Imagine communications AES6800+ Installation And Operation Manual
Installation and Operaon Manual
AES6800+
AES/EBU Audio Distribuon
Ampliers
Edion C
175-000186-00
Delivering the Moment
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AES6800+
AES/EBU Audio Distribution
Amplifier
Installation and Operation Manual
Edition C
November 2011
Contents
Preface........................................................................................................................ vii
Manual Information ..................................................................................................... vii
Purpose .................................................................................................................... vii
Audience .................................................................................................................. vii
Revision History ........................................................................................................ vii
Writing Conventions ................................................................................................. vii
Obtaining Documents .............................................................................................. viii
Unpacking/Shipping Information .............................................................................. viii
Safety Standards and Compliances ............................................................................. ix
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive ................................................ ix
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive ...............................ix
Safety Terms and Symbols ..........................................................................................x
v
Chapter 1 Introduction.............................................................................................................. 1
Product Description ....................................................................................................... 1
Typical Broadcast and Production Applications ........................................................... 1
Main Features ............................................................................................................ 1
Module Descriptions ..................................................................................................... 2
Front Module ............................................................................................................ 2
Back Module ............................................................................................................. 4
Signal Flow .................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration ....................................................................... 7
Overview ....................................................................................................................... 7
Unpacking the Module ................................................................................................. 7
Preparing the Product for Installation ......................................................................... 7
Checking the Packing List .......................................................................................... 8
Setting Jumpers ............................................................................................................ 8
EQ Mode ................................................................................................................... 8
AES or Bypass Mode .................................................................................................. 9
Setting the Jumper for the AES Digital Audio Signal ................................................... 9
Setting DIP Switches ................................................................................................... 10
Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings ..................................................................... 11
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Contents
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Installing 6800+ Modules ............................................................................................12
Required Frames and Back Connector Types ............................................................ 12
Installing AES6800+ Modules ................................................................................... 12
Removing AES6800+ Modules ................................................................................. 12
Making Connections ................................................................................................ 12
Chapter 3 Operation.................................................................................................................. 13
Overview ......................................................................................................................13
Introducing Parameter Types ......................................................................................13
Operating Notes ..........................................................................................................14
Setting Locally Accessible Parameters ....................................................................... 15
Changing Parameter Settings ..................................................................................... 15
Recalling Default Parameter Settings ........................................................................16
Reading the Software Version .................................................................................. 16
Reading the Hardware Version ................................................................................. 16
LEDs and Alarms .......................................................................................................... 16
Module Status LED ................................................................................................... 16
Alarms ..................................................................................................................... 16
Other LED Descriptions ............................................................................................17
Chapter 4 Specifications.........................................................................................................19
Inputs ........................................................................................................................... 19
Outputs ........................................................................................................................ 20
Performance ................................................................................................................. 20
Power Consumption ....................................................................................................21
Propagation Delay ....................................................................................................... 21
Te mp e ra t ur e ................................................................................................................. 21
Appendix A Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................23
Software Communication Problems .......................................................................... 23
Hardware Communication Problems ......................................................................... 24
Index........................................................................................................................... 27
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Preface
Manual Information
vii
Purpose
Audience
Revision
History
Writing
Conventions
This manual details the features, installation procedures, operational procedures, and
specifications of the AES6800+ AES/EBU audio distribution amplifier.
This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for the
installation, setup, and/or operation of the AES6800+ AES/EBU audio distribution amplifier.
Table P-1 PManual Revision History
Edition Date Revision History
A November 2003 Initial release
B July 2005
C November 2011 Minor corrections and updates to contents
To enhance your understanding, the authors of this manual have adhered to the following
text conventions:
Table P-2 Manual Style and Writing Conventions
Added information concerning maximum 6800+ frame
power ratings
Added index
Term or Convention Description
Bold Indicates dialog boxes, property sheets, fields, buttons,
check boxes, list boxes, combo boxes, menus, submenus,
windows, lists, and selection names.
Italics Indicates email addresses, the names of books or
publications, and the first instances of new terms and
specialized words that need emphasis.
CAPS Indicates a specific key on the keyboard, such as ENTER,
TAB, CTRL, ALT, or DELETE.
Code Indicates variables or command-line entries, such as a
DOS entry or something you type into a field.
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Table P-2 Manual Style and Writing Conventions (Continued)
Term or Convention Description
> Indicates the direction of navigation through a hierarchy
of menus and windows.
hyperlink Indicates a jump to another location within the electronic
document or elsewhere
Internet address
Note:
Obtaining
Documents
Product support documents can be viewed or downloaded from our website. Alternatively,
contact your Customer Service representative to request a document.
Unpacking/Shipping Information
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.
Indicates a jump to a website or URL
Indicates important information that helps to avoid and
troubleshoot problems.
In the unlikely event that your product fails to operate properly, please contact Customer
Service to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number, then send the unit back for servicing.
Keep at least one set of original packaging in the event that a product needs to be returned
for service. 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 container.
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.
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Safety Standards and Compliances
A 6800+ series safety manual is shipped with every 6800+ Frame Installation and
Operation Manual and can be downloaded from our website. Alternatively, contact your
Customer Service representative for a copy of this safety manual.
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive
Directive 2002/95/EC—commonly known as the European Union (EU) 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 takes effect on July 1, 2006, and it
refers to the following hazardous substances:
Lead (Pb)
Mercury (Hg)
Cadmium (Cd)
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr-V1)
Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)
In accordance with this EU Directive, all products sold in the European Union will be fully
RoHS-compliant and “lead-free.” (See our website for more information on dates and
deadlines for compliance.) 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 symbol, as shown in Figure P-1.
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AES6800+
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Figure P-1 RoHS Compliance Symbol
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on 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. Effective August 13, 2005, producers or users will be required to recycle
electrical and electronic equipment at end of its useful life, and must 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 properly recycled. (See our website for
more information on dates and deadlines for compliance.) Contact your local Sales
representative for information on returning these products for recycling. Eequipment that
complies with the EU directive will be marked with a WEEE-compliant symbol, as shown in
Figure P-2.
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Figure P-2 WEEE Compliance Symbol
Safety Terms
and Symbols
This product manual uses the following safety terms and symbols to identify certain
conditions or practices. See the 6800+ Safety Instructions and Standards Manual for more
information.
Table P-3 Safety Terms and Symbols
WARNING
Identifies conditions or practices that can result in personal
injury or loss of life—high voltage is present. Uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure may be
sufficient to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION
Identifies conditions or practices that can result in damage
to the equipment or other property. Important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions are included in the
literature accompanying the product.
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Introduction
1
Product Description
AES6800+ is a digital audio distribution amplifier module set in the new 6800+ family. The
AES6800+ features cable auto-equalization, data reclocking, and incoming data error
detection and reporting. The error detection and reporting features use front-mounted LEDs
and an external alarm reporting. Housed in an FR-6802+ series frame, this distribution
amplifier meets the AES interface standards according to SMPTE 276M, AES3 1992 (r 1997),
and AES3 id-2001.
1
These DAs feature high audio performance, low cost, remote monitoring, and diagnostic
capability in our control system.
You can set up and monitor the AES6800+ locally via DIP switches. You can monitor error
signals and card status remotely on a PC. For remote monitoring, you can use either a serial
RS-232 or optional ICE6800+ Ethernet connection.
Typical Broadcast and Production Applications
The AES6800+ distribution amplifier can be used in broadcast, cable, production,
educational, and auditorium applications where a low cost method of distributing AES/EBU
digital audio signals is required.
Main
Features
Available in balanced (AES6800+B) and coaxial (AES6800+C) I/O formats
Distribution of one signal input into four or nine isolated outputs
Input signal lock detect
Automatic or manual EQ
Sampling frequency from 30 kHz to 192 kHz
Bypass mode for non-AES signals of < 30 MHz @ 50% duty cycle
Automatic reporting of data or signal quality errors, such as
CRC errors
Validity
Confidence
Biphase encoding errors
Parity errors
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Chapter 1
2
Introduction
Module Descriptions
Front Module AES6800+B
The AES6800+B is a balanced 4- or 9-output AES/EBU digital audio distribution amplifier. It
uses serial transmission format over twisted pair for two-channel linearly represented digital
audio data per AES3-1992.
Figure 1-1 is a generic top-front view of a typical AES6800+B front module, and shows the
general location of LEDs and jumpers.
Figure 1-1 Typical AES6800+B Front Module
AES6800+C
The AES6800+C is a coaxial 4- or 9-output AES/EBU digital audio distribution amplifier. It
uses serial transmission format over 75 coaxial cable per SMPTE 276M.
Figure 1-2 is a generic top-front view of a typical AES6800+C front module, and shows the
general location of LEDs and jumpers.
Figure 1-2 Typical AES6800+C Front Module
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