3GDA111C digital video distribution amplifier
What is it?
3G/HD/SD reclocking distribution amplifier.
Reason to choose it...
You can do a lot with eleven outputs. It's equally suited to distributing 3Gb/s, HD or SD signals – meaning no need to rush out to replace it when you upgrade. You'll get excellent jitter performance as well as saving yourself rack space (with six DAs fitting in 2U). It's the distribution amplifier to choose when you do need signal reclocking but don't need signal reporting.
Ideal for...
High performance distribution in multi-standard systems when you need multiple outputs. See who's using it.
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- Main features
- Details
- Specs
- What outputs do I get?
- What do I order?
- Who's using it?
Main features
- 3G/HD/SD reclocking distribution amplifier
- Gives you multiple copies of a signal, with eleven outputs
- Equally suited to distributing 3Gb/s, HD or SD signals - and no need to rush out to replace it when you upgrade
- All outputs are DVB-ASI compatible (mixture of non-inverted and inverted outputs)
- High performance distribution with signal reclocking and excellent jitter performance
- Avoid data errors with high quality cable equalisation
- Auto detection of input – recognises whether the standard is HD or SD and switches the output slew rate automatically
- Inputs and outputs accessed by using an appropriate rear module (either RM41 + RM34 or RM67 + RM34)
- Relay bypass protection option available on RM67 + RM34 rear module
- Housed in Indigo rack frames
- Space-saving: 'double decker' 100mm x 266mm module allows six 3GDA111C in 2U (three in 1U and one in desk top box)
- Manual control (board edge switches)
- LED and GPI indication of input and board power supplies present
- Five year warranty (with product registration)
- This product is available to either purchase or hire, with hire pricing typically 6% of list price per week (with one week minimum hire period and £200 minimum charge)
Details
Distribute signals in multi-standard environments
The 3GDA111C is a reclocking distribution amplifier providing high quality distribution of 3Gb/s HD, HD or SD sources.
It gives eleven reclocked outputs.
All outputs are DVB-ASI compatible - a useful feature given the wide use of ASI within the broadcast environment - with a mixture of non-inverted and inverted outputs.
It is suited to providing high performance distribution for any multi-standard environments, for broadcasters who need to distribute 3Gb/s now or in the near future, and for engineers who want to 'future proof' their SD or HD installations.
Excellent performance
The 3GDA111C gives excellent jitter performance on long cable runs.
With auto detection of input, it will recognise whether the standard is HD or SD and switch the output slew rate automatically, in addition to illuminating the appropriate LED.
The 3GDA111C will always choose an appropriate cable equaliser for the signal type, ensuring an SD cable length in excess of 250m with Belden 8281 or equivalent, and up to 140m for HD and 80m for 3Gb/s with Belden 1694A - with no data errors.
Local monitoring is available, with LED indication of input and power supplies present.
Save rack space - and protect your output
Fitting in the Crystal Vision Indigo frames (available in 2U, 1U and desk top box sizes), this space-saving 'double decker' 100mm x 266mm module sits in two frame slots allowing up to six DAs in 2U.
It uses either the RM41 and RM34 frame rear modules together or the RM67 and RM34 rear modules together to access the one 3Gb/s, HD or SD input and eleven outputs.
The RM67 includes relay bypass protection, guaranteeing the maintenance of one output in the event of power failure or board removal.
Specs
MECHANICAL
'Double decker' module 266mm x 100mm (uses two frame slots)
Weight: 200g
Power consumption: 5.6 Watts
VIDEO INPUT
One 3Gb/s or HD or SD input
270Mb/s or 1.5Gb/s or 3Gb/s serial compliant to SMPTE 259 or ASI data, SMPTE 292-1 and SMPTE 424/425-A
3Gb/s cable equalisation up to 80m with Belden 1694A or equivalent
HD cable equalisation up to 140m with Belden 1694A or equivalent (approx. 100m with Belden 8281)
SD cable equalisation >250m Belden 8281 or equivalent
Input return loss: -15dB for 50MHz to 1.5GHz
Auto detection of input – recognises whether the standard is 3G/HD or SD and switches the output slew rate automatically
VIDEO OUTPUTS
Eleven reclocked 3Gb/s, HD or SD outputs using RM41 and RM34 frame rear modules together or RM67 and RM34 rear modules together
The RM67 frame rear module provides relay bypass protection. An electromechanical relay switch needs power to hold the switch in one state and will revert to the other state (board bypass) on loss of power. It prevents signal loss by mechanically connecting the input of the 3GDA111C to one of its outputs on complete frame power failure or board removal
270Mb/s or 1.5Gb/s or 3Gb/s serial compliant to SMPTE 259 or ASI data, SMPTE 292-1 and SMPTE 424/425-A. Output follows the input format
All outputs are DVB-ASI compatible, with nine non-inverted outputs and two inverted outputs
DELAY THROUGH BOARD
50ns max
LED INDICATION OF:
Input present
Power supplies okay
GPI OUTPUT LEVELS
Electrically: Open collector transistors 30V, 270 ohm current limit resistors. Pulled up to +5V through 6800 ohm
GPI OUTPUTS
Two GPI outputs
Input present
Power supplies okay
LOCAL CONTROL
DIP switch on the board edge can be set to either auto detect input (up position) or to force output drivers' slew rate (down position)
What outputs do I get?
Signal inputs and outputs are accessed by using an appropriate rear module.
The Indigo rear modules slot on to the back of the frame and typically feature BNC, D-Type, RJ45 and optical connectors. The single and double slot rear modules can be used with all three frame sizes, while the quad slot rear modules just fit the 2U frames.
The 3GDA111C is DVB-ASI compatible: outputs B, C, D, F, G, H, I, J and K are non-inverted and outputs A and E are inverted.
There are two rear module combinations available for the 3GDA111C...
RM41 + RM34 rear module label and connections
More about the RM41 + RM34
Connectors: 12 BNCs
Frame slots used: 2
Boards in 2U: 6
Boards in 1U: 3
Boards in desk top box: 1
Why use it: It's the default rear module combination for the 3GDA111C - use it when you don't need relay bypass protection
Also used for: 3GDA111R and MADDA111, and the following when fitted with a DA6 top board: Q-Down-AG 3G, Q-Down-ATG 3G, Up-Down 3G, Up-Down-A 3G, Up-Down-AFD 3G, Up-Down-AT 3G, Up-Down-ATX 3G, Up-Down-AS 3G, Up-Down-AFDS 3G, Up-Down-ATS 3G and Up-Down-ATXS 3G
RM67 + RM34 rear module label and connections
More about the RM67 + RM34
Connectors: 12 BNCs
Frame slots used: 2
Boards in 2U: 6
Boards in 1U: 3
Boards in desk top box: 1
Why use it: You want relay bypass protection
Also used for: 3GDA111R and MADDA111
For more visual technical information, download the 3GDA111C block diagram.
What do I order?
First you need the 100mm x 266mm module...
- 3GDA111C
- 3G/HD/SD reclocking distribution amplifier with eleven outputs
Next choose your frame size and power supplies - from 2U to desk top box...
- Indigo 2SE
- CoolFlow 2U frame with power supply redundancy and active front panel featuring smart CPU for up to 12 Crystal Vision modules. Allows Ethernet connection to a PC
- Indigo 1AE-DP
- 1U frame with power supply redundancy and active front panel featuring smart CPU and integrated control panel for up to six Crystal Vision modules. Includes two fixed PS-80i power supplies. Allows Ethernet connection to a PC
- Indigo 1SE-DP
- 1U frame with power supply redundancy and active front panel featuring smart CPU for up to six Crystal Vision modules. Includes two fixed PS-80i power supplies. Allows Ethernet connection to a PC
- Indigo DT
- Desk top box with passive front panel for up to two Crystal Vision modules. Includes fixed power supply
- Indigo DTSE
- Desk top box with active front panel featuring smart CPU for up to two Crystal Vision modules. Includes fixed power supply. Allows Ethernet connection to a PC
- PSU-160i
- 160 Watts power supply for Indigo 2SE frame. Requires either one PSU-160i (no redundancy) or two PSU-160i if power supply redundancy is required
You need a rear module to access your inputs and outputs...
- RM41 + RM34
- Two single slot frame rear modules used together. Allows six 3GDA111C in 2U, three in 1U and one in desk top box. Gives access to one 3Gb/s, HD or SD input and eleven 3Gb/s, HD or SD outputs
- RM67 + RM34
- Two single slot frame rear modules used together. Allows six 3GDA111C in 2U, three in 1U and one in desk top box. Provides relay bypass protection of the input. Gives access to one 3Gb/s, HD or SD input and eleven 3Gb/s, HD or SD outputs
The 3GDA111C is controlled by board edge switches - therefore you will not require a control panel or PC software.
Who's using it?
Users of the 3GDA digital video distribution amplifiers include...
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