EVS UDR108 HD and SD Distribution Amplifier Instruction Manual
- June 15, 2024
- EVS
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Synapse UDR108
UHD, FHD, HD and SD distribution amplifier with 8
reclocked outputs (single wire 12Gb/s SDI)
Version 1.00 | September 2023
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UDR108 HD and SD Distribution Amplifier
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General Information
ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before cleaning any
component. The product frame (SFR18, SFR08 or SFR04) must be terminated with
three-conductor AC mains power cord that includes an earth ground connection.
To prevent shock hazard, all three connections must always be used.
NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning components.
NEVER operate this product if any cover is removed.
NEVER wet the inside of this product with any liquid.
NEVER pour or spill liquids directly onto this unit.
NEVER block airflow through ventilation slots.
NEVER bypass any fuse.
NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified.
NEVER attempt to repair this product. If a problem occurs, contact your local
EVS distributor.
NEVER expose this product to extremely high or low temperatures.
NEVER operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance
to rain or moisture.
This product complies with the requirements of the product family standards
for audio, video, audiovisual entertainment lighting control apparatus for
professional use as mentioned below.
****| EN60950
EN55103-1: 1996
EN55103-2: 1996| Safety
Emission
Immunity
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Tested to comply with
FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
ICONOGRAPHY
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Introduction
Synapse is a modular system designed for interconnecting various devices and equipment used in the broadcast industry. High density, intuitive operation and high-quality processing are key features of the system. Synapse offers a full range of converters and processing modules. Please visit the EVS website at www.evs.com for the information on our new products and the latest updates.
Local Control Panel
The local control panel gives access to all adjustable parameters and provides
status information for any of the cards in the Synapse frame, including the
Synapse rack controller. The local control panel is also used to backup and
restore card settings. Please refer to the RRC18, RRC10, RRC04, RRS18 and
RRS04 manuals for a detailed description of the local control panel, the way
to set up remote control over IP and for frame-related settings and status
information.
Remote Control Capabilities
The remote-control options are explained in the rack controller (RRC18 / RRC10
/ RRC04 / RRS18 / RRS04 / ERC108-118 / ERS108-118) manuals. The method for
connecting to a computer using Ethernet is also described in the
ERC/ERS/RRC/RRS manuals.
Cortex software will increase system flexibility of one or more Synapse
frames.
Although it is not required to use Cortex with a Synapse frame, you are
strongly advised to use a remote personal computer or laptop PC with Cortex
installed, as this increases the ease of use and understanding of the modules.
Unpacking and Placement
Unpacking
The EVS Synapse card must be unpacked in an anti-static environment. Care must
be taken NOT to touch components on the card – always handle the card
carefully by the edges. The card must be stored and shipped in anti-static
packaging. Ensuring that these precautions are followed will prevent premature
failure of components mounted on the board.
Placing the Card
The Synapse card can be placed vertically in an SFR18 frame or horizontally in
an SFR04 and SFR08 frame. Locate the two guide slots to be used, slide in the
mounted circuit board, and push it firmly to locate the connectors.
Correct insertion of the card is essential, as a card that is not located
properly may show valid indicators, but will not function correctly.
On power up, all LEDs will light up for a few seconds. This is the time it
takes to initialize the card.
The UDR108 Card
Introduction
The UDR108 is a single channel 12Gb/s UHD SDI reclocking distribution
amplifier with 8 outputs. This card is ASI/DVB compatible.
Features
Compatible with:
- SD SDI 270 Mbit/s (SMPTE 259)
- HD SDI 1485 Mbit/s (SMPTE 292M)
- 3Gb/s SDI 2970 Mbit/s (SMPTE 424M)
- Ultra HD 12 Gb/s (SMPTE 2082-1)
- MADI
- ASI/DVB
Applications
The UDR108 can be used as a single channel generic wideband 12 Gb/s
distribution amplifier.
Block Schematic
Settings Menu
4.1. Introduction
The Settings menu displays the current state of each UDR108 setting and allows
you to change or adjust it.
Settings can be changed using the front panel of the Synapse frame (SFR18,
SFR08 or SFR04) or with Cortex. The SCP08 control can also be used. Please
refer to “Quick Start” on page 1 for information on the Synapse front panel
control and Cortex.
All items preceded with a # sign are part of the presets.
4.2. System Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| PLL_set_A | This sets the rate at which the PLL of input A is locked. This can |
be: 125M270M, HD, 3G, 6G, 12G, Auto. Auto is the default value. Auto means
that the card will detect the locking rate automatically. This will take a bit
more time than setting this to a fixed rate.
Reclock_A| Allows to enable or bypass the regeneration of the timing of input
signal A at the output.
By default, this feature is set to On.
Mute_A| Allows to mute the video outputs.
By default, this feature is set to Off.
Status Menu
5.1. Introduction
The Status menu provides information about the current status of each item
listed below. There are no defaults for status indicators. The status depends
on the presence of the input signals.
5.2. Status Items
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| SDI-Input_A | This status item indicates the presence of a valid SDI signal on |
the input.
SDI_Input_A indicates if an input signal is Present, Loss or NA (Not
Available).
PLL-rate_A| PLL_rate_A indicates the rate at which the PLL (= Phase-Locked
Loop) of input A is locked when PLL_Set_A is set to auto. PLL_rate_A is a copy
of the PLL_Set setting that sets the input. The range of locking rates is as
follows: 270 Mb/s, 1.5 Gb/s, 3 Gb/s, 6 Gb/s, 12 Gb/s, NA.
Backplane-type| This status item indicates the type of backplane (I/O-panel)
that is currently connected to the card, i.e. BPU03.
Events Menu
Introduction
An event is a special message that is generated on the card asynchronously.
This means that it is not the response to a request to the card, but a
spontaneous message.
What is the Goal of an Event?
The goal of events is to inform the environment about a changing condition on
the card. A message may be broadcast to mark the change in status. The message
is volatile and cannot be retrieved from the system after it has been
broadcast. There are several means by which the message can be filtered.
The events reported by the UDR108 card are as follows:
| Menu Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Announcements | Announcements is not an event. This item is only used for |
switching the announcement of status changes on/off. 0=off, other =on
Input_A| Input_A can be selected between 0 .. 255. 0= no event, 1..255 is the
priority setting.
Lock-Status_A| Lock status can be selected between 0 .. 255. 0= no event,
1..255 is the priority setting.
What Information is Available in an Event?
The message consists of the following items:
- A message string to show what has happened in text, for example: “INP_LOSS”, “REFLOSS”, “INP RETURN”.
- A tag that also shows what happens, but with a predefined number: e.g. 1 (= loss of input), 2 (= loss of reference), 129(= 1+128 = return of input). For a list of these predefined tags, please see the table below.
- A priority that marks the importance of an event. This value is defined by the user and can have any value between 1 and 255, or 0 when disabled.
- A slot number of the source of this event.
Message String
The message string is defined in the card and is therefore fixed. It may be
used in controlling software like Synapse Set-up to show the event.
Tags
The tag is also defined in the card. The tag has a fixed meaning. When
controlling or monitoring software has to make decisions based on events, it
is easier to use the tag instead of interpreting a string. The first
implementation is the tag-controlled switch in the GPI16.
In cases where the event marks a change to an error status (e.g. 1 for Loss of
Input), the complement is marked by the tag increased by 128 (80hex), (e.g.
129 (81hex) for Return of Input).
The tags defined for the UDR108 card are:
| Event Menu Item | Tag | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Announcements | 0 or NA | 0 or NA | Announcement of report and control values |
| Input_A | 01hex=INP_LOSS_A | 81hex=INPA | |
| PRESENT | SDI Input A lost or returned | ||
| Lock-status_A | 11hex =PLL_LOSS_A | 91hex = PLL_LOCKED_A | PLL input A locked or |
unlock
Priority
The priority is a user-defined value. The higher the priority of the alarm,
the higher this value will be.
Setting the priority to Zero disables the announcement of this alarm. Alarms
with priorities equal to or higher than the Error Threshold setting of the RRC
will cause the error LED on the Synapse rack front panel to light up.
Card Address
Together with the message string or the tag, the slot number or address of the
card is relevant to be able to assign the event to a certain card.
LED Indication
| Indicator | Description |
|---|---|
| Error LED | The error LED indicates an error if the internal logic of the card |
is not configured
correctly or has a hardware failure.
Input_A LED| This LED indicates the presence of a valid SDI video signal on
input A.
Connection LED| This LED lights up after the card has initialized. The LED
lights up for 0.5 seconds
every time a connection is made to the card.
Block Schematic
Connector Panels
The UDR108 can be used with the BPU03 connector panel.
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