User Manual DTR Multi-Channel 3G/HD/SD/ASI + Gigabit Ethernet Fibre Optic Link. Revision 00

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1 Multi-Channel 3G/HD/SD/ASI + Gigabit Fibre Optic Link User Manual Revision 00

2 MULTI-CHANNEL 3G/HD/SD/ASI + GIGABIT ETHERNET FIBRE OPTIC LINK Revision History: Revision Date By Change Description Applicable to: 00 19/12/2016 AL Original Issue. Firmware version 1.3 Page 2 of 28 Revision 00

3 USER MANUAL Table of Contents: Section Page Revision History 2 Operational Safety 4 General Description 5 Block Diagrams 6 /16Tx+E /16Rx+E 6 /12Tx+4Rx+E /12Rx+4Tx+E 6 /8Tx+8Rx+E /8Rx+8Tx+E 7 /8Tx+E /8Rx+E 7 /4Tx+4Rx+E /4Rx+4Tx+E 8 Technical Specifications 9 Installation 10 Pre-installation 10 Power 10 Earthing 10 Rear Panel Power/ Decal Connections 10 Input Power 10 Control 10 Alarm Optical 11 Rear Panel - Signal Connections 12 /16Tx+E /16Rx+E 12 /12Tx+4Rx+E /12Rx+4Tx+E 13 /8Tx+8Rx+E /8Rx+8Tx+E 13 /8Tx+E /8Rx+E 14 /4Tx+4Rx+E /4Rx+4Tx+E 14 Operation 15 Front Panel Display 15 Alarm Indication 17 Front Panel Pushbuttons 17 Front Panel Window Navigation 18 Front Panel Windows 19 Web-Browser Control 25 Maintenance & Storage 27 Warranty & Service 28 This instruction book applies to units fitted with firmware version 1.3 Page 3 of 28 Revision 00

4 OPERATIONAL SAFETY WARNING Operation of electronic equipment involves the use of voltages and currents that may be dangerous to human life. Note that under certain conditions dangerous potentials may exist in some circuits when power controls are in the OFF position. Maintenance personnel should observe all safety regulations. Do not make any adjustments inside equipment with power ON unless proper precautions are observed. All internal adjustments should only be made by suitably qualified personnel. All operational adjustments are available externally without the need for removing covers or use of extender cards. Optical Safety The light emitted from the LASER diodes used in this system are invisible and may be harmful to the human eye. Avoid looking directly into the fibre optic cable or connectors or into the collimated beam along their axis when the device is in operation. Operating the LASER diode outside of its maximum ratings may cause device failure or a safety hazard.! WARNING CLASS 3B LASER PRODUCT AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM Page 4 of 28 Revision 00

5 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The is a multi-channel transmitter / receiver unit designed principally for use as an up to sixteen serial data + fibre optic transmission link on a single fibre for 3G-SDI, HD-SDI or SD-SDI applications conforming to SMPTE standards 424M, 292M and 259M-C using 9/125 μm single mode fibre. In addition, the links may be used for ASI transport streams for use with MPEG compressed video streams or other 270 Mb/s type data. The port conforms to the IEEE 802.3i, 802.3y and 802.3ab standards for over CAT-5 cable, and the IEEE 802.3z (1000 Base-X) standard for Gigabit over optical fibre. The port has automatic MDI/MDI-X detection, this detects whether the interconnect cable is a straight through or cross over type and automatically switches itself to accommodate, and will automatically select the link speed of the connected network (10/100/1000 Mb/s). The optical port uses an internal course wave division multiplexer (CWDM) unit to combine the individual signals together allowing up to almost 50Gb of data to be transmitted over a single fibre. Monitoring is possible locally via the front panel display or remotely via a web browser. Power is supplied by an internal AC input power supply, with two secondary external +12Vdc input ports provided for power supply redundancy (external power packs sold separately). The is designed to be operated as a transmit/receive pair and is orderable as either a 16-channel transmitter only; a 16-channel receiver only; a 12-channel transmitter + 4-channel receiver; a 12-channel receiver + 4-channel transmitter; an 8-channel transmitter + 8-channel receiver; an 8-channel receiver + 8-channel transmitter; an 8-channel transmitter only; an 8-channel receiver only; a 4-channel transmitter + 4-channel receiver; or a 4-channel receiver + 4-channel transmitter. All models come with the bi-directional port. The comes as a 1RU enclosed chassis with all signal and power connections on the rear. Standard Features: Transports up to 16 independent 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI or ASI signal rates plus a 1000/100/10Mb/s signal on a single fibre. Path lengths up to 26 db 1 optical path loss using 9/125μm single mode fibre. available as either 16 Tx; 16 Rx; 12 Tx + 4 Rx; 12 Rx + 4 Tx; 8 Tx + 8 Rx; 8 Rx + 8 Tx; 8 Tx; 8 Rx; 4 Tx + 4 Rx; or 4 Rx + 4 Tx models. Secondary DC supply inputs for power supply redundancy. Web Browser monitoring and control. NOTE 1 Rated at 21dB path loss, though typically > 24dB at 3G & > 26dB at HD and SD. Fitted with APD detectors. Page 5 of 28 Revision 00

6 Block Diagrams: BLOCK DIAGRAM /16Tx+E /16Rx+E SIGNAL PATH (16 Tx) 3G-SDI HD-SDI SD-SDI ASI (1000/100/10) /16Tx+E 6 Fibre O/P Web Server Fibre Link 5-21dB * (typically >24dB at 3G & >26dB at HD and SD) /16Rx+E 6 Fibre I/P Web Server (16 Rx) 3G-SDI HD-SDI SD-SDI ASI (1000/100/10) NOTE: * When fitted with APD detectors (standard). 0 to 12dB (typically >15dB at 3G & >17dB at HD and SD) when fitted with PIN detectors (optional). BLOCK DIAGRAM /12Tx+4Rx+E /12Rx+4Tx+E SIGNAL PATH (12 Tx) 3G-SDI HD-SDI SD-SDI ASI (4 Rx) (1000/100/10) /12Tx+4Rx+E 2 Fibre I/O OUT 3 OUT 4 Web Server Fibre Link 5-21dB * (typically >24dB at 3G & >26dB at HD and SD) /12Rx+4Tx+E 2 Fibre I/O IN 3 IN 4 Web Server (12 Rx) 3G-SDI HD-SDI SD-SDI ASI (4 Tx) (1000/100/10) NOTE: * When fitted with APD detectors (standard). 0 to 12dB (typically >15dB at 3G & >17dB at HD and SD) when fitted with PIN detectors (optional). Page 6 of 28 Revision 00

7 BLOCK DIAGRAM /8Tx+8Rx+E /8Rx+8Tx+E SIGNAL PATH (8 Tx) 3G-SDI HD-SDI SD-SDI ASI (8 Rx) (1000/100/10) /8Tx+8Rx+E IN 8 Fibre I/O OUT 8 Web Server Fibre Link 5-21dB * (typically >24dB at 3G & >26dB at HD and SD) /8Rx+8Tx+E OUT 8 Fibre I/O IN 8 Web Server (8 Rx) 3G-SDI HD-SDI SD-SDI ASI (8 Tx) (1000/100/10) NOTE: * When fitted with APD detectors (standard). 0 to 12dB (typically >15dB at 3G & >17dB at HD and SD) when fitted with PIN detectors (optional). BLOCK DIAGRAM /8Tx+E /8Rx+E SIGNAL PATH (8 Tx) 3G-SDI HD-SDI SD-SDI ASI (1000/100/10) /8Tx+E IN 8 Fibre O/P Web Server Fibre Link 5-23dB * (typically >26dB at 3G & >28dB at HD and SD) /8Rx+E OUT 8 Fibre I/P Web Server (8 Rx) 3G-SDI HD-SDI SD-SDI ASI (1000/100/10) NOTE: * When fitted with APD detectors (standard). 0 to 14dB (typically >17dB at 3G & >19dB at HD and SD) when fitted with PIN detectors (optional). Page 7 of 28 Revision 00

8 BLOCK DIAGRAM /4Tx+4Rx+E /4Rx+4Tx+E SIGNAL PATH (4 Tx) 3G-SDI HD-SDI SD-SDI ASI (4 Rx) (1000/100/10) /4Tx+4Rx+E IN 3 IN 4 Fibre I/O OUT 3 OUT 4 Web Server Fibre Link 5-23dB * (typically >26dB at 3G & >28dB at HD and SD) /4Rx+4Tx+E OUT 3 OUT 4 Fibre I/O IN 3 IN 4 Web Server (4 Rx) 3G-SDI HD-SDI SD-SDI ASI (4 Tx) (1000/100/10) NOTE: * When fitted with APD detectors (standard). 0 to 14dB (typically >17dB at 3G & >19dB at HD and SD) when fitted with PIN detectors (optional). Page 8 of 28 Revision 00

9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Transmitter Mode: Input Serial Data Signal 2.97 Gb/s (3G-SDI) to SMPTE 424M; Gb/s (HD-SDI) to SMPTE 292M; 270 Mb/s (SD-SDI) to SMPTE 259M-C and DVB-ASI. Input Impedance 75 Ω. Input Return Loss > 15 db 5 MHz to 1.5 GHz; > 10 db 1.5 GHz to 2.97 GHz. Automatic Cable Compensation > 100 m at 2.97 Gb/s (3G-SDI) with Belden 1694A (typ. 110m); > 140 m at Gb/s (HD-SDI) with Belden 1694A (typ. 160m); > 250 m at 270 Mb/s (SD-SDI/ASI) with Belden 8281 (typ. >300m). Input Connector Due to our policy of continuing development, these specifications are subject to change without notice. Up to 16 x BNC on rear panel, 1 per channel, dependent upon model chosen. Receiver Mode: Number of Outputs 1 per channel, data reclocked, AC coupled. Output Level 800 mv ± 10%. Output Impedance 75 Ω. Output Return Loss > 15 db 5 MHz to 1.5 GHz; > 10 db 1.5 GHz to 2.97 GHz. Output Rise and Fall Time < 135 ps at 2.97 Gb/s and Gb/s; > 0.4 ns and < 1.5 ns at 270 Mb/s. Intrinsic Jitter < 0.3 UI at 2.97 Gb/s reclocked; < 0.2 UI at Gb/s reclocked; < 0.1 UI at 270 Mb/s reclocked. Output Connector Up to 16 x BNC on rear panel, 1 per channel, dependent upon model chosen. : Type Data Rate Maximum Frame Size Connector Optical: Optical Output Optical Input (APD Standard) (PIN Optional) Wavelengths Optical Path Loss 2,3 Optical Fibre Optical Connector Power Requirements: Voltage Power Consumption Other: Temperature Range Mechanical Dimensions Standard IEEE 802.3i, 802.3y & 802.3ab 10/100/1000 Mb/s, automatic. 10,240 bytes. RJ dbm +4.5/-0 db individual CWDM DFB lasers. -5 to -21 dbm, typically < -24 dbm at 3G-SDI & < -26 dbm at HD/SD-SDI + ; 0 to -12 dbm, typically < -15 dbm at 3G-SDI & < -17 dbm at HD/SD-SDI+. 18 x CWDM DFB lasers 1270nm to 1610nm, 20nm spacing. 5 to 21 db, typically > 24 db at 3G-SDI & > 26 db at HD/SD-SDI, APD detectors; 0 to 12 db, typically > 15 db at 3G-SDI & > 17 db at HD/SD-SDI, PIN detectors. Designed for use with 9/125 μm single mode fibre. 1 x SC/PC (standard) on rear Vac and/or + 12 Vdc. < 40 VA C ambient. 1 RU (482 mm x 44.5 mm) standard 19 rack frame; suitable for mounting in standard 19" racks. 482 x 44.5 x 310 mm. Ordering /16Tx+E configured as a 16-channel transmitter only +. /16Rx+E configured as a 16-channel receiver only +. /12Tx+4Rx+E configured as a 12-channel transmitter/4-channel receiver +. /12Rx+4Tx+E configured as a 12-channel receiver/4-channel transmitter +. /8Tx+8Rx+E configured as a 8-channel transmitter/8-channel receiver +. /8Rx+8Tx+E configured as a 8-channel receiver/8-channel transmitter +. /8Tx+E configured as a 8-channel transmitter only +. /8Rx+E configured as a 8-channel receiver only + /4Tx+4Rx+E configured as a 4-channel transmitter/4-channel receiver +. /4Rx+4Tx+E configured as a 4-channel receiver/4-channel transmitter +. NOTE: 2 Optical attenuator supplied for when optical path loss is less 5dB for APD detector. 3 Add 2dB to optical path loss for 8Tx+E, 8Rx+E, 4Tx+4Rx+E and 4Rx+4Tx+E models. Page 9 of 28 Revision 00

10 INSTALLATION Pre-installation: Handling: This equipment contains static sensitive devices and proper static free handling precautions should be observed. Do not remove the lid. Dangerous mains voltage may exist inside and service should only be done by qualified service personnel. Where individual circuit cards are stored, they should be placed in antistatic bags. Proper antistatic procedures should be followed when inserting or removing cards from these bags. Power: AC mains supply: DC supply: AC mains input (PSU 1) is via an IEC mains connector on the rear of the assembly. AC input is limited between 90Vac and 264Vac, thus the unit is suitable for all country s standard mains levels without the need for switching between levels. A 1 amp slow blow fuse is fitted in the IEC connector in line with the active mains voltage. DC supply input is via two DC locking jacks (PSU 2 & PSU 3) suitable for external +12Vdc power packs (50W minimum rating) fitted with a 2.1mm inner diameter/5.5mm outer diameter connector plug with a locking thread lock. The locking thread keeps the DC plug securely in place, but is not a necessity for operation. Any of the three power inlets may be used independently, or together for power supply redundancy. NOTE: There is no ON/OFF switch. The will power on as soon as an external power source is applied. Earthing: The frame is earthed via the AC mains input signal earth being connected to the chassis. Where a mains earth is not present, signal earth is also connected directly to the chassis. Rear Panel Power/ Decal Connections: The model number is printed on the back of the unit, along with the unit s serial number, on the Power/ decal, as shown below. For this example, this decal unit s model number is /12Tx+4Rx+E. Apart from the model number, this Power/ decal is common to all models of. Input Power: Input power is via either an IEC power connector (PSU 1) plugged into a 90Vac to 264Vac source, so is suitable for all world standards of mains AC power; or via two DC locking jacks (PSU 2 & PSU 3) suitable for external +12Vdc power packs (50W minimum rating) fitted with a 2.1mm inner diameter/5.5mm outer diameter DC connector plug with a locking thread lock. The locking thread keeps the DC plug securely in place, but is not a necessity for operation. Any of the three power inlets may be used independently, or together for power supply redundancy. Control: The Control connector is an RJ-45 connector for CAT-5 twisted pair cable. It operates at 10Mbps (10base-T) and is suitable for (10Base-T), Fast (100Base-T) and Gigabit (1000Base-T) systems. It is called a Control port but really it is a Monitoring port. Channel Aliases are, however, set via this port. The actual control is via a web-based browser addressed to the IP address of the unit. The web based browser window will be discussed in Operation section of this manual. Page 10 of 28 Revision 00

11 Alarm: Two opto-coupled alarm outputs, via a 4 pole Phoenix style screw terminal block on the rear panel, switches to open circuit on alarm conditions. 1 2 Alarm 1: Pins 1 & 2 form the Receiver alarm. A Receiver alarm is activated when there is a total optical input loss to the unit, or if all receiver output channels have been disabled. Alarm 2: Pins 3 & 4 form the Transmitter alarm. A Transmitter alarm is activated when a laser module has failed, or if all transmitter input channels have been disabled. Note that if a unit is a Transmit only or Receive only model, the opposite alarm pins are not active. : The port is an RJ-45 connector for CAT-5 twisted pair cable. It is suitable for (10Base-T), Fast (100Base-T) and Gigabit (1000Base-T) systems. This port is optically converted for optical transmission and reception between a mating pair of units. The conforms to the IEEE 802.3i, 802.3y and 802.3ab standards for over CAT-5 cable, and the IEEE 802.3z (1000 Base-X) standard for Gigabit over optical fibre. The port has automatic MDI/MDI-X detection, this detects whether the interconnect cable is a straight through or cross over type and automatically switches itself to accommodate, and will automatically select the link speed of the connected network (10/100/1000 Mb/s). The port is also able to support Jumbo frames, which are frames with more than 1500 bytes of payload data, up to a maximum frame size of 10,240 bytes. Optical: The standard optical connector is an SC/PC type. This is a single optically muxed/de-muxed fibre connector sharing up to 16 optical transmit/receive digital video signals + bi-directional traffic depending on the model of unit. As such, optical laser outputs are multiplexed together. Avoid direct exposure to the eyes. A dust cap is included for when unit is not connected to an optical fibre. WARNING: Class 3B laser device. Never look directly into the optical connector at the back of the. Optically multiplexed laser output levels are greater than individual laser outputs and can potentially cause damage to the eyes. Page 11 of 28 Revision 00

12 Rear Panel - Signal Connections: The is designed to be operated as a pair, though in reality they will also work into other devices that use either an internal or external CWDM optical MUX/DeMux, at the correct wavelengths, such as IRT s single or multi-channel Eurocard and opengear cards. 3G/HD/SD-SDI or ASI signal connections are made via BNC connectors on the rear of the unit. Transmitter inputs are marked as to 6 and receiver outputs as to 6, the exact number of inputs and outputs is dependent on the model number. Input rates are independent of each other and do not have to be all the same. They may be 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI or ASI types of signals. What is transmitted on one channel of one unit is reclocked and received on the corresponding output of the reciprocal unit. Only high quality 75Ω coaxial cable suitable for the desired signal data rate should be used for error free results. With the signal channels set to reclocker bypass mode, other data rates can also be sent/received, though the will not be able to determine what those rates may be and will report a signal unknown condition. The /16Tx+E and /16Rx+E models are designed to operate together as a pair. They form a 16-channel, single direction, fibre link with bi-directional. 16 Tx /16Tx+E IN 3 OUT 3 16 Rx /16Rx+E 6 6 /16Tx+E Rear Panel Signal Connectors: /16Rx+E Rear Panel Signal Connectors: Page 12 of 28 Revision 00

13 The /12Tx+4Rx+E and /12Rx+4Tx+E models are designed to operate together as a pair. They form a 12-channel forward, 4-channel reverse fibre link with bi-directional. 12 Tx IN 3 OUT 3 12 Rx /12Tx+4Rx+E 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 2 IN 3 IN 4 4 Rx 4 Tx /12Rx+4Tx+E /12Tx+4Rx+E Rear Panel Signal Connectors: /12Rx+4Tx+E Rear Panel Signal Connectors: The /8Tx+8Rx+E and /8Rx+8Tx+E models are designed to operate together as a pair. They form an 8-channel forward, 8-channel reverse fibre link with bi-directional. 8 Tx IN 3 OUT 3 8 Rx /8Tx+8Rx+E 8 Rx IN 8 OUT 3 OUT 8 IN 3 8 Tx /8Rx+8Tx+E OUT 8 IN 8 /8Tx+8Rx+E Rear Panel Signal Connectors: /8Rx+8Tx+E Rear Panel Signal Connectors: Page 13 of 28 Revision 00

14 The /8Tx+E and /8Rx+E models are designed to operate together as a pair. They form an 8-channel, single direction, fibre link with bi-directional. /8Tx+E 8 Tx IN 3 OUT 3 8 Rx /8Rx+E IN 8 OUT 8 /8Tx+E Rear Panel Signal Connectors: /8Rx+E Rear Panel Signal Connectors: The /4Tx+4Rx+E and /4Rx+TRx+E models are designed to operate together as a pair. They form a 4-channel forward, 4-channel reverse fibre link with bi-directional. /4Tx+4Rx+E 4 Tx IN 3 IN 4 4 Rx OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 3 OUT 4 IN 3 IN 8 4 Rx 4 Tx /4Rx+4Tx+E /4Tx+4Rx+E Rear Panel Signal Connectors: /4Rx+4Tx+E Rear Panel Signal Connectors: Page 14 of 28 Revision 00

15 OPERATION The operation is essentially the same for all models of units, so a generic description will be given, with differences explained where required. Front Panel Display: When the is first turned on, the front panel displays the name of the manufacturer (IRT Communications), the model number of the device (in this example, /16Tx+E), the unit s set IP address (in this example, ) and the version number of the installed firmware (in this example, V1.3) as per the window below, hereby designated as Window 1: I RT Communi ca t i ons / 16Tx+E I P Add r ess V1. 3 After about 5 or 6 seconds the display changes to the signal display screen (Window 2) where signal inputs are designated as Transmitter (T) numbers and signal outputs are designated as Receiver (R) numbers. Transmitter input and Receiver output channel numbers are labelled 1 to 16, the exact number of each is dependent on the model number of the. Pressing and holding the front panel pushbutton switch designated by the symbol, whilst in the Window 2 display, will again display Window 1 for as long as the pushbutton is held. Each input/output channel data rate is represented by the following code: 3 = 3G-SDI; H = HD-SDI; S = SD-SDI/ASI; x = Channel Disabled;? = Unknown data rate signal present (in Non-Reclock mode); - = No signal detected;! = Laser Fail; * = Optical Loss (Receiver channel input is below its input threshold, or corresponding transmitter channel has been disabled). Window 2: /16Tx+E signal display screen example: T 1 : 3 2 : 3 3 : 3 4 : H 5 : H 6 : H 7 : H 8 : H 9 : H 10 : H 11 : H 12 : S 13: S 14 : S 15 : S 16 : S T = Transmitter inputs. In this example, to IN 3 = 3G-SDI data rate; IN 4 to 1 = HG-SDI data rate; and 2 to 6 = SD-SDI (or ASI) data rate. /16Rx+E signal display screen example: R 1 : 3 2 : 3 3 : 3 4 : H 5 : H 6 : H 7 : H 8 : H 9 : H 10 : H 11 : H 12 : S 13: S 14 : S 15 : S 16 : S R = Receiver outputs. In this example, to OUT 3 = 3G-SDI data rate; OUT 4 to 1 = HG-SDI data rate; and 2 to 6 = SD-SDI (or ASI) data rate. Page 15 of 28 Revision 00

16 Other Window 2 examples: /12Tx+4Rx+E signal display screen example: T 1 : 3 2 : 3 3 : 3 4 : H 5 : H 6 : H 7 : H 8 : H 9 : H 10 : H 11 : H 12 : S R1: S R2 : S R3: S R4 : S /12Rx+4Tx+E signal display screen example: R 1 : 3 2 : 3 3 : 3 4 : H 5 : H 6 : H 7 : H 8 : H 9 : H 10 : H 11 : H 12 : S T1: S T2 : S T3 : S T4 : S /8Tx+8Rx+E signal display screen example: T 1 : 3 2 : 3 3 : H 4 : H 5 : H 6 : H 7 : S 8 : S R 1 : H 2 : H 3 : H 4 : H 5 : S 6 : S 7 : S 8 : S /8Rx+8Tx+E signal display screen example: R 1 : 3 2 : 3 3 : H 4 : H 5 : H 6 : H 7 : S 8 : S T 1 : H 2 : H 3 : H 4 : H 5 : S 6 : S 7 : S 8 : S /8Tx+E signal display screen example: T 1 : 3 2 : 3 3 : H 4 : H 5 : H 6 : H 7 : S 8 : S /8Rx+E signal display screen example: R 1 : 3 2 : 3 3 : H 4 : H 5 : H 6 : H 7 : S 8 : S /4Tx+4Rx+E signal display screen example: T 1 : 3 2 : 3 3 : H 4 : H R 1 : H 2 : H 3 : H 4 : H /4Rx+4Tx+E signal display screen example: R 1 : 3 2 : 3 3 : H 4 : H T 1 : H 2 : H 3 : H 4 : H Page 16 of 28 Revision 00

17 Alarm Indication: If an alarm condition occurs, for the Transmitter, the front panel Window 2 T will flash, and, for the Receiver, the front panel Window 2 R will flash: T Front panel Transmitter T alarm is activated (flashing T ) when any laser fail occurs; or all channels have been disabled. R Front panel Receiver R alarm is activated (flashing R ) when any detector registers an optical low condition; all detectors register an optical loss condition; or all channels have been disabled. Front Panel Pushbuttons: UP LEFT RIGHT (GO BACK) DOWN Six front panel pushbutton switches allow navigation between the various front panel display windows and control of the settable parameters within the windows. As shown in the diagram above, a five segment unmarked switch allows UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT movement and function. A separate circular switch designated with the symbol acts as (or GO BACK) function. Page 17 of 28 Revision 00

18 Front Panel Window Navigation: Window navigation is via the front panel pushbuttons mentioned above. In order to describe the navigation pictorially, the below diagram references Windows 1 to 7, and their sub-windows. These are shown and described separately. Window 1 Welcome Screen Press & hold Window 2 Signal Display UP DOWN Window 3a1* Tx01 Status UP DOWN Window 3a16* Tx16 Status UP DOWN Window 4a1* Rx01 Status UP DOWN Window 4a8* Rx08 Status UP DOWN Window 5a Status LEFT LEFT LEFT LEFT Window 3* Tx Settings UP DOWN Window 4* Rx Settings UP DOWN Window 5 Control UP RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT Window 3b1* Tx01 Settings Window 3b16* Tx16 Settings Window 4b1* Rx01 Settings Window 4b8* Rx08 Settings UP DOWN UP DOWN Window 5b1 MAC Address Window 3c1* Tx01 Setup Select Select Window 3c16* Tx16 Setup Select Select Window 4c1* Rx01 Setup Select Select Window 4c8* Rx08 Setup Select Select Window 6a Are You Sure? Window 7a Are You Sure? Window 6b Resetting Window 7b Resetting DOWN Window 6 Reset Device UP DOWN Window 7 Factory Reset Window 5c1 IP Address Window 5d1 Subnet Mask Window 5e1 Default Gateway Window 5c2 IP Setup Select Window 5d2 Subnet Setup Select Window 5e2 Gateway Setup Select Page 18 of 28 Revision 00

19 Front Panel Windows: Window 1: Welcome Screen. Previously described under Front Panel Display section. In this example the model number is /8Tx+8Rx+E. The Welcome Screen will display whatever model the has been configured for. I RT Communi ca t i ons / 8Rx+8Tx+E I P Add r ess V1. 3 Window 2: Signal Display Screen. Previously described under Front Panel Display section. In this example the model number is /8Tx+8Rx+E. T 1 : 3 2 : 3 3 : H 4 : H 5 : H 6 : H 7 : S 8 : S R 1 : H 2 : H 3 : H 4 : H 5 : S 6 : S 7 : S 8 : S Window 3: * Transmitter Settings window. Upper menu level before entering the Transmitter Input settings menus. In this example the Transmitter Settings window appears before the Receiver Settings window. This is because in this example the Transmitter Inputs are displayed on the top row of Window 2 and the Receiver Outputs are displayed on the bottom row of Window 2. This occurs for all model numbers where the Tx appears before the Rx in the model name, namely /16Tx+E, /12Tx+4Rx+E, /8Tx+8Rx+E, /8Tx+E and /4Tx+4Rx+E. Where the model number has the Rx before the Tx in the model number, window 3 would be the Receiver Settings window instead. Where there is no Tx in the model name, namely /16Rx+E and /8Rx+E, the Transmitter Settings window and its subset status and settings windows are not displayed. Tr ansmi t t e r Se t t i n g s Window 3a: * Transmitter Status window. Displays Transmitter Input number (Tx01, in this example); the set channel alias, which is a 15 bit name set via the web-browser (TransmitAlias01, in this example); the optical wavelength of the channel laser (1610nm, in this example); the channel input signal type (3G Signal, in this example); and the channel reclocker rate (3G/HD/SD Only, in this example). The number of Transmitter Status windows match the number of Transmitter Inputs, as determined by the model number. In this example, the Transmitter Status windows appear before the Receiver Status windows. See explanation in Window 3 description why this is so. Tx01- T r ansmi t A l i as01 Opt i ca l nm 3G S i g na l 3G/ HD / SD On l y Window 3b: * Transmitter Settings window. This is similar to the Transmitter Status window with the filled in squares showing the set data rate. Tx01- T r ansmi t A l i as01 Opt i ca l nm 3G HD SD NonRecl oc ked D i sab l e Page 19 of 28 Revision 00

20 Window 3c: Transmitter Setup Select window. When Window 3b is displayed and the pushbutton is pressed, the display turns into Window 3c. The highlighted square flashes and the LEFT/RIGHT pushbuttons move the flashing square to the desired input rate, in this case 3G. Pressing the pushbutton again locks in the selected rate and the window returns to Window 3b. In the 3G mode the input will accept 3G, HD and SD rates (including ASI). If the HD mode is selected then the input will accept HD and SD (& ASI) rates only. 3G rate will be blocked and not transmitted. The Non-Reclocked setting bypasses the input reclocker allowing rates other than those of 3G, HD or SD to pass. The Disable setting disables the channel completely and no signal is transmitted on the channel. Pressing the (GO BACK) pushbutton returns the window back to Window 3b without making any changes. Tx01- T r ansmi t A l i as01 Opt i ca l nm 3G HD SD NonRecl oc ked D i sab l e Window 4: * Receiver Settings window. Upper menu level before entering the Receiver Output settings menus. In this example the Receiver Settings window appears after the Transmitter Settings window. This is because in this example the Transmitter Inputs are displayed on the top row of Window 2 and the Receiver Outputs are displayed on the bottom row of Window 2. This occurs for all model numbers where the Rx appears after the Tx in the model name, namely /12Tx+4Rx+E, /8Tx+8Rx+E and /4Tx+4Rx+E. Where the model number has the Rx before the Tx in the model number, Window 3 would be the Receiver Settings window instead, likewise if there was no Tx in the name. Where there is no Rx in the model name, namely /16Tx+E and /8Tx+E, the Receiver Settings window and its subset status and settings windows are not displayed. Rece i ve r Se t t i n g s Window 4a: * Receiver Status window. Displays Receiver Output number (Rx01, in this example); the set channel alias, which is a 15 bit name set via the web-browser (ReceiverAlias01, in this example); the optical detector type and its status (APD and Good, in this example); the received channel output signal type (3G Signal, in this example); and the channel reclocker rate (3G/HD/SD Only, in this example). The number of Receiver Status windows match the number of Receiver Outputs, as determined by the model number. In this example, the Receiver Status windows appear after the Transmitter Status windows. See explanation in Window 4 description why this is so. Rx01- Rece i ve r A l i as01 Opt i cal-apd-good 3G S i g na l 3G/ HD / SD On l y Window 4b: * Receiver Settings window. This is similar to the Receiver Status window with the filled in squares showing the set data rate. Rx01- Rece i ve r A l i as01 Opt i ca l - APD- Good 3G HD SD NonRecl oc ked D i sab l e Page 20 of 28 Revision 00

21 Window 4c: Receiver Setup Select window. When Window 4b is displayed and the pushbutton is pressed, the display turns into Window 4c. The highlighted square flashes and the LEFT/RIGHT pushbuttons move the flashing square to the desired input rate, in this case 3G. Pressing the pushbutton again locks in the selected rate and the window returns to Window 4b. In the 3G mode the channel will output 3G, HD and SD rates (including ASI). If the HD mode is selected then the channel will only output HD and SD (& ASI) rates. 3G rate will be blocked and not received. The Non-Reclocked setting bypasses the output reclocker allowing rates other than those of 3G, HD or SD to pass. The Disable setting disables the channel completely and no signal is received on the channel. Pressing the (GO BACK) pushbutton returns the window back to Window 4b without making any changes. Rx01- Rece i ve r A l i as01 Opt i ca l - APD- Good 3G HD SD NonRecl oc ked D i sab l e Window 5: Control Settings window. Upper menu level before entering the settings menus. Note that any changes made to the settings will not take effect until the unit has had a system Reset. Ethenet Cont r o l Set t i n g s Window 5a: Status window. Shows the status of the port the rate of the connection (in this example 1Gb); the detector type and its received optical status; and its transmitter wavelength. Et he r ne t 1Gb Det e t o r - APD- Good Wavel en g t h nm Window 5b1: MAC Address status window. This window displays the set MAC Address. The MAC Address is factory set and is not settable here. If the Mac address does need to be changed, when the is first turned on or the is doing a Reset routine, hold both the and LEFT pushbuttons at the same time to enter the Mac Address setup screen, Window 5b2. Mac Address FF-FF-FF-FF-FF Window 5b2: Mac Address settings window. WARNING: Use with caution. This should only be changed if it is deemed absolutely necessary and should be set to its own unique Mac address. Otherwise leave at the original Mac address setting. Note that a Factory Reset will not default back to the original Mac address if something goes wrong. Keep the original Mac address on file if it needs to be entered back again. To set the MAC address, move the flashing curser to the desired digit using the LEFT/RIGHT pushbuttons. The UP/DOWN pushbuttons increment and decrement the digits. Once the Mac address has been changed, press the pushbutton and the will reset itself with the new Mac address saved. Mac Address FF-FF-FF-FF-FF Page 21 of 28 Revision 00

22 Window 5c1: IP Address status window. This window displays the set IP address of the unit. To change the IP address press the pushbutton to open Window 5c2. I P Addr ess , 100 Window 5c2: IP Address settings window. To set the IP address, move the flashing curser to the desired digit using the LEFT/RIGHT pushbuttons. The UP/DOWN pushbuttons increment and decrement the digits. The 3-digit number segments are limited to 255. So, for example, if you wished to change the 192 shown below to 255 you cannot first increase the 1 to a 2. First you will have to decrease the 9 to a 5, otherwise you ll have 292 listed and the unit will not allow you to do that. Once the IP address has been changed, press the pushbutton to return to the Window 5c1 screen. Note that any changes made to the IP Address setting will not take effect until the unit has had a system Reset. I P Addr ess , 100 Window 5d1: Subnet Mask status window. This window displays the set Subnet Mask of the unit. To change the Subnet Mask press the pushbutton to open Window 5d2. Subnet Mask Window 5d2: Subnet Mask settings window. To set the Subnet Mask, move the flashing curser to the desired digit using the LEFT/RIGHT pushbuttons. The UP/DOWN pushbuttons increment and decrement the digits. The 3-digit number segments are limited to 255. Once the Subnet Mask has been changed, press the pushbutton to return to the Window 5d1 screen. Note that any changes made to the Subnet Mask setting will not take effect until the unit has had a system Reset. Subnet Mask Page 22 of 28 Revision 00

23 Window 5e1: Default Gateway status window. This window displays the set Default Gateway of the unit. To change the Default Gateway press the pushbutton to open Window 5e2. De f au l t Gat ewa y Window 5e2: Default Gateway settings window. To set the Default Gateway, move the flashing curser to the desired digit using the LEFT/RIGHT pushbuttons. The UP/DOWN pushbuttons increment and decrement the digits. The 3-digit number segments are limited to 255. Once the Default Gateway has been changed, press the pushbutton to return to the Window 5e1 screen. Note that any changes made to the Default Gateway setting will not take effect until the unit has had a system Reset. De f au l t Gat ewa y Window 6: Reset Device Window. It is necessary to reset the whenever any of the settings have been changed, or it may be necessary to reset if something odd happens instead of powering down and up the unit. To Reset the, press the pushbutton. You will be taken to Window 6a where you are asked to confirm whether you wish to proceed. Reset Dev i ce Window 6a: Confirmation window. If you wish to proceed resetting the, press the pushbutton and the unit will then reset and display Window 6b. A r e y ou su r e y ou want t o Reset? Window 6b: Resetting window. The is in the process of resetting itself. After resetting the unit goes back to Window 1. Reset t i n g... Page 23 of 28 Revision 00

24 Window 7: Factory Reset window. If you wish to discard all settings made and go back to the original configuration, press the pushbutton here. You will be taken to Window 7a where you are asked to confirm whether you wish to proceed. Fact o r y Reset Window 7a: Confirmation window. If you wish to proceed resetting the to the factory defaults, press the pushbutton and the unit will then reset and display Window 7b. A r e y ou su r e y ou want t o Reset? Window 7b: Resetting window. The is in the process of resetting itself to the factory defaults. After resetting the unit goes back to Window 1. Reset t i n g... Page 24 of 28 Revision 00

25 Web-Browser Control: With the connected via the Control port to an system, using a standard web-browser enter the IP address of the in the address bar to directly access and monitor the. Ensure that the system allows access on the same Gateway Address. The following screen is displayed: /8Tx+8Rx+E Frame TRANSMITTER RECLOCKER MODE DETECTED INPUT CHANNEL ALIAS Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 6 Input 7 3G/HD/SD Only 3G/HD/SD Only 3G/HD/SD Only 3G/HD/SD Only 3G/HD/SD Only 3G/HD/SD Only 3G/HD/SD Only 3G Signal 3G Signal 3G Signal 3G Signal 3G Signal 3G Signal 3G Signal TransmitAlias01 TransmitAlias02 TransmitAlias03 TransmitAlias04 TransmitAlias05 TransmitAlias06 TransmitAlias07 Input 8 3G/HD/SD Only 3G Signal TransmitAlias08 RECEIVER RECLOCKER MODE DETECTED INPUT CHANNEL ALIAS Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Output 5 Output 6 Output 7 3G/HD/SD Only 3G/HD/SD Only 3G/HD/SD Only 3G/HD/SD Only 3G/HD/SD Only 3G/HD/SD Only 3G/HD/SD Only 3G Signal 3G Signal 3G Signal 3G Signal 3G Signal 3G Signal 3G Signal ReceiverAlias01 ReceiverAlias02 ReceiverAlias03 ReceiverAlias04 ReceiverAlias05 ReceiverAlias06 ReceiverAlias07 Output 8 3G/HD/SD Only 3G Signal ReceiverAlias08 ETHERNET Cable Optical 1Gbs Good /8Tx+8Rx+E Version 1.3 IP Address Mac Address FF-FF-FF-FF-FF-FF I.R.T. Communications Pty Ltd More Information The web-browser window acts as a remote status screen for the. The model number, software version, IP Address and Mac Address of the is displayed along with the Transmitter and Receiver channel and connected port signal information. From this window 15 bit frame and channel aliases can be set which are saved to the itself. If the computer mouse is clicked on the blue text, I.R.T. Communications Pty Ltd, the web-browser is directed to I.R.T. Communications web page, Page 25 of 28 Revision 00

26 Clicking on More Information opens up a maintenance window that has some further information about the channel wavelength, indicative power levels and laser/detector temperatures: More Information CHANNEL POWER TEMPERATURE WAVELENGTH Rx nm Tx nm Channel_01 Tx nm Channel_02 Tx nm Channel_03 Tx nm Channel_04 Tx nm Channel_05 Tx nm Channel_06 Tx nm Channel_07 Tx nm Channel_08 Tx nm Channel_09 Rx nm Channel_10 Rx nm Channel_11 Rx nm Channel_12 Rx nm Channel_13 Rx nm Channel_14 Rx nm Channel_15 Rx nm Channel_16 Rx nm /8Tx+8Rx+E Version 1.3 IP Address Mac Address FF-FF-FF-FF-FF-FF Index Temperature is measured in degrees Celsius. The power levels are indicative levels as reported by the laser and detector modules. To convert these readings to dbm measurements, apply the following formula: dbm measurement = 10log(Power Reading/10000) For example, based on the table above, Channel_01 power reading = log(14860/10000) = 1.72dBm (Tx laser output power level); Channel_09 power reading = log(604/10000) = -12.2dBm (Rx detector input power level). If the computer mouse is clicked on the blue text, Index, the web-browser is directed back to the main window. Page 26 of 28 Revision 00

27 MAINTENANCE & STORAGE Maintenance: Ensure that front panel fan inlets are free from dust else fan operation may be impinged and damage to laser and/or detector modules, or internal components, may occur due to excessive heat build up. Care should be taken to ensure that all connectors are kept clean and free from contamination of any kind. This is especially important in fibre optic equipment where cleanliness of optical connections is critical to performance. When the optical connector is not in use, the supplied dust cap should be kept in place. Storage: If the equipment is not to be used for an extended period, it is recommended the whole unit be placed in a sealed plastic bag to prevent dust contamination. In areas of high humidity a suitably sized bag of silica gel should be included to deter corrosion. Where individual circuit cards are stored, they should be placed in antistatic bags. Proper antistatic procedures should be followed when inserting or removing cards from these bags. Page 27 of 28 Revision 00

28 WARRANTY & SERVICE Equipment is covered by a limited warranty period of three years from date of first delivery unless contrary conditions apply under a particular contract of supply. For situations when No Fault Found for repairs, a minimum charge of 1 hour s labour, at IRT s current labour charge rate, will apply, whether the equipment is within the warranty period or not. Equipment warranty is limited to faults attributable to defects in original design or manufacture. Warranty on components shall be extended by IRT only to the extent obtainable from the component supplier. Note that fans are not covered by warranty in situations where dust ingress has been a cause of failure. Equipment return: Before arranging service, ensure that the fault is in the unit to be serviced and not in associated equipment. If possible, confirm this by substitution. Before returning equipment contact should be made with IRT or your local agent to determine whether the equipment can be serviced in the field or should be returned for repair. The equipment should be properly packed for return observing antistatic procedures. The following information should accompany the unit to be returned: 1. A fault report should be included indicating the nature of the fault 2. The operating conditions under which the fault initially occurred. 3. Any additional information, which may be of assistance in fault location and remedy. 4. A contact name and telephone and fax numbers. 5. Details of payment method for items not covered by warranty. 6. Full return address. 7. For situations when No Fault Found for repairs, a minimum charge of 1 hour s labour will apply, whether the equipment is within the warranty period or not. Contact IRT for current hourly rate. Please note that all freight charges are the responsibility of the customer. The equipment should be returned to the agent who originally supplied the equipment or, where this is not possible, to IRT directly. Details of IRT s direct address can be found at I.R.T. Communications website. Web address: sales@irtcommunications.com Page 28 of 28 Revision 00