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1. Ross Video Limited SEA 8003A Serial Equalizing Amplifier User Manual REPORT CHANNEL A J BO01AR ir 111014 R OCKING AMPLIFIER RIAL EQUALIZING AMPLIFIER G AMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER ROSS Ross Part Number 8003 ADR 004 Issue 01 Cool Practical Technology SEA 8003A e Serial Equalizing Amplifier User Manual e Ross Part Number 8003ADR 004 e Document Issue 01 e Release Date February 5 2007 Printed in Canada The information contained in this User Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation Copyright O 2007 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 Trademarks ROSS is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited e Ross ROSS ROSS and MLE are registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited e All other product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners Important Regulator2. Your SEA 8003A Serial Equalizing Amplifier is a part of the RossGear family of products Ross Video offers a full line of RossGear terminal equipment including distribution conversion monitoring synchronizers encoders decoders keyers switchers as well as analog audio and video products SEA 8003A User Manual Iss 01 Ordering Information e 7 1 Notes 7 2 e Ordering Information SEA 8003A User Manual Iss 01 Notes SEA 8003A User Manual Iss 01 Ordering Information e 7 3 Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following PHONE E MAIL POSTAL SERVICE Name and address of your local dealer Product information and pricing Technical support Upcoming trade show information General Business Office and Technical Support After hours Emergency Fax General Information Technical Support Ross Video Limited Ross Video Incorporated Visit Us Please visit us at our website for Company information 613 e 652 e 4886 613 e 349 e 0006 613 e 652 e 4425 solutions rossvideo com techsupport rossvideo com 8 John Street Iroquois Ontario Canada KOE 1K0 P O Box 880 Ogdensburg New York USA 13669 0880 Related products and full product lines On line catalog Trade show information News Testimonials WWW ArEovideo com
3. 7 1 SEA 8003A and Related Products seen 7 1 SEA 8003A User Manual Iss 01 Contents e i ii e Contents SEA 8003A User Manual Iss 01 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 Ross Video SEA 8003A Serial Equalizing Amplifier The SEA 8003A is part of a full line of Digital Products within the RossGear 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 8003A 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 SEA 8003A 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 SEA 8003A User Manual Iss 01 Introduction e 1 1 Overview The SEA 8003A Serial Equalizing Amplifier is designed for general SDI distribution use It suits applications where multiple outputs are required but where reclocking is not required The SEA 8003 Aoperates on all serial digital standards from 143Mb s up to and includin
4. and when wearing ESD synthetic fiber clothing Always exercise proper grounding Susceptibility precautions when working on circuit boards and related equipment Unpacking Unpack each SEA 8003A you received from the shipping container and check the contents against the packing list to ensure that all items are included If any items are missing or damaged contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly SEA 8003A User Manual Iss 01 Installation and Setup e 2 1 Board Installation Use the following steps to install the SEA 8003A in a RossGear 8000 series digital distribution frame 1 Refer to the User Manual of the RossGear 8000 series frame to ensure that the frame is properly installed according to instructions If this board is to be installed in any compatible frame other than a Ross Video product refer to the frame manufacturer s manual for specific instructions 2 Please note that 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 3 After selecting the desired frame installation slot hold the SEA 8003A card by the edges and carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame Then fully insert the card into the frame until the rear connection plug is properly seated BNC Labels Affix the supp
5. 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 Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Notice CANADA This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numerique de classe A est conforme 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 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 Notice Maintenance User Serviceable Parts Routine maintenance
6. 0m of Belden 1694A 270Mb s Equalization Common Mode Rejection gt 20Vp p 50 60Hz Number Of Outputs Output Impedance 759 Return Loss gt 18dB to 360 MHz Signal Level 800mV 10 DC Offset 0 Volts 50 mV Rise and Fall Time 20 80 700ps Typical We recommend 200m or less of input cable due to jitter considerations Specifications are subject to change without notification SEA 8003A User Manual Iss 01 Specifications e 5 1 5 2 e Specifications SEA 8003A User Manual Iss 01 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Troubleshooting Checklist Warranty and Repair Policy Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this RossGear product is not required In the event of problems with your SEA 8003A the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem If the board still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes please contact your Ross Video products distributor or the Ross Video Technical Support department at the numbers listed under the Contact Us section at the end of this manual 1 SEA 8003A User Manual Iss 01 Visual Review Performing a quick visual check may reveal many problems such as connectors not properly seated or loose cables Check the board the frame and any associated peripheral equipment for signs of trouble Power Check Che
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8. ck 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 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 Reseat the Card in the Frame Eject the card and reinsert 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 Board Exchange Exchanging a suspect board with a board that is known to be working correctly is an efficient method for localizing problems to individual boards Service Information e 6 1 Warranty and Repair Policy The RossGear SEA 8003A 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 RossGear SEA 8003A 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 w
9. g 360Mb s Although the amplifier automatically equalizes up to 320m 1050 ft of Belden 1694A cable at 270Mb s 200m 656 ft is the recommended limit due to jitter considerations Special measures have been taken to ensure excellent return loss on both input and outputs This design guarantees error free performance with short cable runs A very useful feature of the SEA 8003A is the card edge LED status indicators which confirm the presence of an input signal capable of equalization The SEA 8003A is designed to operate within the RossGear 8000 series digital products frame Ten amplifiers can be installed in a Ross 2 rack unit frame and four amplifiers in a Ross 1 rack unit frame This amplifier also fits Leitch 6800 series frames Functional Block Diagram The following block diagram outlines the functions of the SEA 8003A card Refer to the section Cable Connections in this guide for information on connecting cables to the SEA 8003A card SDI OUT SDI IN IN be EQUALIZER pb O N o No a Figure 1 Simplified Block Diagram of SEA 8003A Functions Leitch is a trademark of Leitch Technology Corporation 1 2 e Introduction SEA 8003A User Manual Iss 01 Features The following features make the SEA 8003A the best solution for general SDI equalizing and distribution Accommodates all SMPTE 259M compliant SDI signals Automatic cable equalization to 320m 1050 ft Input signal quality indicator Output
10. is Chapter This chapter contai Overview ns the following sections Overview Jumper Setup Frame Connections Details The SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting system also known as a SMPTE alarm provides an indication if one or more frame boards encounter a fault or an abnormal condition The SEA 8003A board provides a jumper to enable SMPTE 269M fault reporting The card connects by means of an internal interface circuit to an auxiliary Telco connector on RossGear 8000 series frames When the frame connection is interfaced with a customer designed system of LEDs or audible alarms faults can be traced to a specific frame The following diagram illustrates a general arrangement for SMPTE 269M alarm reporting From All Frame AUX A Q2 267V Jack 2N6427 Modules MOC8101 TV cm L 100n Y E T 6 7V Internal Interface Circuit Mating Telco Plug ALARM 1 CIRCUIT gt POWER 3 20 mA max SUPPLY 6 24 Volts max L Customer Supplied Alarm Figure 5 SMPTE 269M Alarm Reporting Internal interface and typical connections SEA 8003A User Manual Iss 01 SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting e 4 1 Jumper Setup If fault reporting for the SEA 8003A is desired use jumper JP1 FAULT REPORT to set up the card 1 To access the jumper remove the card from the frame by pressing down the white card ejector tab and pulling the card from the frame slot 2 Ob
11. ith a unit of equal or superior performance characteristics Should you find that this RossGear SEA 8003A 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 RossGear SEA 8003A User Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and operation of your RossGear Product Ross Video policy dictates that all repairs to the RossGear SEA 8003A are to be conducted only 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 RossGear SEA 8003A 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
12. lied BNC label as per the included instructions to the BNC area on the rear of the rack frame Cable Connections This section provides instructions for connecting cables to the SEA 8003A when mounted in RossGear 8000 series Digital Products Frames The cable connectors on the rear of the frame are marked for distribution amplifiers having one input and eight outputs The SEA 8003A cable connections match the frame designations Connect the input and output cables according to the frame rear panel connections diagram in the following figures The inputs are internally terminated in 75 ohms It is not necessary to terminate unused outputs SDI SDI n Out 2 SDI Out 1 SDI Out 4 SDI SDI Out 3 Out 6 SDI SDI Out 5 Out 8 SDI Out 7 Figure 2 BNC Designations for RossGear DFR 8110A 2RU frame 2 2 e Installation and Setup SEA 8003A User Manual Iss 01 User Interface In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections e Fault Report e Output Mute e LEDs SEA 8003A User Manual Iss 01 User Interface e 3 1 Jumper Locations The following section describes the user configurable jumpers on the SEA 8003A JP1 Fault Report JP3 Output Mute FAULT REPORT CHANNEL A RA 6 e 7 B a CUTA outs Figure 3 Jumper Locations Fault Report JP1 Select SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting ENABLE or DISABLE via JP1 The default is ENABLE Refer to the Chapter SMPTE 269M Fa
13. serving all static discharge and handling precautions place the card with the component side facing up on a clean flat surface 3 To enable SMPTE fault reporting set jumper JP1 to ENABLE position The default is ENABLE 4 To disable SMPTE fault reporting set jumper JP1 to DISABLE position Frame Connections The SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting connection on RossGear 8000 series frames is provided by the auxiliary Telco connector AUX A for interfacing with a customer designed alarm system AUX A Connector for SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting Figure 6 SMPTE 269M Alarm Reporting Frame Connections Details The fault report contacts are closed when the card detects an internal failure or a power loss condition The fault report will pulse off for 1 to 2 ms about every 16ms if the input signal is low or missing Some internal failures are e Failure of the card to initialize e Failure in the fault reporting circuitry e Failure to detect a valid input signal to the card For additional information on alarm system design refer to the SMPTE document ANSI SMPTE 269M 1999 4 2 e SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting SEA 8003A User Manual Iss 01 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter contains the Technical Specifications table Technical Specifications Table 2 Technical Specifications Number Of Inputs 1 Standards SMPTE 259M Input Impedance 75Q Terminating Return Loss gt 20 dB to 360 MHz Automatic up to 32
14. specific shipping instructions should you wish our factory to repair your RossGear SEA 8003A If required a temporary replacement board 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 6 2 e Service Information SEA 8003A User Manual Iss 01 Ordering Information In This Chapter This chapter contains ordering information for the SEA 8003A and related products SEA 8003A and Related Products Standard Equipment e SEA 8003A Serial Equalizing Amplifier e 8003ADR 004 Serial Equalizing Amplifier User Manual Optional Equipment e 8003ADR 004 Serial Equalizing Amplifier User Manual additional User Manual e DFR 8104A Digital Products Frame and Power Supply PS 8102 1RU holds 4 boards includes 1 power supply e DFR 8104A C Digital Products Frame with Cooling Fan Board and Power Supply PS 8102 1RU holds 4 boards includes 1 power supply e DFR 8110A Digital Products Frame and Power Supply PS 8102 2RU holds 10 boards includes 1 power supply e DFR 8110A C Digital Products Frame with Cooling Fan Board and Power Supply PS 8102 2RU holds 10 boards includes 1 power supply
15. tate 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 gt O D c o 3 Wa 5 a gt 3 a This product is intended to be a component product of the RossGear 8000 series frame Refer to the RossGear 8000 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
16. to this RossGear product is not required This product contains no user serviceable parts If the board 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 aJ 95 Contents Introduction 1 1 Tn This Chaptet cL dadas 1 1 A Word of Th
17. ult Reporting for complete details Output Mute JP3 Select one of the following options as follows to enable or disable the Output Mute option e LOW SIG output will be muted if the input signal degrades to the point that the input EQ can no longer guarantee error free performance When the OK ERROR LED is Red the outputs will be muted e Off the card will work to the limits of the input stage This is the default setting 3 2 e User Interface SEA 8003A User Manual Iss 01 LEDs The front edge of the board has a LED indicator which show the status of the amplifier It is described in the following figure and table The board is operating correctly when the Input OK LED is lit OK ERROR LED Figure 4 Card edge LEDs Table 1 LED Status Indicator Descriptions When green the card is operating correctly This LED indicates that the input signal is suitable for achieving error free performance and is within the capability of the cable equalizer to OK ERROR Input OK restore the signal orent Red ERO When red the input signal is too low or absent In some circumstances the signal may still be restored correctly but the circuits will be working close to the limit of their capability and reliability cannot be assured SEA 8003A User Manual Iss 01 User Interface e 3 3 3 4 e User Interface SEA 8003A User Manual Iss 01 SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting In Th
18. waveform reshaping 8 Serial Digital Outputs Low Cost Fits Ross 8000 Series and Leitch 6800 Series frame Fault Reporting SMPTE 269M 5 year transferable warranty Documentation Terms The following terms are used throughout this guide SEA 8003A User Manual Iss 01 Frame refers to the DFR 8104A and DFR 8110A frames that house the SEA 8003A card All references to the DFR 8104A and DFR 8110A also include the DFR 8104A C and DFR 8110A C versions with the cooling fan option See the respective User Manuals for details Operator and User both refer to the person who uses the SEA 8003A Board Card and Module all refer to the SEA 8003A board itself including all components and switches System and Video system refers to the mix of interconnected production and terminal equipment in which the SEA 8003A operates Introduction e 1 3 1 4 e Introduction SEA 8003A User Manual Iss 01 Installation and Setup In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Static Discharge Unpacking Board Installation BNC Labels Cable Connections Static Discharge Whenever handling the SEA 8003A and other related equipment please observe all static discharge precautions as described in the following note Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive A semiconductor devices Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas
19. y and Safety Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment refer to the Important Safety Instructions gt 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 bb Wa 2 5 gt O D c o 5 gt Z O O D p gt 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 s
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