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DEA-8205 User Manual (Iss. 06)

Introduction • 1–1

Introduction

In This Chapter

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Overview
• Documentation Terms

A Word of Thanks

Congratulations on choosing an openGear DEA-8205 Dual MD-SDI Equalizing Amplifier. Your 
DEA-8205 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 DEA-8205 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 DEA-8205, 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.

Summary of Contents for openGear DEA-8205

Page 1: ...Ross Video Limited DEA 8205 Dual MD SDI Equalizing Amplifier User Manual...

Page 2: ...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 not...

Page 3: ...oided 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 e...

Page 4: ...th 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...

Page 5: ...ral 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 friendl...

Page 6: ...O Box 880 Ogdensburg New York USA 13669 0880 General Business Office 1 613 652 4886 Fax 1 613 652 4425 Technical Support 1 613 652 4886 After Hours Emergency 1 613 349 0006 E mail Technical Support t...

Page 7: ...Rear Module 2 3 Card Installation 2 4 Cabling for the DEA 8205 2 5 User Controls 3 Card Overview 3 2 Control and Monitoring Features 3 3 Status and Selection LEDs on the DEA 8205 3 3 Factory Default...

Page 8: ...ii Contents DEA 8205 User Manual Iss 06...

Page 9: ...ked by Ross Video s experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974 You will be pleased at how easily your new DEA 8205 fits into your overall working environment Equally pleasing is the pro...

Page 10: ...front of the card identify the presence of incoming video simplifying system troubleshooting Features The following features make the DEA 8205 the best solution for general SDI equalizing reclocking...

Page 11: ...nd 20 slot DFR 8321 series frames and any available options Operator and User both refer to the person who uses the DEA 8205 Board and Card all refer to the DEA 8205 card itself including all componen...

Page 12: ...1 4 Introduction DEA 8205 User Manual Iss 06...

Page 13: ...In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing the rear modules for the DEA 8205 installing the card into the frame and cabling details The following topics are discussed Before Yo...

Page 14: ...tions as described in the following note Unpacking Unpack each DEA 8205 you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included If any items are missing or damaged contact your...

Page 15: ...talled or if you are installing the DEA 8205 in a DFR 8310 BNC frame skip this section Use the following procedure to install the Rear Module in a DFR 8300 series frame 1 Refer to the DFR 8300 Series...

Page 16: ...ear Module is properly installed as outlined in the procedure Installing a Rear Module on page 2 3 3 Hold the card by the edges and carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame 4 Fully i...

Page 17: ...ons for connecting cables to the installed BNC rear modules on the DFR 8300 series frame backplane Connect the input and output cables according to Figure 2 2 The inputs are internally terminated in 7...

Page 18: ...2 6 Installation DEA 8205 User Manual Iss 06...

Page 19: ...ss 06 User Controls 3 1 User Controls In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on the DEA 8205 The following topics are discussed Card Overview Control a...

Page 20: ...es HD 1 485Gbps SD 143 177 270 360 and 540Mbps If a mix of SD and HD signals are passed through the channel select HD 2 Channel B Rate Selection Button Channel B has a rate selection button and corres...

Page 21: ...ference is required and that the reference standard matches the input standard Flashing Green When flashing green this LED indicates that the Bootload button was pressed and the card is receiving a ne...

Page 22: ...rough Channel A without errors Red When red this LED indicates the absence of an input signal on Channel A CH A HD Green When lit this LED indicates the channel is processing an HD input signal rate 1...

Page 23: ...Manual Iss 06 Menus 4 1 Menus In This Chapter This chapter provides a summary of the menus available for the DEA 8205 The following topics are discussed SNMP Monitoring and Control DashBoard Control S...

Page 24: ...and control of your frame and DEA 8205 using SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol which is compatible with many third party monitoring and control tools Refer to your DEA 8205 MIB Management Infor...

Page 25: ...Rate or Chanel B Rate in the Setup menu affect the Slew Rate of the output driver Ensure that the correct standard for your input is selected Table 4 1 Status Tab Items Tab Title Item Parameters Descr...

Page 26: ...540 Mbps Channel B Ratea High Def Sets the Channel B rate to HD 1 485Gbps Select this option if a mix of SD and HD signals are passed through the channel Std Def Sets the Channel B rate to SD Support...

Page 27: ...ications 5 1 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter provides technical specification details on the DEA 8205 Note that specifications are subject to change without notice The following topic is d...

Page 28: ...r of Inputs 2 Data Rates Supported All data rates from 143Mbps to 1 485 Gbps Impedance 75 terminating Equalization 120m of Belden 1694A cable 1 485Gbps 300m of Belden 1694A cable 270Mbps Return Loss 1...

Page 29: ...DEA 8205 User Manual Iss 06 Service Information 6 1 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Troubleshooting Checklist Warranty and Repair Policy...

Page 30: ...rk 3 Re seat the Card in the Frame Eject the card and re insert it in the frame 4 Check Control Settings Refer to the Installation and Operation sections of the manual and verify all user adjustable c...

Page 31: ...DEA 8205 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 DEA 8205 are to be conducted...

Page 32: ...Related products and full product lines On line catalog News Testimonials Ross Video Part Number 8205DR 004 06 PHONE General Business Office and Technical Support 613 652 4886 After Hours Emergency 6...

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