TRA-8206 User Manual
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1. General Business Office and Technical Support eG ne mene PHONE After Hours Emergency 613 349 0006 Fax 613 652 4425 General Information solutions rossvideo com E MAIL Technical Support techsupport rossvideo com 8 John Street Ross Video Limited Iroquois Ontario Canada KOE IK POSTAL SERVICE P O Box 880 Ross Video Incorporated Ogdensburg New York USA 13669 0880 Visit Us Please visit us at our website for e Company information e Related products and full product lines e On line catalog News Testimonials PANA AsEEjvideo com Ross Video Part Number 8206DR 004 052. Notice This is a Class A product In domestic environments this product may A 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 openGear 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 r
3. The indicated channel s cannot reclock due to an invalid signal or rate setting Input A Status Locked MHz Input is valid with the specified bit rate Bypass Signal is present channel configured to Bypass Mode and is not reclocked Not routed Input is not routed to any output BNCs No signal No signal present No signal muted No signal present and the output is muted Unlocked Input is present PLL is unlocked Unlocked muted Input is present PLL is unlocked and the output is muted Input B Status Same as above Input C Status TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Same as above Menus 3 Setup Menus Tab Title a When Auto is selected as an input rate the data rate of 1771 1112 is not detected Table 4 2 summarizes the Setup Menu options available in DashBoard for the TRA 8206 Table 4 2 Setup Menu Items Channel A Input Rate Parameters Description The card automatically detects the incoming data rate for the specified channel Bypass The card does not reclock the input rate for the specified channel MHz Channel B Input Rate Same as above Channel C Input Rate Same as above Low Signal Mute The channel outputs are muted if the input signal degrades to the point that the input EQ can no longer guarantee error free performance Pass The channel outputs work to the limits of the input st
4. and should not be selected for normal operation If you select this position the BNCs will output the signal input on Channel A None Ifthe jumper is removed the BNCs will output the signal input on Channel A TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 User Controls 3 Output Channel Configuration A special feature of the TRA 8206 is the ability to operate in a number of different channel configurations By simply changing channel jumpers the TRA 8206 can be configured in the following ways Single channel 1 7 Dual channel 1 4 1 3 Dual channel 1 5 2 e Triple channel 1 3 1 2 1 2 Default setting stu tts e MELI 3 Figure 3 2 Channel Output Jumpers Note Position C is not used on the TRA 8206 and should not be selected The top empty position for each jumper is for factory use only Channel Rate Selection Buttons and LEDs Each channel has a channel rate selector button and rate LEDs to set the input signal rate that the channel will process Pressing the button illuminates a corresponding LED Repeated presses will cycle through the selections For most applications setting the Channel Rate to AUTO default setting will allow the TRA 8206 to automatically detect the incoming data rate In the AUTO mode the Data Rate LEDs will display the data rate detected from the incoming SDI signal For applications where only one specific data rate will be used and the fastest possibl
5. ensure that your DFR 8300 series frame is properly installed according to the instructions in the DFR 8300 Series User Manual Static Discharge Whenever handling the TRA 8206 and other related equipment please observe all static discharge precautions as described in the following note semiconductor devices Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas and when synthetic fiber clothing is worn Always exercise proper grounding precautions when working on circuit boards and related equipment i ESD Susceptibility Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive Unpacking Unpack each TRA 8206 you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included If any items are missing or damaged contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly 2 2 Installation TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Installing the TRA 8206 The TRA 8206 is compatible with the DFR 8300 series frames The procedure for installing the rear module in your openGear frame is the same regardless of the frame module or card used Rear Modules for the TRA 8206 The rear module for the TRA 8206 depends on the openGear frame you are installing the card into DFR 8310 series frames When installing the TRA 8206 in a DFR 8310 series frame the 8310AR 030 Rear Module R1 8206 is required The TRA 8206 is also compatible with the DFR 8310 BNC frames DFR 8321 series frames When inst
6. by an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative Therefore any unauthorized attempt to repair this product by anyone other than an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative will automatically void the warranty Please contact Ross Video Technical Support for more information In Case of Problems Should any problem arise with your TRA 8206 please contact the Ross Video Technical Support Department Contact information is supplied at the end of this publication A Return Material Authorization number RMA will be issued to you as well as specific shipping instructions should you wish our factory to repair your TRA 8206 If required a temporary replacement frame will be made available at a nominal charge Any shipping costs incurred will be the responsibility of you the customer All products shipped to you from Ross Video Limited will be shipped collect The Ross Video Technical Support Department will continue to provide advice on any product manufactured by Ross Video Limited beyond the warranty period without charge for the life of the equipment TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Service Information 3 6 4 Service Information TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Notes Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following e Name and address of your local dealer e Product information and pricing e Technical support e Upcoming trade show information
7. expansion or signal cleanup Up to 30 SDI distribution channels can be housed in a 2RU space 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 Features 1 2 Introduction The following features make the TRA 8206 the best solution for general SDI equalizing reclocking and distribution e Three independent channels of SDI distribution e Flexible channel configurations gt Single channel 1 7 amplifier lt Dual channel 1 4 1 3 amplifier Dual channel 1 5 1 2 amplifier gt Triple channel 1 3 1 2 1 2 amplifier e Equalizes and reclocks all popular SDI signals from 143Mbps to 1 485Gbps e Equalizes up to 300m of Belden 1694A cable at 270Mbps or over 120m of cable at 1 485Gbps e Automatic detection of incoming data rate e LED indicators for signal presence and data rate for each channel e Excellent input and output return loss exceeds SMPTE specifications e Fits openGear DFR 8300 series frames e 5 year transferable warranty TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Functional Block Diagram This section provides a functional block diagram that outlines the workflow of the TRA 8206 SDI OUT i BNC 1 qualizer eclocker lt BNC 10 Equalizer Reclocker rosspoin 2 6
8. power cable is connected to a power source and that power is available at the power main Confirm that the power supplies are fully seated in their slots If the power LED is still not illuminated replace the power supply with one that is verified to work Re seat the Card in the Frame Eject the card and re insert it in the frame Check Control Settings Refer to the Installation and Operation sections of the manual and verify all user adjustable component settings Input Signal Status Verify that source equipment is operating correctly and that a valid signal is being supplied Output Signal Path Verify that destination equipment is operating correctly and receiving a valid signal Card Exchange Exchanging a suspect card with a card that is known to be working correctly is an efficient method for localizing problems to individual cards Bootload Button In the unlikely event of a complete card failure you may be instructed by a Ross Technical Support specialist to perform a complete software reload on the card To perform this task perform the following steps 1 Eject the card 2 Press and hold the Bootload button while re inserting the card into the frame 3 Release the button 6 2 Service Information The PWR LED will flash GREEN while the card is waiting for a new software load Ifanew software load is not sent to the card within 60 seconds the card will attempt to restart with it s la
9. 4 will output the signal input on Channel B default setting e C Position C is not used on the TRA 8206 and should not be selected Blank The top blank position for these jumpers is for factory use and should not be selected for normal operation If selected the BNCs output the signal input on Channel A None Ifthe jumper is removed the BNCs will output the signal input on Channel A 8 BNC 3 and 5 Output Configuration JP4 Use JP4 to select one of the following input channels to output on BNC 3 and BNC 5 e A BNC 3 and BNC 5 will output the signal input on Channel A B BNC 3 and BNC 5 will output the signal input on Channel B default setting e C Position C is not used on the TRA 8206 and should not be selected Blank The top blank position for these jumpers is for factory use and should not be selected for normal operation If you select this position the BNCs will output the signal input on Channel A None Ifthe jumper is removed the BNCs will output the signal input on Channel A 9 BNC 6 7 8 Output Configuration JP5 Use JP5 to select one of the following input channels to output on BNC 6 7 and 8 e A BNC 6 7 and 8 will output the signal input on Channel A e B BNC 6 7 and 8 will output the signal input on Channel B default setting e C Position C is not used on the TRA 8206 and should not be selected Blank The top blank position for these jumpers is for factory use
10. 485Gbps rate e SD Select this option when using 143 177 270 360 and 540Mbps rates 4 Channel B Rate Selection SW2 Channel B has a rate selection button and corresponding SD and HD LEDs Use the rate selection button and LEDs to set the input signal rate type that Channel B will process Pressing the button cycles between the HD and SD options You can choose between the following signal rate types 3 2 User Controls TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 e HD Select this option when using 1 485Gbps rate e SD Select this option when using 143 177 270 360 and 540Mbps rates 5 Channel C Rate Selection SW3 Channel C has a rate selection button and corresponding SD and HD LEDs Use the rate selection button and LEDs to set the input signal rate type that Channel C will process Pressing the button cycles between the HD and SD options You can choose between the following signal rate types e HD Select this option when using 1 485Gbps rate e SD Select this option when using 143 177 270 360 and 540Mbps rates 6 Bootload Button SW4 This button is used for factory service in the unlikely event of a complete card failure The Bootload process is further described in the Bootload Button on page 6 2 7 BNC 2 and 4 Output Configuration JP3 Use JP3 to select one of the following input channels to output on BNC 2 and BNC 4 e A BNC 2 and BNC 4 will output the signal input on Channel A e B BNC 2 and BNC
11. 6 Management Information Base MIB file for a breakdown of SNMP controls on this card Refer to the MFC 8300 Series User Manual for additional information on SNMP Monitoring and Control 4 2 Menus TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Dashboard Control System Software This section briefly summarizes the menus items and parameters available from the DashBoard Control System for the TRA 8206 Parameters marked with an asterisk are the factory default values The DashBoard Control SystemTM enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and cards from a computer DashBoard communicates with other cards in the DFR 8300 series frame through the Network Controller Card Status Tabs Table 4 1 summarizes the Status tabs available in DashBoard for the TRA 8206 Tab Title Product Read only Hardware Read only Signal Read only Product Table 4 1 Status Tab Items Parameters TRA 8206 Description Supplier Ross Video Ltd Board Rev Hit Serial Number HEH THEE Software Rev Voltage mV HHHH Indicates the software version Supply Voltage Current mA Current consumption of card Rear Module Type of rear module in the slot CPU Headroom Processing power available RAM Available On board processing memory available EE Bank Signal Status Green OK Storage count All channels are passing a valid signal Red Input Unlocked A B C
12. A 8206 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 a question pertaining to the installation or operation of your TRA 8206 please contact us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual Our technical support staff is always available for consultation training or service TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Introduction 1 1 Overview The TRA 8206 is a three channel Multi Definition SDI distribution amplifier capable of equalizing and reclocking all common serial digital signals Support for both standard definition and high definition signals makes the TRA 8206 a universal SDI distribution amplifier Each channel of the TRA 8206 equalizes the incoming SDI signal compensating for up to 300m of cable at 270Mbps and over 120m of cable at 1 485Gbps The signal is then reclocked with automatic rate detection for all popular data rates Each channel is fully independent and can run at different data rates LED indicators at the front of the card identify the presence of incoming video and the identified signal data rate for each channel independently A special feature of the TRA 8206 is the ability to operate in a number of different channel configurations The triple channel mode is ideal for applications requiring only 1 or 2 outputs such as mid cable signal boosters router
13. BNC5 Channel B E BNC 6 BNC 9 Equalizer Reclocker BNC 7 Sr BNC 8 Figure 1 1 TRA 8206 Simplified Block Diagram TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Introduction 3 Documentation Terms and Conventions The following terms are used throughout this manual 1 4 Introduction Frame refers to the DFR 8300 series frame that houses the TRA 8206 card All references to the DFR 8300 series frame also include the 10 slot versions DFR 8310 and the 20 slot frame versions DFR 8321 series Operator and User both refer to the person who uses the TRA 8206 Board and Card both refer to the TRA 8206 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 TRA 8206 operates DashBoard refer to the DashBoard Control System The Operating Tip and Note boxes are used throughout this manual to provide additional user information TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 installation In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing the rear module s for the TRA 8206 installing the card into the frame and cabling details The following topics are discussed e Before You Begin e Installing the TRA 8206 e Cabling for the TRA 8206 TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Installation 1 Before You Begin Before proceeding with the instructions in this chapter
14. Note that if an input channel is not routed to any outputs the Input Status field ignores any loss of input and the status is not displayed in DashBoard Table 4 4 Alarms Menu Items Tab Title Parameters Description The Input Status field ignores the status Ignore of the specified input Loss of Input A Ali The Input Status field reports the status Alarms of the specified input Loss of Input B Same as above Loss of Input C Same as above TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Menus 5 4 6 Menus TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter provides technical specifications on the TRA 8206 Note that specifications are subject to change without notice The following topics are discussed e Technical Specifications TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Specifications 1 Technical Specifications This section provides the technical specifications for the TRA 8206 Table 5 1 TRA 8206 Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Outputs 7 Impedance 75ohm Return Loss gt 15dB to 1 485GHz Signal Level 800mV 10 DC Offset OV 50mV 700ps typical 270Mbps 120ps typical 1 485Gbps Overshoot lt 8 Total Power Consumption 3 5W Rise amp Fall Time 20 80 Number of Inputs 3 143Mbps NTSC Composite SMPTE 259M A 177Mbps PAL Composite SMPTE 259M B 270Mbps 525 625 Component SMPTE 259M C Data Rates an
15. SSS Ross Video Limited TRA 8206 Triple MD SDI Reclocking Amplifier User Manual ROSS openGear Live Production Technology E TRA 8206 gt Triple MD SDI Reclocking Amplifier User Manual e Ross Part Number 8206DR 004 05 e Release Date March 17 2010 Printed in Canada The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice or obligation Copyright 2010 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 Patents This product is protected by the following US Patents 4 205 346 5 115 314 5 280 346 5 561 404 7 034 886 7 508 455 This product is protected by the following Canadian Patents 2039277 1237518 1127289 Other patents pending 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 commitment by Ross Video Limited Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Trademarks ROSS is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited openGear OY is a trademark of Ross Video Limited e Ross ROSS ROSS are registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited e DashBoard Control System is a trademark of Ross Video Limited e All other produ
16. age Edit Permission JP1 is set to Remote Unlocked All editable menu options are editable Locked All editable menu options except this one are locked and are read only Edit Permission JP1 is set to Local Local Only All editable menu options are locked and are read only Factory Defaults Reset Resets all parameters to factory defaults b The Mute option is recommended if you have input channels set to any rate other than Auto Mode The output of the card would then mute if an incorrect data rate is applied to the input or if the input signal became too weak for the input equalizer to compensate Routing Menus Tab Title Routing 4 4 Menus Table 4 3 summarizes the Routing menu options available in DashBoard for the TRA 8206 Note that if the associated jumper for the BNCs is set to INT or is removed the BNCs will output the signal input on Channel A Table 4 3 Routing Menu Items Output BNC 2 amp 4 Parameters Input A Description BNC 2 and BNC 4 will output the signal input on Channel A Input B BNC 2 and BNC 4 will output the signal input on Channel B Input C BNC 2 and BNC 4 will output the signal input on Channel C Output BNC 3 amp 5 Same as above Output BNC 6 7 8 10 Same as above TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Alarms Menus Table 4 4 summarizes the Alarms menu options available in DashBoard for the TRA 8206
17. alling the TRA 8206 in a DFR 8321 series frame the 8320AR 030 Full Rear Module R2 8206 is required Installing a Rear Module If you are installing the TRA 8206 in a DFR 8310 BNC frame or if the rear module is already present skip this section Use the following procedure to install the rear module in a DFR 8300 series frame 1 Referto the DFR 8300 Series User Manual to ensure that the frame is properly installed according to instructions Locate the card frame slot on the rear of the frame Remove the Blank Plate from the rear of the slot you have chosen for card installation As shown in Figure 2 1 seat the bottom of the rear module in the seating slot at the base of the frame s back plane Screw Hole A 104 G lt 6 1 Module Seating Slot Figure 2 1 Rear Module Installation in a DFR 8310 Series Frame TRA 8206 not shown TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Installation 3 5 Align the top hole of the rear module with the screw hole on the top edge of the frame back plane 6 Using a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screw fasten the rear module to the frame back plane Do not over tighten 7 Ensure proper frame cooling and ventilation by having all rear frame slots covered with rear modules or blank metal plates This completes the procedure for installing rear module in a DFR 8300 series frame Board Installation Use the following procedure to install the TRA 8206 in a DFR 8300 series fr
18. ame 1 Refer to the DFR 8300 Series User Manual to ensure that the frame is properly installed according to instructions Note Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards Cards with many heat producing components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build up particularly in frames using convectional cooling 2 After selecting the desired frame installation slot hold the TRA 8206 card by the edges and carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame 3 Fully insert the card into the frame until the rear connection plugs are properly seated on the midplane and rear modules 4 Affix the supplied BNC label to the BNC area on the rear module This completes the procedure for installing the TRA 8206 in a DFR 8300 series frame For More Information e on the assignment of input channels to output BNCs via jumper selection refer to the section Output Channel Configuration on page 3 4 2 4 Installation TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Cabling for the TRA 8206 This section provides instructions for connecting cables to the installed rear modules on the DFR 8300 series frame backplane The inputs are internally terminated in 7Sohms It is not necessary to terminate unused outputs Connections for the DFR 8310 Series Frames In the DFR 8310 series frame the TRA 8206 occupies one slot and provides seven SDI outputs and three SDI inputs Conne
19. ct names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this guide are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners Important Regulatory and Safety Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment refer to the Important Safety Instructions listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage Products may require specific equipment and or installation procedures to 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 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 Warning 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 Caution 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 Notice The symbol with the word Notice within the equipment manual indicates a Situation which if n
20. ct the input and output cables according to Figure 2 2 SDI In Channel A gt SBIOUFI l 2 SDI In f Channel B SDI In Channel C Figure 2 2 Cable Connections for the TRA 8206 Connections for the DFR 8321 Series Frames In the DFR 8321 series frame the TRA 8206 occupies one slot and provides seven SDI outputs and three SDI inputs Connect the input and output cables according to Figure 2 2 TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Installation 5 2 6 Installation TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 User Controls In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on the TRA 8206 The following topics are discussed e Card Overview e Output Channel Configuration e Control and Monitoring e Reclocker Rate Selection TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 User Controls 1 Card Overview The following figure and discussions describe the jumpers and controls on the TRA 8206 Figure 3 1 Card edge Controls 1 Card Control JP1 4 Channel B Rate Selection SW2 7 BNC 2 and 4 Output Configuration JP3 2 Loss of Signal JP2 5 Channel C Rate Selection SW3 8 BNC 3 and 5 Output Configuration JP4 3 Channel A Rate Selection SW1 6 Bootload Button SW4 9 BNC 6 7 8 Output Configuration JP5 1 Card Control JP1 Use JP1 to select whether the Output Mute and Output Channel Configuration jumper settings are respected or ignored by remote control settings Select one of the f
21. d SMPTE Staridards Accommodated 360Mbps 525 625 Component wide screen SMPTE 259M D 540Mbps 525 625 Component wide screen SMPTE 344M 1 485 or 1 4835 Gbps Component SMPTE 292M Input Impedance 7Sohm terminating o gt 120m of Belden 1694A cable 1 485Gbps Equalization lt 300m of Belden 1694A cable 270Mbps Return Loss gt 15dB to 1 485GHz 5 2 Specifications TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections e Troubleshooting Checklist e Warranty and Repair Policy TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Service Information 6 1 Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required In the event of problems with your TRA 8206 the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem If the frame still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes please contact your openGear products distributor or the Technical Support department at the numbers listed under the Contact Us section 1 Visual Review Performing a quick visual check may reveal many problems such as connectors not properly seated or loose cables Check the nodule the frame and any associated peripheral equipment for signs of trouble Power Check Check the power indicator LED on the distribution frame front panel for the presence of power If the power LED is not illuminated verify that the
22. e lock times are desired the TRA 8206 can be set and locked to a specific data rate Press the Channel Rate Selection Button until the AUTO LED is off and the specific data rate LED is illuminated Only SDI signals matching the selected data rate will be reclocked and passed through the TRA 8206 3 4 User Controls TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Single Dual or Triple Channel Jumper Configurations Use Table 3 1 to configure your channel for single dual or triple channel operation Table 3 1 Output Configuration Configuration Input Channel A Output BNCs 2 to 8 Single Channel 1 7 Input Channel B Output BNCs 2 to 8 Input Channel C Output BNCs 2 to 8 Input Channel A Output BNCs 2 to 5 Input Channel B Output BNCs 6 7 8 Dual Channel Input Channel A Output BNCs 2 to 5 1 4 1 3 default Input Channel C Output BNCs 6 7 8 Input Channel B Output BNCs 2 to 5 Input Channel C Output BNCs 6 7 8 Input Channel A Output BNCs 2 4 6 7 8 Input Channel B Output BNCs 3 5 Dual Channel Input Channel A Output BNCs 2 4 1 5 2 Input Channel 3 Output BNCs 3 5 6 7 8 Input Channel A Output BNCs 2 4 6 7 8 Input Channel C Output BNCs 3 5 Triple Channel Input Channel A Output BNCs 2 4 1 2 1 2 1 3 Input Channel B Output BNCs 3 5 default Input Channel C Output BNCS 6 7 8 TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 User Controls 5 Control and Monitoring This sectio
23. ed this LED indicates the card is not Red operational Re seat card in frame check the rear module type and connections or call Ross Video Technical Support When off this LED indicates there is no power to the card 3 6 User Controls TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Table 3 2 LEDs on the TRA 8206 Display and Description When lit this LED indicates that the specified channel is reclocking a valid signal Channel OK ERROR When red this LED indicates that the channel cannot reclock due to an invalid signal or rate setting Factory Default Values Any channel can be set back to factory settings where the data rate is set to AUTO and the alarm is enabled on loss of input Use the following procedure to reset a channel to factory default values 1 Press and hold the Bootload button on the card 2 Press the rate selection button for the selected channel The Signal Status LED flashes green and red for approximately 2 seconds to confirm the reset values TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 User Controls 7 Reclocker Rate Selection This section describes the Reclocker Rate Selection button and LEDs Refer to Figure 3 3 for button and LED locations Reclocker Rate Selection LEDs Table 3 3 provides status information on the Rate Selection button and LED functions For example if the AUTO and 143 LEDs are both lit the card is in Auto mode and the channel detects and reclocks at 143Mbps Table 3 3 Ra
24. egional waste administration You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performances of our products Company Address Ross Video Limited ROSS 8 John Street Iroquois Ontario Canada KOE 0 General Business Office Fax Technical Support After Hours Emergency E mail Technical Support E mail General Information Website Ross Video Incorporated P O Box 880 Ogdensburg New York USA 13669 0880 1 613 e 652 e 4886 1 613 gt 652 4425 1 613 gt 652 e 4886 1 613 e 349 e 0006 techsupport rossvideo com solutions rossvideo com http www rossvideo com Laess Contents Introduction 1 6 1 2 ducaausees vcrvincestecasuacents 1 2 Functional Block Diagram onde ESES Ea EE AEREE ESEESE ESS 1 3 Documentation Terms and ConventionS 1 4 Installation 2 Before ila lan nes ds iate ele 2 2 Static 130 2 2 Unpacking ereere aE e naai EaR Ea E a si 2 2 Installing th TRAPS 206 sss pala 2 3 Rear Modules for the TRA 8206 eeeeereeeeeerereeeerereereecereneneos 2 3 Installing a Reat Module ria e erat le 2 3 Board Installation lia ail 2 4 Cabling for the TRA 8206 curri iaia 2 5 Connections for the DFR 8310 Series Frames eee 2 5 Connections for the DFR 8321 Series Frames 2 5 User Controls 3 0 ea 3 2 Output Channel Configuration 3 4 Chan
25. n provides information on the card edge LEDs of the TRA 8206 Refer to Figure 3 3 for the location of the LEDs PWR LED OK ERROR LED HD LED Channel A SD LED Channel A Rate Selection OK ERROR LED HD LED SD LED Channel B Channel B Rate Selection OK ERROR LED HD LED Channel C SD LED Channel C Rate Selection 4 Bootload Button Figure 3 3 LED and Rate Selection Switch Locations Status and Selection LEDs on the TRA 8206 The front edge of the TRA 8206 has LED indicators for the power channel status and communication activity Basic LED displays and descriptions are provided in Table 3 2 Table 3 2 LEDs on the TRA 8206 Display and Description When lit green this LED indicates that the card is functioning normal and that no anomalies have been detected The following conditions must be satisfied a valid input signal is present a valid reference signal is present when a reference is required and that the reference standard matches the input standard When flashing green this LED indicates that the Bootload button Flashing Green was pressed and the card is receiving a new software load from the frame Flashing Green When lit green with flashing orange this LED indicates a signal and Orange or configuration problem Verify the signal status and settings When lit amber this LED indicates the card is running internal pander diagnostics while powering up When lit red or flashing r
26. nel Rate Selection Buttons and LEDS err 3 4 Single Dual or Triple Channel Jumper Configurations i 3 5 Control and MOnitoring senini aa aaa ei 3 6 Status and Selection LEDs on the TRA 8206 i 3 6 Factory Default Values 3 7 Reclocker Rate Select Om css sei cease votsvads vata ctaaavdets gt 3 8 Reclocker Rate Selection LEDS eeen 3 8 Menus 4 SNMP Monitoring and Control ssa uri aaa Rael 4 2 Dashboard 4 3 Status TA Vagn alal cence a gi 4 3 Setup MENUS BREE Ss Rai 4 4 Routing MenUS ssa aaa adi 4 4 Alarms Mensili ala era 4 5 Specifications 5 Technical Specification S siise a reiha ni aaa nt 5 2 Service Information 6 Troubleshooting Checklist asgl alia iin E ria 6 2 Bootload Button ucraina 6 2 Warranty and Repair Policy nia drain 6 3 TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Contents i ii Contents TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 introduction In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections e Overview e Functional Block Diagram e Documentation Terms and Conventions A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing an openGear TRA 8206 Triple MD SDI Reclocking Amplifier Your TRA 8206 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 TR
27. ollowing options REMOTE the local jumper settings are ignored and the card is configured remotely e LOCAL the local jumper settings are respected and card is controlled locally The card controls and status can be read remotely but not changed default setting Note This setting applies to control of the jumpers only Card edge buttons and switch settings can be configured remotely or locally in either setting 2 Loss of Signal JP2 Use JP2 to enable or disable the Loss of Signal option as follows e MUTE a channel s outputs will be muted if the input signal degrades to the point that the input EQ can no longer guarantee error free performance When the red ERROR LED is lit the outputs will be muted If you have input channels set to any rate other than Auto mode we recommend this jumper position The output of the card would then mute if an incorrect data rate is applied to the input or if the input signal became too weak for the input equalizer to compensate NO MUTE a channel s outputs will work to the limits of the input stage default setting 3 Channel A Rate Selection SW1 Channel A has a rate selection button and corresponding SD and HD LEDs Use the rate selection button and LEDs to set the input signal rate type that Channel A will process Pressing the button cycles between the HD and SD options You can choose between the following signal rate types e HD Select this option when using 1
28. ot avoided may result in major or minor equipment damage or a situation which could place the equipment in a non compliant operating state ESD Susceptibility This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event p lt gt BB Important Safety Instructions Caution his product is intended to be a component product of the DFR 8300 series frame Refer to the DFR 8300 series frame User Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well as its component products gt Warning 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 cards from the chassis rear appliance connectors before servicing this area gt Warning 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 with 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 fu
29. ses must be the same time and rating Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer gt EMC Notices United States of America 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 the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Notice Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CANADA This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appariel numerique de la classe A est conforme a 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
30. st operational software load e Software loads can be sent to the card using a MFC 8300 series Network Controller Card or via connection to the openBUS on the rear of the frame TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Warranty and Repair Policy The TRA 8206 is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance quality reliability and workmanship for a period of FIVE 5 years from the date of shipment from our factory In the event that your TRA 8206 proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period Ross Video Limited reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a unit of equal or superior performance characteristics Should you find that this TRA 8206 has failed after your warranty period has expired we will repair your defective product should suitable replacement components be available You the owner will bear any labor and or part costs incurred in the repair or refurbishment of said equipment beyond the FIVE 5 year warranty period In no event shall Ross Video Limited be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages including loss of profits incurred by the use of this product Implied warranties are expressly limited to the duration of this warranty This TRA 8206 User Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and operation of your openGear Product Ross Video policy dictates that all repairs to the TRA 8206 are to be conducted only
31. te Selection and LED Functions Date Rate LED Displays AUTO T OTHER 143 177 270 360 540 XY Cycling through LEDs 1485 Description Channel searching incoming signal for a valid data rate Auto mode channel detects and reclocks 143Mbps Auto mode channel detects and reclocks 270Mbps Auto mode channel detects and reclocks 360Mbps Auto mode channel detects and reclocks 540Mbps Auto mode channel detects and reclocks 1 485Gbps Channel set to reclock 143Mbps Channel set to reclock 177Mbps Channel set to reclock 270Mbps Channel set to reclock 360Mbps Channel set to reclock 540Mbps Channel set to reclock 1 485Gbps 3 8 User Controls Xt Illuminated LED Channel equalizes but does not reclock any SDI signal from 143Mbps to 1 485Gbps TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Menus In This Chapter This section provides a detailed explanation on using remote control functions with your TRA 8206 The following topics are discussed e SNMP Monitoring and Control e Dashboard Control System Software TRA 8206 User Manual Iss 05 Menus 1 SNMP Monitoring and Control The Network Controller Card in the DFR 8300 series frame provides optional support for remote monitoring of your frame and the using Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP which is compatible with many third party monitoring and control tools Refer to your TRA 820
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