Grass Valley 8949MDA-CXF User Manual

8949MDA-CXF/-SXF

HD/SD MONITORING DAs

Instruction Manual

Software Version 2.0.1

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Contents

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

8949MDA-CXF and 8949MDA-SXF Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

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

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

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

Local Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Configuration Switches S1 and S2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Module Placement in the GeckoFlex Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Module Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Rear Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Fiber Optics Submodule Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Fiber Optic Cleaning Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Install Mounting Bracket on Submodule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Fiber Optic Submodule Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Front Module Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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

Video Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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

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

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

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

Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Local Onboard Configuration with no 8900NET Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Web Browser Configuration with 8900NET Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Newton Control Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

8949MDA-CXF and 8949MDA-SXF Links and Web Pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Status Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Settings Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Slot Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Software Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Status Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

External Frame Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

LED Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

SNMP Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Attenuation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Power-up Diagnostics Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Electronic Circuit Breaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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Contents

Module Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Table of Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Configuration Summary Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual describes the features of the 8949MDA-CXF and
8949MDA-SXF 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.grassvalley.com/docs/modular

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Preface

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8949MDA-CXF and 8949MDA-SXF Modules

Introduction

The 8949MDA-CXF or 8949MDA-SXF module performs HD/SD equaliza­tion and reclocking for distribution of SD/HD signals. It also provides four
dedicated downscaled electrical outputs for viewing the input video in
SD-SDI format (with the 8949MDA-SXF module) or composite format
(with the 8949MDA-CXF module), with aspect ratio controls for down
scaled HD video on both models.

The 8949MDA-CXF module will distribute the original SD-SDI or HD-SDI
input signal on four dedicated electrical outputs as well as up to two
optional fiber optic outputs. The input signal from one electrical input or
one of two optional fiber optic inputs is downscaled to composite video
and distributed from four dedicated electrical outputs. Controls are pro
vided for setting the aspect ratio of downscaled HD video for the desired
monitor viewing. A color bars test signal may be enabled and a control is
provided for enabling or disabling setup on NTSC outputs.

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The 8949MDA-SXF module will distribute the original SD-SDI or HD-SDI
input signal on four dedicated electrical outputs as well as up to two
optional fiber optic outputs. The input signal from one electrical input or
one of two optional fiber optic inputs is downscaled to SD-SDI video and
distributed from four dedicated electrical outputs. Only the EDH CRC
packet data from the original video input is included in the downscaled
output signal. Controls are provided for setting the aspect ratio of down
scaled HD video for the desired monitor viewing.

The aspect ratio controls include Anamorphic, Letterbox, 4x3 Center Cut,
or 14x9 Center Cut. Aspect ratio controls are only available when an HD
input signal is being downscaled.

Fiber optic interfaces can be added by ordering one of three types of
optional SFP Fiber optic submodule kits to add two fiber inputs (Dual
Receiver), two fiber outputs (Dual Transmitter), or one fiber input and one
fiber output (Transceiver). The optional SFP strap-mount optical sub
module device is mounted on the module circuit board and must be
ordered separately. See

8949MDA-CXF/-SXF — Instruction Manual 9

Ta bl e 2 on page 16 for submodule types.

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Introduction

Features

The two models must be installed in a GeckoFlex frame and require the

presence of an 8900WFR-XFR rear module. Parameters can be set with local

onboard controls or using remote controls (web browser or Newton

Control Panel when an 8900NET (Net Card) module is present in the frame.

The 8949MDA-CXF and 8949MDA-SXF module features include:

• Multi-format HD/SD video input on one electrical input or one of two
optional fiber optic inputs (only one input active at a time),

• Outputs for the 8949MDA-CXF module include:

• Four reclocked SD/HD electrical outputs and two optional

reclocked SD/HD fiber optic outputs distributing the original input
signal (all outputs can be active at the same time),

• Four electrical composite outputs for monitor viewing downscaled

HD or SD video and a color bars test signal and NTSC setup con­trols, with aspect ratio controls for HD video signals,

• Outputs for the 8949MDA-SXF module include:

• Four reclocked SD/HD electrical outputs and two optional

reclocked SD/HD fiber optic outputs (with optional fiber sub­module) distributing the original input signal (all outputs can be
active at the same time),

• Four electrical SDI outputs for monitor viewing (generating a new

EDH CRC packet on the output signal) with aspect ratio controls for
HD video signals,

• Aspect ratio controls include Anamorphic, LetterBox, 4x3 Center Cut,
or 14x9 Center Cut for downscaled HD video,

• One strap-mount SFP fiber optic submodule option can be installed to
add up to two fiber optic inputs (only one input active at a time) and up
to two fiber outputs (both active) depending on the option model. Refer
to the list of available options in Table 2 on page 16,

• 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,

• 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, and

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

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Installation

Local configuration
switches S1 and S2

Local Configuration

Installation

The front and the rear modules are delivered together as a set:
8949MDA-CXF front module with the 8900WFR-XFR rear module or
8949MDA-SXF front module with 8900WFR-XFR rear module. Fiber optic
submodules are optional and must be ordered separately. Fiber optic sub
module options available are listed in Tab le 2 on page 16.

The 8949MDA-CXF and 8949MDA-SXF 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 25).

CAUTION Use anti-static precautions when installing and removing the optional fiber

optic submodule, see Fiber Optics Submodule Overview on page 16.

If there is no 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 the front module.

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Local configuration of the 8949MDA modules consists of two DIP switches
(S1 and S2) highlighted in
local controls. A summary of Local and Remote (web page and Newton
Control Panel) parameters is provided in

Figure 2 and Tab le 1 on page 12 for using S1 and S2.

Figure 1. Configuration Switches on 8949MDA Module

Figure 1. Not all parameters can be set using the

Ta bl e 9 on page 57. Refer to

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Installation

Configuration Switches S1 and S2

Figure 2 gives a photographic illustration of switches S1 and S2 and related

silkscreened information. Ta bl e 1 gives the parameters set with the
onboard switches S1 and S2 on the 8949MDA module circuit board.

Figure 2. Onboard Configuration Switches, S1 and S2

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 1. Switch S1 and S2 Settings

Switch 1 Function Pin 0 (Left/Off) 1 (Right/On)

Config Mode

Factory Mode

Test Mode

Tx Opt Mode

Switch S2

Composite

1

Fiber optic outputs are present when an optional Transmitter submodule (TX1 and TX2) or a Transceiver submodule (TX2) is installed.

1

–

–

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

Setup

Local mode (Remote control locked out) Remote mode

1

2

3

4

5-8

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

Off On

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Module Placement in the GeckoFlex Frame

There are ten rear and front slot locations in the 2 RU frame to accommo­date audio/video modules (Figure 3). The 8949MDA-CXF/-SXF module
set may be plugged into any one of the available GeckoFlex frame slots. The
module requires a single rear slot.

Note Use anti-static precautions when handling the module. As the module can be

changed when the GeckoFlex is powered on, before removing the cover,
please put an anti-static bracelet tied to a metal part of the frame.

Figure 3. GeckoFlex Frame

Installation

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Installation

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 or heel
strap tied to a metal part of the frame.

• Install the rear module first, then the fiber optic submodule option (if
used) on the back of the front module circuit board, then install the
front module.

Note If using onboard configuration, set the configuration switches described in

Configuration Switches S1 and S2 on page 12 first before installing 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. Do not use an electric screwdriver. Refer to the rear
retainer screw torque specification in the

page 50.

Mechanical section of Tab le 5 on

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Rear Module Installation

To install the rear module, refer to Figure 4 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 or

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

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

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

module and push down to seat the retainer clip.

Installation

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 specification is 4-5 inch lb/0.45-0.6 Nm). Do not
force or torque the screws too tightly. Clips should not bend or bow.

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

cover installed.

Figure 4. 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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Installation

Ferrule covers

Duplex end ferrules

Simplex end ferrules

Mounting Bracket

Submodule dust cover

Submodule Label

SCA-2 Connector

Fiber Optics Submodule Overview

Before installing the front module, if using an optional SFP submodule,
install it on the front module first. For a list of the SFP fiber optic submod
ules options available, refer to Ta bl e 2. If not using a submodule, proceed
to Front Module Installation on page 20.

The 8949MDA front modules can be populated with any one of the SFP
(Strap Mount Video Small Form-factor Pluggable) dual transmitter, trans
ceiver, or dual receiver submodules listed in Ta bl e 2.

Table 2. SFP Fiber Optic Submodule Option Models

SFP Model Number Transmitter Frequencies Supported

SFP-CWDM3G-1-K 1470 nm 1490 nm

SFP-CWDM3G-2-K 1510 nm 1530 nm

SFP-CWDM3G-3-K 1550 nm 1570 nm

SFP-CWDM3G-4-K 1590 nm 1610 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)

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If you have ordered an SFP fiber optic submodule it will come in a separate
kit with an SFP fiber optic submodule, a mounting bracket, and a 2-channel
fiber jumper cable assembly (shown in

Figure 5). The fiber optic connector

ends (ferrules) are protected by covers that must be removed before
cabling.

Figure 5. SFP Fiber Optic Kit

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Fiber Optic Cleaning Requirement

V-connection

SCA-2 (electrical) connector

Jumper cable connectors

SCA-2 (electrical) connector

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 ferrules. 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.

Install Mounting Bracket on Submodule

Install the mounting bracket onto the submodule as illustrated 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 6.

Figure 6. Mounting Bracket

Installation

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

part of the bracket under the V-connection (Figure 7) on the bottom side
of the submodule to hold it in place. Make sure the open bracket slots
point towards the SCA-2 (electrical) connector on the submodule.

Figure 7. Attach Bottom of Bracket to Submodule

3. The finished installation should look like the example in Figure 8.

Figure 8. Finished Bracket Mounting

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Installation

SCA-2 connector

Submodule Screws

Straps

Slide submodule straps under
screws and tighten.

Insert end of submodule
into SCA-2 connector.

8567_01r0

Fiber Optic Submodule Installation

Once the bracket has been installed on the submodule, install the fiber optic
submodule on the back (solder) side of the 8949MDA-CXF or
8949MDA-SXF front module, as follows.

1. Remove the black rubber dust cover from the submodule.

2. On the back (solder) side of the front module, locate the two screws and

the SCA-2 connector where the submodule will be installed (Figure 9).

3. Loosen the two screws slightly so you can slide the submodule bracket

straps underneath the screws and the SCA-2 connector end of the
submodule slides over the SCA-2 connector.

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.

Figure 9. Installing Strap-Mount SFP Submodule

5. Before installing the jumper cable assembly, remove the protective

covers from the ferrule ends of the cable and clean all fiber optic
surfaces on the duplex and simplex connectors of the 2-channel fiber
jumper cable assembly and the SFP submodule connector with a
standard fiber optic cleaning kit as described in Fiber Optic Cleaning

Requirement on page 17.

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Plastic cable guides

Rear Fiber
Connector

Simplex Connector
for Channel A

Simplex Connector
for Channel B

Fiber jumper cable assembly

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Connect Channel A to top connector (not labeled).
Connect Channel B to bottom connector (not labeled).

A

A

B

B

Duplex connector end

6. After removing the covers and cleaning the fiber optic connectors,

carefully attach the duplex ferrule end of the 2-channel fiber jumper
cable assembly to the submodule until the two connectors snap into
place (top of Figure 10).

7. Guide the 2 fiber jumper cables around towards the front of the board

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

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

corresponds to the top duplex cable (labeled A for clarity in this
illustration) and after removing the protective cover and cleaning the
connector, connect it to the bottom of the rear fiber connector (labeled
A) as shown in Figure 10.

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

corresponds to the bottom duplex cable (labeled B) and after removing
the protective cover and cleaning the connector, connect it to the bottom
of the rear fiber connector (labeled B) as shown at the bottom of

Figure 10.

10. This completes the installation of the submodule.

Figure 10. Installing Fiber Jumper Cables

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