QEA-8609 User Manual
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1. Notice The symbol with the word Notice within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in major or minor equipment damage or a situation which could place the equipment in a non compliant operating state 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 8321 and OG3 FR series frames Refer to the DFR 8300 and OG3 FR 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 intend2. If you need more information on the collection re use and recycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performance of our products Company Address Ross Video Limited ROSS _ som 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 OVeryieWesnne a Ydd FE YY ddr Td DF 1 2 INTE ia Y HT Y FR AY CF EN FREUD FE RH I TE EFE 1 2 Funictional Block Diagramm nennen ann 1 3 Dual 1x4 and Dual 1x3 Configuration esssessessessesnenensnnsnennnnnnenensennnnennenenn 1 3 User InterfaCes eden YG E FF CY meinen FFA 1 4 DashBoard Control System ul usiusssussuuusuuusu urn r YY HL HII YIII III III II I I HIN 1 4 C rd edge Monitoring ie FFF FU 1 4 SNMP Monitoring and Control cceccecceeseesseeeecseeeseesecesceseeeeceeeseeseneeseeeaeesaeeaees 1 4 Documentation Terms and Conventions cccccccscessesssesecesceseeseeeeeeceeeseseceeecaecseeeaeenseeasens 1 5 Installation 2 Before You Begin rosessi ten
3. The following topics are discussed Before You Begin e Installing the QEA 8609 e Cabling Software Upgrades QEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Installation 2 1 Before You Begin Before proceeding with the instructions in this chapter ensure that your openGear frame is properly installed according to the instructions in the DFR 8300 and OG3 FR 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 fiber clothing is worn Always exercise proper grounding precautions when working on circuit boards and related equipment Unpacking Unpack each card 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 GEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Installing the OEA 8609 The OEA 8609 can be installed in the DFR 8321 series frames and the OG3 FR series frames using a supported rear module Supported Rear Module Notice Ensure that you install the QEA 8609 using the supported rear module listed below Installing the QEA 8609 with an unsupported rear module can damage the card the rear module or both The 8320AR 302 Full Rear Modul
4. QEA 8609 Quad HD SD Equalizing Amplifier User Manual gt eee Video Production Technology QEA 8609 User Manual Copyright Patents Notice Trademarks Ross Part Number 8609DR 004 01 e Release Date July 25 2013 The information in this manual is subject to change without notice or obligation O 2013 Ross Video Limited All rights reserved This work is proprietary and confidential to Ross Video Limited its subsidiaries and its other affiliated corporations and may not be copied distributed sold or otherwise used or relied upon without the express written permission of Ross Video Limited Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited 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 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 ROSS is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited Ross ROSS ROSS and MLE are registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited e openGear6 is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited e
5. advice on any product manufactured by Ross Video Limited beyond the warranty period without charge for the life of the eguipment QEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Service Information 6 3 Notes Notes openkear Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following Name and address of your local dealer e Product information and pricing Technical support e Upcoming trade show information Telephone 1 613 652 4886 Ua After Hours Emergency 1 613 349 0006 URS Email techsupport rossvideo com Telephone 1 613 652 4886 General Fax 1 613 652 4425 Information Email solutions rossvideo com Website http www rossvideo com Visit Us Visit our website for Company information and news Related products and full product lines Online catalog e Testimonials gt eee Video Production Technology
6. along with amendments A1 2000 and A2 2002 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device A Notice This is a Class A product In domestic environments this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may have to take adequate measures Maintenance User Serviceable Parts Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required This product contains no user serviceable parts If the module does not appear to be working properly please contact Technical Support using the numbers listed under the Contact Us section on the last page of this manual All 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 eguipment that you purchased reguired 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 eguipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner The crossed out wheelie bin symbol invites you to use these systems
7. have been detected Flashing Green When flashing green this LED indicates that the Bootload button was pressed and the card is receiving a new software load from the frame Flashing Green and Orange When lit green with flashing orange this LED indicates a signal or configuration problem Verify the signal status and settings Amber When lit amber this LED indicates the card is running internal diagnostics while powering up Red When lit red or flashing red this LED indicates the card is not 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 When lit green this LED indicates that a valid SDI input signal is present for the specified channel INPUT 2 When lit red this LED indicates that the SDI input signal is missing or invalid for the specified channel a The INPUT A LED reports on the Channel A source the INPUT B LED reports on the Channel B source the INPUT C LED reports on the Channel C source and the INPUT D LED reports on the Channel D source QEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Configuration 3 3 Using DashBoard Before proceeding ensure that the DashBoard Control System is installed on a PC connected to your facility network The DashBoard software and user manual area available from the Ross Video website For More Information on e inst
8. Controller card in your frame Note that DashBoard version 5 1 0 or higher is reguired for this procedure To upgrade the software on a card 1 Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file 2 Display the Device View of the card by double clicking its status indicator in the Basic Tree View From the Device View click Upload to display the Select file for upload dialog Navigate to the bin upload file you wish to upload Click Open o a amp If you are upgrading a single card click Finish to display the Uploading to Selected Devices dialog Proceed to step 8 7 Ifyou are upgrading multiple cards Click Next gt to display the Select Destination menu This menu provides a list of the compatible cards based on the card selected in step 2 Specify the card s to upload the file to by selecting the check box es for the cards you wish to upload the file to e Verify that the card s you wish to upload the file to The Error Warning fields indicate any errors such as incompatible software or card type mismatch e Click Finish to display the Uploading to Selected Devices dialog 8 Monitor the upgrade The Uploading to Selected Devices dialog enables you to monitor the upgrade process Click OK to complete the upgrade The card s are temporarily taken offline during the re boot process The process is complete once the status indicators for the Card State and Connection fields return to thei
9. DashBoard Control System is a trademark of Ross Video Limited 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 Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel gt Pe p gt 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
10. Gear product is not reguired In the event of problems with your card 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 at the end of the manual 1 Visual Review Performing a guick visual check may reveal many problems such as connectors not properly seated or loose cables Check the card the frame and any associated peripheral eguipment 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 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 Input Signal Status Verify that source eguipment is operating correctly and that a valid signal is being supplied Output Signal Path Verify that destination eguipment 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 Boo
11. HA INCHB INCHC INCHD OUT 1A OUT 2A OUT 3A OUT 4A OUT 1B OUT 2B OUT 3B OUT 4B OUT 1C OUT 2C OUT 3C OUT 1D OUT 2D OUT 3D Figure 1 1 Simplified Diagram Dual 1x4 and Dual 1x3 Configuration 8320AR 302 QEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Introduction 1 3 User Interfaces The following interfaces are available for control and monitoring of your OEA 8609 DashBoard Control System The DashBoard Control System enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and cards from a computer DashBoard communicates with other cards in the openGear frame through the MFC 8300 Series Network Controller Card For More Information on e menus in DashBoard refer to the section DashBoard Menus on page 4 1 e installing and using DashBoard refer to the DashBoard User Manual Card edge Monitoring The card edges provide LEDs for monitoring the status of the input signal For More Information on e card edge LEDs refer to the section Monitoring Features on page 3 3 SNMP Monitoring and Control The Network Controller card in the openGear frame provides optional support for remote monitoring and control of your frame and openGear cards using Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP which is compatible with many third party monitoring and control tools For More Information on e SNMP controls on your card refer to your QEA 8609 Management Information Base MIB file e SNMP Monitori
12. Rear Module you installed in the procedure To install the rear module in the openGear frame on page 2 3 2 Hold the 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 2 4 Installation QEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Cabling This section provides cabling details for the QEA 8609 Important It is necessary to terminate unused outputs Dual 1x4 and Dual 1x3 Configuration The 8320AR 302 Full Rear Module is required when operating in a dual 1x4 dual 1x3 configuration Each rear module occupies two slots and accommodates one card This rear module provides one SDI input and four SDI outputs for Channel A one SDI input and four SDI outputs for Channel B one SDI input and three SDI outputs for Channel C and one SDI input and three SDI outputs for Channel D via HD BNC connections Figure 2 2 INCHA INCHB og OUT 1A OUT 1B i OUT 2A OUT 2B o o OUT 3A OUT 3B S o OUT 4A OUT 4B o OUT 1C OUT 1D D OUT 2C OUT 2D R OUT 3C OUT 3D a a O o O 9 9 o amp O IN CH C INCHD Figure 2 2 Cable Connections for the 8320AR 302 Full Rear Module GEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Installation 2 5 Software Upgrades The card can be upgraded in the field via the MFC 8300 series Network
13. The rear module installed with the card is OK Green supported and the card is operating correctly Board type on flash does not match the Y Board DR board type resistor An unsupported rear module is installed Incomp Rear Module Red with the card Hardware Voltage mV Supply Voltage Current mA CPU Headroom RAM Available Current consumption of card Processing power available On board processing memory available Displays the number of hours since the Uptime gh last reboot of the card Configuration Bank Storage count Product Tab Table 4 3 outlines the read only information displayed in the Product tab Table 4 3 Product Tab Items Tab Title Parameters Description Product QEA 8609 Displays the card model Supplier Ross Video Ltd Indicates the manufacturer of your card Board Rev Indicates the version of the PCB Board S N HHHHHH Indicates the card serial number Product Indicates the rear module the card is installed in Rear Module Indicates that the installed rear module is Unknown not recognized by the card Software Rev HHHH Indicates the software version QEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 DashBoard Menus 4 3 Setup Tab Table 4 4 summarizes the Setup options available in DashBoard Table 4 4 Setup Menu Items Menu Title Parameters Description Indicates the BNC on the rear module that read only is assigned as the inp
14. aeeaecasesaececeteseeseneeaeenss 6 3 ii Contents QEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Introduction In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections e Overview Functional Block Diagram User Interfaces e Documentation Terms and Conventions A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing an openGear OEA 8609 Ouad HD SD Egualizing Amplifier Your QEA 8609 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 card fits into your overall working environment Egually pleasing is the product guality reliability and functionality Thank you for joining the group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers Should you have a guestion pertaining to the installation or operation of your card 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 QEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Introduction 1 1 Overview Features 1 2 Introduction Your QEA 8609 is a Multi Definition SDI distribution amplifier capable of equalizing and reclocking all common serial digital signals Each channel of your QEA 8609 egualizes the incoming SDI signal compensating for greater than 400m of cable at 270MHz and greater than 150m of cable at 1 485GHz LED indicators at th
15. alling DashBoard refer to the DashBoard User Manual To launch DashBoard 1 Ensure that you are running DashBoard software version 5 1 0 or higher 2 Launch DashBoard by double clicking its icon on your desktop 3 Ensure that the openGear frame with your QEA 8609 card s is displayed in the Tree View located on the left side of the DashBoard window It may take 30 seconds or more to update the Tree View Consult the MFC 8300 Series User Manual and DashBoard User Manual should the Tree View not display the card To access a card in DashBoard 1 From the Tree View expand the node for the openGear frame your cards are installed in A list of cards installed in the frame is now displayed In the example below the node for Frame 6 is expanded to show a list of cards including the QEA 8609 2 Double click the node for a card to display its menus in the Device View of DashBoard right side of the DashBoard window Fie Layouts Views Window Hel Frame6 Slot2 QEA 8609 x es Siot10 FOR 6603 tnn Example of a GEA 8609 in DashBoard QEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 3 4 Configuration Configuring the OEA 8609 This section briefly outlines how to configure the QEA 8609 using the options available in DashBoard Configuring the Egualizer for a Channel This section summarizes how to set up the egualizer for a channel To enable the egualizer 1 From the Device View select the Setup tab Setup Tab Enablin
16. e field Alarm colors are noted within the tables as text set in brackets next to the menu parameter name Signal Tab Table 4 1 outlines the read only information displayed in the Signal tab Tab Title Channel Status Table 4 1 Signal Tab Items Parameters OK Green Description Input signal is present and valid No input Red Input signal is not present The Alarm on Loss of Input for this channel is enabled No input Green Input signal is not present The Alarm of Loss of Input for this channel is disabled No signal Input signal is not present SD signal A valid SD input signal is present HD 3G signal A valid HD or 3G input signal is present Egualizer bypassed Input signal is present and the egualizeris bypassed the Enable Egualizer check box is not selected in the Setup tab Signal present Input signal is present and valid No signal muted Input signal is not present Input Cable Length m 4 2 DashBoard Menus x 1694A y 1855A Indicates the approximate cable length used for the input signal where x represents the Belden 1694A length y represents the Belden 1855A length A valid input source was not detected on the input BNC QEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Hardware Tab Table 4 2 outlines the read only information displayed in the Hardware tab Table 4 2 Hardware Tab Items Tab Title Parameters Description
17. e front of the card identifies the presence of incoming video simplifying system troubleshooting Each QEA 8609 is capable of egualizing all common serial digital signals Support for HD and SD signals makes our egualizing amplifiers an extremely versatile SDI distribution amplifier Special attention has been taken to ensure the SDI outputs faithfully reproduce the incoming signals with excellent jitter and return loss specifications The OEA 8609 includes the following features Egualizes SDI signals of 270Mbps and 1 485Gbps Egualizes up to 400m of cable at 270Hz and greater than 150m of cable at 1 485GHz Accepts DVB ASI and SMPTE 310 signals Operates as a dual 1x4 dual 1x3 Configure and monitor via the DashBoard Control SystemTM Automatic detection of incoming data rate Automatically mutes the channel output when a loss of input occurs LED indicator for signal presence Excellent input and output return loss Fits DFR 8321 series and OG3 FR series frames Fully compliant with openGear specifications 5 year transferable warranty QEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Functional Block Diagram The OEA 8609 operates as an egualizing dual 1x4 dual 1x3 This section provides the block diagram Dual 1x4 and Dual 1x3 Configuration Figure 1 1 describes the workflow of the QEA 8609 with the 8320AR 302 Full Rear module This configuration has the OEA 8609 operating as a dual equalizing 1x4 dual 1x3 with HD BNC connections INC
18. e is required Installing a Card You must first install the rear module in the frame and then install the card in the appropriate slot within an openGear frame This section outlines how to perform both tasks To install the rear module in the openGear frame 1 Refer to the DFR 8300 and OG3 FR Series User Manual to ensure that the frame is properly installed 2 On the rear of the frame locate the card frame slot Remove the Blank Plate from the rear of the slot you have chosen for card installation 4 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 Module Seating Slots Figure 2 1 Rear Module Installation in an OG3 FR Series Frame Cards not shown 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 back plane Do not over tighten QEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Installation 2 3 7 Verify whether your Rear Module Label is self adhesive by checking the back of the label for a thin wax sheet You must remove the wax sheet before affixing the label Affix the supplied Rear Module Label to the BNC area of the Rear Module Ensure proper frame cooling and ventilation by having all rear frame slots covered with rear modules or blank metal plates To install the card in the openGear frame 1 Locate the
19. ed 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 and rating Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer EMC Notices United States of America FCC Part 15 This eguipment 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 eguipment is operated in a commercial environment This eguipment generates uses and can radiate radio freguency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this eguipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be reguired to correct the interference at their 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
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21. ent beyond the FIVE 5 year warranty period In no event shall Ross Video Limited be liable for direct indirect special incidental or conseguential damages including loss of profits incurred by the use of this product Implied warranties are expressly limited to the duration of this warranty This 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 OEA 8609 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 OEA 8609 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 QEA 8609 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
22. g the Egualizer 2 Selectthe Enable Egualizer check box for the channel The box displays a check mark To bypass the egualizer 1 From the Device View select the Setup tab 2 Select the Enable Egualizer check box for the channel to clear the box contents Loss of Input You can configure the QEA 8609 to raise an alarm when a loss of input occurs To enable an alarm for a loss of input 1 From the Device View select the Alarms tab 2 Selectthe Alarm on Loss of Input check box for the channel The box displays a check mark The Input field in the Signal tab now reports when the card detects an invalid or absent input signal for that channel To verify which BNC to troubleshoot refer to the rear module labelling or the Input BNC status field in the Setup tab GEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Configuration 3 5 3 6 Configuration QEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 DashBoard Menus In This Chapter This chapter briefly summarizes the menus items and parameters available from DashBoard for your card Default parameters are noted with an asterisk The following topics are discussed Status Tabs Setup Tab e Alarms Tab QEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 DashBoard Menus 4 1 Status Tabs This section summarizes the read only information displayed in the Status tabs The fields in the Signal tab vary in severity from green valid yellow caution to red alarm DashBoard reports the most severe alarm for a singl
23. iscussed e Technical Specifications GEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Specifications 5 1 Technical Specifications This section lists the technical specifications for the OEA 8600 Table 5 1 Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Rear Modules Supported Rear Modules 8320AR 302 Number of Inputs 4 143Mbps NTSC AFSC SMPTE 259M 270Mbps 525 625 Component SMPTE 259M Data Rates and SMPTE Standards Accommodated AMOD SMPTE 270Mbps DVB ASI 1 485Gbps Component SMPTE 292M Impedance 75Q terminating NN gt 225m 740ft of Belden 1855A cable a 270MHz Egualization gt 100m 325ft of Belden 1855A cable a 1 485GHz Return Loss gt 15dB to 3GHz Connector Type HD BNC 14 total 4 for Channel A 4 for Channel B 3 for Channel C and 3 for Channel D Impedance 750 Number of Outputs Return Loss gt 15dB to 1 485GHz Signal Level 800m V 10 DC Offset OV 50mV 700ps typical 270Mbps 120ps typical 1 485Gbps Overshoot lt 10 Rise amp Fall Time 20 80 Connector Type HD BNC 2 Maximum Ambient o Power Total Power Consumption 2 TW 5 2 Specifications QEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Troubleshooting Checklist e Warranty and Repair Policy QEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Service Information 6 1 Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this open
24. ng and Control refer to your MFC 8300 Series User Manual 1 4 Introduction QEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Documentation Terms and Conventions The following terms and conventions are used throughout this manual Terms The following terms are used Board and Card both refer to the card including all components and switches DashBoard refers to the DashBoard Control SystemTM DFR 8321 series frame refers to all version of the DFR 8321 series frames and all available options unless otherwise indicated OG3 FR series frame refers to the OG3 FR series frames and all available options unless otherwise indicated openGear frame refers to all versions of the DFR 8321 series and OG3 FR series unless otherwise indicated Operator and User both refer to the person who uses the QEA 8609 System and Video system both refer to the mix of interconnected production and terminal eguipment in which the card operates Conventions The following conventions are used The Operating Tips and Note boxes are used to provide additional user information GEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Introduction 1 5 1 6 Introduction QEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Installation In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing the rear module for your OEA 8609 installing the card in the frame cabling details and how to upgrade the software on your card s
25. r previous status 2 6 Installation QEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Configuration In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on your QEA 8609 The following topics are discussed e Card Overview e Monitoring Features Using DashBoard e Configuring the QEA 8609 GEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Configuration 3 1 Card Overview This section describes the Bootload button located on each card surface There are no other card edge controls as all configuration and setup is done using the menus in DashBoard Refer to Figure 3 1 for location of this button Figure 3 1 Card edge Controls 1 Bootload Button This button is used for factory service in the unlikely event of a complete card failure Do not use this button unless advised by Ross Technical Support For More Information on the Bootload process refer to the section Bootload Button on page 6 2 3 2 Configuration QEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Monitoring Features The following sections describe the card edge LEDs Refer to Figure 3 2 for LED locations PWR LED INPUT ALED INPUT B LED INPUT C LED INPUT D LED Status LEDs lt Bootload Button Figure 3 2 LED Locations Basic LED displays and descriptions are provided in Table 3 1 Table 3 1 Status LEDs Display and Description When lit green this LED indicates that the card is functioning normal and that no anomalies
26. tload 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 a complete software reload on the card 1 2 3 6 2 Service Information Eject the card Press and hold the Bootload button while re inserting the card into the frame Release the button The PWR LED flashes green while the card is waiting for a new software load If aa new software load is not sent to the card within 60 seconds the card will attempt to restart with its last operational software load e Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software load for your card GEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Warranty and Repair Policy The QEA 8609 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 OEA 8609 proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period Ross Video Limited reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of eguipment with a unit of egual or superior performance characteristics Should you find that this OEA 8609 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 eguipm
27. ut source for the Input BNC specified channel Indicates that no BNCs are currently used NIC as inputs for the channel Indicates the BNC on the rear module that read only are assigned as the outputs for the Output BNCs specified channel N C Indicates that there are no outputs in this Channel channel Selected Egualizer is always enabled Enable Egualizer Cleared Sets the egualizer in bypass mode All configurable menu options are Unlocked editable Edit Permissions All configurable menu options except this Locked one are locked and are read only Resets all editable parameters to the BE RUN u factory default values 4 4 DashBoard Menus QEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Alarms Tab Table 4 5 summarizes the Alarms options available in DashBoard Table 4 5 Alarms Menu Items Menu Title Parameters Description The Status field in the Signal tab reports Selected the loss of the specified input as an error alarm Channel Alarm on Loss of Input The Status field in the Signal tab reports Cleared the loss of the specified input as information only QEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 DashBoard Menus 4 5 4 6 DashBoard Menus QEA 8609 User Manual Iss 01 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter includes the technical specifications for the OEA 8609 Note that specifications are subject to change without notice The following topics are d
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