Grass Valley TTN-BDS-6464 User Manual

TRITON routing switcher

Serial Digital Video Router 64x64

Product model no. TTN-BDS-6464

INSTALLATION MANUAL

MANUAL PART NO. 04-052084-004 Rev. 1
MARCH 11, 2003

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Copyright 2003 Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. Grass Valley, Jupiter, and
Triton are trademarks of Thomson. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Nevada City, CA 95959-7900
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Contents

Electromagnetic Radiation Notice v

Hardware Warranty and Software License vi

Parts and Service vi

Revision history vii

1 General 1

1.1 Specifications 1

1.2 Connection drawing 2

2 Power connection 3

3 Connecting the BDS-6464 to your PC 4

3.1 Selection of router level 4

3.2 Pin-out of RS-232 connector 4

3.3 Maximum cable length 4

4 NCB connection 5

4.1 Several routers in one system 5

4.2 Connecting control panels 5

4.3 Pin-out and cable type 6

4.3.1 RJ45 connectors 6

4.3.2 5-pin DIN connectors 6

4.3.3 RJ45 to 5-pin DIN converter 7

4.4 Control bus structure 7

4.5 Maximum distance between NCB devices 7

4.6 Control Bus configuration notes 7

5 Router configuration 9

5.1 Router level 9

5.2 Router mode 10

5.3 VIT Mode 14

5.4 Power up mode 15

5.5 Select VIT field 15

6 Connecting video signals to the BDS-6464 15

7 Control and connection of Triton systems, interface protocol 16

7.1 Important notes regarding the Triton Control Protocol 16

7.1.1 Binary Code 16

7.1.2 Echo 16

7.1.3 RS-422 Matrixes 16

7.1.4 Timeout 16

7.2 Basic principles 16

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7.2.1 Example: A single unit with no NCB connected 16

7.2.2 Example: Several units connected by NCB 17

7.3 RS232 17

7.4 NCB 17

7.5 Commands 18

7.5.1 Audio crosspoint set 18

7.5.2 Audio crosspoint set acknowledge 18

7.5.3 Video crosspoint set 18

7.5.4 Video crosspoint set acknowledge 19

7.5.5 Crosspoint status request 19

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Electromagnetic Radiation Notice

The following information is given to note compliance with the United States Government Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules (47 CFR Part 15) designed to limit interference to radio and TV reception. The ruling establishes
measurement procedures and frequency criteria for Class A computing devices (commercial and industrial applications) with
the following conduction and radiation limits:

CLASS A COMPUTING DEVICE: CONDUCTION LIMIT (Part 15.812)

Frequency (MHz) Maximum RF Line Voltage (uV)

0.45 - 1.6 1000

1.6 - 30 3000

CLASS A COMPUTING DEVICE: RADIATION LIMIT (Section 15.810)

Frequency (MHz) Distance (meters) Field Strength (uV/m)

30 - 88 30 30
88 - 216 30 50
216 - 1000 30 70

The policy of Thomson is one of continual development and improvement. For that reason Thomson uses components and
manufacturing techniques that provide the current state-of-the-art suppression of electromagnetic radiation. This equipment, in
production before October 1, 1981, has not been tested to the above listed measurements. However, equipment such as this
delivered after October 1, 1983 will have the measurements on record at the factory. Therefore, in compliance with the stated
FCC Regulation, the following information is provided for the user:

NOTE

Interference to Radio Communications

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. As
temporarily permitted by regulation it has not been tested for compliance with the limits for Class A
computing devices pursuant to Subpart J of of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take
whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

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Hardware Warranty and Software License

Please contact your local Thomson representative for
hardware warranty and software license information.

Parts and Service

Thomson maintains a full stock of replacement parts available for immediate shipment.

NORTH AMERICA PARTS AND SERVICE

Please call toll-free 1-800-547-8949.

You will be switched automatically to the parts and service representative nearest you.

For email correspondence: [e-mail]

Internet: http://www.thomsongrassvalley.com

INTERNATIONAL PARTS AND SERVICE

Contact your Thomson representative.

Revision history

Current revision of this document is the uppermost in the table below.

Revision Replaces Date Change Description

1 0 11/03/03 Updated with new Thomson/GVG design.

0 - 10/10/00 Initial Revision

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BDS-6464 Rev. 1

1 General

The BDS-6464 is a 64x64 serial digital video router with vertical interval switching. This state of the art
router provides maximum quality with a data rate of up to 540 Mbps and automatic cable equalising on
all inputs. High performance circuits in SMD technology assure undiminished signal quality. The BDS­6464 is well suited for all demanding routing tasks in digital studio and broadcast environments. The
built-in RS-232 interface allows the user to control the router via the Triton Router Control System, with
its many operational features. The control bus technology allows linking the unit with the BAS-6464 or
BES-6464 to create an AFV router. One or several Triton remote control panels can control the BDS­6464 as well. Another unique feature of the Triton 64x64 series is the possibility to reconfigure the router
via the configuration switch on the back plane to create several formats of routers:

64x64 Serial Digital Video 1 layer
32x32 Serial Digital Video 2 layer
21x21 Serial Digital Video 3 layer
16x16 Serial Digital Video 4 layer

1.1 Specifications

Data rate: 143Mbit/s - 540Mbit/s
VIT input: Comp. Video 1Vpp, 300mV sync, looped 75ohms
Number of inputs: 64 terminated
Equalisation: Automatic up to 300m ( Belden 8281 )
Number of outputs: 64
Impedance: 75 ohms
Return-loss: > 18dB (10MHz-270MHz)
Signal level: 800mV fixed, 75 ohms load
Ris/fall time: typ. 700ps
Connector: BNC
RS-232 interface: 19200 baud
AC power: External power supply 100 - 260 VAC
DC power: +5V, molex 2-pin connector
Dimensions: 483 x 264 x 120 mm (19”, 6RU)

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