MultiDyne Versatile Brix Series Instruction Manual

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Made in the USA November 28, 2018 Versatile Brix Cards Table of Contents LIST OF FIGURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 LIST OF TABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 . INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 2 . FEATURES AND OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 3 . DIFFERENT CARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 .1 . VIDEO CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 .2 . AUDIO CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 .3 . DATA CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3 .4 . ETHERNET CARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 4 .FRONT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 4 .1 VB6 SERIES FRONT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 4 .2 VB3 SERIES FRONT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 5 . APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 5 .1 VIDEO CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 5 .2 DATA CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 5 .3 SYNC SIGNAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 5 .4 ETHERNET CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 6 POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Made in the USA November 28, 2018 Versatile Brix Cards List of Figures Figure 3.1: VIDEO CARD 5 Figure 3.2 AUDIO CARD 5 Figure 3.3: DATA CARD 7 Figure 3.4: ETHERNET CARD 8 Figure 4.1: FRONT PANEL FRONT VIEW VB6 8 Figure 4.1: REAR PANEL REAR VIEW VB6 8 Figure 4.2: VB3 SERIES FRONT PANEL 9 Figure 5.1: SDI INPUT FRONT 10 Figure 5.1: SDI INPUT REAR 10 Figure 5.1: SDI OUTPUT FRONT 10 Figure 5.1: SDI OUTPUT REAR 10 Figure 5.2: DATA CARD FRONT 10 Figure 5.2: REAR DATA CARD REAR 10 Figure 5.3: FRONT SERIALIZER CARD 11 Figure 5.3: REAR OF SERIALIZER CARD 11 Figure 5.4: FRONT OF ETHERNET CARD 11 Figure 5.4: REAR ETHERNET CARD 11 Figure 6.1: POWER 11 List of Tables Table 1: AUDIO CARD PIN DESCRIPTION 6 Table 2: DATA CARD PIN DESCRIPTION 7 Table 3: DIFFERENT SLOTS FUNCTIONALITY WITH DIFFERENT CARDS FOR VB6 9 Table 4: DIFFERENT SLOTS FUNCTIONALITY WITH DIFFERENT CARDS FOR VB3 9

Made in the USA November 28, 2018 Versatile Brix Cards Introduction The Versatile Brix Series of stand-alone SMPTE 4K video Serial Digital Interface (UHD-SDI) with audio, Ethernet and data transport systems extends the range limits of electrical interfaces. It combines all the signals along with a single optical fiber link. The system will transport digital signals from 5 Mbps up to 12Gbps video, analog audio, and AES digital audio, serial data, tally, and General Purpose I/O (GPIO) signals. Applications include transmission links for high definition or digital television, studio to transmitter; studio-to- studio, robotic studio cameras, studio to CATV head-end and backhaul feeds from special events. Features and Operation The VB series video cards supports all popular standards for digital video transport such as SMPTE ST 2082, SMPTE ST 2081, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 292M,and SMPTE 259M working at 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI,SD-SDI respectively. In addition, the SDI interface also will transport signals compatible with DVB/ASI, and SMPTE 297M interfaces at the defined rates. The units include a digital re-clocked DA and repeater for the SMPTE SDI standards mentioned above. For other standards and rates, the signal is automatically or manually passed thru without re-clocking. For all SDI input, the units include automatic cable equalization based on the data rate detected. The VB series also transports 4x4 analog audio channels with maximum configurable levels of 4dBu, 10dBu, 16dBu, or 28 dBu; 2 digital AES pairs up to 96 KHz that cross convert with the 4 analog channels; and a bidirectional stereo channel for intercom applications with maximum level of 4dBu. The VB series data card supports 1 bidirectional tally and 1 GPIO bidirectional channel and 2 data channel with RS232 or RS422/ RS485 transport up to 3Mbps. The VB series can also be ordered with an Ethernet card. The Ethernet card can also be ordered with 2 Ethernet ports. That can be used to extend a gigabit Ethernet connectivity over fiber. Rates of 10/100/1000 Mbps are supported for Ethernet. The VB series also sports a Sync transport option. It supports sync formats are NTSC, PAL, and HD Tri-Level.

Made in the USA November 28, 2018 Versatile Brix Cards Different Cards 3.1. VIDEO CARD The video cards are dual channel cards. They can be ordered in 2 options based on the data rate required. 1) 3G option 2) 12G option The video cards can be configured into single\dual transmitter or single\dual receiver options only. The configuration is based on the SFPs plugged into the module. The SFPs have to be NON-MSA, and SDI video SFPs. When in transmit configuration is used the board configures to receive video over copper. So the video is equalized and re-clocked before transmitting over fiber. In receive configuration they are received over fiber and re-clocked and driven over copper by the cable driver. The data rates are indicated over the front led panel. The 3G video board indicates SD, HD and 3G for both the channels. The 12G video board indicates 3G, 6G or 12G option. 3.2. AUDIO CARD The audio cards support 2 stereo inputs and 2 stereo outputs on each side. So, the link supports two balanced stereo pairs, or two AES channels of high quality audio. In the RX side, for each stereo pair, and whatever signal either analog or digital was configured on the TX side, is sent simultaneously to the analog and digital AES ports. The system has to be ordered either as analog or AES or a combination of both. This feature effectively can convert an analog signal in the TX side to digital in the RX side, or the reverse case. The AES channels can be ordered to 75ohms single ended or 110 ohms balanced. The audio LEDs indicate three possible statuses: constant blinking green indicates AES signal is present, green indicates analog level is present. 4 AUDIO INPUTS 4 AUDIO OUTPUTS Figure 3.2: AUDIO CARD Figure 3.1: VIDEO CARD

Made in the USA November 28, 2018 Versatile Brix Cards PIN NUMBER PURPOSE 1 GND 2 AUD_IN- 3 AUD_IN+ 4 GND 5 AUD2_IN+ 6 AUD2_IN- 7 GND 8 AUD3_IN+ 9 AUD3_IN- 10 GND 11 AUD4_IN+ 12 AUD4_IN- 13 GND 14 GND 15 AUD1_OUT+ 16 AUD1_OUT- 17 GND 18 AUD2_OUT+ 19 AUD2_OUT- 20 GND 21 AUD3_OUT+ 22 AUD3_OUT- 23 GND 24 AUD4_OUT+ 25 AUD4_OUT- 26 GND Table 1: AUDIO CARD PIN DESCRIPTION

Made in the USA November 28, 2018 Versatile Brix Cards 3.3. DATA CARD The data card support one channel of bidirectional Tally and one bi-directional general purpose input output. It also supports 2 channel of bidirectional data. The data can be set in different configuration. The channels are set to by default RS422. The cards can be ordered with RS422 or RS485 by changing the switch on the card as shown in the above image or preset with RS232, RS422 or RS485 at the customers request. The LEDS in the front will turn on showing the data paths are active. The interface is through a HD15 connector. The pinouts of the connector are as shown below. Figure 3.3: DATA CARD PIN NUMBER FUNCTION 1 CH1 RX- 6 CH1 RX+ 7 CH1 TX- 11 CH1 TX+ 2 CH2 RX+ 8 CH2 RX- 12 CH2 TX+ 3 CH2 TX- 9 TALLY IN 10 GPI 13 GPO 4 TALLY OUT 14 GND 15 GND Table 2: DATA CARD PIN DESCRIPTION

Made in the USA November 28, 2018 Versatile Brix Cards 3.4. ETHERNET CARDS The Gigabit Ethernet includes a copper to fiber Ethernet media converter. Data rates of 10/100/1000 Mbps are supported. When a link is established between 2 units. The green LED in the front will turn on. Then as the ports are connected the lights will flicker. Front Panel 4.1 VB6 SERIES FRONT PANEL The front panel of a standard VB6 box has 6 slots. Each slots have capabilities of driving 6 green color LEDs for signals as shown in the image above. The slot have an opening in the front to mount a centrifugal fan that pushes air outside. When the box is populated with more than 3 cards it is a standard feature to mount it with a fan to keep the box temperature. Figure 4: ETHERNET CARD Figure 4.1: VB6 SERIES FRONT PANEL VIEW Figure 4.1: VB6 SERIES REAR PANEL VIEW

Made in the USA November 28, 2018 Versatile Brix Cards CARD TYPE SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3 SLOT4 SLOT5 SLOT6 VIDEO CARD YES YES YES YES YES YES ETHERNET CARD YES YES YES YES YES YES DATA CARD NO YES NO (ALLOCATED FOR SERIALIZER) YES YES(2 DATA AND TALLY) YES AUDIO CARD NO YES NO (ALLOCATED FOR SERIALIZER) YES YES YES SYNC(SERIALIZER) YES YES YES YES YES YES The below table talks about what are the capabilities of different slots. 4.2 VB3 SERIES FRONT PANEL Similar to the VB6 Series front panel. The VB3 series front panel can accommodate to 3 cards. Below shown are the card slots and their adaptability. Figure 4.2: VB3 SERIES FRONT PANEL VIEW CARD TYPE SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3 VIDEO CARD YES YES YES ETHERNET CARD YES YES YES DATA CARD NO NO (ALLOCATED FOR SERIALIZER) YES AUDIO CARD NO NO (ALLOCATED FOR SERIALIZER) YES SYNC(SERIALIZER) YES YES YES Table 3: VB6 SERIES SLOTS FUNCTIONALITY WITH DIFFERENT CARDS Table 4: VB3 SERIES SLOTS FUNCTIONALITY WITH DIFFERENT CARDS

Made in the USA November 28, 2018 Versatile Brix Cards 5. Appendix The products changes are based on the configuration ordered, and there is no consistent front panel. The front panel changes are based on the configuration ordered and the box ordered. The below shows what fashion of LEDs to expect for different cards. 5.1 VIDEO CARD The front top of the led panel shows the channel number and the rear shows the BNC number. It also shows the data rate of the signal and whether it is an input or output. Figure 5.1: SDI INPUT FRONT Figure 5.1: SDI OUTPUT FRONT 5.2 DATA CARD The data light remains on when the channels are active. Figure 5.2: DATA CARD FRONT Figure 5.2: DATA CARD REAR Figure 5.1: SDI OUTPUT REAR Figure 5.1: SDI INPUT REAR TX+ TX- RX+ RX- RS 485 + – J3 * For RS485 applications connect together TX and RX with a small 680 Ohm resistor as shown below

Made in the USA November 28, 2018 Versatile Brix Cards 5.4 ETHERNET CARD The Ethernet LED is represented with the standard LAN symbol. It glows green when the Link has been established and it starts flickering as the data is being transmitted. The rear has 2 ports with an inbuilt Ethernet switch. Figure 5.4: REAR ETHERNET CARDS Figure 5.4: FRONT ETHERNET CARD 5.3 SYNC SIGNAL The SYNC card has 2 LEDS. One of the signal shows that the link has been established. Once the link light is on, it means the audio card and data card also has the attained link. The second LED is the SYNC OUT or SYNC IN. Usually the camera side has SYNC OUT and the base side is SYNC IN. Presence od SYNC in either boxes illuminates the LED. The output on the rear is just LED. Figure 5.3: FRONT SERIALIZER CARDS Figure 5.3: REAR SERIALIZER CARDS 6.1 POWER Figure 6.1: REAR ST POWER INPUT