Grass Valley Terrapin FTR-D6 User Manual

Terrapin FTR-D6 User Guide

M4022-9900-102

24 July 2014

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Title Terrapin FTR-D6 User Guide

Part Number M4022-9900-102

Revision 24 July 2014

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Table of Contents

1 About Terrapin FTR-D6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

About the Terrapin FTR-D6 System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Fiber Cable Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Block Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Optical Fiber Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

About this User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Unpacking and the Terrapin FTR-D6 Fiber Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Product Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Ordering Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2 Components and Operator Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Terrapin FTR-D6 Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Mode Select Switch Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

The Fiber and Power Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Fiber Input Optical Power Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

The SDI BNC Connector labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

The LED Mode Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

The Fiber I/O and Power panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

The "Copper" BNC I/O Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

ADAP Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Operator Modes & LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Terrapin FTR-D6 Input/Out Status Depends on Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Mode 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Mode 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Mode 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Mode 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Supported Signal Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

3 Terrapin FTR-D6 Transceiver Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Best Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Installing and Using the External Battery Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

4 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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About Terrapin FTR-D6

This chapter provides an overview of the Terrapin FTR-D6 and includes the safety and
warranty information about it.

About the Terrapin FTR-D6 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Unpacking and the Terrapin FTR-D6 Fiber Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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About Terrapin FTR-D6

About the Terrapin FTR-D6 System

About the Terrapin FTR-D6 System

The Terrapin FTR-D6 provides the features of a fiber optic digital video transmitter, a fiber
optic digital video receiver, plus a six-output digital video distribution amplifier in a single
unit.

The transceiver handles a wide range of digital video rates. Supported formats include:

• 3 Gb/s HD/SDI: SMPTE 424M (reclocked)

• 1.5 Gb/s HD/SDI: SMPTE 292M (reclocked)

• 540 Mb/s: SMPTE 344M

• 270 Mb/s DVB/ASI (reclocked)

• 143 Mb/s: SMPTE 259M

• 19.4 Mb/s ATSC: SMPTE 310M

• AES and MADI Audio

• Non-standard digital signals to 3 Gb/s

The unit is interoperable with industry standard optical HD/SDI signals to/from other
equipment, such as Rattler™, Python™, TelePort™, Telethon™, and Viper™ series frames and
modules, as well as other manufacturers' routers, DAs, etc.

The Terrapin FTR-D6 accepts a 75 ohm coaxial input on a BNC connector or an optical signal
on an ST connector up to 3Gb/s, or both at the same time. The output of the unit can also
be applied to the six BNC connectors or an ST fiber connector, or both at the same time.

The Terrapin FTR-D6 operates in one of four modes. The mode is set by using a single push­button that allows the choice of the following:

• Fiber optic transmitter with six BNC outputs of the digital video signal

• Fiber optic repeater with six BNC outputs of the received digital video signal

• Fiber optic receiver with six BNC outputs and Fiber optic transmitter of a separate
digital video signal

• Fiber optic repeater and local digital video D.A.

Colored LEDs on the top of the Terrapin FTR-D6 unit show the current mode with easy-to­understand arrows indicating signal flow of the copper and optical signals.

The Terrapin FTR-D6 can be used in "throw down" mode with an external AC power supply
or with the optional external battery mounted to the Terrapin FTR-D6 unit. Screw holes are
provided on the unit to allow the Terrapin FTR-D6 to be attached to any suitable surface.

Figure 1-1 is a singlular example of a multitude of possible uses for the Terrapin FTR-D6.

This example shows a remote truck operating at a stadium where a series of Terrapin FTR­D6 units are chained together by looping fiber feeds. Each Terrapin FTR-D6 is capable of
providing a BNC signal to six destinations.

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Terrapin FTR-D6

User Guide

Fiber Cable Overview

FiberOpticsandFiberOpticCablearethecoretechnologiesattheheartoftheTerrapin FTR-
D6 Fiber Transceiversystem.Theabilitytomultiplexandde‐multiplexavarietyofvideo,

audioanddatasignalssothattheycanbecarriedoverathinstrandofFiberOpticcablefor
longdistancesenables
isbeyondthescopeofthisdocument.

Fig. 1-1: Terrapin FTR-D6 Usage Example

theTerrapin FTR-D6.ThespecifictheoryandoperationofFiberOptics

Fig. 1-2: Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable Cross-Section (Illustrative Only)

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Block Diagram

Block Diagram

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.

About this User Guide

ThisTerrapin FTR-D6 Fiber Transceiverisdeliveredinasinglestandardmodel.Theone
optionistheadditionofanexternalbatterypowercapability.ThisUserGuidecovers
standardoperationaswellastheinstallationanduseoftheexternalbatteryoption.

Fig. 1-3: Terrapin FTR-D6 Block Diagram

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Unpacking and the Terrapin FTR-D6 Fiber Transceiver

Please consult your packing slip and purchase order to ensure that you have received all of
the expected 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, a Belden Brand. (see Product Returns on page 5).

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

Product Returns

In the unlikely event of damage to your Terrapin FTR-D6 Fiber Transceiver during shipping
or delivery,take note the damage with the delivery or shipping service. If any component
does not work correctly out of the box, contact Grass Valley Support (see Contact Us on
page 27).

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

Terrapin FTR-D6

User Guide

Ordering Information

Part Number Description

FTR-D6 Terrapin FTR-D6 Fiber Optic Transceiver

ADAP-AC-04 120VAC to 12VDC Power adaptor with circular locking connector

TRPN-AB-PLATE Battery mounting plate option for Anton-Bauer type Battery

TRPN-V-PLATE Battery mounting plate option for V-Mount type Battery

(US). Please contact Grass Valley for information regarding other
regions.

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Ordering Information

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