Grass Valley T-POV User Manual

T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera User Guide

M4017-9900-102

24 July 2014

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Title T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera User Guide

Part Number M4017-9900-102

Revision 24 July 2014

Table of Contents

1 About the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System . . . 1

T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Unpacking the T-POV Robotic Camera Link System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

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

Product Ordering/Model Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

T-POV 301 Variations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

T-POV 324 Variations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety and Fiber Optic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Optical Fiber Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Power Fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Fiber Cable Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Fiber Optic Connector Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Understanding which Fiber Connector is applicable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

T-POV Base Station Variables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

T-POV Base Station Physical Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

T-POV Camera Unit Physical Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Signal paths in the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Power options with the T-POV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Power Mode and Fiber Connector Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Base Station Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Camera Unit Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

3 T-POV 301 Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

About the T-POV 301 Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

T-POV 301 Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Base Unit Front Panel Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Area A - Signal Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Area B - Optical Power Indicator LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Area C - Signal Strength & System Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Area D - Power/Status Indicators and Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

T-POV 301 Multiple Unit Detail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

AREA A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

AREA B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

AREA D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

T-POV 301 Powered Unit Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Area D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

T-POV 301 Base Unit Rear Panel Detail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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Area E - Power Section and Fiber Connector(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Area F - Data/GPI-Tally Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Area G - Video Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

T-POV 301 Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

T-POV 301 Camera Unit Front Panel Detail - 12 Volt Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Area A - Power Section (12 Volt Type). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Area B - Optical Power Strength and Diagnostic Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Area C - Signal Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Area D - Fiber Connectors - "Dry" Unpowered Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

T-POV 301 Camera Unit Front Panel Detail - Powered Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Area E - 12-15 VDC Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Area F - Fiber Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

T-POV 301 Camera Unit Rear Panel Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Area H - Video Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4 T-POV 324 Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

About the Camera Link System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

T-POV 324 Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

T-POV 324 Base Unit Front Panel Detail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Area A - Signal Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Area B - Signal Strength & System Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Area C - Power/Status Indicators and Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

T-POV 324 Multiple Unit Detail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

AREA A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

AREA B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

T-POV 324 Powered Unit Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Area A & B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Area C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

T-POV 324 Base Unit Rear Panel Detail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Area D- Power Section and Fiber Connector(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Area E - Data/GPI-Tally Connectors & Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Area F - Audio Multi-Pin Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Area G - Video Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

T-POV 324 Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

T-POV 324 Camera Unit Front Panel Detail - 12 Volt Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Area A - Power Section (12 Volt Type). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Area B - Optical Power Strength and Diagnostic Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Area C - Signal Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Area D - Fiber Connectors - "Dry" Unpowered Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

T-POV 324 Camera Unit Front Panel Detail - Powered Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Area E - 12-15 VDC Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Area F - Fiber Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

T-POV 324 Camera Unit Rear Panel Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Area G - Data/GPI-Tally Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Area H - Audio Multi-Pin Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Area I - Video Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

5 Connecting the T-POV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

T-POV Usage Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera

Tactical Fiber between the Base Station and Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Two Link Unit Installation with Tactical Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Hybrid Fiber between the Base Station and Camera Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Connections to the T-POV Base Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Connections to the T-POV Camera Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

6 Operation of the T-POV System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Set Up Of The T-POV Robotic Camera Link System For Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

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

Powering the T-POV Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Powering the T-POV Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

A Brief Guide to Measurement of Fiber Optic Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

The T-POV Base Station Digital Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Diagnostic Display Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

The T-POV Portable Unit Digital Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Best Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Shutting Down the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

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7 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Appendix A: Connector Wiring and Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

12 Volt DC Power Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

15 Pin Serial Data Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

26 Pin Serial Data Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

25 Pin Audio Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Base Station 12VDC Terminal Block Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Serial Data Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

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About the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic

Camera System

This chapter provides a high-level overview of the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera system including how to order product and any related safety information.

T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Unpacking the T-POV Robotic Camera Link System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Product Ordering/Model Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety and Fiber Optic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

About the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System

T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System concepts

The T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera is a camera video, audio, and data-multiplexing system.It connects to a video camera and through a single fiber optic cable link 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 cable over distances as long as 30 km (18.6 miles) or more. Hybrid cable systems can extend 240 meters (787 feet).

A typical installation controls unmanned robotically-controlled cameras used in stadiums, concert halls, high-end surveillance environments, traffic camera sites, and permanent weather/beauty shot locations.

The T-POV comes in two variations each providing a specific complement of signals carried on the fiber. Each variation can also be specified to provide power on the Fiber Optic Cable ("Wet") or without power carrying only the video, audio and data signals ("Dry").

The T-POV variations are the T-POV 301 and the T-POV 324.

The selection of the T-POV model depends on the particular video, audio, data, camera control, tally/GPI, and power requirements of each application. Each of the T-POV variations or models can be delivered in either a Rack Unit configuration or Portable "Mini-Mussel" Shell configuration.

In summary, the differences between models depend on whether audio is carried on the Fiber Optic cable and how much and what types of data, control and Tally/GPI information is carried on the Fiber Optic cable. The two models are described in detail later in this user guide and the two physical configurations are explained in T-POV Bidirectional Robotic

Camera System Components on page 10.

This illustration provides an example of a Base Station unit working with a single Camera unit. This is one of many possible configurations. Detailed connection information is provided in Connections to the T-POV Base Station on page 57 and Connections to the T-

POV Camera Unit on page 59.

Fig. 1-1: Example Usage Scenario

In this usage example, a camera remote unit is attached to the T-POV base unit and controls a remote camera connected to a T-POV Camera Unit.

The remote camera with controllable pan and tilt unit is connected to the T-POV Camera Unit, which is connected to the Base Station over a Fiber Optic Cable. The Base Station is connected to the camera manufacturer's Camera & Pan & Tilt Control unit over a data cable.

Configuration options are determined at the time of product order and the units are delivered pre-configured.

Unpacking the T-POV Robotic Camera Link System

Please 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 3).

You must use your own video and audio cables to make connections for Video, Audio, GPI/Tally, Black Burst/Gen Lock, Base Station monitor, and other ancillary signals and data or control equipment. Suggestions for these cables are discussed in Connector Wiring and

Connection on page 78).

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

Product Returns

In the unlikely event of damage to your T-POV Robotic Camera Link System during shipping or delivery,take note of any damage with the delivery or shipping service. If any component does not work correctly out of the box, contact Grass Valley (see Contact Us on page 77).

If the problem cannot be remedied through a service telephone call,you will receive an RMA number (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.

About this User Guide

This T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera Link System can be delivered in a number of configurations depending on the physical package selected. This User Guide is designed to cover each of the various packages, so not every page in this Guide will apply to your specific system.

About the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System

Product Ordering/Model Information

The T-POV part number consists of seven segments:

Fig. 1-2: T-POV part number format

Each segment represents a parameter describing the particular T-POV unit:

Segment Description Example

1Product DesignationT-POV

2 Model # 301 or 324

3 Physical Configuration R4 for Rack Mount

MML or MMH for Mini-Mussel Shell

4 Base Station or Camera Unit BS or CA

5 Unit Number (for Rack Unit

6 Connector Type ST1, ST2, ST4 for ST Fiber Connectors

7 Power Type 12V for external power

T-POV 301 Variations

Part No. Short Description

Base Stations

T-POV-301-R4-1-BS-ST1-12V 301 1 RU Single Base Station Rack Mount external

T-POV-301-R4-1-BS-ST2-12V 301 1 RU Single Base Station Rack Mount external

T-POV-301-R4-2-BS-ST2-12V 301 1 RU Dual Base Station Rack Mount external

T-POV-301-R4-2-BS-ST4-12V 301 1 RU Dual Base Station Rack Mount external

T-POV-301-R4-1-BS-304M-95V 301 1 RU Single Base Station Rack Mount internal

1 or 2

models only)

304M for SMPTE 304M Hybrid Fiber Connector

95V for internally powered

power with 1 ST connector

power with 2 ST connectors

power with 4 ST connectors

power with 304M connector

T-POV-301-MML-BS-ST1-12V 301 Single Base Station Mini-Mussel Shell external

power with 1 ST connector

User Guide

Part No. Short Description

T-POV-301-MML-BS-ST2-12V 301 Single Base Station Mini-Mussel Shell external

power with 2 ST connectors

Camera Units

T-POV-301-R4-1-CA-ST1-12V 301 1 RU Single Base Station Rack Mount external

power with 1 ST connector

T-POV-301-R4-1-CA-ST2-12V 301 1 RU Single Base Station Rack Mount external

power with 2 ST connectors

T-POV-301-R4-2-CA-ST2-12V 301 1 RU Dual Base Station Rack Mount external

power with 2 ST connectors

T-POV-301-R4-2-CA-ST4-12V 301 1 RU Dual Base Station Rack Mount external

power with 4 ST connectors

T-POV-301-MML-CA-ST1-12V 301 Single Base Station Mini-Mussel Shell external

power with 1 ST connector

T-POV-301-MML-CA-ST2-12V 301 Single Base Station Mini-Mussel Shell external

power with 2 ST connectors

T-POV-301-MMH-CA-304M-95V 301 Single Base Station Mini-Mussel Shell internal

power with 304M connector

T-POV

T-POV 324 Variations

Part No. Short Description

Base Stations

T-POV-324-R4-1-BS-ST1-12V 324 1 RU Single Base Station Rack Mount external

T-POV-324-R4-1-BS-ST2-12V 324 1 RU Single Base Station Rack Mount external

T-POV-324-R4-2-BS-ST2-12V 324 1 RU Dual Base Station Rack Mount external

T-POV-324-R4-2-BS-ST4-12V 324 1 RU Dual Base Station Rack Mount external

T-POV-324-R4-1-BS-304M-95V 324 1 RU Single Base Station Rack Mount internal

T-POV-324-MML-BS-ST1-12V 324 Single Base Station Mini-Mussel Shell external

T-POV-324-MML-BS-ST2-12V 324 Single Base Station Mini-Mussel Shell external

Camera Units

T-POV-324-R4-1-CA-ST1-12V 324 1 RU Single Base Station Rack Mount external

power with 1 ST connector

power with 2 ST connectors

power with 4 ST connectors

power with 304M connector

power with 1 ST connector

power with 2 ST connectors

power with 1 ST connector

T-POV-324-R4-1-CA-ST2-12V 324 1 RU Single Base Station Rack Mount external

power with 2 ST connectors

About the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System

Safety and Fiber Optic Systems

Part No. Short Description

T-POV-324-R4-2-CA-ST2-12V 324 1 RU Dual Base Station Rack Mount external

T-POV-324-R4-2-CA-ST4-12V 324 1 RU Dual Base Station Rack Mount external

T-POV-324-MML-CA-ST1-12V 324 Single Base Station Mini-Mussel Shell external

T-POV-324-MML-CA-ST2-12V 324 Single Base Station Mini-Mussel Shell external

T-POV-324-MMH-CA-304M-95V 324 Single Base Station Mini-Mussel Shell internal

Safety and Fiber Optic Systems

Optical Fiber Safety

power with 2 ST connectors

power with 4 ST connectors

power with 1 ST connector

power with 2 ST connectors

power with 304M connector

Power Fuses

To prevent damaging your eyes, 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 Fiber Optic 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

The T-POV Powered Base Stations are equipped with Dual Cartridge fuses located next to the AC Power receptacle at the left rear of the unit.

NEVER operate a T-POV Powered Base Station without properly installed and rated fuses. Severe electrical and heat damage to the equipment could result, as well as personal injury or death.

System Overview

This chapter lists the main components and options for the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera system including an overview of Fiber Cable technology.

Fiber Cable Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Signal paths in the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Power options with the T-POV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Power Mode and Fiber Connector Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

System Overview

Fiber Cable Concepts

Fiber Optics and Fiber Optic Cable are the core technologies at the heart of the T-POV Robotic Camera Link System. The T-POV System features the ability to multiplex and demultiplex 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. 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.

Tactical Fiber cable is heavy duty; Kevlar protected and capable of carrying T-POV signals extended distances. The cable can generally withstand a variety of environmental hazards (such as being crushed or run-over). When used on Portable Fiber Reels, Tactical Fiber can be used in the field in lengths of up to 2000 feet.

Fig. 2-1: Tactical Fiber Optic Cable Cross-section (Illustrative only)

Fig. 2-2: Hybrid Fiber Optic Cable Cross-section (Illustrative only)

Hybrid Fiber Cable has the same Fiber Optic characteristics with the addition of copper cables, which allows the transmission of power through the cable. This increases weight and reduces operating distance.

Hybrid Fiber Cable also includes a pair of Sense/Signal wires that allow systems to determine if there is an open or shorted cable. Hybrid Fiber Cable is also larger in diameter than Tactical Fiber Cable.

Fiber Optic Connector Types

ST Cable Connectors ST Panel Connectors SMPTE 304M

Cable connector

SMPTE 304M Panel Connector

The T-POV Robotic Camera Link System is delivered with one of two types of Fiber Connectors.

• For 12 Volt systems using Tactical Fiber Cable, the system is delivered with ST Connectors.

• For AC Powered Base Unit systems, the T-POV is delivered with an SMPTE 304M type hybrid powered fiber connector.

Connector Type Tactical Fiber Use Hybrid Fiber Use Camera Unit Use Base Station Use

Fiber Connectors Yes Not Typically Yes Yes

SMPTE 304M No Yes Yes Yes

T-POV

User Guide

Fig. 2-3: Fiber Optic Connectors

The specific application of Fiber Optic connectors in T-POV systems is covered in

Understanding which Fiber Connector is applicable on page 9

Understanding which Fiber Connector is applicable

The selection of Fiber Connector type in the T-POV system depends on the following:

• Is the system an externally powered 12 Volt system or is the system internally powered at the Base Station by 120VAC? Note that all AC powered units can be configured for 120VAC or 240VAC operation.

• What is the number of Link units installed in the base station?

The choice of Fiber Connectors applies to both models of the T-POV Robotic Camera Link System. For a detailed list of Fiber Connector and Power Mode compatibility, see the following sections:

• For a general discussion of Fiber Connectors, see Fiber Cable Concepts on page 8.

• For a detailed list of Fiber Connector and Power Mode compatibility, see Power

Mode and Fiber Connector Compatibility on page 17.

Powered T-POV Units are delivered with the SMPTE 304M Hybrid Connector. Twelve Volt models use some variation of ST connectors depending on configuration and whether the system has one or two link units installed.

System Overview

T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System Components

The T-POV system is comprised of a Base Station and one or two Camera Units. Any system must consist of Base Station and Camera Units that are of the same model type (ex.: a T-POV 301 Base Station will only work with a T-POV 301 Camera Unit). The same holds true for each of the T-POV 324 model: you cannot mix and match a 301 with a 324.

To understand the specific capabilities of the two models, please see the following sections on Signal Paths in the T-POV and the individual chapters on each model type:

• T-POV 301 Components on page 19

• T-POV 324 Components on page 35

T-POV Base Station Variables

The T-POV Base station variations are summarized in the following table. For additional information, see Product Ordering/Model Information on page 4 or consult with Grass Valley (see Contact Us on page 77) or your Fiber Systems dealer.

Note that "12V" and "95V" refer to T-POV model types. Both externally powered and AC powered versions of the T-POV provide 12 Volts of power. The powered version additionally provides 95 Watts of 12 Volt power at the Camera Unit for use by the camera and accessories. The power is delivered through a Hybrid Fiber Optic Cable as described in Fiber

Cable Concepts on page 8.

Number

Housing

Single - Mini-Mussel 1 ST1, ST2, SMPTE

Rack Mount 1 or 2 ST1, ST2, ST4, 12V "dry"

Rack Mount 1 SMPTE 304M

of Units

Fiber Connector Power Option

12V "dry" or 95V "wet" (power type

304M (powered)

(powered)

dictates Fiber Connector choice)

95V "wet"

T-POV Base Station Physical Types

This section illustrates a selection of the more commonly specified T-POV Base Station physical types. For detailed illustrations of each device, see T-POV 301 Components on page 19 and T-POV 324 Components on page 35.

See Product Ordering/Model Information on page 4 for a complete list of available T-POV models.

Fig. 2-4: Externally powered T-POV 301 single rack unit with 2 ST Fiber Connectors

T-POV

User Guide

Fig. 2-5: Externally powered T-POV 301 dual rack unit with 4 ST Fiber Connectors

Fig. 2-6: Internally (AC) powered T-POV 301 rack unit with 1 SMPTE 304M Fiber Connector

Fig. 2-7: Externally powered T-POV 324 rack unit with 2 ST Fiber Connectors

System Overview

T-POV Base Station Physical Types

Fig. 2-8: Externally powered T-POV 324 dual rack unit with 4 ST Fiber Connectors

Fig. 2-9: Internally (AC) powered T-POV 324 rack unit with 1 SMPTE 304M Fiber Connector

Fig. 2-10: Externally powered T-POV 301 Mini-Mussel unit with 2 ST Fiber Connectors

The T-POV 324 version is similar with additional connectors and LED indicators.

T-POV Camera Unit Physical Types

T-POV 301 Camera Unit -Rear Panel T-POV 324 Camera Unit -Rear Panel

T-POV 324 Camera Unit Front Panel - Internal Power (From Hybrid Fiber Optic Cable)

T-POV 324 Camera Unit Front Panel - External Power

T-POV 324 Camera Unit Front Panel - External Power with Battery Mount Option (Anton-Bauer Battery Mount Shown)

This section illustrates the various Mini-Mussel Shell T-POV Camera Unit physical types. Rack Mount Camera Units are similar to the Rack Mount Base Station physical configurations. System labels are not shown in these illustrations for purposes of clarity.

See Product Ordering/Model Information on page 4 for a complete list of available T-POV models. Note the T-POV 324 is used for illustration of the front panel. The T-POV 301 front panel differs only in the number of LED indicators.

T-POV

User Guide

Fig. 2-11: Camera Unit Rear Panels

Fig. 2-12: Camera Unit Front Panels

System Overview

Signal paths in the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System

All of the Rack Mount and Mini-Mussel Shell variations of a particular model carry the same signal set whether internally or externally powered.

Fig. 2-13: T-POV 301 Camera Link Signal Paths

Fig. 2-14: T-POV 324 Camera Link Signal Paths

T-POV

User Guide

Fig. 2-15: T-POV 324 Camera Link Signal Paths

System Overview

Part Number ADAP-AC-04

Supplied with 4PIN XLR/A4F connector

Power options with the T-POV

The T-POV Robotic Camera Link System has two methods of power for both the Base Station and the Camera Unit. The Base Station can be powered externally by a 12 Volt power supply (ADAP-AC-04 is recommended), which will work across a 100-240VAC range. The Base Station can also be powered with an internal AC power supply. This power supply provides power to a single Link unit in the Base Station and also provides power down the Hybrid Fiber Link cable to the Camera Unit.

The externally powered Base Station requires only one power supply regardless of the number of Camera Link units installed.

The externally powered Camera Unit can be powered by a 12 Volt Power supply, such as the ADAP-AC-04. The Camera Unit can also be equipped with a 12 Volt battery mount to provide operation independent of the AC mains or as an on-board power backup. Mounts for Anton Bauer or V-Mount type batteries are available.

Fig. 2-16: ADAP-AC-04 Power Supply?

Power Mode and Fiber Connector Compatibility

Base Station Configurations

Chart applies to both models of T-POV

T-POV

User Guide

Power Mode

External 12 Volt 1 2 ST

External 12 Volt 1 1 ST Requires WDM (Wave Division

External 12 Volt 2 4 ST

Internal AC 1 SMPTE 304M

Camera Unit Configurations

Chart applies to both models of T-POV.

Power Mode Fiber Connector Power Mode

External 12 Volt 1 ST (with WDM) Internal AC SMPTE 304M

External 12 Volt 2 ST

The following chapters cover each T-POV model type individually. Please confirm your TPOV model type and proceed to the appropriate chapter.

• T-POV 301 - T-POV 301 Components on page 19

• T-POV 324 - T-POV 324 Components on page 35

Number of Link Units

Fiber Connector

Notes

Multiplexing) Unit in order to have bi-directional signals on signal fiber

Fiber Connector

System Overview

Camera Unit Configurations

T-POV 301 Components

This chapter describes the components in the 301 model of the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera system.

About the T-POV 301 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

T-POV 301 Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

T-POV 301 Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

T-POV 301 Components

About the T-POV 301 Components

The T-POV 301 Robotic Camera Link Base Station and Camera Unit come in both portable and rack mount configurations. In this chapter, the system components are described using a single unit rack mounted base station with external 12 Volt power and a standard MiniMussel Shell version of the Camera Unit also with external 12 Volt power.

The variations for the internally powered Base Station and the powered version of the Camera Unit are described following the 12 Volt versions. Characteristics that are unique to the two link 12 Volt Base Stations are also described. The two link rack mounted Camera Units operate similarly to the two link unit Base Stations.

• T-POV 301 Base Unit on page 20

• T-POV 301 Camera Unit on page 29

T-POV 301 Base Unit

• Base Unit Front Panel Detail on page 20

• T-POV 301 Multiple Unit Detail on page 24

• T-POV 301 Powered Unit Detail on page 25

Base Unit Front Panel Detail

The T-POV Base Station Front Panel has four features:

• A: Signal Indicator LEDs (see Area A - Signal Indicator LEDs on page 21)

• B: Optical Power Indicator LED (see Area B - Optical Power Indicator LED on page 21)

• C: Signal Strength & System Setup Display (see Area C - Signal Strength & System

Setup Display on page 22)

• D: Power/Status Indicators and Power Switch (see Area D - Power/Status Indicators

and Power Switch on page 23)

Fig. 3-1: T-POV 301 Base Station Front Panel

T-POV

User Guide

Area A - Signal Indicator LEDs

The five LED indicators in this area monitor the various signals being sent to and from the Camera Unit. LEDs will glow Green when a signal is present.

Fig. 3-2: Signal Indicator LEDs

• 1: SDI OUT - monitors camera video signal returning from the Camera Unit to the Base Station

• VBS IN - monitors the black burst/sync signal or return video signal being sent to the Camera Unit

• 2: DATA 1 - monitors data activity on Data Path 1

• DATA 2 - monitors data activity on Data Path 2

• GPI/Tally - monitors GPI/Tally signal activity

Area B - Optical Power Indicator LED

Fig. 3-3: Optical Power Indicator LED

Opt Pwr - When the LED is lit Green, this indicates that the Optical link between the base station and the camera unit is locked and functioning.

The LED will turn Red if there is a problem with the Optical Link at the Base Station. The LED will turn Amber if there is a problem at the Camera Unit.

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