Opengear ADA-8402-B, User Manual

Page 1: ...ADA 8402 B AES EBU Distribution Amplifier 110ohm User Manual ...

Page 2: ...is 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 Tr...

Page 3: ...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 Caution This product is intended to be a component product of the DFR 8300 and OG3 FR series frame Refer to ...

Page 4: ...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 Maintenance User Serviceable Parts Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required This product contains no user servicable parts ...

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Page 7: ...odule 2 3 Installing the ADA 8402 B 2 4 Cabling for the ADA 8402 B 2 5 DFR 8310 Series Frame Cabling Overview 2 5 DFR 8321 and OG3 FR Series Frame Cabling Overview 2 5 Software Upgrades 2 6 User Controls 3 Card Overview 3 2 Using the DIP Switches 3 3 Overview 3 3 Configuring the DIP Switches 3 3 Control and Monitoring Features 3 6 Status and Selection LEDs on the ADA 8402 B 3 6 DashBoard Menus 4 S...

Page 8: ...ii Contents ADA 8402 B User Manual Iss 02 ...

Page 9: ...uipment 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 ADA 8402 B 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 inst...

Page 10: ...he 8320AR 043 high density split rear module can accommodate up to 2x ADA 8402 B cards each configured as a 1x4 DA accommodating up to 20 channels of distribution per 2RU frame Features The following features make the ADA 8402 B the best solution for distributing digital audio signals Operates as a 1x8 AES distribution amplifier 8310AR 042 or 8320AR 042 full rear modules or 1x4 high density AES di...

Page 11: ...l Block Diagrams This section provides the functional block diagrams that outline the workflow of the ADA 8402 B Figure 1 1 Simplified Block Diagram 8310AR 042 and 8320AR 042 Full Rear Modules Figure 1 2 Simplified Block Diagram 8320AR 043 Split Rear Module ...

Page 12: ...penGear frame through the Network Controller Card For More Information on the menus in DashBoard refer to the chapter DashBoard Menus on page 4 1 using DashBoard refer to the DashBoard User Manual Card edge Controls The ADA 8402 B provides LEDs on the card edge that display the status of the input signals For More Information on adjusting the output levels refer to the section Card Overview on pag...

Page 13: ...shBoard refers to the DashBoard Control System DFR 8300 series refers to all versions of the DFR 8310 series and DFR 8321 series frames and any available options unless otherwise noted OG3 FR series refers to the OG3 FR series frames and openGear frame refers to all versions of the DFR 8300 series and OG3 FR series frames and any available options unless otherwise noted Operator and User refer to ...

Page 14: ...1 6 Introduction ADA 8402 B User Manual Iss 02 ...

Page 15: ...apter provides instructions for installing the rear module s for the ADA 8402 B installing the card into the frame cabling details and updating the card software The following topics are discussed Before You Begin Installing the ADA 8402 B Cabling for the ADA 8402 B Software Upgrades ...

Page 16: ...ecautions as described in the following note Unpacking Unpack each ADA 8402 B 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 ESD Susceptibility Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor devices Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environm...

Page 17: ... in the DFR 8321 series frames the 8320AR 042 Full Rear Module or the 8320AR 043 Split Rear Module can be used When using a Full Rear Module use the even numbered slots such as 2 or 4 to ensure that the card aligns with the rear module Installing a Rear Module If the rear module is already installed proceed to the section Installing the ADA 8402 B on page 2 4 To install a rear module in your openG...

Page 18: ...me other than a Ross Video product refer to the frame manufacturer s manual for specific instructions To install the ADA 8402 B in an openGear frame 1 Locate the rear module you installed in the procedure Installing a Rear Module on page 2 3 2 Hold the ADA 8402 B 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 connec...

Page 19: ...ccupies one slot and accommodates one card This rear module provides one AES input and eight AES outputs Figure 2 2 DFR 8321 and OG3 FR Series Frame Cabling Overview The ADA 8402 B is used with the following rear modules 8320AR 042 Full Rear Module Each rear module occupies two slots and accommodates one card This rear module provides one AES input and eight AES outputs Figure 2 2 8320AR 043 Split...

Page 20: ...lick Next 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 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 mismat...

Page 21: ...Iss 02 User Controls 3 1 User Controls In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on the ADA 8402 B The following topics are discussed Card Overview Control and Monitoring Features ...

Page 22: ...to specify the card control selecting the output mode and applying a gain to the output from the card edge Refer to the section Configuring the DIP Switches on page 3 3 for details 2 EQ Adjustment J3 Set J3 to IN Figure 3 2 to extend reach or to improve jitter on long cable runs The default position is OUT Figure 3 3 which disables this feature 1 DIP Switches 2 EQ Adjustment J3 Figure 3 2 J3 IN Po...

Page 23: ...edge controls are ignored This is the default setting SW2 DIP Switch Control Use SW2 to determine whether DIP Switch settings are applied or ignored Set SW2 as follows ON DIP Switch status is reported in DashBoard and DIP Switch settings are applied Any parameter adjustments made in DashBoard are ignored OFF DIP Switch status is reported in DashBoard however DIP Switch settings are ignored Paramet...

Page 24: ...gain adjustment applied to the output of the ADA 8402 B Table 3 2 lists the combinations of DIP Switch settings for SW6 SW10 Table 3 1 Setting the Output Mode SW3 SW4 Mode Selected OFF OFF Stereo OFF ON Mono ON OFF Left Only ON ON Right Only Table 3 2 Specifying the Gain SW6 SW7 SW8 SW9 SW10 Gain dB OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF UNITY OFF OFF OFF OFF ON 1 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF 2 OFF OFF OFF ON ON 3 OFF OFF ON ...

Page 25: ... ON OFF ON OFF ON 5 ON OFF ON ON OFF 6 ON OFF ON ON ON 7 ON ON OFF OFF OFF 8 ON ON OFF OFF ON 9 ON ON OFF ON OFF 10 ON ON OFF ON ON 11 ON ON ON OFF OFF 12 ON ON ON OFF ON 13 ON ON ON ON OFF 14 ON ON ON ON ON 15 Table 3 2 Specifying the Gain SW6 SW7 SW8 SW9 SW10 Gain dB ...

Page 26: ...ion of the LEDs Figure 3 5 ADA 8402 B Card edge Controls Status and Selection LEDs on the ADA 8402 B Basic LED displays and descriptions are provided in Table 3 3 Table 3 3 LEDs on the ADA 8402 B LED Color Display and Description LOCK Green When lit green this LED indicates a valid AES EBU input signal NO LOCK Red When lit red this LED indicates an invalid AES EBU input signal ...

Page 27: ... Menus 4 1 DashBoard Menus In This Chapter This chapter provides a summary of the DashBoard menus available for the ADA 8402 B Parameters noted with an asterisk are the default values The following topic is discussed Status Tabs Settings Tab ...

Page 28: ... the Status tab Product Tab Table 4 2 summarizes the read only information of the Product tab Table 4 1 Status Tab Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Status AES Audio Status Locked Green Card is functioning properly and a valid AES audio signal is present Not Locked Red AES audio signal is not present LKFS 10Sec Card reads and reports the ITU1770 LKFS Audio Measurements Table 4 2 Product ...

Page 29: ...alter the gain of Channel B input Note that the STEREO Gain will adjust the output of both channels L Only Specifies Channel A as the output on both channels Use the CHA Trim Control to alter the output gain The CHB Trim Control has no effect on the output Note that the STEREO Gain will adjust the output Channel A only R Only Specifies Channel B as the output on both channels The CHA Trim Control ...

Page 30: ...4 4 DashBoard Menus ADA 8402 B User Manual Iss 02 ...

Page 31: ...ions 5 1 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter provides the technical specification information for the ADA 8402 B Note that specifications are subject to change without notice The following topics are discussed Technical Specifications ...

Page 32: ...Standards AES 3 SMPTE 276M Sampling Rates All rates from 32kHz to 96kHz Impedance transformer balanced 110ohm Connector 3 pin Equalization 2000ft 650m over 110ohm twisted pair cable Input Level 0 2 7Vp p AES Outputs Number of Outputs 8310AR 042 and 8320AR 042 8 8320AR 043 4 Standards AES 3 SMPTE 276M Resolution 24Bit Return Loss 25dB Impedance transformer balanced 110ohm Output Jitter 5ns Output L...

Page 33: ...ADA 8402 B User Manual Iss 02 Service Information 6 1 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Troubleshooting Checklist Warranty and Repair Policy ...

Page 34: ... 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 3 Re seat the Card in the Fra...

Page 35: ... ADA 8402 B 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 ADA 8402 B 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 representa...

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