 40 dB, 0 to 10 MHz
Output impedance 75 Ohm
Downscaler delay < 0.97 ms
Downscaler output 9 bits representation
Fiber Outputs
Connector type Up to two LC (IEC 611754-20)
Fiber type Single mode, complying with ANSI/TIA/EIA-492CAAA
Wavelength 1274 to 1356 nm
Signal type Serial digital component conforming to the following formats:
Output power - 12 to -7.5 dBm (average at 1310 nm)
Output jitter For input with < 0.1 UI jitter, the output jitter complies with the SMPTE 292M
(class 1Va dispersion -unshifted, 9/125 micron step index (SI) fiber)
Maximum attenuation of 1.0 dB per kilometer at 1310 nm
• 1080i/50, 1080i/59.94, 720p/50 and 720p/59.94
• SMPTE 259M (270 Mb/s)
and SMPTE 259M standards
Power
Maximum Input power (with fiber
optic submodule)
8949MDA-CFR
8949MDA-SFR
8.5 W
7.9 W
Environmental
Frame temperature range
(Refer to GeckoFlex Instruction
Manual)
Operating humidity range 0 to 90% non condensing
Non-operating temperature -10 to 70 ° C
MTBF at 40°C (inside the frame)
in hours
with Tellcordia SR-332 Issue 1
8949MDA-CFR
8949MDA-SFR
UL and EU compliance When installed in a GeckoFlex frame
0 to 45 ° C
637,000
660,000
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Service
Power-up Diagnostics Failure
Troubleshooting
The 8949MDA 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 below).
Electronic Circuit Breaker
The electronic circuit breaker works during a fault condition or an overcurrent which stops the module.
Service
-
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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Service
Table of Alarms
Ta bl e 7 below describes the different type of alarms that can occur on the
module.
Table 7. List of Alarms for 8949MDA module
Alarm
type
Fault Firmware failure If the firmware is wrong or after a bad download
Fault Optical failure Yes
Fault Optical submodule communication error communication problem with the optical module Yes
Fault Software/Firmware version incompatible Yes
Warning Signal not Present on BNC Input PRES COAX IN
Warning Wrong Rear Module The rear module is not compatible with the front module
Warning Signal not Present on Optic Input 1 PRES OPT IN 1
Warning Signal not Present on Optic Input 2 PRES OPT IN 2
Warning Mismatch or unknown format Format detected different of format selected or unknown
Warning Module not locked No
Warning Incoming bit stream error Video input signal have a bit stream error No
Web Page Description LED Comments
STATUS PAGE:
The color of the front module becomes red
(green)
(orange)
(orange)
STATUS PAGE:
The electrical input arrow is yellow
SETTING PAGE:
The carrier detect option is not present
8949MDA-CFR or 8949MDA-SFR
STATUS PAGE:
Optic input arrow is yellow
STATUS PAGE:
Optic input arrow is yellow
format detected
Query status
towards
Net Card&SNMP
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
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Functional Description
Input
Equalizer
Core CPU
Control & Command process
_ Configuration
_ Alarming
Reclocker
Module
(Auto format
Detection)
Serial
SD/HD
input
Manual C&C
S
E
L
E
C
T
O
R
Frame bus
S
E
L
Board C&C
Serial
SD/HD
Outputs
SDI
Driver
Module
Serial
SD
Outputs
LEDs
HD to SD
Downscaler
Module
Encoder
NTSC/PAL
(10 bits quality)
8949MDA-CFR
8949MDA-SFR
Bypass if SD only
Composite
Video
Signal
Outputs
SD/HD
1310 nm
Single Mode
Optical inputs
Optional
SD/HD
1310 nm
Single Mode
Optical outputs
Optional
SDI
Driver
Module
Analog
Amplifier
Module
8434-07
A block diagram of the 8949MDA is shown in Figure 16.
Figure 16. 8949MDA Block Diagram
Functional Description
Input Processing
The wideband serial SD or HD signal enters the module from rear BNC J9
to an input amplifier. It is then equalized for the specified cable lengths in
the equalizer circuit and it is then reclocked.
Reclocking Processing
The signal then enters the reclocker circuit which reduces the jitter of the
incoming signal so as to ensure correct backward processing behavior.
HD to SD Downscaling
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The incoming signal is in HD format. This block converts the signal to SD
format for monitoring applications.
Functional Description
Output Processing
Microprocessor
The SDI driver modules feed the outputs ensuring the rise and fall time
adjustment between format selection (SD or HD mode) on the DA outputs.
After the downscaling, in a SDI module, the HD to SD downscaler module
directly feeds the SDI driver module which supplies the signals to the outputs.
After the downscaling, in a composite module, the downscaler module
feeds the composite encoder which converts the signal in a PAL or NTSC
signal before giving it to the output amplifier module to the outputs.
The main functions of the microprocessor include:
• Providing remote control and monitoring capability for the module
(through ethernet),
• Communicating with equalizer IC to monitor signal present status,
reclocker IC and downscaler module to support status and signal information,
Power Supply
• Relaying module status through on-board LEDs, and
• Configuring module components at power up.
Power is fed from +12 V rails of the frame’s switching power supply. Each
stage of the module receives its own, separate, highly regulated and filtered
power source. The power input is protected by hot swap function which is
an electronic circuit breaker that detects an overcurrent condition.
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Configuration Summary Table
Ta bl e 8 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 and notes on each control.
Table 8. Summary of Configuration Functions
Local Controls
Switches
S1 and S2
S2: Pin 1
Off = Local Only
On = Local&Remote
S1: Pins 6 and 7
Input Select
Coax In: 0 0
Optic 1: 0 1, or
Optic 2: 1 0
S2: Pin 4
Off = Disabled
On = Enabled
N/A N/A
S1: Pins 2, 3, 4,5
Auto: 0 0 0 0
1080i/50: 0 0 0 1
1080i/59.94: 0 0 1 0
720p/50: 0 0 1 1
720p/59.94: 0 1 0 0
480i/59.94: 0 1 0 1
576i/50: 0 1 1 0
N/A ColorBar
S1: Pin 8
Off = No Setup
On = Setup
Function
Type
Config mode Local&Remote
Routing mode
(Up to three inputs depending on
type of fiber optic submodule
installed.) Only one input can be
active at a time.
Optic outputs enable
(Up to two outputs depending on
type of fiber optic submodule
installed.) All fiber outputs can be
active at the same time.
Input reporting enable Enable Disable or Enable
Input Format selection Auto
Composite Color Bars test signal
(8949MDA-CFR only)
Composite Setup
(8949MDA-CFR only)
Default
Coax In J9
Disable Disable or Enable
Disable Enable or Disable
Setup Setup or No Setup
Range/Choices
Resolution
Local or
Local&Remote
Coax In J9,
Optic 1 (In), or
Optic 2 (In)
Auto,
1080i/50,
1080i/5994
720p/50,
720p/59.94,
480i/59.94, or
576i/50
Web Page/
Function Name
Access to web pages can be
locked out by Local controls
Settings/
Routing Mode
Coax In J9, Optic 1 (In), or
Optic 2 (In) radio button
Settings/
Optic Outputs pulldown
Settings/
Input Reporting pulldown
Settings/
Input Standard Selection
pulldown
Settings/
Composite Color Bar
pulldown
Settings/
Composite Setup pulldown
Newton
Control
Panel
N/A
Rout Mode
Optic Out
N/A
CompSetup
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Configuration Summary Table
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Index
Numerics
1310NM-DRL 10, 19
1310NM-DTL 10, 19
1310NM-TRL 10, 19
A
Auto cable equalization 10
B
block diagram 43
C
cabling
8949MDA-CFR module
8949MDA-SFR module 21
fiber optic submodules 20, 21
overview 19
Carrier Detect reporting 30
Clear button 34
Coax 1 and 2 inputs 30
Colors on graphics 26
COMM LED 23
Composite Color Bar test pattern 30
Composite Setup
local configuration
remote configuration 30
COMPOSITE SETUP LED 23
CONF (configuring) LED 23
configuration
local controls
summary table 45
with remote controls 24
control panel 24
13
12
D
documentation online 4
20
downscaled composite outputs
specifications
downscaled serial outputs
embedded audio
40
9, 10
E
embedded audio
overview
specification 39
enable SNMP 38
9
F
factory defaults
summary table
FACTORY LED 23
FAQ database 4
FAULT LED 23
troubleshooting 37
features 9
fiber optic
cabling
cleaning requirements 18
enabling inputs/outputs 30
installation 17
options overview 10
fiber optic cleaning kit 18
Frame Status web page 26
frequently asked questions 4
front module
installation
removal 16
20, 21
45
16
G
GeckoFlex frame
frame alarm
status reporting 36
graphical user interface (GUI) 27
Grass Valley web site 4
37
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Index
H
HANC data
in downscaled outputs
9, 10, 39
I
Input Format selection 30
Input power 40
Input Reporting 30
installation
front module
overview 12
precautions 14
rear module 15
SFP Fiber Optic submodules 17
16
L
LED Reporting web page 35
LEDs
front edge illustration
overview 23
Locate Module function 34
Locked rate reporting 30
22
M
module health status 36
module installation precautions 14
Monitoring Format of downscaled output 30
MONITORING MODE LEDs 23
N
NetConfig PC application
required for updating software
Newton Control Panel
overview
summary table 45
24
36
P
part numbers for software versions 11
power specifications 40
PRES OPT MOD LED 23
PRES SIG EQ LED 23
PRES SIG OPT 1 LED 23
PRES SIG OPT 2 LED 23
PWR LED 22, 23
R
rear module
installation
installation precautions 14
Refresh button 26
Remote control 10
report enable switches 38
retainer clip tool 15
15
S
Settings web page 30
SFP Fiber Optic submodules
installation and removal
options available 10
SIG_PRES LED 22
Slot Config web page 33
slot memory 34
SNMP reporting
overview
web page for enabling 35
software download from web 4
software updating 36
software/hardware version requirements 11
specifications
all modules and fiber optic submodules
status monitoring 36
Status web page 28
38
17
39
O
online documentation 4
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V
Video Format reporting 30
video input(s)
8949MDA-CFR
8949MDA-SFR 21
20
specifications 39
video outputs
8949MDA-CFR
8949MDA-SFR 21
specifications 39
20
W
web browser
overview
web site
documentation
FAQ database 4
Grass Valley 4
software download 4
25
4
Index
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