Grass Valley CopperHead Pro User Manual
CopperHead Pro User Guide
M4013-9900-102
24 July 2014
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Title CopperHead Pro User Guide
Part Number M4013-9900-102
Revision 24 July 2014
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Table of Contents
1 About CopperHead Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About CopperHead Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
CopperHead System Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpacking the CopperHead Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About this User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety and Fiber Optic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Optical Fiber Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Power Fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CopperHead Pro System Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Dry Fiber Systems - Locally powered cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PowerWafer, Direct to Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Power Wafer, Remote Panel-Mounted Fiber Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
PowerWafer, with MPS Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
PowerPlus - High Power/Long Distance with HDX Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CopperHead Pro Transceiver System Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Base Station Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Types of Base Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Single “Dry” Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Dual Unpowered Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Powered Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3 CopperHead System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Camera Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Camera Unit - Front Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Camera Unit - Signal Status Panel (Section A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Camera Unit - Intercom Controls (Section B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Camera Unit - Power Switch & Indicator (Section C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Camera Unit - Camera Mounting Plate (Section D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Camera Unit - Rear Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Camera Unit - Connectors (Section A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Camera Unit - Fiber Connector/Swivel (Section B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Camera Unit - Battery Mount (Section C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Base Station Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Front Panel Section A - Signal Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Front Panel Section B- Power Switch and Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Front Panel Section C- Hybrid Power Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Base Station Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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Rear Panel Section A - Power Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Rear Panel Section B - Optical Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Rear Panel Section C - Signal Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
PowerWafer Camera Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
MPS External PowerWafer Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
PowerPlus 3000 - Camera Power Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
HDX Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
HDX Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
4 Camera Unit and Power Supply Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Mounting the Copperhead Camera Unit with the PowerWafer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Mounting the CopperHead Pro Camera Unit with a battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Mounting the CopperHead Pro Camera Unit with the PowerWafer . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Mounting the CopperHead Pro Camera Unit with the PowerPlus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Connecting the CopperHead Pro System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Connecting Camera Unit to a Camera or Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Connecting Base Station to Studio Infrastructure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Intercom connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Fiber Connections between the Base Station and Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Tactical Fiber between Base Station (powered) and Camera Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
SMPTE Hybrid Fiber between Base Station (powered) and Camera Unit . . . . . . . .45
Hybrid Fiber between Base Station (powered) and Camera Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Hybrid Fiber Cable between MPS Power Unit and Camera Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
SMPTE Hybrid Fiber between HDX Power Supply and Camera Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Deployment of the CopperHead System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Insuring a Positive Fiber Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Intercom Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Shutting Down the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
A Fiber Optic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Basic Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Fiber Optic Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Fiber Optic Connector Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
A Brief Guide to Measurement of Fiber Optic Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
B CopperHead Pro System Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Camera Unit Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Camera Remote and Tally. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Camera Headset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
PowerWafer Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Base Station Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
AC Power Input Connector- Models CHG3-BS-Pro-95VD-xxx-xxx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
12VDC Input Power Connectors - Models CHG3-BS-Pro-2ST/2MX/NEU . . . . . . . . .65
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System Monitor (future use) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
95VDC output: Model CHG3-BS-PRO-95VD-STM-xxx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Base Station Remote/Tally Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
4-Wire Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Clear-Com Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
RTS Intercom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
PowerWafer Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
PowerPlus Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
PowerPlus 12VDC Output Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
PowerPlus 24VDC Output Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
MPS Power Supply Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
AC Power Input Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
C Cables, Parts, and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Camera Unit & Base Station Interface Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
CHCR-PRO Camera Unit Remote Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
CHBR-PRO Base Station Remote Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Parts & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
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D Overview Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Camera Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Base Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Base Station: 12Volt DC (single/dual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Base Station: 120/200 Volt AC (single only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
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About CopperHead Pro
This chapter provides an overview of the CopperHead Pro and includes the safety and
warranty information about it.
About CopperHead Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpacking the CopperHead Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety and Fiber Optic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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About CopperHead Pro
About CopperHead Pro
The CopperHead System is a fiber optic transmission system that enables camcorders to be
used in live, multi-camera production environments.
The system uses a fiber optic cable to transport a variety of signals between a Camera Unit
and a Base Station.
The CopperHead Pro Camera Unit is typically mounted to a camera that is placed in a
studio, theatre, sports venue, or other live-event location. The system's Base Station is
usually located in a truck, control room, or other video production control area.
When "dry" fiber is used (typically lightweight "tactical" fiber cable), the signals are
transmitted bi-directionally over distances as long as 5 km or more.
When you use a hybrid fiber cable, the link also provides power to the Camera Unit and the
camera itself.
CopperHead System Features
• Makes any camcorder practical for multi-camera production
• All camera signals are carried on one lightweight fiber cable
• Can be run through building or campus infrastructure on two strands of Single Mode
fiber*
• Thin, lightweight, modular design
• Studio quality uncompressed HD/SDI video up to 3 Gb/s
• Multi-kilometer distance capability
• Anton/Bauer® Gold Mount and "V-Mount" battery options
• Wide temp range, low power consumption
• Durable, high reliability design
• Two fiber cable options
• Tactical Fiber: Military Spec, battery/local power, 10+km
•SMPTE Hybrid Fiber
• Low voltage camera-mounted "PowerWafer": 95 watts to 300m (984 ft.)
Fig. 1-1: CopperHead Pro Signal Paths
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• High-voltage camera-mounted "PowerPlus": Up to 150 watts to 2 km (1.2
miles)
Note: The CopperHead ProSystem is not readily compatible with active
or passive CWDM multiplexing technologies, including Teleport or
TeleThon systems.
Unpacking the CopperHead Pro
Individual items shipped with a CopperHead Pro system depend on the particular
configuration.
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Item Description Part Code CopperHead System Type
Tac tical Fib er
(local power
at camera)
Hybrid Fiber Standard Power
(PowerWafer)
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Hybrid Fiber High Power
(PowerPlus)
CopperHead Camera Unit CHG3-CAM
CopperHead Base Station CHG3-BS
AC-to-DC Power Supply ADAP-AC No No
Panel-Mountable Fiber Extension CH3BFC
Camera Remote cable CHCR
Camera Signal cable CH3CS
Base Station Remote cable CHBR
PowerWafer w/jumper cable CHG3-PW No No
Eternal PowerWafer Supply CH3-MPS No
PowerPlus PWRPLS No No
HDX Power Supply HDX No No
Fiber jumper(s) various No No
Reel or coil of Tactical Fiber CA No No
Reel or coil of Hybrid Fiber CA No
Operations Manual CA
No
No
Standard Optional
Consult your packing slip and purchase order to ensure that you have received all of the
expected Fiber Systems 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 (see Product Returns
on page 4).
You must use your own video and audio cables to make connections for Video, Tally, Black
Burst/Genlock, Base Station monitor, intercom, and other ancillary signals and equipment.
Suggestions for these cables are discussed later in this User Guide.
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Product Returns
Product Returns
In the unlikely event of damage to your CopperHead Pro during shipping or delivery, take
note of any damage with the delivery or shipping service and document the packaging and
product where you see this damage. If any component does not work correctly out of the
box, contact Grass Valley (see Contact Us on page 57).
If the problem cannot be remedied through a service telephone call,you will receive an
RMA number (Return of Merchandise Authorization). Take note this 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 user guide is designed to cover all of the various options and so not every page in this
guide will apply to your specific system.
Safety and Fiber Optic Systems
Optical Fiber Safety
Never look directly into the end of the optic fiber while either end of the system is
operating.
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.
Power Fuses
The CopperHead Pro Base Stations CHG3‐BS‐PRO‐95VD‐XXX‐XXX are equipped with two
fuses located next to the AC Power receptacle at the left rear of the unit. Refer to AC Power
Input Connector- Models CHG3-BS-Pro-95VD-xxx-xxx on page 65 for specific fuse and
location information.
NEVER operate the CopperHead CHG3-BS-PRO-95VD-XXX-XXX Base Station without
properly installed and rated fuses. Severe electrical and heat damage could result as well as
personal injury or death.
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System Overview
This chapter provides a system overview about the Fiber Cables and the Transceiver
System.
CopperHead Pro System Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
CopperHead Pro Transceiver System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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CopperHead Pro System Configurations
CopperHead Pro System Configurations
The CopperHead Pro system is available in a variety of configurations that maximize the
advantages of either "dry" fiber cable, "hybrid" fiber cable, or a combination of the two.
Dry Fiber Systems - Locally powered cameras
CopperHead Pro systems can be run on "dry" fiber optic cable, typically tactical fiber optic
cable or infrastructure fiber. These "dry" cable runs do not provide power from Base Station
to Camera Unit, so the camera and CopperHead Pro Camera Unit must be powered locally,
typically by a battery.
In "Dry" fiber configurations, Camera Unit, Base Station, and Tactical Fiber cable can be
equipped with one of two types of fiber connectors:
Panel Connectors Cable Plugs
OpticalCON (dry) MX OpticalCON (dry) MX
PowerWafer, Direct to Base Station
When connected directly to a Base Station using tactical fiber, the system is typically
configured as shown in Figure 2-1, and uses the following components:
• A: Camera Unit
• B: DC-powered Base Station
• C: Battery or Local Power Source
• D: CHCR camera remote cable
• E: CHBR base remote cable
• F: Hybrid fiber optic cable
• G: ADAP 12VDC Power Supply
Fig. 2-1: Direct Connect to Base Station with Power Wafer
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Power Wafer, Remote Panel-Mounted Fiber Connector
The hybrid fiber receptacle may be mounted a distance from the Base Station if the station
is equipped with a pair of inexpensive ST fiber connectors and a Molex receptacle to carry
power (Figure 2-2).You can use a breakout cable or infrastructure wiringto connect the
hybrid fiber receptacle to Base Station.
• A: Camera Unit
• B: Power Wafer
• C: CHCR camera remote cable
• D:
AC-powered Base Station with internal
camera power supply
Fig. 2-2: Powered Base Station with Fiber Receptacle Extension
• E: CHBR base remote cable
• F:
ST & Molex breakout cable or
campus/building infrastructure
• G: Hybrid fiber optic cable
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System Overview
Dry Fiber Systems - Locally powered cameras
PowerWafer, with MPS Power Supply
Systems can be configured so that the majority of the fiber run is made via "dry" tactical or
infrastructure fiber, after which a "throwdown" MPS Power Supply is placed in line to
provide powered SMPTE hybrid fiber cable to the camera. In this configuration, as shown in
Figure 2-3, the Base Station can be separated from the MPS power supply by more than
nine kilometers (5.6 miles), where powered cable can be run to the camera for 240 meters
(780 feet), providing up to 95 watts of power to the camera and accessories.
• A: Camera Unit
• B: Power Wafer
• C: CHCR camera remote cable
• D:
DC-powered Base Station
• E: CHBR base remote cable
• F:
Tactical fiber or Infrastructure fiber run
• G: MPS Power Supply
• H: Hybrid fiber optic cable
• I: ADAP 12VDC power supply
Fig. 2-3: System using MPS Power Supply
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CopperHead Pro
User Guide
PowerPlus - High Power/Long Distance with HDX Power Supply
When power needs to be run for distances exceeding 240 meters or power requirements
exceed 95 watts for the camera and accessories, the external HDX power supply and
PowerPlus may be utilized. The PowerPlus can deliver up to 150 watts of power to the
camera and accessories.
The first part of the fiber run can be made via "dry" tactical or infrastructure fiber, after
which the HDX power supply is placed in line to provide powered SMPTE hybrid fiber cable
for the camera.
Such a system is typically configured as shown in Figure 2-4 and includes the following
components:
• A: Camera Unit
• B: PowerPlus
• C: CHCR camera remote cable
• D:
DC-powered Base Station
• E: CHBR base remote cable
Fig. 2-4: System using PowerPlus and HDX
• F:
Tactical fiber or Infrastructure fiber run
• G: HDX Power Supply
• H: SMPTE 311M hybrid fiber optic cable*
• I: ADAP 12VDC power supply
The Base Station can be separated from the MPS power supply on "dry fiber" (F ) by more
than nine kilometers (5.6 miles) , where powered hybrid cable (H) can be run to the camera
for another two kilometers (1.2 miles).
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System Overview
Camera Unit Front
(attaches to the camera)
Camera Unit Rear (attaches to
battery or power supply)
CopperHead Pro Transceiver System Components
CopperHead Pro Transceiver System Components
The CopperHead Pro Camera Unit fits between the battery or optional power supply and
the camera. The Camera Unit is configured at time of purchase with mounting plates to
accommodate the appropriate camera battery type.
The camera battery or optional power source attaches to Camera Unit, which in turn,
attaches to the video camera. Batteries accommodated are Anton/Bauer Gold Mount and
Sony "V" Mount. Other camera mounting plates may be available by special order. Contact
Grass Valley (see Contact Us on page 57) or your authorized dealer.
The Camera Unit is equipped with a swivel-mounted fiber optic connector, which can be
ordered with an OpticalCON, MX or SMPTE 304M connector. For more information, see
Parts & Accessories on page 75.
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Fig. 2-5: Camera Unit Front and Rear
The actual appearance of your CopperHead Pro Camera Unit will vary depending on the
battery mount and fiber cable connector options specified at the time of purchase.
Base Station Overview
The CopperHead Pro Base Station is a one rack-unit high device that provides all of the
inputs for signals going to the CopperHead Pro Camera Unit, as well as the outputs for the
signals coming from Camera Unit. Base Station is available in a variety of configurations.
The options are:
Power Supply Single or Double Fiber Connector
12 Volt DC Input: “Dry Fiber”
• No Internal camera power supply
• Does not supply power to Camera
Unit via SMPTE hybrid fiber cable
• Is typically used with Tactical fiber
cable and/or infrastructure cabling
• Available in “Dual” configuration for
interface and control of two Camera
Units in a single one RU device
120/220 Volt AC Input – “Powered
Fiber”
• Includes internal power supply for
Camera Unit
• Supplies power to Camera Unit via
SMPTE hybrid fiber cable
•Not available in “Dual”
configuration. Can only interface
and control a single Camera Unit
Single Configuration
• Interface and control a
single Camera Unit
• Available in 12 Volt DC and
120/220 VAC models
Dual Configuration
• Interface and control two
Camera Units in a one RU
device
• Available in 12 Volt DC only.
• Not available for 120/220
VAC mod els
Six different fiber connectors are
available for the
Base Station (see Rear Panel
Section B - Optical Connector on
page 25 for details).
•OpticalCON
(dry)
•Two STs
• MX (Expanded
Beam)
CopperHead Pro
User Guide
CopperHead Pro
•OpticalCON
(powered)
• SMPTE 304M
•Two STs and
Molex
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System Overview
Types of Base Stations
Types of Base Stations
The actual appearance of your CopperHead Pro Base Station will vary depending on the
fiber cable connectors and power option specified at the time of purchase.
Single “Dry” Station
Fig. 2-6: Single "Dry" Base Station - Front Panel (top) and Rear Panel (bottom)
Dual Unpowered Base Station
Fig. 2-7: Dual Unpowered Base Station - Front Panel (top) and Rear Panel (bottom)
Powered Base Station
Fig. 2-8: Powered Base Station - Front Panel (top) and Rear Panel (bottom)
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CopperHead System Components
This chapter provides descriptive information for the CopperHead Pro system components.
Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
PowerWafer Camera Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
MPS External PowerWafer Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
PowerPlus 3000 - Camera Power Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
HDX Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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CopperHead System Components
Camera Unit
Camera Unit
Camera Unit - Front Side
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Fig. 3-1: Camera Unit - Front Side
The front of the CopperHead Pro Camera Unit has four features:
• A: Signal Status Panel: indicates the status of the various signals coming to and being
sent from the Camera Unit (see Camera Unit - Signal Status Panel (Section A) on
page 15).
• B: Intercom Controls: controls for intercom "talk" and "listen" functionality (see Camera
Unit - Intercom Controls (Section B) on page 16).
• C: Power Switch and Indicator: controls for power to the Camera Unit (see Camera Unit
- Power Switch & Indicator (Section C) on page 16).
• D: Camera Mounting Plate: mechanical mounting hardware for affixing CopperHead
Camera Unit to a camera or camcorder (see Camera Unit - Camera Mounting Plate
(Section D) on page 17).
CopperHead Pro
User Guide
Camera Unit - Signal Status Panel (Section A)
Fig. 3-2: Camera Unit Signal Status Indicators
• 1: Link: indicates the status of the data link from Base Station to Camera Unit. This is a
good indicator of a valid optical link.
• Green when Camera Unit has a data "lock" with Base Station.
• Red when Camera Unit is not "locked" to Base Station.
A data lock means that the fiber link is valid and data can be exchanged securely.
• 2: Return Video/Sync: indicates the presence of the composite video signal (VBS) sent
from Base Station to Camera Unit. This VBS can be used for return "program" video or
for genlock to the camera.
• 3: SDI in: Green indicates the presence of digital SDI video at Camera Unit's input BNC.
• 4: Talk: lights Green to indicate that the intercom Tal k switch (see Camera Unit -
Intercom Controls (Section B) on page 16) is in the Ta lk position, and that the headset
mic is open.
• 5: Tally: lights Red when GPI/Tally signal is activated at Base Stations
For suggestions on connecting Tally in your system, see Connecting Base Station to
Studio Infrastructure on page 42.
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CopperHead System Components
Camera Unit - Front Side
Camera Unit - Intercom Controls (Section B)
• Headset Level Knob: controls the volume of the intercom channel in the headset
•Intercom Talk Switch
• TA LK (up) opens the headset mic
• OFF (down) closes the headset mic
Camera Unit - Power Switch & Indicator (Section C)
• Power Indicator: lights Green to indicate main power is on
• Power On/Off: turns the main power supply on and off
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CopperHead Pro
Anton Bauer Camera
Mounting Plate
V-Mou nt Came ra
Mounting Plate
User Guide
Camera Unit - Camera Mounting Plate (Section D)
This plate is used to mount the CopperHead Pro Camera Unit to a camera or camcorder.
Camera Unit is typically shipped with an Anton/Bauer "Gold Mount" or Sony-style "VMount" camera mounting plate. Other camera mounting plates may be available by
special order. Formore information, contact Grass Valley (see Contact Us on page 57) or
your authorized dealer.
Fig. 3-3: Camera Unit: Camera-side mounting plates
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CopperHead System Components
Camera Unit - Rear Side
Camera Unit - Rear Side
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Fig. 3-4: Camera Unit Back Side
The back side of Camera Unit has three features:
• A: Connector Panel (see Camera Unit - Connectors (Section A) on page 19)
• B: Fiber Connector/Swivel (see Camera Unit - Fiber Connector/Swivel (Section B) on
page 20)
• C: Battery Mount (see Camera Unit - Battery Mount (Section C) on page 20)
Camera Unit - Connectors (Section A)
CopperHead Pro
User Guide
Fig. 3-5: Camera Unit Connectors
• 11: Battery Mounting Plate: typically equipped for with Anton/Bauer or V-Mount
batteries
• 12: SD/SDI or HD/SDI Input - to Base Station: digital video input connector from
camera's SDI output
• 13: Intercom Headset Jack: connect 5-pin XLR Male intercom headset connector
• 14: Connector for CHCR cable: Camera Remote Control, Tally: DB15HD connector for
Camera Remote Control, Tally input and output. See Camera Unit & Base Station
Interface Cables on page 73 for the correct cable for your camera.
• 15: PowerWafer Connector: for use with PowerWafer when used with the AC-powered
Base Station or the MPS power supply. Connect with CH3CP-INF-2FAG cable.
• 16: VBS (analog composite video) or Genlock Out - from Base Station: connect to
camera's Genlock/Sync input connector or to external VBS monitor
• 17: Fiber Connector Swivel: attach fiber cable to connector mounted here.
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CopperHead System Components
Anton Bauer Battery
Mounting Plate
V-Mount Battery
Mounting Plate
Camera Unit - Rear Side
Camera Unit - Fiber Connector/Swivel (Section B)
The CopperHead Pro Camera Unit is typically equipped with one of the three fiber
connectors shown in Figure 3-6:
• 17A: MX Expanded Beam (unpowered)
• 17B: SMPTE 304M (powered)
• 17C: OpticalCON (powered or unpowered)
Fig. 3-6: Camera Unit Fiber Connectors
Camera Unit - Battery Mount (Section C)
The CopperHead Pro Camera Unit can be shipped with a variety of plates to attach the unit
to your camera. The Anton Bauer mount and the "V"-mount are the most common,
although PAG and other battery mount systems are also available by special order. Formore
information, contact Grass Valley (see Contact Us on page 57) or your authorized dealer.
Fig. 3-7: Camera Unit - Battery side mounting plates
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Base Station
The CopperHead 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 location,see Overview Diagrams on page 78.
Base Station Front Panel
Fig. 3-8: Base Station Front Panel - single unit, 120/220 VAC power w/internal hybrid power supply
CopperHead Pro
User Guide
Fig. 3-9: Base Station Front Panel - dual unit, 12 VDC power
The front of Base Station has three features:
• A: Signal Status Indicators (see Front Panel Section A - Signal Status Indicators on
page 21)
Applies if Dual Base Station, A1 and A2. Otherwise, only A2 applies.
• B: Power Switch and Indicator (see Front Panel Section B- Power Switch and Indicator
on page 22)
• C: Hybrid Power Status Indicators (see Front Panel Section C- Hybrid Power Status
Indicators on page 23)
Note: These indicators only appears on Base Stations equipped with
internal hybrid power supply.
Front Panel Section A - Signal Status Indicators
Fig. 3-10: Base Station Status Indicators
• 1: Link: indicates the status of the data link from Camera Unit to Base Station. This is a
good indicator of adequate optical link.
• Green when Base Station has a data "lock" with Camera Unit.
• Red when Base Station is not "locked" to Camera Unit.
A data lock means that the fiber link is valid and data can be exchanged securely.
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