Grass Valley CopperHead 3200 User Manual

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CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System User Guide

M4011-9900-102

24 July 2014

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Title CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System User Guide

Part Number M4011-9900-102

Revision 24 July 2014

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

About the CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Product Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

About this User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety and Fiber Optic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Optical Fiber Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Fiber Cable Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Fiber Optic Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Fiber Optic Connector Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

CopperHead 3200 Transceiver System concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Signal paths in the CopperHead 3200 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

CopperHead 3200 Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Camera Unit Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Base Station Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Additional System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

3 Component Detailed Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Camera Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Camera Unit Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Area A – Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Area B – Camera Mounting Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Area C – Signal/Data Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Area D - Optical Link Signal Strength Indicator & Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Area E – Fan Control Switch and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Camera Unit Rear Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Area A – Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Area B - Audio/Intercom Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Area C - Intercom Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Area D - Miscellaneous Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Area E – Fiber Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Area F – Battery Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Base Station Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Front Panel Section A – Optical Connector (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Front Panel Section B – Audio Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Front Panel Section C – Video/Data Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Front Panel Section D – Signal Strength Indicators/Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Front Panel Section E – Status/Power Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Base Station Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Rear Panel Section A - Power & Fiber Connectors (Power Module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Rear Panel Section A - Internal Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Rear Panel Section B – Sync/Data/Control Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Rear Panel Section C – Video/Ethernet Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Rear Panel Section D – Audio/Intercom Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Additional CopperHead 3200 Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

“Power Wafer” Camera Adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

MPS External Power Wafer Power Supply (requires PowerWafer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

PowerPlus Camera Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

HDX Power Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

HDX-FR-2 – Two Unit HDX Rack Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

4 Installing the CopperHead 3200 System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Mounting the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit to the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Mounting the Power Wafer Unit to the Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Mounting the PowerPlus Unit to the Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Relocation of the CopperHead 3200 Base Station Fiber connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

5 Connecting the Transceiver System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Connections between the Base Station and the Camera Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Tactical Fiber between the Base Station and Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

SMPTE Hybrid Fiber between the Base Station (powered) and Camera Unit . .45

Hybrid Fiber between Base Station and Camera Unit (Infrastructure Wiring) . . .46

Hybrid Fiber Cable between MPS Power Unit and Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

SMPTE Hybrid Fiber between HDX Power Supply and Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Connections to the CopperHead 3200 Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Multi-Pin Cable Assemblies Used with the CopperHead 3200 Base Station. . . . . .49

Connectors into and out of the CopperHead 3200 Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Connections to the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Multi-Pin Cable Assemblies Used with the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit . . . . .54

Connectors into and out of the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit Back Side . . . . . .54

Connectors into and out of the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit Front Side . . . . .56

Camera Unit Connection Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Camera Unit to Camera Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Camera Unit (Power Adaptor or Battery Facing Side) to Camera Connections . . .58

Camera Unit Audio and Data/Control Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

6 Operating the CopperHead 3200 System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Setting-up the CopperHead 3200 Transceiver System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Powering the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Camera Unit Intercom Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Intercom Remote Push-To-Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Intercom Sidetone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Using the Digital Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

A Brief Guide to Measurement of Fiber Optic Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

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CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System

The CopperHead 3200 Base Station Digital Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

The CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit Digital Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Adjusting the Brightness of the Camera Unit Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Best Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Shutting Down the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

7 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

A Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Base Station Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Camera Unit Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Data 1 (Camera Control) Pinout Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

B Multi-Pin Connectors: Suggested Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Signal Breakout cable: Tally, Remote Push-To-Talk, Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Base Station Breakout Data/GPI Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Base Station 25-Pin Audio Input Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Base Station 25-Pin Audio Output Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

User Guide

C Available Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Units and Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Wider Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Adaptors and Plugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Wider Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Plates, Panels, and Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Available Accessories – Cable Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Camera Unit Signal Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Base Station Audio Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Base Station Data/Tally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Base Station Remote Control Panel Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Camera Remote Control Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

D Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System Base Station Front Panel . . . . . . 105

CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System Base Station Back Panel . . . . . . . 105

CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . 106

Block Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

High Powered Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Low Powered Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

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Introduction

This chapter provides overview information about the CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System, including safety information.

About the CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety and Fiber Optic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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About the CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System

The following table lists the various items shipped with a system depending on the particular configuration.

CopperHead System Type

Item Description Part Code

CopperHead Camera Unit CHG3-CAM

CopperHead Base Station CHG3-BS

AC-to-DC Power Supply ADAP-AC

Panel-Mountable Fiber Extension CH3BFC

Camera Remote cable CHCR

Camera Signal cable CH3CS

Base Station Remote cable CHBR

Power Wafer w/jumper cable CHG3-PW

Eternal Power Wafer Supply CH3-MPS

PowerPlus PWRPLS

HDX Power Supply HDX

Fiber jumper(s) various

Reel or coil of Tactical Fiber CA

Reel or coil of Hybrid Fiber CA

Operations Manual CA

Tactical Fiber (local power at camera)

Hybrid Fiber Standard Power (Power Wafer)

Hybrid Fiber High Power (PowerPlus)







No No







No No







No No







Standard



Table 1-1: What is shipped with a CopperHead 3200 System

Consult your packing slip and purchase order to ensure that you have received all of the expected Grass Valley components.

Inspect all components for scratches and other mechanical damage, and inspect the electrical connectors for bent or damaged pins and latches. Report any missing or damaged components to Grass Valley (seeProduct Returns on page 3).

You must use your own video and audio cables to make connections for Video, Tally, Black Burst/Gen Lock, Base Station monitor, and other ancillary signals and equipment. Suggestions for these cables are discussed later in this document.

Leave the protective caps on the optical connectors whenever the fiber is disconnected.

Optional

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Product Returns

In the unlikely event of damage to your CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System during shipping or delivery, take note the damage with the delivery or shipping service and document the packaging and product where you see damage. If any component does not work correctly out of the box, please contact Grass Valley support (see Contact Us on page 81).

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About this User Guide

This CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System can be delivered in a number of configurations depending on the Power and Battery Mount options selected. This User Guide is designed to cover all of the various options, so not every page in this guide will apply to your specific system.

CopperHead 3200

User Guide

Safety and Fiber Optic Systems

Optical Fiber Safety

Do not look directly into the end of the optic fiber while either end of the system is operating to prevent damaging your eyes.

Always use cable connector caps when the cables are not connected. This protects the connector from damage and the unlikely event of exposure to an operating optical link. Keeping the caps in place when the connectors are not in use will prevent dirt and dust from entering the connector and degrading the performance of the optical link.

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Introduction

Optical Fiber Safety

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System Overview

This chapter lists the components for the CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System and provides an overview about fiber cable.

Fiber Cable Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

CopperHead 3200 Transceiver System concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Signal paths in the CopperHead 3200 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

CopperHead 3200 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Additional System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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System Overview

Fiber Cable Concepts

Fiber optics and fiber optic cable are the core technologies at the heart of the Miranda CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System. It provides the ability to multiplex and de-multiplex a variety of video, audio, and data signals that can be carried over a thin strand of fiber optic cable for long distances.

The theory and operation of Fiber Optics is beyond the scope of this document, but you need to be aware of the different types of fiber optic cable and fiber optic cable connectors.

Fiber Optic Cable

Tactical Fiber Cables are extremely strong, lightweight, and rugged.They are designed for “harsh environment” (military and commercial) deployment and retrieval applications.

Fig. 2-1: Tactical Fiber Optic Cable Cross-section (Tac-4 cable shown)

The internal glass fiber optic cores are protected by a woven aramid (Kevlar) strength member, making them able to withstand a variety of environmental hazards. They are available in core counts of 1, 2, 4, 6, and 12. CopperHead systems require a minimum of two cores. Using a totally non-metallic design for electrical isolation; they are impervious to noise & grounding issues. Tactical Fiber can be used in the field when mounted on lightweight reels in lengths up to 2000 feet or longer.

Hybrid Fiber Cable has two fiber optic cores with six more copper wires, providing for the transmission of power through the cable in order to provide power to the camera.

Fig. 2-2: Hybrid Fiber Optic Cable Cross-section

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ST Cable

Connectors

ST Panel

Connectors

ST Panel w/

Molex

OpticalCON

Cable

OpticalCON

Panel

LC Connectors SMPTE 304M

Cable

SMPTE 304M

Panel

MX Expanded

Beam Cable

MX Expanded

Beam Panel

morefragilethanTacticalcableandmakingitsusceptibletonoiseandgroundingissues.

Fiber Optic Connector Types

Depending on the type of Fiber Optic Cable used, different Connector types can be configured. The following table summarizes the various types of connectors typically used in a CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System configuration and the allowed Fiber Optic Cable usage.

CopperHead 3200

User Guide

Tactical Fiber

ConnectorType

STFiberConnectors Yes Not

STFiberConnectors withMolexPowerPlug

LCConnectors No No No No InfrastructureandInternalEquipment

SMPTE304M No

OpticalCONCable Connector(Neutrik)

OpticalCONPanel Connector(Neutrik)

MXExpandedBeam Connector

Use

No Not

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes No No InfrastructureUse

Yes No Yes Yes

Hybrid FiberUse

Typically

Yes(upto 95V)

Camera Unit Use

No Yes LessExpensive–notasdurableas

No Yes UsedwithseparateFiberandPower

Yes Yes

Base Station Use

Notes

OpticalCON,SMPTE304MorMX

cables

Use

Only

Fig. 2-3: Fiber Optic Connectors

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System Overview

CopperHead 3200 Transceiver System concepts

The CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System is a camera video, audio, and data multiplexing system that installs between a portable video camera and its power source and connects via a single fiber optic cable to a Base Station in a truck, studio, or other video production setup. All video, audio, and data usually carried on Triax or multi-core cable is

sent bi-directionally over a single lightweight fiber over distances as far as 5 km or more.

The Camera Unit fits between the battery or optional power supply and the camera. The CopperHead Camera Unit is configured at time of purchase with special interface plates to accommodate the appropriate camera battery type.

The camera Battery or optional power source attaches to the Camera Unit, which in turn, attaches to the video camera. Batteries accommodated are Sony V, PAG, and Anton-Bauer.

The CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System consists of two main components:

• The CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit – this unit has two options:

• the battery physical interface system

• the fiber connector

• The CopperHead 3200 Base Station – this unit has three options:

• the power configuration

• the fiber connector

• the intercom module

Typically options are determined at the time of product order and the units are delivered pre-configured. Options can be field-changed by qualified personnel. This manual describes each of the possible options.

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Signal paths in the CopperHead 3200 System

The CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System utilizes an optical fiber link between the Base Station and the Camera Unit to carry all of the required signals necessary for operation of the camera and associated production equipment. The Camera Unit multiplexes electrical signals from the camera and other remote sources and converts them to an optical signal for transmission over the fiber.

Simultaneously, an optical return signal is received at the Camera Unit from the Base Station; this signal is converted to electrical analog information for use by the camera, camera operator, and auxiliary equipment at the camera location.

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Fig. 2-4: Base Station to Camera Unit Connection

When the hybrid fiber cable option is used, the link also provides power to the Camera Unit and the camera itself. Only the single fiber link or hybrid fiber link is required between the Base Station and the Camera Unit.

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System Overview

CameraUnitFront

(attachestothecamera)

CameraUnitRear

(attachestothebatteryorpowersupply)

Front Panel

Back Panel

CopperHead 3200 Components

Camera Unit Overview

The actual appearance of your CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit will vary depending on the battery mount and fiber cable connection options specified at the time of purchase.

Base Station Overview

Fig. 2-6: CopperHead 3200 Base Station Connector, Front and Back Panel

The actual appearance of your CopperHead 3200 Base Station will vary depending on the fiber cable connectors and power option specified at the time of purchase.

Fig. 2-5: Camera Unit, Front and Rear

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Additional System Components

In addition to the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit and Base Station, the system consists of:

• External Power Supply or Power Cord for the Base Station (depending the unit configuration)

• Cable Sets, as required by your camera and remote controller types, to connect the CopperHead Camera Unit to the camera and to connect the Base Station to the optional remote controller

• Hardware kits for rack-mounting the Base Station

• Portable fiber reel with fiber per your purchase order

• Optional “Power Wafer” Camera Adaptor with optional external power supply

• Optional “PowerPlus” Camera Adaptor and Power Adaptor

• Optional Universal Camera Control Unit

For additional accessories, see Available Accessories on page 96,

Note: You must use your own cables to make connections for Tally, Black Burst/Gen Lock, Base Station monitor, and other ancillary signals and equipment. See Multi-Pin

Connectors: Suggested Wiring on page 90 for suggestions.

CopperHead 3200

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System Overview

Additional System Components

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Component Detailed Description

This chapter describes in detail each element on the Camera Unit and Base Station of the CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System. Physical installation of the system and system connections and practical operation are covered in following chapters.

For an overall view of component locations, see the CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System overall diagrams in CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System

Base Station Back Panel on page 105.

Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Additional CopperHead 3200 Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Component Detailed Description

Camera Unit

Camera Unit Front Components

Fig. 3-1: CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit Front Side

The front side of the Camera Unit has five features:

• A - Connector Panel, see Area A – Connector Panel on page 20.

• B - Camera Mounting Plate, see Area B – Camera Mounting Plate on page 15.

• C - Signal/Data LED Activity Indicators, see Area C – Signal/Data Indicators on page 16

• D - Digital Status Display & Power Switch, see Area D - Optical Link Signal Strength

Indicator & Power Switch on page 17

• E - Fan Control Switch and Indicators, see Area E – Fan Control Switch and Indicators on page 18

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CopperHead 3200

Anton Bauer Camera Mounting Plate

V-Type Camera Mounting Plate

User Guide

Area A – Connector Panel

Fig. 3-2: Connector panel

• 17 - Time Code In (to Base Station): provides feed of local camera time code or for the

provision of a master synchronization time code for all other cameras (typically from Camera 1 and only if not master TC generator at base)

• 18 - Time Code Out (from Base Station): for time code synchronization of multi- camera productions

• 19 - VBS Out 2 (from Base Station): typically used for Genlock/Black Burst from master

synchronizing source

• 20 - VBS Out 3 (from Base Station): typically used for Return Video to camera or for

Prompter feed

For additional information about the signals carried on these connectors, see Signal paths

in the CopperHead 3200 System on page 9.

Area B – Camera Mounting Plate

Fig. 3-3: Camera Mounting Plates

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Component Detailed Description

Camera Unit Front Components

The CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit is shipped with a variety of Battery Mount to camera types. The Anton Bauer mount and the Sony V-mount are the most common. PAG and other battery mount systems are available by special order (contact Grass Valley, a Belden Brand (see Contact Us on page 81) or your authorized dealer).

Area C – Signal/Data Indicators

The CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit Indicator Panel has a series of LED indicators that monitor the various signal paths between the Camera Unit and the Base Station.

For signals that remain constant (such as time code and video), the indicator remains illuminated as a steady green light. For signals that fluctuate (such as audio), the indicator will reflect the varying signal activity.

If the indicator is not illuminated, either the signal has been lost or it is not in use.

The indicators on the left side of the panel represent the status of signal paths from the Base Station to the Camera Unit. The indicators on the right side represent the status of signal paths from the Camera Unit to the Base Station.

Fig. 3-4: Camera Unit Indicator Panel LEDs

• 1 - SDI Digital Video Signal: monitors camera SDI Video to Base Station and SDI return

video to the Camera Unit

• 2- VBS 1-3 – Analog Video Signals 1-3:

• VBS 1: used for Camera Monitor video from the Camera Unit to the Base Station and Return Video to the Base Station from the Camera Unit

• VBS 2: used for Genlock (one way from Base Station to Camera)

• VBS 3: used for Prompter Feed (one way from Base Station to Camera)

• 3 - Program Audio Channels 1-2: monitors program audio from Camera Unit to Base Station and return audio from Base Station to Camera Unit

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CopperHead 3200

User Guide

• 4 - Data Signal Path Monitors CCU and Data 2: typically used for auxiliary devices

such as Robotic Pan & Tilt Head

• 5 - TC – Time Code Signal: monitors Time Code to Base Station and return from Camera

• 6 - Ethernet Signal: monitors Ethernet to Base Station and return from Camera

• 7 - GPI/Tally Signals 1-2: monitors GPI/Tally Signal 1 to Base Station and return from

Camera and GPI/Tally Signal 2 to Camera Unit

• 8 - Tally Light: lights up RED when GPI/Tally 1 signal is activated at the Base Stations

• Off when the signal is not present

• On when the signal is present

For information about configuring the use of Tally in your system, see Multi-Pin Connectors:

Suggested Wiring on page 90.

Area D - Optical Link Signal Strength Indicator & Power Switch

Fig. 3-5: Optical Link Signal Strength Indicator & Power Switch

• 9 - Optical Link Indicator: indicates the status of the optical connection from base to camera and camera to base.

• Green when both the Base Station and camera control unit have optical power within normal range.

• Red when either the Base Station or camera control unit optical power is not within normal range.

• 10 - Rx Optical Display (Digital Status Display): displays a four-character message in one of five modes (see A Brief Guide to Measurement of Fiber Optic Signal Strength on page 67)

• 11 - Base Rx/Dim Push Button: changes four-character display mode.

• Push and release changes display mode.

• Push and hold adjusts LED indicator brightness.

• 12 - Power Indicator LED:

• Green indicates power is applied to the camera control unit.

• Blinking Green indicates a Camera Unit error. Refer to DIAG display mode for details (The CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit Digital Display on page 72).

• 13 - Power On/Off Switch: toggle switch to enable or disable camera power.

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Component Detailed Description

Camera Unit Front Components

• High voltage Base Station: this enables or disables camera power.

• Low voltage Base Station: this turns camera power on and off.

Area E – Fan Control Switch and Indicators

• 21 - Fan Control Switch: push switch selects between four settings:

• AUTO – Fan Speed increases as unit temperature increases

• LOW – Fan Speed set to low speed

• HIGH – Fan Speed set to high speed

• OFF – fan is turned off (all LED indicators are off when the fan is turned off)

• 22 - AUTO Indicator: fan is operating in Auto mode and speed increases from ¼ speed to full speed over a temperature range of 55 degrees centigrade to 70 degrees centigrade.

• 23 - LOW Indicator: fan is at ¼ full speed.

• 24 - HIGH Indicator: fan is at full speed.

Fig. 3-6: Fan Control Switch

Fan Diagnostic Mode

The fan switch allows entry into a LED test mode. Push and hold the FAN switch for about five seconds and the test will begin. At this point all of the LEDs will blink indicating that the fan system is functioning.

High Temperature Warning

If during regular operation (not the diagnostic mode described above) any of LEDs begin to blink then the CopperHead unit has reached a temperature of at least 70 degrees centigrade.

If this occurs confirm that the fan is working correctly in the unit. If this high temperature is sustained for any period of time damage may occur to the system. The unit should be turned off and allowed to cool before restarting and the unit should be checked for malfunction as soon as possible.

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Camera Unit Rear Components

CopperHead 3200

User Guide

Fig. 3-7: CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit Back Side

The rear of the Camera Unit has six features:

• A - Connector Panel: see Area A – Connector Panel on page 20.

• B - Audio/Intercom Connector Panel: see Area B - Audio/Intercom Connector Panel on page 21.

• C - Audio/Intercom Controls: see Area C - Intercom Controls on page 21.

• D - Misc. Connectors: see Area D - Miscellaneous Connectors on page 22.

• E - Fiber Connector: see Area E – Fiber Connector on page 22.

• F - Battery Mount: see Area F – Battery Mount on page 23.

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Component Detailed Description

Camera Unit Rear Components

Area A – Connector Panel

• 9 - SD/SDI or HD/SDI Input - to Base Station

• 10 - SD-HD/SDI Digital Video Outputs A & B - from Base Station: these two connectors output the same signal, using an internal Distribution Amplifier.

Fig. 3-8: Camera Rear Connector Panl

• 11 - VBS Input (analog composite video) - to Base Station

• 12 - VBS Out (analog composite video) - from Base Station

• 13 - Ethernet (10/100Mbs) – to/from Base Station

• 14 - Power Wafer Connector

For additional information about the signals carried on these connectors see Signal paths in

the CopperHead 3200 System on page 9.

Throughout this document component Key Numbers are coordinated with the overall system diagrams found in CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System Base Station

Back Panel on page 105.

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CopperHead 3200

User Guide

Area B - Audio/Intercom Connector Panel

Fig. 3-9: Audio/Intercom Connector Panel

• 3- Intercom Head Set Connector

• 4 - Audio 1 & 2 Output (from Base Station):typically return audio from the Base Station

• 5 - Audio 1 Input (Line Level) - (to Base Station): typically audio program from camera line outputs

• 6 - Audio 2 Input (Line Level) - (to Base Station): typically audio program from camera line outputs

For information on the Audio/Intercom Connector Panel operation, see Intercom on page 64.

Area C - Intercom Controls

Fig. 3-10: Intercom Controls

• 14 - Intercom 1 Monitor Level Control and Activity Indicator

• 15 - Intercom 2 Monitor Level Control and Activity Indicator

• 16 - Return Program Monitor Level Control and Activity Indicator

• 17 - Intercom & Return Program Output

Mini-phone jack with no microphone functionality

• 18 - Sidetone Control

• 19 - Intercom Talk Control

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Component Detailed Description

Camera Unit Rear Components

• 20 - Intercom Local/Remote

• LOCAL- Switch 18 is enabled

• REMOTE- Remote Push-to-Talk Switch enabled

For information on the Audio/Intercom Connector Panel operation, see Intercom on page 64.

Area D - Miscellaneous Connectors

• 7 - Camera Remote Connector (for optional Camera Remote Control unit)

• 8 - Production DB15HD Connector for Tally

Intercom Trigger, 2

Fig. 3-11: Camera Remote and Production DB1 connectors

GPI and Serial Communication (RS232/422/485)

For information regarding available cables and customer furnished cables, see Available

Accessories on page 96.

Area E – Fiber Connector

The CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit is shipped with one of the three Fiber Connectors (see

Figure 3-12).

Fig. 3-12: Three types of Fiber Connectors

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CopperHead 3200

Anton-Bauer Type Battery Mount V-type Battery Mount

User Guide

• 15A - SMPTE 304M, powered

• 15B - OpticalCON, powered or unpowered

• 15C - MX Expanded Beam, unpowered

Area F – Battery Mount

Fig. 3-13: Camera Unit Battery Mount

• 1, 2 - Battery release latch

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Component Detailed Description

OpticalCON SMPTE 304M Molex and STs

ST Connectors

Base Station

The CopperHead 3200 Base Station is available with a number of options. The unit is ordered with a specified Power Module, Audio/Intercom Module, and Fiber Connector. For

an overall view of component locations, see the overall diagrams in Diagrams on page 104.

Base Station Front Panel

• A - Optical Connector (see Front Panel Section A – Optical Connector (Optional) on page 24)

• B - Audio Indicators (see Front Panel Section B – Audio Indicators on page 25)

• C - Video/Data Indicators (see Front Panel Section C – Video/Data Indicators on page 25)

• D - Signal Strength Indicators/Setup (see Front Panel Section D – Signal Strength

Indicators/Setup on page 26)

• E - Status/Power Indicators (see Front Panel Section E – Status/Power Indicators on page 27)

Fig. 3-14: - CopperHead 3200 Base Station Front Panel

FrontPanelSectionA–OpticalConnector(Optional)

Area A of the CopperHead 3200 Base Station provides for the optional mounting of the Fiber Optical Connector on the front of the Base Station instead of the rear of the Base Station.

Fig. 3-15: Fiber Connector Types

For information on how to relocate the Base Station’s optical connector from the front to the rear, contact Grass Valley, a Belden Brand (see Contact Us on page 81).

Three types of Fiber Connectors are available for use with the CopperHead 3200 Base Station. Typically one of these Fiber Connectors is pre-configured at the time of delivery.

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CopperHead 3200

User Guide

FrontPanelSectionB–AudioIndicators

LED Indicators to the left side of the label indicate signal paths from the Camera Unit to the Base Station and right side LEDs indicate signal paths from the Base Station to the Camera Unit.

Fig. 3-16: Audio Indicators

• 2 - Program Audio Channels 1-2: monitors Program audio from Camera Unit to Base Station and Return audio from Base Station to Camera Unit.

• 3 - Intercom Channels 1-2: monitors Intercom audio from Camera Unit to Base Station and from Base Station to Camera Unit.

• 4 - Time Code Signal: monitors the time code signal generated by the Camera coming to the Base Station, and monitors the Base or House timecode from the Base Station to the Camera Unit.

• 5 - Ethernet Signal: indicates IP Data traffic to and from Camera Unit to and from Base Station.

Front Panel Section C – Video/Data Indicators

Fig. 3-17: Video/Data Indicators

• 6 - SDI Digital Video Signal: monitors camera SDI video to Base Station and SDI return video to the Camera Unit.

• 7 - VBS 1-3 – Analog Video Signals 1-3

• VBS 1: used for Camera video from the Camera Unit to the Base Station, and returns video to the Camera Unit from the Base Station

• VBS 2: used for Genlock (one way from Base Station to Camera)

• VBS 3: used for Prompter Feed (one way from Base Station to Camera)

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Component Detailed Description

Base Station Front Panel

• 8 - CCU Data Signal: indicates that two-way communication exists between the Camera Remote Panel and the Camera.

• 9 - GPI/Tally Indicators 1-2 : monitors GPI/Tally Signal 1 to Base Station and Camera and monitors GPI/Tally Signals 1&2 to Camera Unit from Base Station.

Front Panel Section D – Signal Strength Indicators/Setup

• 10 - Signal Strength Readout in dBm: changes between display modes when selected.

• 11 - Select Button: chooses between three modes of operation.

• 12 - Readout Function Indicator

• BASE RX – Optical Link signal strength received at Base Station from Camera Unit

• CAM RX – Optical Link signal strength received at Camera from Base Station

• DIAG – Digital display is in Diagnostic mode

Fig. 3-18: Signal Strength Indicators/Setup

For details on how the setup/Diagnostic functions operate, see A Brief Guide to

Measurement of Fiber Optic Signal Strength on page 67.

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CopperHead 3200

User Guide

Front Panel Section E – Status/Power Indicators

Note: HybridPowerIndicatorsarepresentonlyonahybridpowerunit

Fig. 3-19: Status/Power Indicators

•13 - Status Indicators

BASE POWER: indicates the status of all power levels in the Base Station:

•

• Green when all power levels are normal.

• Red when any power level is not normal.

SYSTEM LOCK: indicates that the Base Station is communicating with the Camera

• Unit:

• Green when communicating with Camera Unit

• Red when it is not communicating with the Camera Unit

FIBER LINK: indicates the optical power status of the Base Station and camera (see

•

A Brief Guide to Measurement of Fiber Optic Signal Strength on page 67):

• Green when both the Base Station and Camera Unit optical power are within the specified operating power range. (-4 to -22 dBm)

• Orange when the Base Station’s received optical power is below the specified operating power range and video quality may be affected (-22dBm to -23dBm)

• Red when both the Base Station and camera optical power are below specified optical power range (less than -23 dBm)

ALARM: indicates that some error condition exists in either the Base Station or the

• Camera Unit.

• Red if there is a Base Station error(seeThe CopperHead 3200 Base Station

Digital Display on page 68).

• Orange if there is a Camera Unit error (see The CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit

Digital Display on page 72).

• 14 - Hybrid Power Indicators: the Hybrid Power indicators are only applicable to units with the internal power supply (for configurations using the HDX or MPS power supplies – see Connecting the Transceiver System on page 43).

• CAMERA POWER: indicates that high voltage is applied to power the camera.

• Green when high voltage is being supplied to the camera

• Off when there is no high voltage applied to the camera

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Component Detailed Description

Base Station Rear Panel

• CABLE OPEN: indicates that the high voltage cable is open or there is no high voltage cable connected:

• Green when the cable is properly connected from the Base Station to the camera

• Red when there no cable connected to the camera or the cable is connected but open

High voltage will not be applied to the camera until the open condition is corrected.

• CABLE SHORT: indicates that the high voltage cable connected is shorted.

• 15 - Power Switch & Power Indicator: Toggle switch to enable or disable Base Station power.

LED turns Green when ON/OFF switch is changed to the ON position. With a hybrid power system (power supplied by the Base Station) this switch will control power to the Camera and the Camera Unit.

For the hybrid system to be properly powered, the AC Mains switch on the rear of Base Station must be in the ON position.

Base Station Rear Panel

• A - Power & Fiber Connectors (see Rear Panel Section A - Power & Fiber Connectors

(Power Module) on page 29)

• B - Sync/Data/Control Connectors (see Rear Panel Section B – Sync/Data/Control

Connectors on page 31)

C - Video/Ethernet Connectors (see Rear Panel Section C – Video/Ethernet Connectors

• on page 31)

D - Audio/Intercom Connectors (see Rear Panel Section D – Audio/Intercom

•

Connectors on page 32)

Fig. 3-20: CopperHead 3200 Base Station Back Panel

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CopperHead 3200

External Power with OpticalCON Connector Externall Power with STs Connector

User Guide

Rear Panel Section A - Power & Fiber Connectors (Power Module)

The CopperHead 3200 Base Station can be configured with one of five different Power Module Options. The connection and practical use of each of these options is covered in

Connecting the Transceiver System on page 43. Multi-pin connector wiring suggestions

are covered in Multi-Pin Connectors: Suggested Wiring on page 90.

Rear Panel Section A - External Power Options

Fig. 3-21: Connector panels

• External Power with OpticalCON Connector

• 21 - 12V DC External Power Supply input connector (XLR 4 Pin)

• 22 - 12V DC Input – terminal block:see Connector Pin Assignments on page 82 for connection details.

• 23 - For Future Use

• 24 - OpticalCON Connector

• External Power with STs Connector

• 25 - ST Fiber Connectors

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Component Detailed Description

Internal Power with OpticalCON Connector

Internal Power with STs and Molex Connectors

Internal Power with SMPTE 304M Connector

Base Station Rear Panel

Rear Panel Section A - Internal Power Options

Fig. 3-22: Internal Power Options

• Internal Power with OpticalCON Connector

• 1 - AC Power Receptacle and 4AMP Dual Fuse Assembly 100-240V 50/60 Hz

• 2 - For Future Use

• 3 - AC Mains Switch

• 4 - OpticalCON Connector

• Internal Power with STs and Molex Connectors

• 5 - STs Connector with Molex for Camera power

• Internal Power with SMPTE 304M Connector

• 6 - SMPTE 304M Connector

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Rear Panel Section B – Sync/Data/Control Connectors

Fig. 3-23: Sync/Data/Control Connectors

• 5 - Sync/Black Burst input connector & Loop through

• 6 - Video Prompter input to Camera

• 7 - Time Code In to Camera

• 8 - Time Code Out from Camera

• 9 - Camera Remote Control Panel Connector

• 10 - Data/GPI Multi-Pin Connector

CopperHead 3200

User Guide

Rear Panel Section C – Video/Ethernet Connectors

Fig. 3-24: Video/Ethernet Connectors

• 11- Ethernet connector – 10BaseT/100BaseT

• 12 - VBS Output from Camera

• 13 - VBS Return Video source Input to Camera

• 14 - HD/SDI Program from Camera Unit outputs 1-2

• 15 - SDI Return Video source Input to Camera

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Component Detailed Description

Four Wire Intercom Module RTS TW Intercom Module

Clear-Com Intercom Module

Base Station Rear Panel

Rear Panel Section D – Audio/Intercom Connectors

Fig. 3-25: Audio/Intercom Connectors

The CopperHead 3200 Base Station can be configured with one of three different Intercom Options. The connection and practical use of each of these options is covered in Multi-Pin

Connectors: Suggested Wiring on page 90.

• Four-Wire Intercom Module

• 16 - Ch-1 Intercom connector

• 17 - Ch-2 Intercom connector

• 18 - Audio In Multi-pin connector

• 19 - Audio Out Multi-pin connector

• RTS TW Intercom Module

• 20 - Intercom Input

• 21 - Intercom Loop Through

• Clear-Com Intercom Module

• 22 - Ch-A Intercom Connector

• 23 - Ch-B intercom Connector

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Additional CopperHead 3200 Items

The Power Wafer replaces the battery or local battery mount AC adaptor. Shown with the V-Mount Battery Mount option.

A short jumper cable carries power from the Camera Unit to the Power Wafer. The power comes to the camera on the power section of the Hybrid Fiber Cable.

Your CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System may consist of one or more of the following items:

• Portable fiber reel with fiber per your purchase order

• Optional Universal Camera Control Unit (refer to the product’s User guide)

• Optional “Power Wafer” Camera Adaptor

• Optional MPS External Power Wafer Power Supply

• Optional “PowerPlus” Camera Adaptor and Power Adaptor (refer to theproduct’s UserGuide)

• Optional HDX Power Unit (refer to the product’s UserGuide)

“Power Wafer” Camera Adaptor

The CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit can be powered by the optional “Power Wafer” Camera Adaptor. The Power Wafer replaces the local camera battery and any local AC power supply adaptor. The Power Wafer gets its power from the use Hybrid fiber cable and the CopperHead 3200 Base Station,which is equipped with the internal power supply or from the MPS external supply.

CopperHead 3200

User Guide

Up to 95 watts of 12VDC-14VDC power can be delivered to the camera, the CopperHead Camera Unit, and camera-powered accessories. Up to 780 feet (240 meters) of cable can be used when the Camera Unit is powered directly from the Base Station.

The MPS “Throw Down” device or Wafer Power Adaptor allows you to use an external power supply can extend Base Station to Camera range and increase camera power flexibility.

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Component Detailed Description

AC Mains IN 2 STs or “DRY” OpticalCON

(to Base Station)

SMPTE 304M or “WET” OpticalCON (to Camera Unit)

MPS External Power Wafer Power Supply (requires PowerWafer)

The CopperHead MPS external power supply provides 95 watts of 12VDC power and fiber cable signal connectivity from the Base Station to the Camera Unit, using the CopperHead PowerWafer. Providing power from the MPS unit to the camera can be configured using either a Hybrid OpticalCON connector or a SMPTE 304M connector. The length available is up to 780 feet (240 meters).

Connectivity between the MPS unit and Base Station uses “dry” fiber and can be configured with a “dry” OpticalCON connector or two ST connectors. The MPS is powered locally with standard AC power. The unit is free standing. See Hybrid Fiber Cable between MPS Power

Unit and Camera Unit on page 47 for a diagram showing a system configured with the MPS

Power Supply and Power Wafer.

Fig. 3-26: - MPS External Power Wafer Power Supply

All MPS Units require the Power Wafer to provide power to the Camera Unit. Four variations are available with a different set of fiber cable connectors. All MPS units provide 95 watts of 12VDC power.

PartNumber

FiberConnectionto Camera

FiberConnectiontoBase Station

CH2‐MPS‐95VD‐2ST‐NEU OpticalCON 2STs

CH2‐MPS‐95VD‐2ST‐304 SMPTE304M 2STs

CH2‐MPS‐95VD‐NEU‐NEU OpticalCON(withpower) OpticalCON(nopower)

CH2‐MPS‐95VD‐NEU‐304

SMPTE304(withpower)

OpticalCON(nopower)

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PowerPlus Camera Adaptor

The CopperHead PowerPlus external power adaptor provides up to 150 watts of 12VDC power and fiber cable signal connectivity from the Base Station to the Camera. It also provides an external power feed of 12VDC and optionally 24VDC. The PowerPlus unit requires the use of the HDX Power Adaptor.

The PowerPlus unit connection to the camera can be configured using either a Hybrid OpticalCON connector, SMPTE 304M connector, or an MX connector. The PowerPlus unit to the HDX power supply is configured using Hybrid Fiber Cable with SMPTE 304 connectors. From the Base Station to the HDX power adaptor requires two ST connectors (see the configuration table below).

The distance between the HDX power adaptor and the camera can be up to 2km (1.2 miles) using Hybrid Fiber Cable and the distance between the HDX power adaptor and the Base Station can be up to 7km (4.3 miles). The HDX unit is powered locally from regular AC power.

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User Guide

Fig. 3-27: PowerPlus Camera Unit

The PowerPlus unit is provided with a permanent connection to the fiber connector on the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit.

PowerPlus to Camera Unit PowerPlus to HDX Unit HDX Unit to Base Station

MXConnector SMPTE 304M 2 ST Connectors

OpticalCON(Neutrik) SMPTE 304M 2 ST Connectors

SMPTE 304M SMPTE 304M 2 ST Connectors

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Component Detailed Description

HDX Power Unit

The HDX Power Supply Unit is required when using the PowerPlus Camera Adaptor. The HDX-2ST can be used as a free-standing unit or rack mounted. The HDX-FR-2 for two HDX units is shown in Figure 3-28.

Fig. 3-28: HDX Power Supply Configuration

The unit allows PowerPlus to provide a continuous 100 Watts of 12VDC with peak output of 150 Watts of 12VDC.

HDX-FR-2 – Two Unit HDX Rack Mount

Fig. 3-29: Two Unit HDX Rack Mount

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Installing the CopperHead 3200 System

This chapter describes the physical installation of the CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System.

Mounting the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit to the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Mounting the Power Wafer Unit to the Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Mounting the PowerPlus Unit to the Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Relocation of the CopperHead 3200 Base Station Fiber connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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Installing the CopperHead 3200 System

Battery or AC Power Supply

Battery-to-4-pin adaptor (such as A/B SO23)

Mounting the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit to the Camera

This example illustrates the mounting of an Anton-Bauer battery mount system, but your system may differ. This case illustrates a configuration where the camera is powered locally at the camera position either by battery or by a local power source. This assumes a tactical fiber connection with no hybrid power on the cable.

Fig. 4-1: Mounting the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit to the Camera

• Position your camera (1) so that you can easily access the battery mounting plate at the rear of the camera. Ensure that the camera is well supported and stable. If a battery is mounted, remove it and put it to one side.

• Attach the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit (2) to the camera battery mounting plate. The mounting is mechanically identical to attaching a battery. Instructions for attaching the required cables between the camera and the 3200 Camera Unit can be found in Connections to the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit on page 53.

• If you are powering the camera and 3200 Camera Unit by battery, mount the battery (3) to the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit battery mounting plate (2) exactly as you would mount the battery to your camera.

• If you are powering the camera and 3200 Camera Unit by local power supply, mount the power supply (4-Pin) adaptor plate (4) to the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit battery mounting plate (2) exactly as you would mount a battery to your camera. You will supply the external local power supply.

For configuration, see Connecting the Transceiver System on page 43.

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Mounting the Power Wafer Unit to the Camera Unit

PowerWafer for use with Powered Base Station and Hybrid cable

The Power Wafer is powered through a Hybrid fiber cable, which is powered from the CopperHead 3200 Base Station or MPS External Power Supply.

CopperHead 3200

User Guide

Fig. 4-2: Mounting the Power Wafer Unit to the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit

• The CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit is mounted to the camera as described in

Mounting the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit to the Camera on page 38.

• The Power Wafer (3) is attached to the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit in place of the battery. It is attached in the same manner as the camera battery.

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Installing the CopperHead 3200 System

Mounting the Power Wafer Unit to the Camera Unit

Fig. 4-3: CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit

• When the Power Wafer is securely mounted to the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit, you must connect the supplied Power Wafer connector cable between the Power Wafer (1) and the Power Wafer connector on the Camera Unit (15).

Fig. 4-4: Power Wafer connector cable

The Power Wafer to Camera Unit cable is supplied with the CopperHead Power Wafer Unit. For configuration, see Connecting the Transceiver System on page 43.

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Mounting the PowerPlus Unit to the Camera Unit

PowerPlus for use with Powered Base Station and Hybrid cable

This example illustrates the use of a camera with an Anton-Bauer battery mount system (your system may differ). This case illustrates a configuration where the camera is powered through the PowerPlus High Power option. The PowerPlus Unit is powered through a Hybrid fiber cable which is powered from the HDX Power Supply.

CopperHead 3200

User Guide

Fig. 4-5: Mounting the PowerPlus Unit to the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit

• The CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit is mounted to the camera as described on

Mounting the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit to the Camera on page 38.

• The PowerPlus Unit (2) is attached to the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit in place of the battery. It is attached in the same manner as the camera battery.

Fig. 4-6: Power Wafer connector

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Installing the CopperHead 3200 System

Front Mounted Fiber Connector

Rear Mounted Fiber Connector

Relocation of the CopperHead 3200 Base Station Fiber connector

• When the PowerPlus Unit is securely mounted to the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit, you must connect the supplied attached fiber cable connector between the Power Wafer (1) and the Power Wafer connector on the Camera Unit (16).

Note that the HDX-2-ST must be used in the PowerPlus configuration. For configuration, see Connecting the Transceiver System on page 43.

Relocation of the CopperHead 3200 Base Station Fiber connector

The CopperHead 3200 Base Station may be configured with the Fiber Connector mounted either on the back or the front of the Base Station. You may order your Base Station in either configuration and it is possible to relocate the Fiber Connector from one position to the other in the field.

Fig. 4-7: CopperHead 3200 Base Station with Front and Rear Mounted Fiber Connector

The Fiber Connector relocation process can be accomplished by a qualified Miranda technician in about 15 minutes or less. If you attempt the relocation yourself, you should allocate an hour maximum to complete the process.

Foracompleteillustratedstep‐by‐stepprocedure,contactGrass Valley, a Belden Brand

(see Contact Us on page 81).

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Connecting the Transceiver System

Prior to connecting your CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System, ensure that each of the required cables is available for use. This includes standard video, audio, and data cables, as well as custom multi-pin cable sets required for your particular installation.

Refer to Multi-Pin Connectors: Suggested Wiring on page 90 for information regarding cables, signals and custom multi-pin cable fabrication.

Connections between the Base Station and the Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Connections to the CopperHead 3200 Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Connections to the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Camera Unit Connection Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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Connecting the Transceiver System

Connections between the Base Station and the Camera Unit

The following table summarizes the various Fiber Cable connection options between the CopperHead 3200 Base Station and the Camera Unit.

Base Station

Cable Type

Tactical Fiber Internal Local Battery or AC

SMPTE Hybrid Fiber Internal Power Wafer Camera

SMPTE Hybrid Fiber External – Wafer

SMPTE Hybrid Fiber External – HDX

Power

Power Supply 95

Watts

Power Supply – 150 Watts

Camera Unit Power

Power

Adaptor

Power Wafer Camera Adaptor

CopperHead

PowerPlus Camera Adaptor

• The external Wafer Power Supply must be equipped with the required Fiber Cable connectors depending on your system requirements.

• The external HDX Power Supply provides the following:

• two ST Fiber Connectors for connection between the HDX and the Base Station

• an SMPTE 304M Connector for connection between the HDX and the Camera Unit.

Distance Range Between Camera and Base

Up to 10 km

This range can be extended to greater than 20 km through use of the optional High Power Laser - must be ordered at time of purchase.

240 meters

5 km between base and power supply

240 meters between power supply and camera

5 km between base and power supply

3.2 km between power supply and camera

The following fiber connection scenarios do not take into account any customized cable and connector installations you may have at your facility. For assistance regarding more complex connection situations, contact Grass Valley, a Belden Brand (see Contact Us on page 81) or your local authorized dealer.

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Tactical Fiber between the Base Station and Camera Unit

Fig. 5-1: Tactical Fiber between the Base Station and Camera Unit

Between the Base Station (1) the Camera Unit (2), connect a length of Tactical Fiber Cable (3). At each end of the fiber cable, there is either an OpticalCON (4) or MX Fiber Connector (5).

The Base Station connector (4) may be mounted either on the front or back of the Base Station. The camera must be powered by local power, either a Battery or a local AC Power Supply (6).

CopperHead 3200

User Guide

Note: Your configuration may have the OpticalCON or MX Fiber Connector directly mounted on the Base Station Chassis.

SMPTE Hybrid Fiber between the Base Station (powered) and Camera Unit

Fig. 5-2: SMPTE Hybrid Fiber between the Base Station (powered) and Camera Unit

Between the Base Station (1) and the Camera Unit (2) connect a length of SMPTE Hybrid Fiber Cable (3).

At each end of the fiber cable will be either an OpticalCON or SMPTE 304M Connector (4) and (5).

The Base Station connector (4) may be mounted either on the front or back of the Base Station.

The camera will be powered by the CopperHead Power Wafer Camera Power Supply (6).

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Hybrid Fiber between Base Station and Camera Unit (Infrastructure Wiring)

Fig. 5-3: Hybrid Fiber between Base Station and Camera Unit (Infrastructure Wiring)

Panel mounted fiber connectors can be used for permanent installations such as communications closets, truck connector panels, and sports facilities. A panel-mounted OpticalCON or SMPTE 304M receptacle (4) is connected to the Base Station (1) through infrastructure grade wiring. Two LC Fiber Optic connectors and four soldered AWG18 copper power wires (3) connect to the Base Station through a Molex and ST receptacle (2).

Use a Hybrid Fiber Optic cable (5) between the panel mounted receptacle and the Camera Unit. This cable is matched to the panel mounted receptacle with either an OpticalCON or SMPTE 304M connector (4) to (6).

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Hybrid Fiber Cable between MPS Power Unit and Camera Unit

Fig. 5-4: Hybrid Fiber cable between the MPS Power Unit and Camera Unit

Between the Base Station (1) and the External Wafer Power Supply (4) connect a pair of ST Fiber Cables (5).

Power the External Wafer Power Supply locally by connecting to AC Power. Between the External Wafer Power Supply (4) and the Camera Unit connect a length of Hybrid Fiber Cable (3). At each end of the fiber cable will be either an OpticalCON or SMPTE 304M Connector (7).

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User Guide

The Base Station connector (1) may be mounted either on the front or back of the Base Station. The camera will be powered by the CopperHead Power Wafer Camera Power Supply (2).

The Base Station will be powered by connection to local AC power (6).

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SMPTE Hybrid Fiber between HDX Power Supply and Camera Unit

Fig. 5-5: SMPTE Hybrid Fiber between the HDX Power Supply and Camera Unit

After mounting the PowerPlus (2) to the CopperHead Camera Unit (9), plug the tactical fiber “dongle” (8) into the swivel-mounted fiber connector on the Camera Unit (10).

Connect a pair of ST Fiber Cables (5) between the Base Station (1) and the HDX Power Supply (4).

Power the HDX Power Supply (4) locally by connecting to AC Power. Connect a length of SMPTE Hybrid Fiber Cable (3) between the HDX Power Supply (4) and the SMPTE Hybrid connector on the PowerPlus (2). Connectors at each end of the fiber cable must be SMPTE 304M (7). OpticalCON connectors cannot be used in this configuration.

The Base Station fiber connectors (1) may be mounted either on the front or back of the Base Station. The camera is powered by the CopperHead PowerPlus Camera Power Supply

(2).

The Base Station is powered by connection to local AC power (6).

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Connections to the CopperHead 3200 Base Station

CopperHead 3200

User Guide

Fig. 5-6: CopperHead 3200 Base Unit Connections

Multi-Pin Cable Assemblies Used with the CopperHead 3200 Base Station

• A - Camera Remote Control (Remote) Connector: Connect either your camera manufacturers Camera Remote Control or the Grass Valley Universal Controller – CHRCP-2050A or CHRCP-2050-LCD.

See Available Accessories on page 96 for a list of Grass Valley supplied cables.

• B - Data/GPI Connector: Connect a Remote Pan/Tilt/Zoom Control Unit and connect to one GPI Out and two GPI inputs. Usage of GPI/Os other than Tally and Intercom control is outside of the scope of this User Guide.

Serial Control devices using RS232/422/485 can be controlled over this signal path. See

Multi-Pin Connectors: Suggested Wiring on page 90 for wiring details.

• C - Audio In Connector: Connect Intercom Program Audio and two Production Audio Channel outputs.

See Base Station 25-Pin Audio Input Cable on page 93 for wiring details.

• D - Audio Out Connector: Carries audio back from the camera location – connect to an audio processing chain or monitors.

See Base Station 25-Pin Audio Output Cable on page 94 for wiring details.

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Connectors into and out of the CopperHead 3200 Base Station

This information duplicates some of that from above sections. It is presented here to provide a single list of all Base Station connections. Key numbers refer to Figure 5-6 and to the Overview Diagram found in CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System Base

Station Back Panel on page 105.

Diagram # Description

1 & 20 Power In

Connect a standard 12V DC ADAP power source (4 Pin) or a standard 3 conductor AC Cable (IEC Plug) 100-240V 50/60 Hz.

4 Fiber Connector

This connector can be mounted on the Base Station Front Panel (see Front

Panel Section A – Optical Connector (Optional) on page 24).

Connect the fiber connector from either the Fiber Cable connected directly to the camera or from the external power unit designated for your system. The type of Fiber Connector will vary depending on your system configuration.

5 Sync In/Loop

BNC Connector – standard Genlock/Sync/Tri-Level sync signal. The loop through is self-terminating.

6 Prompter In

BNC Connector – SD Video feed from external prompter system originating at Base Station location and displaying at Camera location.

7 Time Code In

BNC Connector – Standard time code signal sent to camera – typically originating from “house” time code generator feed available to Base Station.

On remote productions, the primary camera may be used to originate the system time code feed (signal would return to base station via connector 8 and then be distributed to other cameras through the associated

CopperHead Base Stations.

8 Time Code Out

BNC Connector – Standard time code signal originating from the camera. This time code can be used to reference the local camera time code for proper operations and may also be used as a source for production wide time code distribution.

9 Multi-Pin Connector A

DB9 – 9 pin serial connector connected to an optional Camera Remote Control Panel.

Power to the Base Unit (and the Camera Unit & Camera) must be turned off when connecting the Camera Remote Control Panel – connecting with the power on can seriously damage your equipment.

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Diagram # Description

10 Multi-Pin Connector B

DB15 – 15 pin serial connector connected to a breakout of Tally and GPI signal connectors. Typically this connector will be connected to the Camera Tally system originating at the Production Switcher or the Tally Management system used on your production environment. Additional custom GPI – Contact Closures can be configured.

See Multi-Pin Connectors: Suggested Wiring on page 90 for an example configuration.

11 Ethernet Connector – 10Bt/100Bt capable

Designed to carry IP traffic data between the Base Station and the Camera Unit. A laptop PC or other device such as a Wireless Access Point can be connected to the Production Environment IP network.

12 VBS Out

BNC Connector -Typically used for SD Monitoring Video return from the Camera.

13 VBS In

BNC Connector – Typically used to send SD return video to the camera. For example,you can use it to monitor out from the Production Switcher.

14 SDI Out 1 & 2 (this carries the HD feed from the camera)

BNC Connectors – Two identical video feeds from the camera – typically one may be used for local HD monitoring and one is fed to the Production Switcher environment.

15 SDI In

BNC Connector – Typically used to send HD return video to the camera. For example,you can use it to program out from the Production Switcher.

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User Guide

16 & 17 Intercom Connectors #1 & #2

XLR 3 pin or 5 pin Connector depending on configuration. One of three options will be installed (4-wire intercom, RTS or Clear-Com).

See

Intercom on page 64 for information on using each of the Intercom

Options.

18 Audio In- Multi-Pin Connector

DB25 – 25 pin Connector follows the Tascam TDIF standard. The

CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System accommodates up to

two Audio Channels at Line Level. This connector handles return audio to the Camera location as well as intercom Program Audio.

See Multi-Pin Connectors: Suggested Wiring on page 90.

19 Audio Out- Multi-Pin Connector

DB25 – 25 pin Connector follows the Tascam TDIF standard. The

CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System accommodates up to

two Audio Channels at Line Level. This connector handles Program audio from the Camera location.

See Multi-Pin Connectors: Suggested Wiring on page 90 for sample wiring.

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Connectors into and out of the CopperHead 3200 Base Station

Diagram # Description

21 12V Terminal Block

Terminal Block – bare wire connector. This can be used in place of the ADAP power connection in installations that have 12V power distributed as part of their infrastructure. Do not use this at the same time as the ADAP power connection.

22 ST Fiber Connectors (used in place of connector 4)

Two ST Connector receptacles – Used as the Fiber Optic connection typically when infrastructure wire or with one of the two external power supply option (MPS or HDX Power Adaptors).

23 Molex Power Connectors (used in place of 4 and only if so configured with ST

Fiber Connectors)

5 Conductor Molex Connector – Used to provide power to the Hybrid Fiber Optic Cable. Typically installed with infrastructure wiring with cable leading from Molex connector to a panel mounted OpticalCON receptacle.

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Connections to the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit

CopperHead 3200

User Guide

Fig. 5-7: CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit Back Side Connections

This information duplicates some of that from above sections. It is presented here to provide a single list of all Camera Unit connections. Key numbers refer to Figure 5-7 and to the Overview Diagram found in Diagrams on page 104.

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Connecting the Transceiver System

Multi-Pin Cable Assemblies Used with the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit

• A - Camera Remote Control (Remote) Connector: Connect this to the CCU input on your camera. The Grass Valley supplied cable has a red sleeve at the end to be connected to the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit.

See Available Accessories on page 96 for a list of Grass Valley supplied cables.

• B - Data/GPI /Tally Connector: This connector carries a number of control, GPI and Tally signals.

See Signal Breakout cable: Tally, Remote Push-To-Talk, Call on page 91 for wiring details.

• C - Power Wafer Connector: Connect the supplied Power Wafer cable between this

connector and the Power Wafer.

Connectors into and out of the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit Back Side

Diagram # Description

3 Intercom Headset Out

XLR 5 Pin Female Connector – Provides two channels of two-way intercom and the Intercom Program audio feed.

4 Audio 1 & 2 Out

XLR 5 Pin Male Connector – Provides Return Audio Out from camera for Channels 1 & 2. Typically connected to a local monitor at the camera position.

5 Audio 1 Input

XLR 3 Pin Female Connector – Line level audio input. Typically fed by a short audio jumper cable from the Camera Audio 1 output.

6 Audio 2 Input

XLR 3 Pin Female Connector – Line level audio input. Typically fed by a short audio jumper cable from the Camera Audio 2 output.

8 Camera Remote Connector

Multi-Pin Connector A– 10 Pin Hirose Connector. This is normally a Grass Valley, a Belden Brand supplied cable. It connects the Camera Unit to the Camera CCU in to allow operation of the Camera Remote Control Panel. See Available Accessories on page 96for a list of available cables.

Power to the Camera Unit & Camera must be turned off when connecting the Camera Remote Control Panel Cable– connecting with the power on can seriously damage your equipment.

9 Data Connector

Multi-Pin Connector B – DB15 15 Pin Serial Connector. This carries serial control signals for lens and remote pan & tilt units as well as GPI, Intercom Trigger (GPI) and Tally signals. of pre-configured break out cables for use with this connector. For more information, see Available Accessories – Cable Numbers on page 102.

Grass Valley supplies a number

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Diagram # Description

10 HD-SD/SDI Input

BNC Connector – Carries camera video from the Camera to the Camera Unit. This requires a short BNC jumper cable between the Camera Unit and the Camera.

11 HD-SD/SDI Outputs #1 & #2

BNC Connector – Carries return video from the Base Station to the Camera Unit. Typically this will feed a camera viewfinder or an HD viewing monitor at the camera location.

12 VBS In

BNC Connector – Carries SD Analog video from the Camera to the Camera Unit. This requires a short BNC jumper cable between the Camera Unit and the Camera.

Can be used to provide technical monitoring from camera as with superimposed camera menus and other information.

13 VBS Out

BNC Connector – Carries SD Analog video from the Base Station the Camera Unit. Typically this will feed an analog viewing monitor at the camera location.

14 Ethernet Out

RJ45 Connector – Carries IP Data. Typically connects to a Laptop computer or perhaps a wireless access point at the camera location. Any IP traffic controlled equipment can be handled through this signal path.

15 Power Wafer Connector

Multi-Pin Connector C – Supplies power to the Camera Unit from the Power Wafer (if so configured). This cable is supplied with the Power Wafer Power Adaptor.

CopperHead 3200

User Guide

16 Fiber Connector

Swivel Mounted Fiber Optic Cable receptacle – specific connector depends on your configuration.

22 Intercom Headset Connector

Mini-phone Jack – Provides listen only Intercom audio.

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Connectors into and out of the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit Front Side

Fig. 5-8: CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit Front Side Connections

Diagram # Description

17 Time Code In

BNC Connector – Carries Time Code signal from the Camera to the Camera Unit. This is return time code to the Base Station. This requires a short BNC jumper cable between the Camera Unit and the Camera. Check to confirm the connector type for your camera time code output

18 Time Code Out

BNC Connector – Carries Time Code signal from the Camera Unit to the Camera. This is master time code from the Base Station. This requires a short BNC jumper cable between the Camera Unit and the Camera. Check to confirm the connector type for your camera time code output

19 VBS Out 2

BNC Connector – Carries Genlock/Sync from the Camera Unit to the Camera. This requires a short BNC jumper cable between the Camera Unit and the Camera.

20 VBS Out 3

BNC Connector – Carries a Prompter Feed or additional Base Station return Video from the Camera Unit to the Camera. This requires a BNC cable between the Camera Unit and any external equipment.

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Camera Unit Connection Example

Fig. 5-9: CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit

Your CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit and your camera will look something like this once you have connected the various signal paths. Each camera setup will be different depending on your model.

CopperHead 3200

User Guide

See the following sections for an overview of Camera Unit to Camera & Peripheral Equipment connections.

Camera Unit to Camera Connections

Fig. 5-10: Camera Unit (Camera Facing Side) to Camera Connections

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Connecting the Transceiver System

Camera Unit (Power Adaptor or Battery Facing Side) to Camera Connections

Fig. 5-11: Camera Unit Video Connections

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Camera Unit Audio and Data/Control Connections

CopperHead 3200

User Guide

Fig. 5-12: Camera Unit Audio and Data/Control Connections

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Camera Unit Audio and Data/Control Connections

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Operating the CopperHead 3200 System

This chapter describes in detail the operation of CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System . Please keep in mind that a wide variety of options and variations are available in using this product and so not every possible operational environment can be described. Variations in camera type, battery and powering, fiber cable connections and intercom allow for an enormous number of slightly different operational modes.

Setting-up the CopperHead 3200 Transceiver System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Powering the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Using the Digital Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Best Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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Setting-up the CopperHead 3200 Transceiver System

This section provides an overview of setup of the CopperHead 3200 Transceiver System for operation. The following sections provide additional detail on each aspect of setup and operation.

It is important that you do an initial setup and test of your CopperHead 3200 Transceiver System as soon as you receive it to confirm proper operation and to provide training to you and your team prior to an actual production.

Use the following list of items as an overall checklist for setup:

1 It is highly recommended that you do not attempt to power up the system until all

connections are made and in particular the Fiber Optic Cable has been connected at both ends. If you need to power up either the CopperHead 3200 Base Station or Camera Unit, make sure that the Fiber Connectors are securely capped. This will protect them from damage or dirt and protect you from eye damage.

2 If it is the first time setting up the CopperHead 3200 Base Station, or your setup is not

permanent (in a remote truck, stadium control room or similar), connect all required cables (see at Tactical Fiber between t h e B a se Station and Camera Unit on page 45). The order in which you connect the cables makes no difference.

• Make sure to connect the Camera Remote Control cable to the Base Station and Remote Control Panel when the Base Station power is turned off.

• Keep Fiber Optic cable connectors capped until actually connecting the Fiber Cable.

3 When setting up the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit and associated Camera you will

need to do the following:

• Setup the external power supply as required.

• For the MPS power supply used with the CopperHead Power Wafer,seeHybrid

Fiber Cable between MPS Power Unit and Camera Unit on page 47.

• For the HDX power supply used with the CopperHead PowerPlus, see SMPTE

Hybrid Fiber between HDX Power Supply and Camera Unit on page 48.

Make sure all cables running between the CopperHead 3200 Base Station and the Power Supply and local AC power cords are properly managed and secured.

• Mount the Camera and CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit as shown on Mounting the

CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit to the Camera on page 38.

• Connect all required cables (see Hybrid Fiber Cable between MPS Power Unit and

Camera Unit on page 47). The order in which you connect the cables makes no

difference.

• Make sure to connect the Camera Remote Control cable to the Camera Unit and Camera when the Camera power is turned off.

• Set up the Intercom Talk Back switches and level controls as desired. See Camera

Unit Intercom Operation on page 64 for details on Intercom operation with the

CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit.

4 Deploy the Fiber Cable – you are now ready to Power Up the system.

You should read the Using Fiber Optics Guide for information on how to manage and deploy your fiber optics cabling, safety precautions, tips & tricks, and recommendations for creating complex fiber optic networks. You can find a copy of this document on the

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Support portal (see Contact Us on page 81).

Powering the System

The CopperHead 3200 Base Station and the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit each have a power up routine which tests the equipment and performs a system diagnostic.

To power the CopperHead 3200 Base Station:

1 Turn on the Base Station Power Mains Switch located at the rear left (when facing the

back of the Base Station) #3 on the overall diagram. This switch is only on Base Station units with internal power. The front panel power light will come on and be red until the next step.

2 Turn on the Front Panel Power Switch located at the front right. #15 on the overall

diagram. The power monitor indicator turns from Red to Green.

3 The four-character display indicates TEST and all front panel LEDs turn Red, then Green,

then Orange, then OFF.

4 The LED color test is followed by REV and the revision of the display microcontroller

firmware.

5 The REV indication is followed by “miranda.com” scrolling across the four-character

display. If there's no scrolling, contact Grass Valley support for assistance (see Contact

Us on page 81).

6 The scroll is followed by a three second pause which synchronizes all the

microcontrollers in the Base Station.

7 The front panel will cycle through the diagnostics displays – see Using the Digital

Displays on page 67.

8 After the three-second pause, all the front panel displays update with current status. If

the Camera Unit is not powered on, the camera related status lights will show Red.

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To power the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit:

1 Turn on the Camera Unit Power Switch.

2 Turn on the Camera Power and any peripheral equipment connected to the camera or

the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit (such as monitors and microphones).

3 Once powered-up, the four-character display indicates the current Revision Version

(REVA). Your unit will display the current Revision Version, followed by the Fiber Link strength (a typical display for Fiber Link strenth is -8 to -13 which indicates Fiber link strength of from -8 to -13 dBm).

Both the Camera Unit and the Base Station have a digital display selector button which allows multiple functions for the digital display. These functions are described in A Brief

Guide to Measurement of Fiber Optic Signal Strength on page 67.

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Intercom

The CopperHead 3200 Base Station is delivered pre-configured for compatibility with one of three standard intercom systems Clear-Com, RTS, or Four-Wire (matrix). Wiring for each of these options is described in Multi-Pin Connectors: Suggested Wiring on page 90. The operation of your specific intercom system is beyond the scope of this User’s Guide (see the documentation provided with your intercom or consult your intercom provider).

Intercom controls and indicators are found on the rear of the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit (Figure D-3 on page 106), and provide the following functionality:

• Headset volume control for two Intercom channels and Program audio.

• Sidetone adjustment to control the volume of the operator’s voice heard on the intercom headset. It does not affect the mic volume on the intercom channel.

• Control of the Push-To-TALK (PTT) function for each Intercom Channel, either locally or through a remote PTT switch.

• LEDs show audio activity on the two Intercom and Program audio channels.

Note that intercom beltpacks cannot be plugged into the CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit. Only an intercom headset can be plugged into the Camera Unit.

Camera Unit Intercom Operation

Fig. 6-1: Audio Interface Box Detail (Camera Unit)

•LISTEN:

To set listening level for an intercom channel or the PROGRAM Audio, adjust the desired LISTEN control knobs at the top of the Audio Interface box (Figure 6-1: #14, #15, #16). The LISTEN indicator LEDs indicate activity on the Intercom channel(s) and the Program audio feed, and illuminate even if your LISTEN control knobs are turned down.

•TALK:

The Intercom TALK toggle switch (Figure 6-1, #18) opens the headset microphone onto Intercom Channel 1, Channel 2, or both channels. This switch does not control which Intercom audio channel is heard in the headset.

• Momentary Mode: To activate the headset mic, press and hold the TALK toggle switch (#18) up (for Channel 1) or down (for Channel 2). The corresponding Green

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The intercom LEDs with the mic open and audio activity on channel 1.

The intercom LEDs with the mic open and audio activity on channels 1 & 2.

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talk LED will remain lit while the TALK switch is held. The microphone is turned OFF when the TALK switch is released, and the TALK indicator turns off.

• Latching Mode (for Hands-free Conversation): Press the TALK toggle switch quickly (do not press and hold) up (for Channel 1) or down (for Channel 2). The mic will turn ON and remain on, as will the corresponding green TALK LED. To turn the mic off, push the TALK toggle switch again quickly in the same direction (up or down). The talk indicator will also turn OFF.

Fig. 6-2: Local Activation of Channel 1 Talk Back and Both Intercom Channels

IntercomRemotePush‐To ‐Talk

When a Push-To-TALK (PTT) switch is required in a remote location (such as on a tripod panhandle or a camera boom), a remote PTT switch can be connected to the 15-pin “Signal/Data” connector (Camera Unit Connectors on page 86). See Available Accessories on page 96 for an example of a breakout cable with a remote PTT switch.

To activate a Remote PTT switch, switch the INTERCOM LOCAL/REMOTE switch to REM.

Using the TALK toggle switch, select the intercom channel(s) you wish to use. The CH1 and/or CH2 LED(s) will illuminate to indicate selected channel(s).

Fig. 6-3: Remote Activation of Intercom Talk Back

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Intercom Remote Push-To-Talk

When the remote PTT switch is toggled, the TALK indicator will illuminate, indicating the mic is open on the selected channel(s). The TALK indicator will go out when the remote PTT switch is toggled again.

The Remote PTT switch will operate in Momentary or Latching modes (see Camera Unit

Intercom Operation on page 64).

IntercomSidetone

The SIDETONE control (Figure 6-4) allows adjustment of the headset mic audio level in the headset’s earcups. Use a “Tweaker” type screwdriver to adjust the sidetone level until the operator’s voice is at a comfortable level.

Fig. 6-4: Setting Intercom sidetone

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A Brief Guide to Measurement of Fiber Optic Signal Strength

The CopperHead 3200 Transceiver System operates within a defined fiber optic link margin, based on two factors:

• Output (or “launch”) power of the optical transmitter at each end of the link: typically

-7dBm*.

• Sensitivity of the optical detector at each end of the link: typically -22 dBm.

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Fig. 6-5: CopperHead Fiber Optic Link Margin

The overall link margin (or dynamic range) of the CopperHead 3200 system (the difference between the transmitter’s output power and the receiver’s sensitivity) is typically 15dB.

That margin is consumed by two main factors:

• Optical loss over the length of the fiber cable: typically 0.5dB per km

• Optical loss at connection points: typically 1 dB per connector

Therefore, a CopperHead 3200 system can optimally work over 24 km of cable (spending 12 dB of the link budget), and three connectors (spending 3 dB of the budget).

However, adding additional devices, such as the HDX or MPS power supplies, or the camera-mounted PowerPlus will add connectors, and contribute additional connector loss.

The CopperHead 3200 Transceiver System provides direct digital readout of the Fiber Optic Link signal strength for both the Base-to-Camera link and the Camera-to-Base link.

The digital readouts on both the CopperHead 3200 Base Station and Camera Unit provide direct signal strength measurements in dBm. These readouts also provide a wide range of diagnostic information.

*The unit “dBm” is an abbreviation for the optical power measured in decibels referenced to one milliwatt (mW).

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The CopperHead 3200 Base Station Digital Display

The Base Station digital display (10) has three functions selected by the Display Mode SELECT button (11). These functions are indicated by the Display Mode LEDs (12).

Fig. 6-6: Display Modes

• BASE RX: Base Station Optical Power or Signal Strength that is being received at the Base Station. Displayed in units of –dBm. The acceptable range for operation is -7dBm down to -22dBm.

• CAM RX: Optical Power or Signal Strength being received at the Camera Unit. Displayed in units of –dBm. The acceptable range for operation is -7dBm down to

-22dBm.

• DIAG: One of four diagnostics modes:

• TEMP: displays operating temperature in degrees Centigrade of each circuit board that reports temperature

• POWR: displays power level from monitored circuit boards

• REV: displays microcontroller firmware version from each circuit board with a microcontroller

• CAM: displays the error status reported by the Camera Unit

For more information about the CopperHead optical link loss system, see A Brief Guide to

Measurement of Fiber Optic Signal Strength on page 67.

To select the different display modes, push the SELECT button. The transition from one mode to another may take a moment, with the transition into the DIAG mode taking slightly longer. The Selector is cyclical rotating through each of the modes. Once in the DIAG mode, a quick push of the SELECT button cycles through the various diagnostic submodes described above.

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User Guide

The following table describes the sequence, abbreviations, and expected readouts in each of the display modes.

Typ ic al

Display Mode

(assumes after initial power up – see Powering the System on page 63 for a description of the Power Up sequence)

BASE RX (Base Station Receive Signal Strength)

BASE RX -9 Indicates that the Base Station signal strength is -9 dBm.

CAM RX -9 Indicates that the signal strength from the Camera Unit is -9 dBm.

DIAGNOSTIC MODE Temperature (TEMP)

DIAG When first entering the Diagnostic mode the DIAG display mode indicator LED

Readout

Base Station Digital Display Activity Explanation

* In earlier firmware versions this display may cycle with “BOPT” (Base Optical) or “BOPT” (Base Optical) before/after the numerical optical Power Reading.

CAM RX (Camera Unit Receive Signal Strength)

In earlier firmware versions this display may cycle with “COPT” (Camera Optical) or “BOPT” (Base Optical) before/after the numerical optical Power Reading.

will blink – the first sub-mode is TEMP (Temperature). The Digital Display Characters will glow Green when the temperature is normal and Red when outside of normal range.

DIAG/TEMP TEMP Indicates the display is in the TEMP sub-mode.

DIAG/TEMP PS The Power Supply (PS) temperature will be displayed.

DIAG/TEMP TEMP Repeats that the display is in the TEMP sub-mode.

DIAG/TEMP 37C Temperature display in Centigrade for Power Supply circuit board.

DIAG/TEMP BASE The Base Station main circuit board temperature will be displayed.

DIAG/TEMP TEMP Repeats that the display is in the TEMP sub-mode.

DIAG/TEMP 47C Temperature display in Centigrade for Base Station circuit board.

DIAG/TEMP PS The Power Supply (PS) temperature will be again displayed.

DIAG/TEMP TEMP Repeats that the display is in the TEMP sub-mode.

DIAG/TEMP 36C Temperature display in Centigrade for Power Supply circuit board.

Note: the PS temperature has dropped one degree.

This display cycle repeats until the Display Mode Selector is pushed.

DIAGNOSTIC MODE Power Supply Voltage Status (POWER)

DIAG/POWER A quick push of the Display Mode Selector advances to the Power (POWR)

diagnostic sub-mode. Digital Display Characters are Green when all power levels are normal and Red when any power level is outside normal level.

DIAG/POWER POWR Indicates the display is in the POWER sub-mode.

DIAG/POWER BASE Indicates that the Base Station main controller board is being measured.

DIAG/POWER POWER Indicates the display is in the POWER sub-mode.

DIAG/POWER OK Indicates that the item is in an OK State.

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The CopperHead 3200 Base Station Digital Display

Typ ic al

Display Mode

Readout

Base Station Digital Display Activity Explanation

DIAG/POWER DISP Indicates that the LED Display controller board is being measured.

DIAG/POWER POWER Indicates the display is in the POWER sub-mode.

DIAG/POWER OK Indicates that the item is in an OK State.

DIAG/POWER CHAR Indicates that the Four-character controller board is being measured.

DIAG/POWER POWR Indicates the display is in the POWER sub-mode.

DIAG/POWER OK Indicates that the item is in an OK State.

DIAG/POWER AUD Indicates that the Audio controller board is being measured.

DIAG/POWER POWR Indicates the display is in the POWER sub-mode.

DIAG/POWER OK Indicates that the item is in an OK State.

DIAG/POWER VBS Indicates that the VBS (analog Video) controller board is being measured.

DIAG/POWER POWR Indicates the display is in the POWER sub-mode.

DIAG/POWER OK Indicates that the item is in an OK State.

DIAG/POWER Exception.

DIAG/POWER ERR Instead of OK, the display will show ERR if a power level is outside of normal –

ERR is followed by a Hexadecimal code.

Please note the error code and contact support at Grass Valley, a Belden Brand.

DIAGNOSTIC MODE Microcontroller Board Revision Version (REV)

DIAG/REV A quick push of the Display Mode Selector advances to the Power (POWR)

diagnostic sub-mode. This sub-mode displays the microcontroller firmware revision of every board in the Base Station that has a microcontroller.

Note: the REV versions noted here were current as of August 1, 2010. Your system may have different REV versions.

DIAG/REV REV Initial display of REV after Display Mode Selector being advances.

DIAG/REV DISP Indicates the Display microcontroller board is revision is being queried.

DIAG/REV REV Indicates that sub-mode is REV.

DIAG/REV REVC Indicates that the REV for the DISP board is REVC.

DIAG/REV VBS Indicates the VBS microcontroller board is revision is being queried.

DIAG/REV REV Indicates that sub-mode is REV.

DIAG/REV REVA Indicates that the REV for the VBS board is REVA.

DIAG/REV BASE Indicates the Base Station main microcontroller board is revision is being

queried.

DIAG/REV REV Indicates that sub-mode is REV.

DIAG/REV REVA Indicates that the REV for the BASE board is REVA.

DIAG/REV AUD Indicates the audio microcontroller board is revision is being queried.

DIAG/REV REV Indicates that sub-mode is REV.

DIAG/REV REVA Indicates that the REV for the AUD board is REVA.

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Typ ic al

Display Mode

Readout

Base Station Digital Display Activity Explanation

DIAG/REV PS Indicates the power supply microcontroller board is revision is being queried.

DIAG/REV REV Indicates that sub-mode is REV.

DIAG/REV REVD Indicates that the REV for the DISP board is REVD.

This display cycle repeats until the Display Mode Selector is pushed.

DIAGNOSTIC MODE Camera Unit Error Status (CAM)

A quick push of the Display Mode Selector advances to the Camera Unit (CAM) diagnostic sub-mode. This mode displays the error status of the Camera Unit. The Digital Display Characters are green if Camera Unit shows no error and red if the Camera Unit does have an error. This is a high-level view of the Camera Unit error status. For further information go to the Camera Unit diagnostic display.

DIAG/CAM CAM Indicates that the sub-mode is CAM.

DIAG/CAM OK Indicates that the Camera Unit is reporting No fault.

DIAG/CAM ERR Indicates that the Camera Unit is reporting Some fault.

This display cycle repeats until the Display Mode Selector is pushed.

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The CopperHead 3200 Camera Unit Digital Display

The Camera Unit Digital Display has six functions selected by the BASE Rx/DIM Selector (#11 in CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System Controls and Indicators on page 106). These functions are indicated only by the activity in the Digital Display.

• COPT: Camera Unit Optical Power or Signal Strength (Local OPTical) that is being generated at the Camera Unit and sent to the Base Station. Displayed in units of –dBm.

• BOPT: Base Power (Base OPTical) or Signal Strength generated by the Base Station as measured at the Camera Unit. Displayed in units of –dBm.

• TEMP: displays operating temperature in degrees Centigrade of each circuit board that reports temperature.

• POWR: displays power level from monitored circuit boards.

• REV: displays microcontroller firmware version from each circuit board with a microcontroller.

• LED Brightness: allows the adjustment of the brightness of the Camera Unit LED indicators.

To select the different display modes push the BASE Rx/DIM Selector. The transition from one mode to another may take a moment with the transition into the LED Brightness mode taking slightly longer. The Selector is cyclical rotating through each of the modes.

The following table describes the sequence, abbreviations, and expected readouts in each of Camera Unit’s alpha-numeric display modes.

Readout Camera Unit Digital Display Activity Explanation

(assumes after initial power up – see Operating the CopperHead 3200

System on page 61 for a description of the Power Up sequence)

COPT - Camera Unit Optical Signal Strength

COPT Indicates that the Display is showing the optical signal strength at the Camera

Unit (may display “LOPT” in earlier firmware)

-9 Indicates that the Camera Unit signal strength is -9 dBm

This display cycle repeats until interrupted by the BASE Rx/DIM button. A quick push of the BASE Rx/DIM button advances to the BOPT mode A longer push (approx 5 seconds) advances to DIAG mode.

BOPT (Base Station Signal Strength)

BOPT Sequence starts with BOPT to indicate the optical signal strength at the Base

Station (may display “ROPT” in earlier firmware).

-9 Indicates that the signal strength being received at the Base Station is -9 dBm

This display cycle repeats until interrupted by the BASE Rx/DIM button. A quick push of the BASE Rx/DIM button returns to the COPT mode A longer push (approx 5 seconds) advances to DIAG mode.

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Readout Camera Unit Digital Display Activity Explanation

DIAGNOSTIC MODE Power (POWR)

Holding the BASE Rx/DIM SELECT button for approximately five seconds advances to the First diagnostic mode, which is POWR status. This mode cycles through the following sequence and may start at any point in the cycle.

LBUS Indicates that the LBUS controller board is being measured

POWR Indicates the display is in the POWER sub-mode

OK Indicates that the item is in an OK State

UBUS Indicates that the UBUS controller board is being measured

POWR Indicates the display is in the POWER sub-mode

OK Indicates that the item is in an OK State

OBOX Indicates that the Audio Interface Box controller board is being measured

POWR Indicates the display is in the POWER sub-mode

OK Indicates that the item is in an OK State

MAIN Indicates that main Camera Unit controller board is being measured

POWR Indicates the display is in the POWER sub-mode

OK Indicates that the item is in an OK State

Unless interrupted by pushing BASE Rx/DIM SELECT button, the display will revert to COPT mode after cycling through this sequence two-to-three time.

DIAGNOSTIC MODE Microcontroller Board Revision Version (REV)

A quick push of the BASE Rx/DIM Selector button from PWR mode advances to the REV mode. This mode displays the microcontroller firmware revision of every board in the Camera Unit. This mode cycles through the following sequence and may start at any point in the cycle.

REV Indicates that mode is REV

OBOX Indicates the OBOX microcontroller board is revision is being queried

REVD Indicates that the REV for the Audio Interface Box board is Revision “D”

REV Indicates that mode is REV

MAIN Indicates the BASE microcontroller board is revision is being queried

REVD Indicates that the REV for the BASE Camera Unit controller board is Revision

“D”

REV Indicates that mode is REV

UBUS Indicates the UBUS microcontroller board is revision is being queried

REVD Indicates that the REV for the UBUS board is Revision “D”

Unless interrupted by pushing BASE Rx/DIM SELECT button, the display will revert to COPT mode after cycling through this sequence two-to-three time.

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Adjusting the Brightness of the Camera Unit Control Panel

Readout Camera Unit Digital Display Activity Explanation

DIAGNOSTIC MODE Temperature (TEMP)

A quick push of the BASE Rx/DIM Selector button from REV mode advances to the TEMP mode. This mode displays the internal temperature (in degrees C) of the Camera Unit. This mode cycles through the following sequence and may start at any point in the cycle.

TEMP Sequence starts with TEMP to indicate Temperature Display mode.

MAIN The Camera Unit MAIN controller board temperature will be displayed.

61C Temperature display in Centigrade for Camera Unit main circuit board.

Unless interrupted by pushing BASE Rx/DIM SELECT button, the display will revert to COPT mode after cycling through this sequence two-to-three time. If Pushed, it will cycle to the Diagnostic POWR Mode.

Adjusting the Brightness of the Camera Unit Control Panel

To adjust the brightness of the Camera Unit control panel (LEDs and Alpha Display), push and hold the BASE Rx/DIM selector button for more than 10 seconds. The Alpha Display will change to one of the four-character sequences shown below, and the LEDs will begin to change brightness. The dimming is cyclical – it will change from bright to dim, and when it reaches the limit,it will change from dim to bright.

Four-Character Alpha Display

<^^> “eyes looking up” Brightness increasing (brightening)

<oo> “eyes wide open” Display at maximum brightness

<vv> “eyes looking down” Brightness decreasing (dimming)

<--> “eyes closed” Display at minimum brightness

Representing Action

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Best Practices

The section is devoted to a number of “Best Practices” for use of the CopperHead 3200 Transceiver System.

• Protect the Fiber Optic Cable and the Fiber Optic Connectors. Always keep these

• Read the Guide on planning the Fiber Run.

• Once the system is set up and running, take regular readings of the Optical Power

• If introducing new equipment (cameras, switchers, etc.) or new operators be sure to do

• If your production is a Multi-Camera shoot with Time Code synchronized between all

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capped unless there are being connected.

The Using Fiber Optics Guide explains how to manage and deploy your fiber optics cabling, safety precautions, tips & tricks, and recommendations for creating complex fiber optic networks. You can find a copy of this document on the Support portal (see

Signal Strength readings at both the Camera Unit and Base Station. While the ALARM functions will alert you to broad problems, monitoring the optical power level is the best way to know if there is a potential problem in the fiber path, permitting preventative action to ensure On-Air or Recording signal integrity.

a test run with everything as it will be during the actual production.

cameras it is a good idea to periodically confirm that proper Time Code is being returned from the various cameras and that a switch has not been changed in error at a camera location.

Shutting Down the System

When shutting down the system,take care when handling the Fiber Cable and to the Camera Remote Control Panel Cable.

• Camera Power and Camera Unit Power may be turned off at any time. If your system utilized Hybrid Power, these power switches are the same.

• To avoid the possibility of looking directly into an active fiber optic port or cable, turn both the Camera Unit and the Base Station off before disconnecting the fiber from either point.

• To avoid the possibility of damaging the Camera or Camera Remote Control Panel, turn both the Camera Unit and the Base Station off before disconnecting the Control Cable from the Control Panel, the Base Station, the Camera Unit, or the Camera itself.

• Protect all cables from dirt, water entry, and being dragged across the ground or other surface.

• When re-spooling the cable, take your time so as to avoid cable snags, crimps, or damage to the connectors. Re-spool evenly across the reel.

• If the Base Station is a permanent or semi-permanent installation, power off and disconnect and cap the Fiber Cable.

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting any technical issues with the CopperHead 3200 Transceiver System is similar to any piece of television production gear with the exception of the core Fiber Optic technology.

Here is a list of things to look out for:

• Check all your cables for any lost connections or bad connectors.

• Confirm signal type is on the proper signal path – It is possible to physically connect analog signals to digital signal paths on the CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System signals will not pass through the system unless they are the correct type. An SDI signal will not pass through the Analog or VBS paths and an Analog signal will not pass through an SDI path. If the wrong type of signal is incorrectly connected, the signal monitor indicator may light up because an electrical voltage is present on the line, but no signal will pass through.

• Check that the Power Supplies are working and check the fuses.Take advantage of the various diagnostic tools provided in the CopperHead 3200 Base Station and Camera Unit.

• Is the Fiber Optic Signal Strength within an acceptable range? The product specification calls for strength of -22 dBm or greater, but the system will often work at strengths lower than this. Use the Four-character Digital Displays to check signal strength.

Remember to check both local and remote power. It canbe useful to know that the Base Station is putting out good power, but the Camera Unit is not receiving it.

• Observe all of the LED warning and alarm indicators on the Base Station and take the appropriate action.

• If signal strength is degraded from the time of system checkout at a particular location, walk the Fiber Cable and ensure that it is in intact and has no damage of severe bends or kinks.

• If the digital display indicates an error and displays a Hexadecimal error code, you should take note of the exact error code and contact Grass Valley support to assist in diagnosing the problem (see Contact Us on page 81). The hexadecimal errors indicate problems with the power supplies and the internal boards.

The Digital Display will indicate ERR and then the actual error code will display. The following typical error code of 00000010 indicates 10 to 16 volt status may be out of range:

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Specifications

Video, Digital (bi-directional)

Interface..................................................................................................... SMPTE 259M, 292M

Data Rate ................................................................................................. 270 Mb/s or 1.5 Gb/s

Input Level. ..........................................................................................800 mV (peak to peak)

Input/output Impedance.......................................................................................... 75 Ohms

Output Impedance. .................................................................................................... 75 Ohms

Bit-Error Rate (@ -22 dBm)............................................................................................... 10-12

Jitter (pathological data).............................................................................................. < 0.2 UI

Rise/Fall Times ............................................................................................................... < 270 ps

Video, Analog (bi-directional)

Interface...........................................................................................................RS170, NTSC, PAL

Frequency Response

30 Hz-4.2 MHz............................................................................................................±0.15 dB

8MHz.................................................................................................................................... -3 dB

Video Signal to Noise Ratio..................................................................................... ≥ 72 dB

Differential Gain...............................................................................................................< 2%

Differential Phase ..............................................................................................................< 1°

Ethernet

Data Support.............................................................................................. 10BaseT/100BaseT

Connector.......................................................................................................Twisted Pair RJ45

Cable compatible .....................................................................................UTP 100-ohm Cat5

Input/Output Impedance.................................................................................... 10 kΩ/30 Ω

Audio

Number of Channels ........................................................................................................ 1-to-4

Type.............................................................................................................. Balanced, line level

Impedance ........................................................................................................................>15K Ω

Maximum Input Level.................................................................................................... 24 dBu

Quantization............................................................................. 24 bits, 128x (oversampled)

Sample Rate....................................................................................................................48kS/sec

Frequency Response ................................................................... ±0.1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 KHz

Intercom

Number or channels................................................................................................................ 2

Interface types (Base).........................................................RTS, Clear-Com or Four-Wire

Frequency Response..............................................................................200 - 18KHz ± 3dB

Max Distortion ............................................................................................................. .<= 0.5%

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Noise ..............................................................................................................................< -60dBu

Max Gain (RTS or Clear-Com) ................................................................................. >= 24dB

Min Gain (RTS or Clear-Com) ................................................................................. <= -45dB

GPI/Tally

Number, Base-to-Camera Unit...............................................................................................2

Number, Camera Unit-to-Base...............................................................................................1

Inputs:

On: .............................................................................................TTL Low or Short to GND

Off: ........................................................................................................... TTL High or Open

Output: .................................................... 2 position Form A Relay, SPST, normally open

Max Switching Voltage......................................................................125VDC, 150VAC,

Max current ............................................................................................................... 1 Amp

Datas

RS422 or RS485.......................................................................................................... 0 to 1 Mb/s

RS232 ........................................................................................................................0 to 100 kb/s

Jitter (sample asynchronous) ..................................................................................... 80 nsec

Electro-Optical

Operating Wavelengths......................................................................... 1300 nm/1550 nm

TX Laser output power (std./opt) ................................................................-6 dBm/0 dBm

RX Sensitivity, HD/SDI..................................................................................................-22 dBm

Fiber Compatibility .............................................................................................. Single Mode

Optical Connector Options - Camera Unit:

Local Power..................................................................................................MX or OpticalCON

Remote Power:

Short Range Power ........................................................................................ SMPTE 304M or

OpticalCON

Long Range Power.............................................................................................. SMPTE 304M

Optical Connector Options - Base Station:

Unpowered (Tac fiber)...............................................................................ST or OpticalCON

Remote Power (Hybrid fiber):

Standard Power................................................................................................... SMPTE 304M,

........................................................................................................OpticalCON, or STs & Molex

Distance Limit *

Tactical Fiber (Local Power at Camera):

see note below

Standard laser.....................................................................15db optical loss (≈ 5 km*)

Optional DFB laser...........................................................19db optical loss (≈ 30 km*)

SMPTE 311M Hybrid Fiber: Standard Internal Power Supply w/PowerWafer

............................................................................................ 240m (787 ft): 95W @ 12VDC*

Long Range: HDX w/PowerPlus

........................................................................2km (6562 ft.): 100W Cont./150W Peak*

Mechanical/Environmental

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Dimensions (WxLxD)

Camera Unit.................................................................................................. 2.5" x 6.5" x 2.2"

Base Station.................................................................................................17.5" x 9" x 1.75"

Power Wafer .................................................................................................. 5" x 6.12" x 2.2"

PowerPlus LP (100W) ....................................................................................... 5" x 6" x 2.5"

PowerPlus HP (150W) ...................................................................................... 5" x 6" x 3.7"

HDX................................................................................................................... 13" x 3.5" x 8.5"

Weight

Camera Unit......................................................................................................................1.5 lb.

Base Station......................................................................................................................5.0 lb.

PowerWafer ......................................................................................................................1.5 lb.

PowerPlus......................................................................................... LP: 2.3 lb.......HP: 2.5 lb.

HDX................................................................................................................................... 10.5 lb.

Power Consumption

Camera unit ............................................................................................... 8 watts@10-18VDC

Base Station (Tac Fiber):

Power Consumption ......................................................................10 watts@10-18VDC

Power Connector.................................................................................................. 4-Pin XLR

Base Station (Hybrid Fiber):

Power Req............................................................. 110-120/220-240 VAC, 50 to 60Hz

Power Consumption ............................................................. 250 watts max @120VAC

Temperature Range.....................................................................................-25° to +55°C

Humidity Range ................................................................... 0 to 95% RH, Noncondensing

User Guide

* The maximum cable length varies due to optical loss that can depend on cable quality, dirt/dust/contamination on connectors, and the number of cable connectors. When using hybrid cable for camera power, the size of the hybrid cable, as well as the power draw of the camera, lens, viewfinder, and other accessories are also factors.

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Specifications

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Grass Valley Technical Support

For technical assistance, please contact the Grass Valley Technical Support center nearest you:

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Connector Pin Assignments

This appendix describes the pin assignments for the CopperHead 3200 Fiber Optic Transceiver System components.

Base Station Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Camera Unit Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Data 1 (Camera Control) Pinout Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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Base Station Connectors

Reference Numbers Refer to the Overview at the end of this User Guide.

Item Description

ACPowerInputConnector‐ModelsCHG3‐BS‐3200‐95VD‐xxx‐xxx

Base Station #1

Standard IEC C14 receptacle

12VDCInputPowerConnectors–ModelsCHG3‐BS‐3200‐2ST/2MX/NEU

Base Station #20

XLR4 Male

Base Station #21

Terminal block

95VDCoutput:ModelCHG3‐BS‐3200‐95VD‐STM‐xxx

Base Station #23

Mating connector:

Molex 39-01-4051

BaseRemote

Base Station #9

DB9 Female

Format select (Pin 2)

Floating for RS-422 or TTL

Tie to GND (pin 3) for RS-232

Tie to +12VDC (pin 4) for RS-485

Panel Mounted AC Power Receptacle: 110/220 VAC.

Two 4 amp fuses (5 x 20mm).fuses are in operation at all times – both the AC Line Hot and the AC Line Neutral are fused.

• Pin 1: Ground

• Pin 2: Unused

• Pin 3: Unused

• Pin 4: + Power 12 VDC This matching connector is from either an ADAP-AC-04 or a customer-supplied 12VDC power supply.

This connector is wired in parallel with terminal block #21 (below).

• Pin 1: Minus Voltage Terminal

• Pin 2: Plus Voltage Terminal This connector is wired in parallel with XLR4 Male #20 (above).

• Pin 1: 95VDC + OUT (White*)

• Pin 2: 95VDC + OUT (Black*)

• Pin 5: Ground (Green) *Tied together at terminal lug end.

• Pin 1: Data 1 -422 In, -485 I/O

• Pin 2: Data 1 Format Select

• Pin 3: GND (Ground)

• Pin 4: +12 VDC Bias for Data 1 Format Select

• Pin 5: Data 1 -422 Out

• Pin 6: Data 1 232 In, +422 In, +485 I/O

• Pin 7: - 12 VDC Camera Control Data Power Ground

• Pin 8: +12 VDC Camera Control Data Power

• Pin 9: Data 1 232 Out, +422 Out See Available Accessories on page 96 for a list of Grass

Valley, a Belden Brand supplied cables.

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Item Description

Tally/GPI/Data

• Pin 1: Data 2 -422 Out

• Pin 2: Data 2 -422 In, -485 I/O

• Pin 3: Not Used

Base Station #10 DB15HD Female

Format select (Pin 10)

Floating for RS-422 or TTL

Tie to GND (pin 5/7) for RS-232

Tie to +12VDC (pin 15) for RS-485

• Pin 4: GPI 1 In (Tally Red)

• Pin 5: GND

• Pin 6: Data 2 232 OUT, +422 Out

• Pin 7: GND

• Pin 8: Data 2 232 In, +422 In, +485 I/O

• Pin 9: GPI2 In (Tally Green)

• Pin 10: Data2 Format (see choices to the left)

• Pin 11: Data 3 RS232 In (optional)

• Pin 12: Data 3 RS232 Out (optional)

• Pin 13: GPI OUT A

• Pin 14: GPI OUT B

• Pin 15: +12VDC Bias for Format See Multi-Pin Connectors: Suggested Wiring on page 90 for suggested wiring configuration.

Clear‐ComIntercom

• Pin 1: Ground

• Pin 2: +VDC Power

• Pin 3: Power

CopperHead 3200

User Guide

Base Station #16 & 17

XLR3 Female (x2)

RTSIntercom

Base Station #16

XLR3 Female

Base Station #17

XLR3 Male

• Pin 1: Ground

• Pin 2: +VDC Power & Channel 1 Audio

• Pin 3: Channel 2 Audio

• Pin 1: Ground

• Pin 2: +VDC Power & Channel 1 Audio

• Pin 3: Channel 2 Audio

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Base Station Connectors

Audio Input & Output

4-Wire Intercom

Pin Function Imedance Signal

1Ground

Base Station #16 & #17

2+ Input 600 Ohm

3 - Input Mic: -32 dBm

Input

4+ Output>=600

5- Output

Ohm

Load

Line: +8 dBm

+8 dBm

XLR5 Male

DB25 Pin Number

Audio In #18 Audio Out #19 Channel

Hot Cold Ground

Return Audio 1 In Cam Audio 1 Out 1 24 12 25

Return Audio 2 In Cam Audio 2Out 2 10 23 11

Not Used Not Used 3 21 9 22

Base Station #18 & #19

DB25 Female (x2)

Not Used Not Used 4 7 20 8

Intercom Program In Not Used 5 18 6 19

Not Used Not Used 6 4 17 5

4-Wire Dry* Intercom CH 1 In

4-Wire Dry* Intercom CH 2 In

4-Wire Dry* Intercom CH 1 Out

4-Wire Dry* Intercom CH 2 Out

7153 16

81142

Not Connected 13

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Camera Unit Connectors

Item Description

CameraRemote:Data1(CameraControl)andData3(RS232)

Camera Unit #8

Hirose 10-Pin Female

Pin 5 (Format select)

Floating for RS-422 or TTL

Tied to GND for RS-232

Tied to +12VDC for RS-485

See <XREF> for pinout

configuration

CopperHead 3200

User Guide

• Pin 1: +12VDC Input Power (also Camera Control Data Format Select Bias)

• Pin 2: 12VDC Input Power - Ground

• Pin 3: Camera Control Data (+) Input or Di-directional Camera Control Data I/O

• Pin 4: 232 Data Input (Data 3 - optional)

• Pin 5: Camera Control Data Format Select (see choices to left)

• Pin 6: Camera Control Data (-) Output

• Pin 7: Ground (Camera Control Data Shields, 232 Data Common)

• Pin 8: 232 Data Output (Data 3- optional)

• Pin 9: Camera Control Data (-) Input

• Pin 10: Camera Control Data (+) Output

Mating connector: Hirose HR10A-10P-10P. See Available

Accessories on page 96 for a list of Camera Remote Cables.

Production/Signal

Camera Unit #9

DB15HD Female

Pin 10 (Data 2 Format

select)

Floating for RS-422 or TTL

Tied to GND for RS-232

Tied to +12VDC for RS-485

PowerWafer

• Pin 1: Data 2 -422 Out

• Pin 2: Data 2 -422 In, -485 I/O

• Pin 3: Intercom Microphone Trigger

• Pin 4: GPI In

• Pin 5: GND

• Pin 6: Data 2 232 OUT, +422 Out

• Pin 7: GND

• Pin 8: Data 2 232 In, +422 In, +485 I/O

• Pin 9: Not Used

• Pin 10: Data2 Format (see choices to the left)

• Pin 11: GPI 2 OUT B (Green)

• Pin 12: GPI 2 OUT A (Green)

• Pin 13: GPI 1 OUT B (Red)

• Pin 14: GPI 1 OUT A (Red)

• Pin 15: +12VDC (100mA-Max) - Bias for Format

See Available Accessories on page 96 for a list of Camera Remote Cables.

• Pin 1: 95VDC+

• Pin 2: Not Used

• Pin 3: 95VDC-

• Pin 4: Not Used

Mating connector: Lemo FGG.0B.304.CLAD42 (right angle).

Camera Unit #15

Lemo 4-pin Female

CameraHeadset

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Camera Unit Connectors

Item Description

• Pin 1: MIC Ground (shield)

• Pin 2: + MIC Input

• Pin 3: - Earphone Output Ground

• Pin 4: + Earphone Output

• Pin 5: + Earphone Output

(RTS standard monaural headset pinout).

Camera Unit #3

XLR5 Female

AudioOutput

• Pin 1: Ground

• Pin 2: Channel A/C (-) OUT

• Pin 3: Channel A/C (+) OUT

• Pin 4: Channel B/D (-) OUT

• Pin 5: Channel B/D (+) OUT

Camera Unit #4

XLR5 Male

AudioInput

Camera Unit #5 & #6

XLR3 Female

• Pin 1: Chassis ground (cable shield)

• Pin 2: Positive polarity terminal (“hot”)

• Pin 3: Return terminal (“cold”)

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Data 1 (Camera Control) Pinout Configurations

422 Data

CCU (-) Input

CCU (+) Input

CCU (+) Output

CCU (-) Outpu t

TTL Data

CCU (-) Input CCU (+) Input

CCU (-) Outpu t

CCU (+) Output

232 Data

CCU (-) Input CCU (+) Input

CCU (-) Outpu t

CCU (+) Output

422 Data

192345

678

CCU (-) Input

CCU (+) Input

CCU (-) Output

CCU (+) Output

TTL Da t a

192345

678

CCU (-) Input

CCU (+) Input

CCU (-) Output

CCU (+) Output

232 Data

192345

678

CCU (-) Input

CCU (+) Input

CCU (-) Output

CCU (+) Output

Base Station Camera Remote Connector Camera Unit Camera Remote Connector

CopperHead 3200

User Guide

Fig. A-1: Camera Control Pintout configuration

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Data 1 (Camera Control) Pinout Configurations

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Multi-Pin Connectors: Suggested Wiring

This appendix provides diagrams that illustrate what the wiring should be for the CopperHead 3200 cables.

Signal Breakout cable: Tally, Remote Push-To-Talk, Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Base Station Breakout Data/GPI Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Base Station 25-Pin Audio Input Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Base Station 25-Pin Audio Output Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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Signal Breakout cable: Tally, Remote Push-To-Talk, Call

Fig. B-1: Example: Suggested Breakout Cable for Tally, Intercom Push-To-Talk, and Call/GPI

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Base Station Breakout Data/GPI Cable

CopperHead 3200

User Guide

Fig. B-2: Base Station Breakout Data/GPI Cable

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Base Station 25-Pin Audio Input Cable

Fig. B-3: Base Station 25-Pin Audio Input Cable

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Base Station 25-Pin Audio Output Cable

CopperHead 3200

User Guide

Fig. B-4: BaseStation25‐PinAudioOutputCable

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Frequently Asked Questions

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