VDD-100 User Manual
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1. 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 MFC 8300 Series Network Controller Card For More Information on using DashBoard refer to the DashBoard User Manual SNMP Monitoring and Control The MFC 8300 Series 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 For More Information onthe SNMP controls for the VDD 100 refer to the VDD 100 Management Information Base MIB file SNMP monitoring refer to the MFC 8300 Series User Manual 1 4 Introduction VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Documentation Terms and Conventions The following terms and conventions are used throughout this manual Board and Card refer to openGear terminal devices within openGear frames including all components and switches e DashBoard refers to the DashBoard Control System DFR 8300 series frame refers to all versions of the 10 slot DFR 8310 series frames the 20 slot DFR 8321 series frames and any available options unless otherwise noted Frame refers to DFR 8300 series frame that houses the VDD 100 card as well as any openGear frames e GPIO refers to the DC signals used by one device to2. Double click the node for the VDD 100 you wish to configure for encoding A tab for the card displays in the Device View of the DashBoard client Select the DID SDID Settings tab and set the DID and SDID values for the GPIOs that will be used Click Save to make this change For example SMPTE 2016 3 specifies that AFD has DID 41h 65 decimal and SDID 05h If you want to assign GPIO 1 to AFD you would enter these numbers into the fields next to GPIO 1 Select the Packet Capture tab and select the GPIOs that will be used Click Capture Click Copy Repeat as required If you are using SCTE 104 triggers follow the steps in the To set a matching string when using SCTE 104 triggers on page 4 6 to complete this procedure and skip the remaining steps Select the GPIO Data Matching tab and modify the matching strings for the GPIOs that will be used Setthe GPIO matching string to modify Set the length of the match string and indicate whether the packet length must match the match string length e Set the string bytes at a time verifying contents in the string display windows on the GPIO Data Matching tab For example the AFD packet for a 16 9 center cut in 8 bytes long as shown in the image on the right Select the GPIO Matching Mask tab and set up the mask strings to apply to any incoming data For example to match on the AFD code and to ignore the bar data the mask should be set as follows Set the GPIO mas
3. Modules on the DFR 8300 series frames Rear Module Cabling Overview This section summarizes the cabling designations for the VDD 100 Connect the input and output cables according to the following sections DFR 8310 Series Frames In the DFR 8310 series frames the VDD 100 is used with the MDL RO2 Each module occupies one slot and accommodates one card This rear module provides one SDI input one video output a monitoring output and relay isolated GPIO outputs Figure 2 2 DFR 8321 Series Frames In the DFR 8321 series frames the VDD 100 is used with the MDL R22 Each module occupies two slots and accommodates one card This rear module provides one SDI input one video output a monitoring output and relay isolated GPIO outputs Figure 2 2 HD SD SDI HD SD SDI MON Out HD SD SDI Out Not connected GPIOs GPIOs Figure 2 2 Cabling for the MDL R02 and MDL R22 Rear Modules Connections Overview 2 6 Installation This section briefly outlines the types of connections available on the rear modules HD SD SDI In BNC 1 BNC 1 accepts an SDI SMPTE 259 or HD SDI SMPTE 292 video signal The VDD 100 requires this input in all cases It extracts VANC packets from this signal and routes the resulting output to BNC 3 The input signal is internally terminated in 75ohms when the VDD 100 is active VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 HD SD SDI Monitoring Out BNC 2 BNC 2 carries a copy of the SDI output prese
4. assign display in the various tabs and fields for the card 4 2 Configuration To assign names to the card and the GPIOs 1 2 3 4 Launch the DashBoard client on your computer Display a tab in the Device View for the card you wish to configure From the Device View select the Settings tab Type a unique name for the VDD 100 card in the Card Name field up to 15 characters If this field is left blank the card is automatically named VDD 100 Type a unique name for each GPIO output in the specific GPIO Name field If this field were blank the GPIO output is automatically named after its connector placement on the rear module Click Apply It is important to click this button before moving to another tab or the changes will not be made VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Enabling the GPIOs The VDD 100 has eight GPIOs that a user can configure for triggering Enabling the GPIOs The GPIO Enable tab controls which of the eight are active While decoding data packets from the VANC the VDD 100 will only drive GPIOs that are checked Normally an active GPIO closes the contact between the two pins To enable the GPIOs for your card 1 2 3 Display a tab in the Device View of DashBoard for the card you wish to configure From the Device View select the GPIO Enable tab To enable a GPIO select the check box associated with the specific GPIO you wish the card to drive Click Save to apply your changes Set
5. control another General Purpose Input Output Operator and User refer to the person who uses VDD 100 System and Video system refer to the mix of interconnected production and terminal equipment in your environment VANC refers to the Vertical Ancillary Data space of a serial digital video signal and is defined by SMPTE 291M The Operating Tips and Note boxes are used throughout this manual to provide additional user information VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Introduction 1 5 1 6 Introduction VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Installation In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing the VDD 100 installing the card into the frame cabling details and updating the card software The following topics are discussed Before You Begin e Quick Start Installing the VDD 100 Cabling for the VDD 100 Software Upgrades VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Installation 2 1 Before You Begin Before proceeding with the instructions in this chapter ensure that your DFR 8300 series frame is properly installed according to the instructions in the DFR 8300 Series User Manual Static Discharge Throughout this chapter please heed the following cautionary note A ESD Susceptibility Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor devices Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas and when synthetic f
6. 100 User Manual lss 04 Specifications 5 1 Technical Specifications This section provides technical specifications for the VDD 100 Table 5 1 VDD 100 Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Inputs 1 4801 59 94 SMPTE 259M 5761 50 SMPTE 259M 10801 50 59 94 60 SMPTE 292M Standards Accommodated 720p 50 59 94 60 SMPTE 292M 1080p 23 98 24 SMPTE 292M 1080psf 23 98 24 SMPTE 292M Impedance 75ohm terminating gt 100 m of Belden 1694A cable 1 485Gbps Equalization 400m of Belden 1694A cable 270Mbps Return Loss gt 13dB to 1 485Gbps Number of Outputs 2 Impedance 75 Return Loss gt 10dB to 270MHz Signal Level 800mV 10 DC Offset OVolts 50 mV 700ps typical 270Mbps 120ps typical 1 485Gbps Rise and Fall Time 20 8096 Overshoot lt 8 GPIO Outputs Number and Type of Outputs 8 pairs of isolated contacts Max 0 1A Power Maximum Power Consumption 5W 5 2 Specifications VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Troubleshooting Checklist Warranty and Repair Policy VDD 100 User Manual lss 04 Service Information 6 1 Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required In the event of problems with your VDD 100 the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify th
7. 100 is installed in a rear module that has a bypass relay this two position push button is used to control the relay When the push button is in the IN position the VDD 100 is in the video signal path In the recommended MDL R22 and MDL RO2 Full Rear Modules the SW1 should be left in the IN position at all times Pressing the button once moves the switch to the OUT position and bypasses the VDD 100 Pressing the button again restores the VDD 100 to its active state 2 Menu Switch SW2 This switch is not implemented on the VDD 100 3 Reset Switch SW3 This button is used for rebooting the card Refer to the section Reset Button on page 6 2 for details on using this button For More Information on the LEDs available on the card edge refer to the section Control and Monitoring Features on page 3 3 3 2 User Controls VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Control and Monitoring Features This section provides information on the card edge LEDs for the VDD 100 Refer to Figure 3 2 for the location of the LEDs POWER LED DS1 BYPASS LED DS2 Bypass Switch SW1 PGM VIDEO IN LED DS3 PGM VIDO OUT LED DS4 DS5 LED DS6 LED Menu Switch SW2 DS7 LED DS8 LED VIDEO ERROR LED DS9 UNKNOWN REAR MODULE LED DS10 DS11 LED DS12 LED Reset Button SW3 Figure 3 2 VDD 100 Card edge Controls Status and Selection LEDs on the VDD 100 The front edge of
8. a field of the Packet Capture tab To capture a packet 1 Display a tab in the Device View of DashBoard for the card you wish to configure 2 Setthe DID and SDID as outlined in the section To set the DID and SDID for a GPIO on page 4 4 Select the Packet Capture tab Specify a GPIO using the GPIO field This is the same GPIO you selected in step 2 Click Capture Data e VDD 100 captures the next data packet that matches the DID SDID for the GPIO you selected The Captured Data field is updated with the captured packet information 6 Tocopy the captured packet into the matching string for the selected GPIO Click Copy Data in the Packet Capture tab The GPIO field in the corresponding tab of the GPIO Data Matching tab is also updated with the packet information Note that the matching string is the one selected in the GPIO Data Matching tab 7 Proceed to the section Entering Data Matching Strings on page 4 6 VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Configuration 4 5 Entering Data Matching Strings The VDD 100 allows you to set a different data matching string for each of its eight GPIOs If you find the VANC packet you are examining contains data that is non static such as a counter the VDD 100 allows you to ignore those bits bytes using a data mask described in the section Entering Data Mask Strings on page 4 8 To set a matching string 1 Display tab in the Device View of DashBoard for
9. an also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performance of our products Company Address Ross Video Limited ROSS 8 John Street Iroquois Ontario KOE 1K0 Canada 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 1 613 652 4886 1 613 652 4425 1 613 652 4886 1 613 349 0006 techsupport rossvideo com solutions rossvideo com http www rossvideo com Contents Introduction 1 OVER 1 2 gun e 1 2 Functional Block Diagram se 1 3 Sn pl 1 4 DashBoard Control System 1 4 SNMP Monitoring and Control pe 1 4 Documentation Terms and COnyentignS ee 1 5 Installation 2 Before YON Iu 2 2 Static Discharge iniu pete eee ea eed REI ate EE 2 2 MPA CK UG ous psec t 2 2 QUICK Start cess 2 3 Installing the VDD 100 2 4 Rear Modules for the 100 2 4 Installing a Rear essere 2 4 Installing the VDD 100 e
10. d rating Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 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 their own expense N 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 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 N Notice This is a Class A
11. e 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 card the frame and any associated peripheral equipment for signs of trouble 2 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 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 into the frame Check Control Settings Refer to the Installation and User Controls sections of this manual to verify all user adjustable component settings 5 Input Signal Status Verify that source equipment is operating correctly and that a valid signal is being supplied 6 Output Signal Path Verify that destination equipment is operating correctly and receiving a valid signal 7T Unit Exchange Exchanging a suspect unit with a unit that is known to be working correc
12. ear Module with the screw on the top edge of the frame back plane 5 Using a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screw fasten the Rear Module to the back plane of the frame Do not over tighten 6 Ensure proper frame cooling and ventilation by having all rear frame slots covered with Rear Modules or Blank Plates 2 4 Installation VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Installing the VDD 100 Use the following procedure to install the VDD 100 in a DFR 8300 series frame 1 Locate the Rear Module you installed in the procedure Installing a Rear Module on page 2 4 N Notice Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placements 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 Hold the VDD 100 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 plus is properly seated in the Rear Module 4 Verify whether your rear module label is self adhesive by checking the back of the label for a thin wax sheet You must remove this wax sheet before affixing the label 5 Affix the supplied rear module label to the BNC area of the Rear Module VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Installation 2 5 Cabling for the VDD 100 This section provides information for connecting cables to the installed Rear
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14. et 6 2 Warranty and Repair Policy 3 6 3 VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Introduction In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Overview Functional Block Diagram e User Interfaces Documentation Terms and Conventions A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing an openGear VDD 100 VANC Data Decoder Your VDD 100 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 VDD 100 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 VDD 100 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 VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Introduction 1 1 Overview Features 1 2 Introduction The VDD 100 extracts packets from the Vertical Ancillary VANC data area of a video signal and closes GPIO contacts when they match user supplied strings TheVDD 100 detects VANC services such as AFD Branding Triggers SCTE 104 and others The VDD 100 can monitor up to eight different DID SDID combinations for matching data The fol
15. iber clothing is worn Always exercise proper grounding precautions when working on circuit boards and related equipment Unpacking Unpack each VDD 100 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 VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Quick Start Assuming you have an openGear frame a VDD 100 card and a suitable rear module the following steps will allow you to start matching VANC packets 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 Connect the frame to your LAN Refer to the DFR 8300 Series User Manual and the MFC 8300 Series User Manual for details Install DashBoard on a computer connected to the LAN The DashBoard Control System software and user manual is available from the Ross Video website Install a rear module in the frame as described in the section Installing a Rear Module on page 2 4 Install a VDD 100 into the rear module as described in the section Installing the VDD 100 on page 2 5 Connect a 292 or 259 video signal to the SDI input jack on the rear module of the encode card as described in the section Cabling for the VDD 100 on page 2 6 Launch the DashBoard client on your computer It should automatically find your frame within a minute or two Expand the node for the frame that you installed the VDD 100 A list of cards in the frame is displayed
16. ined VID ERROR DS9 UNKNOWN REAR MODULE DS10 When lit green this LED indicates that no video errors are occurring When lit orange this LED indicates that there is an error condition occurring e g EDH in the video input stream When lit green this LED indicates the card is installed with a valid rear module When lit orange this LED indicates that the rear module connected to the card is not one of the types recognized by the software Operation may not be correct DS11 12 These LEDs are not defined 3 4 User Controls VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Configuration In This Chapter This chapter explains how to use the user interface to set up the VDD 100 This discussion is based on the use of DashBoard through a network connection The following topics are discussed General Settings Enabling the GPIOs Setting DID SDIDs e Capturing a Packet Entering Data Matching Strings Entering Data Mask Strings Setting the Hold Times Monitoring VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Configuration 4 1 General Settings Before proceeding to any of the other sections please ensure that these settings are correct as they will have an effect on the operation of the other functions Assigning a unique name to each card is especially useful if you have more than one VDD 100 in a frame Naming each GPIO output is useful for reminding the user what device is attached to the GPIO The names you
17. k string to modify by entering the value in the GPIO field Enter the mask bytes one at a time in the Byte to Change and Value fields verifying the results in the read only field of the tab Connect the GPIO outputs to the devices they will be triggering Verify the GPIOs are triggering when the specified VANC data is present VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Installation 2 3 Installing the VDD 100 This section outlines how to install a rear module and a card in a DFR 8300 series frame Rear Modules for the VDD 100 When installing the VDD 100 in the DFR 8300 series frames use the following rear modules DFR 8310 series frame The MDL RO2 Full Rear Module is required The VDD 100 is not compatible with the DFR 8310 BNC frames e DFR 8221 series frame The MDL R22 Full Rear Module is required Installing a Rear Module If the Rear Module is already installed proceed to the section Installing the VDD 100 on page 2 5 Use the following procedure to install a Rear Module in your DFR 8300 series frame 1 Locate the card frame slots on the rear of the frame 2 Remove the Blank Plate from the slot you have chosen for the VDD 100 installation 3 Install the bottom of the Rear Module in the Module Seating Slot at the base of the frame s back plane Figure 2 1 Screw Hole Module Seating Slot Figure 2 1 Rear Module Installation in a DFR 8300 Series Frame VDD 100 not shown 4 Align the top hole of the R
18. ll 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 VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Service Information 6 3 Notes Notes open6e3r Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following Name and address of your local dealer Product information and pricing Technical support Upcoming trade show information Telephone After Hours Emergency UEP Or Email Telephone General Fax Information Email Website Visit Us Visit our website for Company information and news 1 613 652 4886 1 613 349 0006 techsupport rossvideo com 1 613 652 4886 1 613 652 4425 solutions rossvideo com http www rossvideo com Related products and full product lines Online catalog Testimonials 55 Video Production Technology
19. lowing features make the VDD 100 an ideal solution for detection of VANC services Operates automatically with popular SD and HD video formats Detects specific values of AFD and close GPIO contacts to control equipment such as keyers or up down cross converters Detects specific values of branding triggers and close GPIO contacts to control logo insertion equipment Ability to parse incoming SCTE 104 triggers and set the GPIO accordingly Flexible matching allows detection of a wide variety of VANC data patterns and control of any equipment that can react to a contact closure Frame accurate triggering each trigger is delivered within one video frame time Reports status and can be configured remotely via the DashBoard Control System Compatible with DataSafeTM Fits openGear DFR 8300 series frames Fully compliant with openGear specifications 5 year transferable warranty VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Functional Block Diagram This section provides the functional block diagram that outlines the workflow of the VDD 100 SERIALIZE HD SD SDI OUT EQUALIZE DESERIALIZE HD SD SDI IN HD SD SDI MON OUT EXTRACT VANC GPIOs RELAYS Figure 1 1 Simplified Block Diagram VDD 100 VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Introduction 1 3 User Interfaces The VDD 100 provides two user interfaces for controlling and monitoring the VDD 100 DashBoard Control System The DashBoard Control System
20. nt on BNC 3 when the VDD 100 is active This can be useful for test purposes This BNC does not have any bypass capability with power off or the VDD 100 removed there is no output signal on this jack HD SD SDI Out BNC 3 BNC 3 carries the main program output from the VDD 100 consisting of a reclocked copy of the signal applied to BNC 1 GPIOs GPIO 1 8 carry the output from the VDD 100 triggered when incoming data matches the user supplied match string The rear modules provide relay contact between 1A and 1B 2A and 2B and so on Refer to Figure 2 3 for MDL RO2 pinouts and Figure 2 4 for MDL R22 pinouts no Figure 2 3 GPIO Pinouts for the Figure 2 4 GPIO Pinouts for the MDL RO02 Rear Module MDL R22 Rear Module VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Installation 2 7 Software Upgrades This section provides instructions for upgrading the software for your VDD 100 using the DashBoard Control System Use the following procedure to upgrade the software on a VDD 100 1 Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file 2 Launch the DashBoard client on your computer 3 Display tab for the card you wish to upgrade by double clicking its status indicator in the Basic Tree View From the Device tab click Upload to display the Select File for upload dialog box Navigate to the bin upload file you wish to upload Click Open and follow the on screen in
21. oard for the card you wish to configure Select the GPIO Matching Masks tab Select the sub tab for the specific GPIO you wish to configure Select the byte number you wish to alter and supply a 8 bit hex mask byte This has 1 in each bit that is to be used in matching and 0 in each bit that is to be ignored Click Save The change is reflected in the GPIO Matching tabs Repeat the procedure for each GPIO you wish to configure VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Setting the Hold Times The VDD 100 allows the user to adjust the hold times for each of its eight GPIOs When a GPIO is triggered by the detection of a specified data pattern in VANC it will remain asserted for the number of seconds specified in the GPIO Hold Time tab To set the hold time 1 Display a tab in the Device View of DashBoard for the card you wish to configure 2 Select the GPIO Hold Time tab 3 In the field for the specific GPIO you wish to configure the hold time for enter a value seconds for the Hold Time Note that when this value is set to 0 the GPIO is asserted as long as the data pattern is present Repeat the procedure for each GPIO you wish to configure Click Save to apply your changes VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Configuration 4 9 Monitoring This section provides a Summary of the status fields available when using DashBoard to monitor the VDD 100 Monitoring using DashBoard The Status tabs provide read only information such as sof
22. open6e3r VDD 100 VANC Data Decoder User Manual ROSS Video Production Technology VDD 100 User Manual Ross Part Number VDD100DR 004 04 e Release Date May 10 2012 The information in this manual is subject to change without notice or obligation Copyright 2012 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 7 304 886 7 508 455 7 602 446 7 834 886 7 914 332 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 Ross ROSS ROSSG and MLE are registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited e openGear is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited DashBoard Control System is a trademark of Ross Video Limited e All other product names and any registered and unregistered t
23. pair 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 VDD 100 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 VDD 100 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 VDD 100 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 VDD 100 If required a temporary replacement frame will be made available at a nominal charge Any shipping costs incurred wi
24. 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 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 wheelie bin symbol invites you to use these systems If you need more information on the collection re use and recycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration You c
25. rademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel gt gt gt gt p ps Before using this product and nay associated equipment refer to the Important Safety Instructions listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage Product 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 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 potentially hazardous situa
26. se Program ID field to specify the Program ID value that the VDD 100 searches for in the trigger The VDD 100 activates the GPIO when the specified value matches what is set in the trigger If the values do not match the trigger is ignored To match the Splice ID in the trigger Select the Match Splice ID box VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 4 6 Configuration Use the Splice ID field to specify the Splice ID value that the VDD 100 searches for in the trigger The VDD 100 activates the GPIO when the specified value matches what is set in the trigger If the values do not match the trigger is ignored 7T Selectthe Ignore Pre roll box to enable the VDD 100 to ignore any pre roll values and initiate the trigger immediately 8 Usethe Trigger Delay slider to augment when the pre roll begins in milliseconds A negative value decreases the pre roll start time while a positive value adds to the pre roll start time The default Trigger Delay is zero 0 and its setting limited to reducing the pre roll start time to zero 0 VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Configuration 4 7 Entering Data Mask Strings The VDD 100 allows the user to set matching strings for each of its eight GPIOs However sometimes it s desirable to ignore certain bytes or bits when matching For example some bytes may have unknown or changing values 4 8 Configuration To set a mask string 1 2 3 4 e Display a tab in the Device View of DashB
27. structions Click Finish to start the upgrade o NDN Monitor the upgrade e Upload Status dialog enables you to monitor the upgrade process e card reboots automatically once the file is uploaded The card is temporarily taken offline e The reboot process is complete once the status indicators for the Card State and Connection return to their previous status Operating Tip f you are running DashBoard version 2 3 0 or lower you must click Reboot in the Device tab to complete the upgrade process This completes the procedure for upgrading the software on a VDD 100 Troubleshooting If you encounter problems when upgrading your card software verify the following e Ethernet cable is properly connected if you are uploading the file via a network connection The file you are attempting to load is a bin file that is for the card you are upgrading 2 8 Installation VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 User Controls In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on the VDD 100 The following topics are discussed Card Overview Control and Monitoring Features VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 User Controls 3 1 Card Overview This section provides a general overview of the VDD 100 card components Figure 3 1 VDD 100 Components 1 Bypass Switch SW1 2 Menu Switch SW2 3 Reset Switch SW3 1 Bypass Switch SW1 If the VDD
28. the VDD 100 has LED indicators for communication activity Basic LED displays and descriptions are provided in Table 3 1 Table 3 1 LEDs on the VDD 100 Display and Description When lit green this LED indicates the card is operating with a HERD valid input When flashing green this LED indicates the bootloader is a waiting for a software upload When lit orange this LED indicates this is a warning about a Orange A signal or configuration error When lit red this LED indicates that the card is not operational Beg This will occur if for example there is no video input Off When off this LED indicates there is no power to the card When lit red this LED indicates the card is in bypass mode BYPASS 5 aa DS2 When off this LED indicates the card is in the video path and is capable of inserting data VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 User Controls 3 3 Table 3 1 LEDs on the VDD 100 Display and Description PGM VID IN DS3 PGM VID OUT DS4 When lit green this LED indicates the Program Video input is present and valid When lit red this LED indicates that no valid input is present Ensure that the input cable is connected properly to the rear module When lit green this LED indicates the Program Video output serializer is locked to a valid input When lit red this LED indicates there is hardware fault on the card DS5 8 These LEDs are not def
29. the card you wish to configure 2 Select the GPIO Data Matching tab 3 Select the sub tab for the specific GPIO you wish to configure 4 Typea value in the Length field to select the length of the match string you are entering Note Setting the Length to zero 0 clears the matching string 5 Select the incoming length using the Match Type menu Choose from the following LEN Select this option when the length of the incoming must match the matching string ANY Select this option to ignore the incoming length and just match on the bytes supplied Click Save The change is reflected in the GPIO match string fields Select the byte number you wish to alter in the Byte to Change field and supply a byte to match on in the Value field Click Save The change is reflected in the GPIO match string fields Repeat the procedure for each GPIO you wish to configure To set a matching string when using SCTE 104 triggers 1 2 3 4 Display a tab in the Device View of DashBoard for the card you wish to configure Select the GPIO Data Matching tab Select the sub tab for the specific GPIO you wish to configure Select the Use SCTE 104 decoding box Matching tab settings are not applicable when the Use SCTE 104 decoding box is Note The GPIO Matching Masks tab settings and the remaining GPIO Data selected 5 6 To match the Program ID in the trigger Select the Match Program ID box e U
30. ting the GPIO Level Use the options in the GPIO Polarity tab if you want the contacts to close when the GPIO is active To set the GPIO level 1 2 3 Display a tab in the Device View of DashBoard for the card you wish to configure Select the GPIO Polarity tab To have the contacts close when the GPIO is active select the corresponding check box for that GPIO To have an active GPIO open the contact between the two pins clear the corresponding check box for that GPIO Click Save to apply your changes VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Configuration 4 3 Setting DID SDIDs The VDD 100 can monitor a separate DID and SDID for each of its eight GPIOs The DID SDID Settings tab allows the user to set the DID and SDID value for each of the GPIOs To set the DID and SDID for a GPIO 1 Display tab in the Device View of DashBoard for the card you wish to configure 2 From the Device View select the DID SDID Settings tab 3 Fillina DID and SDID value in the boxes to the right of the GPIO number DID Input the values according to the specifications e SDID Input the values according to the specifications 4 Click Save to apply your changes 4 4 Configuration VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Capturing a Packet The VDD 100 includes a feature for capturing data in the ANC packets sorted by DID and SDID passed when a specific GPIO is triggered The packet information is then displayed in the Captured Dat
31. tion 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 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 Important Safety Instructions Caution This 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 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 cords from the chassis rear appliance connectors before servicing this area 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 fuses must be the same time an
32. tly is an efficient method for localizing problems to individual units Reset 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 VDD 100 Use the following procedure to reload the software on a VDD 100 1 Press and hold the Menu switch 2 While holding the Menu switch press the Reset button in 3 Release the Reset button and then the Menu switch The POWER 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 its last operational software load e Software loads can be sent to the VDD 100 via the connection on the rear of the frame This completes the procedure for reload the software on a VDD 100 6 2 Service Information VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Warranty and Repair Policy The VDD 100 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 VDD 100 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 VDD 100 has failed after your warranty period has expired we will re
33. tware revision issue signal status and power consumption of the VDD 100 Product Status The Product tab has information about the VDD 100 which will be helpful to a Ross Video technician when there are questions about the operation of the unit This tab summarizes the read only information about the card such as board revision serial number and rear module type Operating Status The GPIO Status tab provides the following read only information The Bypass Active field reports when the video is bypassed from the card directly to the output Bypass or whether the video is routed through the card and then to the output Active The Incoming Video field indicates the video format of the input The GPIO fields report when the relay contact is open or closed When open the triggering condition is false not present unless its polarity has been reversed in the GPIO Polarity tab When closed the triggering condition is true present unless its polarity has been reversed in the GPIO Polarity tab For More Information e reversing the GPIO polarity refer to the section Setting the GPIO Level on page 4 3 4 10 Configuration VDD 100 User Manual Iss 04 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter provides the technical Specification information for the VDD 100 Note that technical Specifications are Subject to change without notice The following topics are discussed e Technical Specifications VDD
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