Grass Valley CopperHead 3200 User Manual

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

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

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

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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

Introduction

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

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).

Iftheproblemcannotberemediedthroughaservicetelephonecall,youwillreceivean RMAnumber(ReturnofMerchandiseAuthorization).PleasenotetheRMAnumberinside andoutsideofallshippingboxesandonalldocumentationprovidedwiththeitemstobe returned.

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.

Introduction

Optical Fiber Safety

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

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

Thesecopperwiresincreasethediameterandweightofthecable,makingthecable

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.

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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

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.

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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CameraUnitFront

(attachestothecamera)

CameraUnitRear

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

Front Panel

Back Panel

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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

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.

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System Overview

Additional System Components

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

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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Anton Bauer Camera Mounting Plate

V-Type Camera Mounting Plate

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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

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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• 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.

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.

Camera Unit Rear Components

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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.

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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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

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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Anton-Bauer Type Battery Mount V-type Battery Mount

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• 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

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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