Grass valley 8949MDA-SXF DATASHEET

40 8949MDA-SXF SDI Monitoring Distribution Amplifier

Key Features

•Reclocked distribution of SD or HD-SDI signals for reconstructed input fan-out

•SD-SDI monitoring

•Can distribute both HD-SDI and SD-SDI with automatic format detection for flexible future-proof system architectures

•Provides SD monitoring output whether input is SD or HD

•Very high-density solution

•Accepts optional fiber transmitter to provide optical, HD-SDI, and SD-SDI monitoring outputs for combined local/ remote systems

•Configurable as fiber receiver with four HD-SDI outputs and SD-SDI monitoring

•High-quality downscaled signals with new EDH CRC packet generated on outputs

Applications

•Where an SD-SDI monitoring feed is required

•HD-SDI distribution alongside SD-SDI monitoring

•Rate-agile systems requiring consistent SD feed monitoring

•A fiber receiver with SD monitoring

•A fiber transmitter with local SD and HD monitoring feeds

Specifications

Supported Frame Types

GeckoFlex frame

Power Rating

8.1 Watts – single slot without fiber optic submodule

8.8 Watts – single slot with fiber optic submodule

Inputs

SD/HD-SDI:

•Input equalization: up to 125m HD-SDI, up to 330m SD-SDI (Belden1694A)

•Return loss: >15 dB 0.004 to 1.5 GHz

Optical: Single-mode (optional)

Formats supported: 1080i @ 59.94, 50, 720p @ 59.94, 50, 480i @ 59.94 (NTSC) 576i @ 50 (PAL-B)

Outputs

SD/HD-SDI: Four outputs

•Return loss: >15 dB, 5 to 270 MHz;

>10 dB to 1.5 GHz

•Signal level: SDI 800 mVp-p ±10%

•Output jitter: for input with <0.1 UI jitter, the output jitter complies with the SMPTE 259M & 292M standards

SD-SDI: Four outputs

•Return loss: >15 dB, 5 to 270 MHz

•Signal level: SDI 800 mVp-p ±10%

•Output jitter: for input with <0.1 UI jitter, the output jitter complies with the SMPTE 292M standards

The 8949MDA-SXF is a monitoring distribution amplifier with SD-SDI monitoring outputs. This module is ideal for low-cost monitoring of HD-SDI signals. The 8949MDA provides four monitoring outputs and four reclocked outputs and can

be used to distribute either SD-SDI or HD-SDI making it ideal for mixed format applications or installations where an upgrade is planned. Aspect ratio controls are active on the downscaled outputs with an HD input signal.

With its fiber-ready architecture the 8949MDA can be configured to support up to two fiber connections in addition to its eight coax outputs. Applications include use as an HD-SDI fiber transmitter with additional monitoring and reclocked coax feeds. Or the module can have a dual receiver (two fiber inputs) or a transceiver (one fiber input and one fiber output).

All parameters can be adjusted directly from the module itself or via standard HTML Web browsers or via the Newton Control Panel (when

installed in network-equipped frames). In addition NetConfig and NetCentral can be used for remote configuration and signal health monitoring.

SD/HD

SDI Out

SD/HD

SDI Out

SD/HD

SDI Out

SD/HD

SDI Out

SD/HD

SDI In

8900WFR-XFR

J1	J2	SD SDI
		Out
J3	J4	SD SDI
		Out
J5	J6	SD SDI
		Out
J7	J8	SD SDI
		Out
J9		Fiber I/O
		Connector
	FIBER

This is a monitoring device so, in order to provide the fastest possible conversion, the module does not perform de-interlacing and consequently it has an extremely short processing delay of 0.95 ms.

SD/HD					4X
SDI In		Equalizer and
					SD/HD-SDI
		Re-clocker	Aspect Ratio
					Out
			Control
			Down-		4X
Only one fiber			converter		SD-SDI
					Out
option may be		Auto
selected
		Format
Fiber RX		Detection
				Fiber TX
	Option
			Option
Fiber RX					SD/HD
				Fiber TX
SD/HD
					Optical Out
Optical In
Fiber RX	Option			Fiber TX

Electrical Length (Delay)

<0.95 ms

Conversion

10 bits representation

Type: Field-based high-speed monitoring to drive 16:9 monitors

Input formats 59.94 Hz: 1080i @ 59.94 Hz, 720p @ 59.94 Hz, 480i @ 59.94 Hz

• To output format: 480i @ 59.94 Hz

Input formats 50 Hz: 1080i @ 50 Hz, 720p @ 50 Hz, 576i @ 50 Hz

• To output format: 576i @ 50 Hz

Manual input selection: Coax In, fiber 1, fiber 2 (with optional fiber input)

Input format selection: Automatic/manual

Control and Monitoring

SNMP: Yes

Web page configuration: Yes

Local configuration: Yes

Newton support: Yes

NetConfig support: Yes

NetCentral support: Yes

Ordering Information

This module can be mounted in a GeckoFlex frame but not in other 8900 series frames including Gecko-A or Gecko-V frames.

8949MDA-SXF

SD/HD monitoring distribution amplifier SDI output – fiber ready front and rear module set. Fiber optic kit option includes one fiber optic submodule, mounting bracket, and fiber cable assembly for mounting on the module circuit board.

SFP-13103G-M1DRX-K

Dual input fiber receiver kit. For one-signal-per-fiber and CWDM fiber systems

SFP-13103G-M1DTX-K

Dual output fiber transmitter kit. For one-signal-per- fiber systems

SFP-13103G-M1TRX-K

Fiber transceiver kit. For one-signal-per-fiber systems

Please note that the 8949MDA-SXF provides 16:9 anamorphic monitoring outputs for HD signals and 4:3 outputs for SD inputs. You should use the 8949MDA-CXF for composite outputs. To provide the fastest possible conversion, this module does not perform de-interlacing and consequently it has an extremely short

For detailed specifications, installation, and setup instructions see: www.grassvalley.com/docs/modular