Optocore DD4MR-FX, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...anual Rev 2 1 Operating Manual for OPTOCORE DD4MR FX DUAL MADI SANE VIDEO DATA MODULE WITH ETHERNET Optical Digital Network Device Copyright 2015 All rights reserved OPTOCORE GmbH Lohenstr 8 82166 Munich Gräfelfing Germany ...

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Page 3: ... way Pay special attention to plugs and sockets of the device Never switch on power amplifiers before the complete system is stable and the level meters of the OPTOCORE CONTROL software indicate a normal level Do not place this device on an unstable table tripod cart etc The device may fall causing serious damage to the device The device can be disconnected from the power supply by pulling the plu...

Page 4: ... audio visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use E1 Residental E2 Commercial and light industrial E3 Urban outdoors E4 Controlled EMC environment e g broadcast and TV studio E5 Heavy industry The product is intended for the use in moderate climate Ventilation Do not block or cover any ventilation openings Install the device in accordance to the operating manual Allow...

Page 5: ...ad Lightning For additional protection of this device during lightning storms or when it is left unattended and unused for a long period of time disconnect the power cord This will prevent damage to the device due to lightning and power line surges Disconnection from the mains power supply is only possible by disconnecting the power plug from the main socket Eye Safety This product is a Laser Clas...

Page 6: ...jury and serious damage to the device Any mounting of the device should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer of the device Servicing Do not attempt to service this device yourself The device contains no user serviceable parts components or controls The operation of an opened device is not permitted Such operation can lead to dam...

Page 7: ...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 communication Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case yo...

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Page 9: ...3 Ethernet Ports 13 Power Supply 14 Transmission Delay 14 Control 14 Optocore bandwidth allocation 14 SANE bandwidth allocation 15 Connectors and Cables 16 Optical Connection 16 MADI Ports 16 SANE Ports 16 Principal and Auxiliary Ports 16 RS232 Connection 16 Connector Hood Quality 16 USB Connection 16 Word Clock Connection 16 Video Connection 16 Mains Connection 16 Hardware Connection 17 Network E...

Page 10: ...rectional requires special firmware version In addition to the audio signals video and data signals are transmitted through the common fibre connection The dual power supply unit with automatic switchover permits a redundant power supply and safeguards against malfunctions in the event of a power supply failure The DD4MR FX is the perfect I O unit for a wide range of professional audio devices wit...

Page 11: ... eight audio channels LED ON Signal present LED OFF No signal present AUDIO LINK Indicates the audio link status SL1 Communication is established via SANE 1 rear panel SL2 Communication is established via SANE 2 rear panel OL1 Communication is established via Optocore LINK 1 rear panel OL2 Communication is established via Optocore LINK 2 rear panel System status Master LED Indicates the master uni...

Page 12: ... OUT BNC Word clock output for synchronization of external devices Video IN BNC Video input for composite video Video OUT BNC Video output for composite video MADI 1 2 2 x BNC MADI inputs and 2 x BNC MADI outputs POWER 2 Mains input for power supply 2 100 240 V POWER 1 Mains input for power supply 1 100 240 V SANE 1 SANE RJ 45 interface for data transmission 100 Mbit Ethernet SANE 2 SANE RJ 45 int...

Page 13: ...4MR FX indicate the number of channels received at the MADI input ports The MADI output ports always transmit the complete frame with 56 or 64 audio channels according to the standard The inactive channels have all bits set to zero SANE Ports The device is equipped with two RJ45 200MBit SANE Ports capable of transmitting 64 channels of synchronous audio and 100MBit Ethernet SANE 2 port is compatib...

Page 14: ...etwork Control All system and device parameters are configured using the OPTOCORE CONTROL software The system can be configured and controlled centrally over the Optocore network with the exception of the initial configuration of the unique identifier ID of the device The OPTOCORE CONTROL software is capable of running multiple instances on the same PC or by using the OPTOCORE CONTROL software s C...

Page 15: ...DD4MR FX 15 24 rev 2 1 SANE bandwidth allocation The standard bandwidth allocation of a SANE link is as follows Audio 64 Channels 48 KHz Ethernet 100 MBit Fast Ethernet ...

Page 16: ...tandard Ethernet transmission and two pairs for the SANE synchronous audio transport A SANE cable shall not exceed a total cable distance of 100 m Principal and Auxiliary Ports Each of the four channels requires a shielded twisted pair cable If two or more channels are wired to the same cable a common braided shield should enclose the pairs RS232 Connection Use a standard shielded RS232 cable Conn...

Page 17: ...ces are previously configured the network is ready to work With a PC connected to any unit in the loop and by running the OPTOCORE CONTROL software the network may be analyzed supervised parameters may be changed and the matrix can be accessed for signal routing Fig 1 A non redundant network with one DD4MR FX unit A second redundant reverse loop can be additionally created with only one more conne...

Page 18: ...ich use BNC based MADI e g AVID requiered special firmware version Configuration below shows how to transport MADI stream from console or other MADI interface to remote located recording system using redundant fiber connection Fig 3 Redundant network with two DD4MR FX sending 128 audio channels from console to the recording device and 64 return channels ...

Page 19: ... for 3 rd party producers consoles DD4MR FX can pick up the channels directly from the stage and integrate them with the console using BNC MADI connectivity Fig 4 Redundant network with one DD4MR FX and X6R SANE based stagebox 48 analog inputs and 16 analog outputs are available at the X6Rs ...

Page 20: ...et SANE MADI In SANE MADI Out Ethernet In Ethernet Out 7 4 3 1 Pin 8 5 6 2 A device compatible with 10 100MB Fast Ethernet can be connected to a SANE port for Ethernet data communication RJ 45 Pin out Optical Fibre Port Optocore RXD TXD Pin 1 2 LC connectors Pin out RS232 Port RS232 Power Channel RXD TXD Internally Bridged 5VS GND Pin 3 2 1 4 6 7 8 9 5 Use 1 modem cable male female to connect to P...

Page 21: ...al transmission of control data between DD4MR FX and Yamaha HA Remote port The RS485 Ports 3 and 4 of the DD4MR FX are used DD4MR FX Auxiliary Port 4 x RS485 X3 X4 I Os D Sub 9 male Fastening system 4 40 UNC COM RS422 X3 R x D X4 T x D D Sub 9 female Fastening system 4 40 UNC ...

Page 22: ...3 10 100 Mbit s SANE LAN Convention Audio TIA 568A B Optocore 200 Mbit s LAN TIA 568A B IEEE 802 3 10 100 Mbit s Optical Connection Complies with 21 CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 Power supply Type Switch mode universal input Mains voltage 100 240 V Frequency 50 60 Hz Power consumption Depending on device 32VA Max Security classification Class 1 basic insulation connected to the protective grounding cond...

Page 23: ...ring a problem with an OPTOCORE device you should contact either Optocore directly or a dealer distributor to determine and confirm a hardware fault If it is a software issue the hardware must not be returned to OPTOCORE OPTOCORE will issue a support ticket in this case If hardware service is required within the warranty period take the equipment along with warranty card to the nearest authorised ...

Page 24: ...Any additionally purchased equipment such as optical wave guide cables in required lengths D Sub cables and adapters RS232 cables and international electric cables which have been supplied on your request and your purchase order cannot be listed above Company Information Mailing Address OPTOCORE GmbH Lohenstr 8 D 82166 Munich Gräfelfing Germany Telephone 49 0 89 8999640 Fax 49 0 89 89996455 Intern...