SEA-8203A
MD-SDI Equalizing Amplifier
User Manual
Ross Video Limited
Ross Part Number: 8203ADR-004
Issue: 01
SEA-8203A • MD-SDI Equalizing Amplifier User Manual
• Ross Part Number: 8203ADR-004
• Document Issue: 01
• Printed in Canada.
The information contained in this User Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation.
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© 2008 Ross Video Limited. All rights reserved.
Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Ross
Video Limited. Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited.
Notice
The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without
notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Ross Video Limited. Ross Video Limited
assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
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Important Regulatory and Safety Notices
Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions”
listed below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage.
Products may require specific equipment, and /or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy
certain regulatory compliance requirements. Notices have been included in this publication to call
attention to these Specific requirements.
Symbol Meanings
Warning
Caution
Notice
ESD
Susceptibility
This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions within the Product Manual Documentation. Failure to heed
this information may present a major risk of damage or injury to persons or
equipment.
The symbol with the word “Warning” within the equipment manual indicates a
potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
The symbol with the word “Caution” within the equipment manual indicates a
potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
The symbol with the word “Notice” within the equipment manual indicates a
situation, which if not avoided, may result in major or minor equipment damage or a
situation which could place the equipment in a non-compliant operating state.
This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or
assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event.
Important Safety Instructions
Caution
Warning
Warning
This product is intended to be a component product of the openGear 8300 series
frame. Refer to the openGear 8300 series frame User Manual for important safety
instructions regarding the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well
as it’s component products.
Certain parts of this equipment namely the power supply area still present a safety
hazard, with the power switch in the OFF position. To avoid electrical shock,
disconnect all A/C power cords from the chassis' rear appliance connectors before
servicing this area.
Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and service
personnel from hazardous voltages. For continued safety, replace all barriers after
any servicing.
This product contains safety critical parts, which if incorrectly replaced may present
a risk of fire or electrical shock. Components contained within the product’s power
supplies and power supply area, are not intended to be customer serviced and should
be returned to the factory for repair.
To reduce the risk of fire, replacement fuses must be the same type and rating.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
EMC Notices
US FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
Notice
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video
Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
CANADA
This Class “A” digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de classe “A” est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
EUROPE
This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE
Directive 93/68/EEC.
INTERNATIONAL
This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22:1997 along with amendments A1:2000 and A2:2002 and
found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device.
Notice
This is a Class A product. In domestic environments this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may have to take adequate measures.
Maintenance/User Serviceable Parts
Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required. This product contains no user
serviceable parts. If the module does not appear to be working properly, please contact Technical
Support using the numbers listed under the “Contact Us” section on the last page of this manual. All
RossGear products are covered by a generous 5-year warranty and will be repaired without charge for
materials or labor within this period. See the “Warranty and Repair Policy” section in this manual for
details.
Environmental Information
The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its
production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.
To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for
the extraction of natural resources, Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take-back
systems. These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end-of-life equipment in
an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner.
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local
or regional waste administration.
You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performances of our
products.
Contents
Introduction 1-1
In This Chapter .......................................................................................................................1-1
A Word of Thanks....................................................................................................1-1
Overview ..................................................................................................................1-2
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................1-2
Features ....................................................................................................................1-2
Documentation Terms ..............................................................................................1-3
Installation and Setup 2-1
In This Chapter .......................................................................................................................2-1
Static Discharge........................................................................................................2-1
Unpacking ................................................................................................................2-1
Rear Module Installation (Optional) ........................................................................2-2
Board Installation .....................................................................................................2-3
BNC Labels ..............................................................................................................2-3
Cable Connections....................................................................................................2-3
User Controls 3-1
In This Chapter .......................................................................................................................3-1
Jumper Locations .....................................................................................................3-2
LEDs.........................................................................................................................3-3
Button Controls ........................................................................................................3-4
Control and Monitoring 4-1
In This Chapter .......................................................................................................................4-1
Specifications 5-1
Technical Specifications.........................................................................................................5-1
Service Information 6-1
In This Chapter .......................................................................................................................6-1
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DashBoard Control System ......................................................................................4-1
SNMP Monitoring and Control................................................................................4-3
Troubleshooting Checklist .......................................................................................6-1
Power LED Conditions ............................................................................................6-2
Bootload Button .......................................................................................................6-2
Warranty and Repair Policy .....................................................................................6-2
Ordering Information 7-1
SEA-8203A and Related Products......................................................................................... 7-1
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Introduction
In This Chapter
This chapter contains the following sections:
• A Word of Thanks
• Overview
• Functional Block Diagram
• Features
• Documentation Terms
A Word of Thanks
Congratulations on choosing the openGear SEA-8203A MD-SDI Equalizing Amplifier. The SEA-
8203A is part of a full line of Digital Products within the openGear Terminal Equipment family of
products, backed by Ross Video’s experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974.
You will be pleased at how easily your new SEA-8203A fits into your overall working environment.
Equally pleasing is the product quality, reliability and functionality. Thank you for joining the group
of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers!
Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of your SEA-8203A, contact us at
the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. Our technical support staff are always available
for consultation, training, or service.
SEA-8203A User Manual (Iss. 01) Introduction • 1-1
Overview
The SEA-8203A is a Multi-Definition SDI distribution amplifier, capable of equalizing all common
serial digital signals. Support for both standard-definition and high-definition signals makes the SEA8203A an extremely versatile SDI distribution amplifier.
The SEA-8203A equalizes the incoming SDI signal and produces 8 outputs, compensating for up to
300m of cable at 270Mbps and up to 100m of cable at 1.485Gbps. Special attention has been taken to
ensure the SDI outputs faithfully reproduce the incoming signals, with excellent jitter and return loss
specifications.
LED indicators at the front of the card identify the presence of incoming video, simplifying system
troubleshooting.
Ten amplifiers can be housed in an openGear DFR-8310 series frames. The DFR-8320 series frames
holds up to 10 amplifiers (with 8 outputs per card) or up to 20 (with 4 outputs per card).
Functional Block Diagram
Figure 1. Simplified Block Diagram of SEA-8203A Functions
Features
The following features make the SEA-8203A the best solution for general SDI equalizing and
distribution:
• One input with 8 outputs
• Equalizes all SDI signals from 143 Mbps to 1.485 Gbps
• Equalizes up to 300m of Belden 1694A cable at 270 Mbps, or up to 100m of cable at
1.485 Gbps
• LED indicators for signal presence
• Excellent input and output return loss
• Fits openGear DFR-8300 series frames
• Full compliant with openGear specifications
• 5 year transferable warranty
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Documentation Terms
The following terms are used throughout this guide:
• “Frame” refers to the DFR-8300 series frame that houses the SEA-8203A card, as
well as any openGear frames.
• All references to the DFR-8300 series frame also includes all versions of the 10-slot
(DFR-8310) and 20-slot (DFR-8320) frames and any available options.
• “Operator” and “User” both refer to the person who uses the SEA-8203A.
• “Board” and “Card” both refer to the SEA-8203A card itself, including all
components and switches.
• “System” and “Video system” both refer to the mix of interconnected production
and terminal equipment in which the SEA-8203A operates.
SEA-8203A User Manual (Iss. 01) Introduction • 1-3
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