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Content s
Preface
Manual Information ...............................................................................................vii
Purpose ........................................................................................................... vii
This manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance, and
specifications for the following modules:
•ACO6800+ISD Intelligent Single Switchover for SD/HD sources and Basic
Single Switchover for ASI Sources
•ACO6800+DSD Basic Dual Switchover for SD/HD Sources and Basic
Dual Switchover for ASI Sources
•ACO6800+IDSD Intelligent Dual Switchover for SD/HD Sources and
Basic Dual Switchover for ASI Sources
•ACO6800+ASID Intelligent Single Switchover for ASI Sources
•ACO6800+ISCST Intelligent Single, Clean/Quiet Switchover for SD/HD
Sources and Basic Single Switchover for ASI Sources
Preface
Audience
This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for
installation, setup, maintenance, and/or operation of the ACO6800+ISD,
ACO6800+DSD, ACO6800+IDSD, ACO6800+ASID, and ACO6800+ISCST
modules.
Revision History
Table P-1. Revision History of Manual
EditionDateComments
AApril 2009Initial release
BJune 2009Addition of ACO6800+ASID
This product was carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated before shipment to
ensure years of stable and trouble-free service.
1. Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during
transit.
2. Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list.
3. Contact your dealer if any item on the packing list is missing.
4. Contact the carrier if any item is damaged.
5. Remove all packaging material from the product and its associated
components before you install the unit.
Keep at least one set of original packaging, in the event that you need to return a
product for servicing.
Product Servicing
Except for firmware upgrades, the modules are not designed for field servicing.
All hardware upgrades, modifications, or repairs require you to return the
modules to the Customer Service center.
Preface
Returning a Product
In the unlikely event that your product fails to operate properly, contact
Customer Service to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number, and then send
the unit back for servicing.
If the original package is not available, you can supply your own packaging as
long as it meets the following criteria:
•The packaging must be able to withstand the product’s weight.
•The product must be held rigid within the packaging.
•There must be at least 2 in. (5 cm) of space between the product and the
•The corners of the product must be protected.
Ship products back to us for servicing prepaid and, if possible, in the original
packaging material. If the product is still within the warranty period, we will
return the product prepaid after servicing.
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
Compliance
The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/95/EC—commonly known as the
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)—sets limits on the use of certain
substances found in electrical and electronic equipment. The intent of this
legislation is to reduce the amount of hazardous chemicals that may leach out of
landfill sites or otherwise contaminate the environment during end-of-life
recycling. The Directive, which took effect on July 1, 2006, refers to the
following hazardous substances:
•Lead (Pb)
•Mercury (Hg)
•Cadmium (Cd)
•Hexavalent Chromium (Cr-V1)
•Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)
•Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)
According to this EU Directive, all products sold in the European Union will be
fully RoHS-compliant and “lead-free.” (See our website for more information.)
Spare parts supplied for the repair and upgrade of equipment sold before
July 1, 2006 are exempt from the legislation. Equipment that complies with the
EU directive will be marked with a RoHS-compliant emblem, as shown in
Figure P-1.
Figure P-1. RoHS Compliance Emblem
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Compliance
The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC—commonly known as the
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)—deals with the
collection, treatment, recovery, and recycling of electrical and electronic waste
products. The objective of the WEEE Directive is to assign the responsibility for
the disposal of associated hazardous waste to either the producers or users of
these products. As of August 13, 2005, producers or users will be required to
recycle electrical and electronic equipment at end of its useful life, and may not
dispose of the equipment in landfills or by using other unapproved methods.
(Some EU member states may have different deadlines.)
In accordance with this EU Directive, companies selling electric or electronic
devices in the EU will affix labels indicating that such products must be
properly recycled. (See our website for more information.) Contact your local
Sales Representative for information on returning these products for recycling.
Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a
WEEE-compliant emblem, as shown in Figure P-2.
Carefully review all safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it. If this product is rack-mountable, it
should be mounted in an appropriate rack using the rack-mounting positions and
rear support guides provided. To protect a frame from circuit overloading,
connect each frame to a separate electrical circuit. If this product relies on
forced air cooling, all obstructions to the air flow should be removed prior to
mounting the frame in the rack.
If this product has a provision for external earth grounding, ground the frame to
the earth using the protective earth ground on the rear panel.
IMPORTANT! Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual
WARNING
Statements identifying conditions or practices that may result in
personal injury or loss of life. High voltage is present.
CAUTION
Statements identifying conditions or practices that can result in
damage to the equipment or other property.
•Input bypass relay to ensure signal path in the event of power failure or
missing front module
•Three GPI inputs and three GPI outputs for each ACO
•Support for SD-SDI at 270 Mb/s, HD-SDI at 1.5 Gb/s, or ASI at 270 Mb/s.
•Switch-over when user-defined alarm criteria are triggered
•Switch-back to primary signal input when the signal has been restored as
per the user-defined time span
•Single ACO
•Six BNC ports (two inputs and four outputs)
•Independent Q-SEE alarm sets for both inputs
•Support for Q-SEE compliant thumbnails when installed in an
FR6802+QXF or FR6822+QXFE frame
•Dual ACOs
•Four BNC ports for each ACO (two inputs and two outputs)
•Support for Q-SEE compliant thumbnails when installed in an
FR6802+QXF or FR6822+QXFE frame
•Dual ACOs
ACO6800+ASID
ACO6800+ISCST
•Four BNC ports for each ACO (two inputs and two outputs)
•Independent Q-SEE alarm sets for both inputs
•Support for Q-SEE compliant thumbnails when installed in an
FR6802+QXF or FR6822+QXFE frame
•Single ACO
•Six BNC ports (two inputs and four outputs)
•Monitor input 1 (primary) for loss of signal or selected ETR-290 alarms and
switch-over to Input 2 (secondary) with independent alarm setting from
input 1
•Switch-back to primary signal input when the signal has been restored as
per the user-defined time span
•Independent Q-SEE alarm sets for both inputs
•Single ACO
•Seven BNC ports (one genlock in, two inputs and four outputs)
•Clean/quiet switch between selected sources
•Selectable switch to TSG or trouble slide when both inputs are loss
ACO6800+ modules allow broadcasters who must turn aro und large numbers of
signals (such as satellite direct-to home operations, cable head-ends, mobile
television operations, and IPTV operations) to provide two signal sources with
the ability to switch between the signals to play one on air.
Figure 1-1 shows the position of the LEDs and module controls on the front of
the modules.
4ACO6800+ Installation and Operation Manual
Figure 1-1. Typical Module
Table 1-2 on page 5 briefly describes the LEDs, switches, and jumpers.
GPI In 1Switch to IN 1
GPI In 2Switch to IN 2
GPI In 3Force relay to bypass signal IN 1
GPI Out 1Indicate IN 1 is selected as output source
GPI Out 2Indicate IN 2 is selected as output source
GPI Out 3Indicate signal IN 1 is bypassed
Chapter 1: Introduction
Switch
In 1A
Switch
logic
Q-SEE
logic
Out 1 B
Out 2B
CPU
Monitoring
and
Control
Out 1A bypass
Out 2A
In 2A
GPI in/out A
Note
ACO6800+ASID does not support thumbnails in the Q-SEE logic.
Signal Flow Diagrams
Figure 1-4. Signal Flow Diagram for ACO6800+ISD and ACO6800+ASID
The power consumption for the ACO6800+ISD, ACO6800+DSD,
ACO6800+ASID, and ACO6800+IDSD 2-slot modules is less than 12 W. The
power consumption for the three-slot ACO6800+ISCST module is less than 13
W. Table 2-2 shows the maximum allowable power ratings for 6800+ frames.
Note the given maximums before installing any 6800+ modules in your frame.
Due to high levels of heat dissipation, the modules should not be installed in
frames without fans. The modules cannot be installed in FR6802+DM and
6800/7000 series frames.
To maintain proper temperatures, ensure that the front panel is closed at all
times, and that the fan module is fully operational.
Table 2-2. Maximum Power Ratings for 6800+ Frames
Chapter 2: Installation
6800+ Frame
Type
FR6802+QXF
Max. Number of
Max. Frame
Power
Dissipation
Max Power
Dissipation
for Two
Slots
Max Power
Dissipation
for Three
Slots
ACO6800
ACO6800+DSD/
ACO6800+ASID/
ACO6800+IDSD
Modules
120 W12 W18 W106
+ISD/
*
Max. Number of
ACO6800
Modules
(frame with AC or
DC power supply)
FR6802+XF
120 W12 W18 W106
(frame with AC
power supply)
FR6802+XF-48
105 W10.5 W15.25 W96
(frame with DC
power supply)
FR6822+
120 W12 W18 W106
(frame with AC or
DC power supply)
* The power consumption of
ACO6800+ISD, ACO6800+DSD, ACO6800+ASID, and
ACO6800+IDSD, listed as <12 W, is measured at around 11.5 W.
† The power consumption of ACO6800+ISCST, listed as <13 W, is measured at around 12.5 W.
Due to high levels of heat dissipation, the modules must not be installed in
frames without fans. The modules cannot be installed in FR6802+DM or
6800/7000 series frames.
These modules require no specialized installation or removal procedures.
However, if you are installing b oth front module and back connector , ensure that
the back connector is installed first before plugging in the front module.
Likewise, ensure that the front module is unplugged from the frame before
removing the back connector. See the installation and operation manual for your
frame for information about installing and operating the frame and its
components.
Use the FR6802+RM (Rear Support Extension Rails for 6800+ series frames)
for the modules. See the installation and operation manual for your frame for
installation instructions.
Before installing this product, read the 6800+ Series Safety Instructions and
Standards Manual shipped with every frame installation and operation
manual. This information is also available on our website. The safety
manual contains important information about the safe installation and
operation of 6800+ series products.
Upgrading Module Firmware
Firmware upgrading is a routine procedure that you must perform to install
newer versions of software on 6800+ modules. Navigator software version 4.4
or later is required to perform this procedure on ACO6800+ modules. The
frame must contain or be connected to another frame that contains an ICE6800+
or a 6800+ETH module, version 4.1 or higher.
You can upgrade your 6800+ module’s firmware using the Software Upgrade
tool in CCS Navigator 4.4 or higher. See your frame manual for more
information.
The File Transfer tab is not meant to be used for firmware upgrades. Use
the Software Upgrade tool to upgrade module firmware.
If you do not use the correct firmware version, your module may display
incorrect menu structures, thumbnail failures, and software upgrade failures.
The module uses high-speed upgrading in ASI mode, and normal field
upgrading in SDI mode.
For detailed information on how to operate this product remotely, see the
Navigator, NUCLEUS Network Control Pan el, or LCP-3901-1 U/RCP-CCS-1U
manual for Ethernet interface.
ACO6800+modules do not support + Pilot Lite software; however , you can use
HTTP or SNMP monitoring and control. For detailed information, see the
installation and operation manual for your frame.
When you set the control parameters on the ACO6800+, observe the following:
•If you make changes to certain parameters, other related parameters may
also be affected.
•When you change a parameter, the effect is immediate. However, the
module requires up to 20 seconds to save the latest change. After 20
seconds, the new settings are saved and will be restored if the module loses
power and must be restarted.
•For best results, terminate any unused coaxial output connectors with a 75Ω
connector.
Adding a License Key
ACO6800+ISD, ACO6800+DSD, and ACO6800+IDSD modules can be
converted to one another through use of a license key. It is not possible to
upgrade to an ACO6800+ISCST or ACO6800+ASID module.
For assistance with a license key , or to purchase a license key, contact your
Sales representative. See “Checking the Packing List” on page 12.
To enter a license key, your CCS software must be in Control mode. Follow
these steps:
1. Select the ACO6800+ module in the Navigation pane.
2. Right-click, and then select Control to open the module’ s Control window.
3. If it is not already selected, click on the Parameters tab.
4. Select General in the tree view, and then type your license key in the
LicenseKey field.
If your license key is valid, the Installed Options field displays the features that
are activated on the module.