Vislink HDX-1100, User And Technical Manual

Page 1: ...HDX 1100 Aircraft Terrestrial High Power SD HD Video Transmitter User and Technical Manual Manual Part No 400609 1 Rev A Sept 2011 ...

Page 2: ...ial hazards 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 If not installed and used in accordance...

Page 3: ... HD video on DVB T COFDM or Vislink RangeMasterTM single carrier modulation An MPEG 2 encoder option is available to support legacy receivers Video inputs may be configured for composite NTSC or PAL in standard analog formats or digital video in SDI HD SDI or ASI formats Other inputs include two full range audio channels and an RS 232 data channel Model are available to cover the bands shown in th...

Page 4: ...3 5 11 Safe Distance cm 4 6 6 8 15 Safe Distance in 1 57 2 36 2 36 3 15 5 9 Note Hazardous RF radiation limits and recommended distances may vary by country Observe all applicable state and federal regulations when using this transmitter To perform calculations to understand the safe exposure margin MPE use the following formula suggested by OET 65 The calculations provided are for common antennas...

Page 5: ...nd shows the permissible exposure distance for various antenna gains Graphs and data will vary based on the actual transmitter output power frequency and antenna utilized One plot provides the permissible output of the transmitter for digital modulation and the other plot for analog modulation Vislink in accordance with the requirements set forth by the FCC provides this information as a guide to ...

Page 6: ...estrial vehicles The transmitter and its remote control panel RCU have been tested and certified to be compliant with RTCA DO 160F as recognized by the FAA and other global agencies that regulate aircraft operation and safety NOTE Aircraft installation must be performed by certified aircraft maintenance personnel TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY AIR VENT HOLD DOWN BRACKETS used with optional mounting kit HDX ...

Page 7: ... Video 1 BNC female NTSC or PAL composite Video 2 BNC female NTSC or PAL composite NOTE This is the DoubleVision input usable in MPEG 4 SD mode only SDI BNC female SDI or HD SDI configurable ASI input BNC female accepts signal from an external encoder o RJ 45 jack 10 100 web browser interface for set up maintenance o RF Output Type N female 50 Ohms o DC power in audio auxiliary data and remote con...

Page 8: ...nual reset is required after the breaker trips HDX 1100 MECHANICAL OUTLINE An optional aircraft mounting kit part 9000372 may be ordered The kit includes an ARINC compliant low profile tray with quick release clamps and removable spacers This kit should provide an installer with enough flexibility to satisfy most situations Please contact the factory if alternative mounting hardware is required Op...

Page 9: ...t includes a set of spacers that may be installed if clearance is not sufficient to allow the clamps to disengage The spacers would not be needed if the mounting plate is attached to a shelf within the airframe as shown below HDX 1100 in optional 3 8 ATR tray installed on existing shelf without spacers ...

Page 10: ... PRESET selection will remain so until it is changed 3 Press the UP or DOWN buttons below the CHANNEL bar in the display 4 The new CHANNEL selection will remain so until it is changed 4 2 Selecting the RF Output Level The HDX 1100 recalls the most recently saved RF output power level when it is powered up To select between high or low power for the RF output level do the following 1 Press PA HIGH ...

Page 11: ...e and capable of control when the RCU is powered on Information shown on the touch screen will update dynamically if settings on the RCU are changed Information shown on the RCU WILL NOT update if settings are changed on the touch screen The Indications may be re synchronized by initiating any change with the RCU i e preset channel etc The following table provides detailed descriptions of the func...

Page 12: ... from 1 to 9 presets CHANNEL Select from 1 to 15 channels LCD Display PRESET Displays the current preset number CHANNEL Displays the current channel number Use a 9 pin RS 232 null modem cable to connect the communication path between the RCU and the HDX 1100 A receptacle at the rear of the controller supplies DC power to the RCU Vislink provides the 2 pin Weidmuller connector Part 52104 2 to conne...

Page 13: ...eate new pre sets until you have a complete understanding of the video set up menus described below If you have any questions in this regard please contact Vislink customer service To set up the HDX 1100 transmitter with a PC do the following 1 Connect a LAN cable to the network connection of a router or switch and the ethernet port on the HDX 1100 2 Open a web browser on your PC and type 192 168 ...

Page 14: ...The information on the MAIN SCREEN of the browser is the same as the information on the main screen of HDX 1100 touch panel WEB BROWSER MAIN SCREEN STATUS SCREEN The STATUS screen allows you to review the following Radio serial number software revision and network settings MPEG 2 encoder setup H 264 MPEG 4 encoder setup To view click on Status in the bar at the top of the screen and a dro p down s...

Page 15: ...l of the software revisions currently installed in the HDX 1100 MAIN SCREEN STATUS TAB SOFTWARE REVISION DISPLAY 6 2 SETUP SCREEN The SETUP screen is the only screen in the web browser utility that allows the HDX 1100 to be programmed initially or allows changes to be made in existing programming The SETUP screen allows qualified maintenance personnel to program new presets and edit existin g pres...

Page 16: ...the current preset It may be changed to MPEG 2 by clicking on the MPEG 2 dot and then clicking the submit button IMPORTANT If the radio mode is changed you must save a new or existing to preset to complete the process NOTE If your HDX 1100 is not equipped with the MPEG 2 option this choice will not be clickable IMPORTANT When RESET and SUBMIT buttons are present in a setup screen the SUBMIT button...

Page 17: ...15 while the RESET button will cancel any programming action currently ...

Page 18: ...elow will appear License Key Screen The Serial Numbers are entered at the factory and are always visible in the space provided The License Keys are never visible except when they are being entered at the factory or reentered in the field after a repair has been made In both cases the License Key numbers will disappear as soon as the submit button is pushed The License Key number is provided to the...

Page 19: ...ts These should be changed to match your specific network requirements Changes are accomplished by entering the new values in the dialog boxes then clicking on the submit button If an error is made during the entry process simply click the reset button to return to the previous screen from which the process can be restarted SETUP RADIO NETWORK SCREEN ...

Page 20: ...ESET SCREEN The Preset Text box accepts user input to identify each preset is Text is entered by the user for each preset and saved with the Submit button To initiate programming or make a change click on Preset Number and choose the preset you wish to program or change from the drop down menu Enter the new text in the Preset Text dialog box and click the Submit button when you are satisfied with ...

Page 21: ...The maximum available bit rate is directly related to the modulation type and the channel bandwidth The following tables provide a complete summary of modulation settings for both 6 and 8 MHz DVB T bandwidths as a function of bit rate In order to comply with FCC emission standards a 6 MHz DVB T bandwidth is the maximum allowed in an 8 MHz wide RF channel while an 8 MHz DVB T bandwidth can be used ...

Page 22: ...VB T bandwidth IMPORTANT The 6 MHz DVB T bandwidth setting is the maximum that may be used in an 8 MHz wide RF channel Available bitrates Mbit s for a DVB T system in 8 MHz channels Modulation Coding rate Guard interval 1 4 1 8 1 16 1 32 QPSK 1 2 4 976 5 529 5 855 6 032 2 3 6 635 7 373 7 806 8 043 3 4 7 465 8 294 8 782 9 048 5 6 8 294 9 216 9 758 10 053 7 8 8 709 9 676 10 246 10 556 16 QAM 1 2 9 9...

Page 23: ...e to quickly switch quickly from a very robust low data rate setting to a less robust but higher speed setting 6 5 VIDEO AND AUDIO INPUT SETUP The video and audio inputs must be configured for each preset To initiate this procedure click on MPEG 2 or MPEG 4 in the bar at the top of the screen and then click on Video on the left side of the screen Two dialogue boxes will appear Video In and Encrypt...

Page 24: ... be used select Encryption from the Video drop down menu and configure the encryption mode and key as required for encrypted preset and click Submit Note For 128 bit encryption enter 32 hexadecimal characters For 256 bit encryption enter 64 hexadecimal characters ...

Page 25: ...ges can only be made by qualified technical service personnel CHANNEL PLAN SETUP SCREEN For each channel to be added or set up enter the correct frequency information in the dialog box on the right hand side of the screen corresponding to the desired channel number Once you have completed and checked the frequency entry click the submit button and the new frequencies will appear in the dialog boxe...

Page 26: ...been completed the pre sets that were established may be recalled using the aircraft remote panel NOTE The HDX 1100 transmit frequency settings may be configured via the web browser or from the HDX 1100 front panel See section 7 for details 7 HDX 1100 Program Control Screens Main Screen Preset Displays current pre set selection Up Down Steps through pre sets 1 9 Channel Displays current channel se...

Page 27: ...een completed PA ON or PA OFF settings are selected by touching the PA ON OFF button which will toggle the setting between ON and OFF each time the button is touched The label will change to confirm that the new selection has been completed NOTE When changing channels or presets the PA will automatically shut off to avoid interference with other users as the frequency changes It must be manually t...

Page 28: ...vigate the blinking cursor to the digit that will be changed first In the screen shot above for example the current frequency of channel 2 is 6438 000 MHz however you want to change this to 6455 000 1 Touch the set frequency button 2 Using the arrows move the cursor to the 3 third digit 3 Touch the UP button once to change the 3 to a 4 4 Move the cursor to the 8 fourth digit 5 Touch the DOWN butto...

Page 29: ...X 1100 for the following frequency bands others on special order Model Band Frequency Typical Power Consumption Frequency Stability Frequency Step Size HDX 1100L L 1 7 1 9 GHz 100W 2 5 ppm 250 Khz HDX 1100S S 2 0 2 5 GHz 110W 2 5 ppm 250 Khz HDX 1100C1 C1 3 1 3 5 GHz 90W 2 5 ppm 250 Khz HDX 1100C2 C2 4 4 5 0 GHz 90W 2 5 ppm 250 Khz HDX 1100C3 C3 6 4 6 5 GHz 170W 2 5 ppm 250 Khz HDX 1100X X 8 1 8 5...

Page 30: ...dio 1 Shield GND U Reserved F Audio 2 Shield GND V Reserved G Audio 2 input W Ethernet RX H Audio 2 input X Ethernet RX J Wayside Data Input Y Ethernet TX K Wayside Data GND Z Ethernet TX L N C a Reserved M Serial CTRL Input b DC Voltage in N Serial CTRL GND c DC Voltage in 8 4 RF OUT Connector The RF Output is a Type N female connector with a 50 Ω characteristic impedance N Connector Pin Descript...

Page 31: ...nce 50 Ohms 17 dB return loss typical Protection Transmitters will not be damaged by an infinite VSWR at any phase angle at the RF output connector for an indefinite time NOTE An optional 10W 40 dBm amplifier is also available 8 8 Audio Characteristics Two audio inputs are supported They can be both line both microphone or one of each NOTE Line input only is available on the MPEG 2 option 8 9 Vide...

Page 32: ...perating parameters to be initially configured and later modified by maintenance personnel The touch screen provides the ability to recall and review and or change the frequency of channel presets turn the power amplifier on and on switch between high power and low power modes and gives visual feedback to maintenance personnel for each of the described actions Future software updates will provide ...

Page 33: ... When you contact Technical Support include the following information Model number and serial number of the unit located on a label on the bottom of each unit Approximate purchase date There are no supported field repairs to the HDX 1100 Return the unit for factory repair CAUTION If you attempt field repair you risk damaging your equipment If your equipment is under warranty you may also affect yo...

Page 34: ... prevent data loss and reduce interference H 264 Synonymous with MPEG4 H 264 is an Advanced Video Coding standard providing high quality at lower bit rates than MPEG 2 H 263 HD High Definition Television I Frame A fixed image and which is independent of other picture types P Frame Predictive frame contains motion compensated difference information from the preceding frame PID 13 bit packet ID used...

Page 35: ...cal regulatory agencies FCC Channel Plan for 6 5 GHz Part 90 Frequencies Channel Ctr Freq offset offset Ch Width Pedestal 1 6430 None None 8 MHz 6 7 MHz 2 6438 None None 8 MHz 6 7 MHz 3 6446 None None 8 MHz 6 7 MHz 4 6455 None None 8 MHz 6 7 MHz 5 6463 None None 8 MHz 6 7 MHz 6 6471 None None 8 MHz 6 7 MHz 7 6480 None None 8 MHz 6 7 MHz 8 6488 None None 8 MHz 6 7 MHz 9 6496 None None 8 MHz 6 7 MHz...