Imagine Communications 6800+ ARG6800+ Analog Remote Gain Module Installation and Operation Manual
The 6800+ ARG6800+ is an analog audio remote gain distribution amplifier module with configurable outputs. This module boasts both card-edge and remote control capabilities. The ARG6800+ can be configured to function as either mono or stereo, can have summed outputs, and provides a complete remote (or local) gain range with unsurpassed technical specifications. The ARG6800+ can be configured with one of two back connectors: a single-slot back connector with five 3-pin audio connectors (ARG6800+SR), or a double-slot back connector with ten connectors (ARG6800+DR). You can set up, control, and monitor the ARG6800+ either locally via card-edge switches or remotely on a PC, with +Pilot Lite™ software or an ICE6800+ Ethernet connection.
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Installation and Operation Manual
ARG6800+
Analog Remote Gain Module
Edition B
175-000148-00
Delivering the Moment
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ARG6800
+
Analog Remote Gain Module
Installation and Operation Manual
Edition B
December 2006
Contents
IconMasterNav Startup Guide
Preface
Revision History ............................................................................ vii
Writing Conventions ..................................................................... viii
Obtaining Documents ................................................................... viii
Unpacking/Shipping Information .......................................................... ix
Unpacking a Product ....................................................................... ix
Product Servicing ............................................................................ ix
Returning a Product ........................................................................ ix
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance ....................x
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance xi
Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual .................................... xii
Chapter 1: Introduction
Front Module ....................................................................................3
Back Connectors ...............................................................................5
Chapter 2: Installation
+ Frame Power Ratings ................................................10
Unpacking the Module ...........................................................................11
iii
Contents
iv
Preparing the Product for Installation ............................................ 11
Checking the Packing List ............................................................. 11
+ Modules ..................................................................... 14
Required Frames and Back Connector Types ................................ 14
Installing and Removing ARG6800
+ Modules ............................. 14
Making Connections ............................................................................. 15
Chapter 3: Operation
Understanding Card-Edge Controls ...................................................... 18
Control Types ................................................................................. 18
Gain Up and Down Buttons ........................................................... 18
Channel Select Button and Ch A/B LEDs ..................................... 19
CJ1 Jumper for Channel Output and Local/Remote Control ......... 19
Fine Gain Ch A and B Potentiometers ........................................... 19
Hum Null Ch A and B Potentiometers ........................................... 19
+ Card-Edge Controls .................................... 20
Operation Notes ............................................................................. 21
Setting Remotely Controlled Parameters .............................................. 22
Reading the Software Version ....................................................... 23
Channel A and B LEDs .................................................................. 24
Module Status LEDs ...................................................................... 24
Chapter 4: Specifications
Balanced Analog Audio Input ............................................................... 26
Balanced Analog Audio Output ............................................................ 26
Channel Monitoring Specifications ....................................................... 27
Power Consumption .............................................................................. 27
Appendix A: Communication and Control
Troubleshooting Tips
General Troubleshooting Steps ............................................................. 30
Software Communication and Control Issues ....................................... 30
+ Pilot Lite Fails to Communicate with Installed Modules .......... 30
IconMasterNav Startup Guide
Contents
+ Pilot Lite Does Not Find All Modules in Frame ........................32
+ Pilot Lite or CCS Software Application Not Responding ..........33
+ Pilot Lite Cannot Control a Module Showing
in the Control Window ...................................................................33
+ Pilot Lite Status Bar Reports “Not Ready” .................................33
CCS Software Application or Remote Control Panel Does Not
Communicate with Module ............................................................33
Alarm Query Fails When a Device Reboots ...................................34
Hardware Communication and Control Issues ......................................34
Frames Fail to Communicate with the PC after a Power Failure ...34
Module Does Not Seem to Work ....................................................34
Contacting Customer Service .................................................................34
Index
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Contents
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Preface
Manual Information
Purpose
This manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance, and specifications for the ARG6800
+ Analog Remote Gain Module.
Audience
This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for installation, setup, maintenance, and/or operation of the
ARG6800
+ Analog Remote Gain Module.
Revision History
Table P-1. Revision History of Manual
Edition Date
A June 2003
B
Comments
Initial release
December 2006 Minor corrections to content
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Writing Conventions
To enhance your understanding, the authors of this manual have adhered to the following text conventions:
Table P-2. Writing Conventions
Term or
Convention
Bold
Description
Italics
CAPS
Code
> hyperlink
Internet address
Note
Indicates dialog boxes, property sheets, fields, buttons, check boxes, list boxes, combo boxes, menus, submenus, windows, lists, and selection names
Indicates E-mail addresses, the names of books or publications, and the first instances of new terms and specialized words that need emphasis
Indicates a specific key on the keyboard, such as
ENTER, TAB, CTRL, ALT, or DELETE
Indicates variables or command-line entries, such as a
DOS entry or something you type into a field
Indicates the direction of navigation through a hierarchy of menus and windows
Indicates a jump to another location within the electronic document or elsewhere
Indicates a jump to a Web site or URL
Indicates important information that helps to avoid and troubleshoot problems
Obtaining Documents
Product support documents can be viewed or downloaded from our
Web site at www.broadcast.harris.com/leitch (go to Support>
Documentation). Alternatively, contact your customer service representative to request a document.
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Unpacking/Shipping Information
Unpacking a Product
This product was carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated before shipment to ensure years of stable and trouble-free service.
1. Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit.
2. Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list.
3. Contact your dealer if any item on the packing list is missing.
4. Contact the carrier if any item is damaged.
5. Remove all packaging material from the product and its associated components before you install the unit.
Keep at least one set of original packaging, in the event that you need to return a product for servicing.
Product Servicing
Except for firmware upgrades, ARG6800
+ modules are not designed for field servicing. All hardware upgrades, modifications, or repairs require you to return the modules to the Customer Service center.
Returning a Product
In the unlikely event that your product fails to operate properly, please contact Customer Service to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number, then send the unit back for servicing.
Keep at least one set of original packaging in the event that a product needs to be returned for service. If the original package is not available, you can supply your own packaging as long as it meets the following criteria:
• The packaging must be able to withstand the product’s weight.
• The product must be held rigid within the packaging.
• There must be at least 2 in. (5 cm) of space between the product and the container.
• The corners of the product must be protected.
Ship products back to us for servicing prepaid and, if possible, in the original packaging material. If the product is still within the warranty period, we will return the product prepaid after servicing.
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Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
Compliance
Directive 2002/95/EC—commonly known as the European Union (EU)
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)—sets limits on the use of certain substances found in electrical and electronic equipment. The intent of this legislation is to reduce the amount of hazardous chemicals that may leach out of landfill sites or otherwise contaminate the environment during end-of-life recycling. The Directive takes effect on
July 1, 2006, and it refers to the following hazardous substances:
• Lead (Pb)
• Mercury (Hg)
• Cadmium (Cd)
• Hexavalent Chromium (Cr-V1)
• Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)
• Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)
According to this EU Directive, all products sold in the European Union will be fully RoHS-compliant and “lead-free.” (See our Web site, www.broadcast.harris.com/leitch , for more information on dates and deadlines for compliance.) Spare parts supplied for the repair and upgrade of equipment sold before July 1, 2006 are exempt from the legislation. Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a RoHS-compliant emblem, as shown in Figure P-1.
Figure P-1. RoHS Compliance Emblem
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Waste from Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Compliance
The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste from
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) deals with the collection, treatment, recovery, and recycling of electrical and electronic waste products. The objective of the WEEE Directive is to assign the responsibility for the disposal of associated hazardous waste to either the producers or users of these products. Effective August 13, 2005, producers or users will be required to recycle electrical and electronic equipment at end of its useful life, and may not dispose of the equipment in landfills or by using other unapproved methods. (Some
EU member states may have different deadlines.)
In accordance with this EU Directive, companies selling electric or electronic devices in the EU will affix labels indicating that such products must be properly recycled. (See our Web site, www.broadcast.harris.com/leitch , for more information on dates and deadlines for compliance.) Contact your local sales representative for information on returning these products for recycling. Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a WEEE-compliant emblem, as shown in Figure P-2.
Figure P-2. WEEE Compliance Emblem
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Safety
Carefully review all safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. If this product is rack-mountable, it should be mounted in an appropriate rack using the rack-mounting positions and rear support guides provided. It is recommended that each frame be connected to a separate electrical circuit for protection against circuit overloading. If this product relies on forced air cooling, it is recommended that all obstructions to the air flow be removed prior to mounting the frame in the rack.
If this product has a provision for external earth grounding, it is recommended that the frame be grounded to earth via the protective earth ground on the rear panel.
IMPORTANT! Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual
WARNING
Statements identifying conditions or practices that may result in personal injury or loss of life. High voltage is present.
CAUTION
Statements identifying conditions or practices that can result in damage to the equipment or other property.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The ARG6800
+ is an analog audio remote gain distribution amplifier module with configurable outputs. This module boasts both card-edge and remote control capabilities.
The following topics are described in this chapter:
•
“Product Description” on page 2
•
“Module Descriptions” on page 3
•
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2
Chapter 1: Introduction
Product Description
The ARG6800
+ analog audio remote gain distribution amplifier module provides the ultimate flexibility and versatility in one package.
The module can be configured to function as either mono or stereo, can have summed outputs, and provides a complete remote (or local) gain range with unsurpassed technical specifications.
The ARG6800
+ can be configured with one of two back connectors: a single-slot back connector with five 3-pin audio connectors
(ARG6800
+SR), or a double-slot back connector with ten connectors
(ARG6800
+DR).
You can set up, control, and monitor the ARG6800
+ either locally via card-edge switches or remotely on a PC. For remote control, you can use either a serial RS-232 connection (with the
+Pilot Lite™ software) or an optional ICE6800
+ Ethernet connection (with CCS™ software or remote control panel).
Other ARG6800
+ features include the following:
• Balanced inputs and outputs
• Remote control for mute settings
• Remote indication for channel state and overload
• Remote and local control for independent channel gain adjustment
• Local control for selecting output configuration
• Configurable outputs to one of the following options:
• Eight outputs designated to one channel (1x8)
• Four outputs designated to channel A, four outputs designated to channel B (dual 1x4)
• Eight outputs designated to the combined stream of both channels (2x8 sum)
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Module Descriptions
Front Module
Figure 1-1 is a top-front view of a the ARG6800
+ front module, and shows the location of LEDs, controls, and jumpers.
Hum null pots
Output configuration/ remote control jumper
Fine gain pots
Extractor handle
Module status LEDs
Gain Up button
Gain Down button
Channel
A LED
Channel
Select button
Channel B
LED
Figure 1-1. ARG6800
+ Module Controls
briefly describes LEDs, switches, and jumpers. See
Chapter 3: “Operation” for more information on ARG6800
+ front module controls and jumpers.
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Table 1-1. Generic ARG6800
+ Front Module Features
Feature Description
Module status
LEDs
Gain Up and
Down buttons
Various color and lighting combinations of these LEDs indicate the module state.
See
Chapter 3 for more information.
Press to increase or decrease the gain accordingly.
Use a monitoring application (such as +Pilot Lite or another CCS software application like Pilot
™
, or
Navigator
™
) to read the actual gain levels.
Press to select between channel A and B.
Channel Select button
Channel A and B
LEDs
Fine gain pots controls
Hum null pots controls
Output configuration/ remote control jumper
Verify the selected channel. The selected channel (A/B) is indicated by the corresponding lit LED.
Rotate the potentiometer to adjust the attenuation of the input signal to a maximum of ±1.5 dB, ±5%.
(This control is factory set.)
Rotate the potentiometer to adjust the offset between the input balanced pair. (This control is factory set.)
Set the jumper to configure the output locally or remotely. Jumper settings include the following:
• 1x8 Ch A: All eight outputs are set to channel A
• 1x8 Ch B: All eight outputs are set to channel B
• Dual 1x4: Four outputs are sets to channel A, four outputs are set to channel B
• Sum: All eight outputs are set to output the averaged stream of both channel A and B
• Remote: Remote configuration, operation, and monitoring of the ARG6800
+ allowed
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Back Connectors
FR6802
+ Frame Back Connectors
Note
Figure 1-2 shows the single-slot back connector used by the
ARG6800
+ when installed in an FR6802+XF or FR6802+QXF frame.
f you connect the ARG6800
+ front module to an
ARG6800
+SR single-slot back connector, the output configuration will be fixed to
Channel A for all eight outputs.
As well, the remote parameters for Channel B Gain, Mute, and
State will be disabled.
Input channel
1A
2A
+
GND
-
Output channels
3A
4A
5A
Figure 1-2. Single-Slot Back Connector for FR6802
+ Frame
(ARG6800
+SR)
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Figure 1-3 on page 6 shows the double-slot back connector used by the
ARG6800
+ when installed in an FR6802+XF or FR6802+QXF frame.
Input channels
Output channels
1A 1BA
2A 2B
3A 3B
4A 4B
+
GND
-
5A 5B
Figure 1-3. Double-Slot Back Connector for FR6802
+ Frame
(ARG6800
+DR)
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Signal Flow
Chapter 1: Introduction
Channel A Gain
+
Channel B
Local gain control
Signal activity setect
Control core
Gain
Local output control
6800+ frame midplane
Figure 1-4. Signal Flow Diagram
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Chapter 1: Introduction
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+ Installation and Operation Manual
Chapter 2
Installation
Overview
This chapter describes the ARG6800
+ installation process, including the following topics:
•
“Unpacking the Module” on page 11
•
•
•
“Making Connections” on page 15
CAUTION
Before installing this product, read the 6800
+ Series Safety
Instructions and Standards manual shipped with every
FR6802
+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual, or downloadable from our Web site at www.broadcast.harris.com/leitch
. This safety manual contains important information about the safe installation and operation of 6800
+ series products.
See the FR6802
+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual for information about installing and operating an FR6802
+ frame and its components.
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+ Installation and Operation Manual
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Maximum 6800
+ Frame Power Ratings
The power consumption for the ARG6800
+ module is 3 W.
describes the maximum allowable power ratings for 6800
+ frames. Note the given maximums before installing any 6800
+ modules in your frame.
Table 2-1. Maximum Power Ratings for 6800
+ Frames
6800
Type
+ Frame
Max. Frame
Power
Dissipation
Number of Usable
Slots
Max. Power
Dissipation
Per Slot
FR6802
+XF
(frame with AC power supply)
FR6802
+XF48
(frame with DC power supply)
FR6802
+QXF
(frame with DC or AC power supply)
120 W
105 W
120 W
20
20
20
6 W
5.25 W
6 W
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Unpacking the Module
Preparing the Product for Installation
Before you install the ARG6800
+, perform the following:
Note
• Check the equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit.
Contact your Customer Service representative if parts are missing or damaged.
• Confirm receipt of all items on the packing list. See
Packing List” for more information.
• Remove the anti-static shipping pouch, if present, and all other packaging material.
• Retain the original packaging materials for possible re-use.
See
“Unpacking/Shipping Information” on page ix
for information about returning a product for servicing.
Checking the Packing List
Table 2-2. Available Product Packages
Ordered Product
ARG6800
+
ARG6800
+S
Content Description
• One ARG6800
+ front module
• One ARG6800
+ Installation and
Operation Manual
• One ARG6800
+ front module
• One standard single-slot back connector with five 3-pin male audio connectors (ARG6800+SR)
• Five 3-pin female mating connectors
• One ARG6800
+ Installation and
Operation Manual
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+ Installation and Operation Manual
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Table 2-2. Available Product Packages (Continued)
Ordered Product
ARG6800
+D
ARG6800
+SR
ARG6800
+DR
Content Description
• One ARG6800
+ front module
• One standard double-slot back connector with ten 3-pin male audio connectors (ARG6800+DR)
• Ten 3-pin female mating connectors
• One ARG6800
+ Installation and
Operation Manual
• One standard single-slot back connector with five 3-pin male audio connectors
• Five 3-pin female mating connectors
• One standard double-slot back connector with ten 3-pin male audio connectors
• Ten 3-pin female mating connectors
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+ Installation and Operation Manual
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Setting Jumpers
Note
If a jumper is not placed on the
CJ1 jumper, the module will route all eight outputs to channel A.
The ARG6800
+ module has one standard jumper (CJ1). You can set the jumper to configure the outputs remotely on a PC, or locally.
1. Locate jumper CJ1 on the module (beside the extractor handle).
Figure 2-1 shows the location of the CJ1 jumper.
Local/remote control and channel output jumper
Note
If you configure the module for remote control, the card-edge
LEDs for channel A and B selection will not be active.
Figure 2-1. Location of the CJ1 Jumper
2. Place a jumper on pins 9 and 10 to set the module for remote control and to configure the outputs on a PC.
Alternatively, place a jumper on one of the following pin sets to configure the module outputs locally:
• Pins 1 and 2 (1x8 Ch A): All eight outputs are set to channel A
• Pins 2 and 4 (1x8 Ch B): All eight outputs are set to channel B
• Pins 5 and 6 (Dual 1x4): Four outputs are sets to channel A, four outputs are set to channel B
• Pins 7 and 8 (Sum): All eight outputs are set to output the combined stream of both channel A and B
Figure 2-2 identifies the pin locations.
Note
The white triangle on the module near the jumper pins indicates pin 1.
9
10
7
8
5
6
3
4
1
2
Figure 2-2. Pin Locations on Jumper CJ1
All other module parameters (such as Mute) must be set remotely.
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Installing 6800
+ Modules
Required Frames and Back Connector Types
Note
The ARG6800
+ is not compatible with 6800/7000 series frames.
There are three types of modules:
• Double-slot back connectors
• Single-slot back connectors
• Front modules
Back connectors come in two sizes: double-slot and single-slot. The
6800
+ front modules can connect to either single- or double-slot back connectors depending on the product type (See the Installation and
Operation Manual that accompanies an individual front module for details on its back connector requirements).
Up to twenty front modules connected to single-slot back connectors fit in an FR6802
+ frame. Up to ten front modules can fit in a frame if they are connected to double-slot back connectors (two spaces are required to accommodate the extra slot of the back connector).
You can install most 6800
+ modules in any unused slot without interfering with other frame functions.
Installing and Removing ARG6800
+ Modules
These modules require no specialized installation or removal procedures. However, if installing both front and rear modules, ensure that the back module is installed first before plugging in the front module. When removing both the front and rear modules, ensure that the front module is unplugged from the frame first, before removing the rear module.
• See the FR6802
+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual for information about installing and operating an FR6802
+ frame and its components.
• See the 6800
+ Safety Instructions and Standards Manual for important information about safely installing your module.
Once you have installed your ARG6800
+ modules, you can connect them to the appropriate input and outputs.
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Making Connections
Once you have installed an ARG6800
+ back connector, plug the 3-pin female mating connectors into the 3-pin male audio connectors on the back connector. Now you can connect it to the appropriate audio signal inputs and outputs. See
.
If you have connected the ARG6800
+ front module to an
ARG6800
+SR single-slot back connector, the output configuration is fixed to Channel A for all four outputs.
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Chapter 3
Operation
Overview
This chapter describes how to operate the ARG6800
+ using card-edge controls only. See the following documents for information on how to operate this product remotely:
•
+Pilot Lite User Manual for serial control interface
• CCS™ Navigator™, Pilot™ CoPilot™ or RCP-CCS-1U Remote
Control Panel Manual for Ethernet control interface
The following topics are discussed in this chapter:
•
“Understanding Card-Edge Controls” on page 18
•
“Setting Local ARG6800+ Card-Edge Controls” on page 20
•
“Setting Remotely Controlled Parameters” on page 22
•
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Understanding Card-Edge Controls
Control Types
Note
For best results, use the available 6800
+ software control options (serial/local or
Ethernet/remote) to aid in viewing, setting, and confirming parameter values.
You can operate and monitor certain controls for the ARG6800
+ using the Gain Up/Dwn and Ch Sel buttons, the Ch A/B LED indicators, and the CJ1 jumper (used for setting the channel output and local/remote control). See
Figure 3-1 for the location of all card-edge controls.
Other settings can only be configured using remote control software
(for example, +Pilot Lite for serial control or CCS Pilot or Navigator for Ethernet control). See
“Setting Remotely Controlled Parameters” on page 22
for a list of controls that can only be configured on a PC.
Note
Four potentiometers are also located on the card-edge to adjust the fine gain of the input signal (Fine Gain Ch A/B pots) and to adjust the offset between the input balanced pair (Hum
Null Ch A/B pots). These items are factory set, and should only be adjusted by qualified personnel.
Channel A and B LEDs
View these LEDs to identify the currently selected channel
Gain up and down buttons
Press to increase or decrease the gain
Channel select button
Press this button to select channel A or
B
Figure 3-1. Card-Edge Controls
Gain Up and Down Buttons
The Gain Up and Gain Dwn buttons increase and decrease the audio signal gain respectively in 0.5 dB steps. The gain range is -95.5 dB to
31.5 dB.
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Channel Select Button and Ch A/B LEDs
The Ch Sel button selects between channel A or B. The Ch A and Ch B
LEDs indicate which channel is active. Local control applies to the currently selected channel.
CJ1 Jumper for Channel Output and Local/Remote Control
Note
You need to configure modules for local or remote operation prior to power-up. To change the configuration, first remove power from the module, reset the jumper, and then reapply power.
Locally configure the outputs using this jumper, or set the jumper for remote configuration.
• If you configure the jumper for remote control (pins 9 and 10), any changes that you make to the card-edge buttons and pots will not take effect. The channel selection LEDs will remain unlit to signify that the module is under remote control.
• If you configure the jumper for local control, all gain output configuration must be done with the buttons, pots, and jumpers on the module. Local control changes will be reflected in the remote control software, but you will not be able to change these settings remotely.
See
“Setting Jumpers” on page 13 for more information on
configuring the module outputs locally with this jumper.
Fine Gain Ch A and B Potentiometers
Note
These are factory set and should only be adjusted by qualified personnel. A 3/32” slotted screw driver or tweeker is used to adjust pots.
The Fine Gain Ch A and Fine Gain Ch B pots finely adjust the gain of the input signal and set the exact unity. The gain can be trimmed to a maximum of
±1.5 dB, ±5%
.
Hum Null Ch A and B Potentiometers
Note
These are factory set and should only be adjusted by qualified personnel. A 3/32” slotted screw driver or tweeker is used to adjust pots.
The Hum Null Ch A and Hum Null Ch B pots adjust the offset between the input balanced pair signals.
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Chapter 3: Operation
Setting Local ARG6800
+ Card-Edge Controls
Note
Placing a jumper on pins 9 and
10 will set the module for remote control.
When configuring the module locally, use the available 6800
+ software control options (serial/local or Ethernet/remote) to aid in viewing, setting, and confirming parameter values.
Follow these steps to locally configure the ARG6800
+:
Note
If the ARG6800
+ is connected to an ARG6800
+SR back connector, the output configuration is fixed to channel
A for all eight outputs. The remote parameters for channel
B Gain, Mute, and State will be disabled.
1. Configure the module audio outputs locally by placing a jumper over one of the following pin sets on jumper CJ1:
• Pins 1 and 2 (1x8 Ch A) to set all eight outputs to channel A
• Pins 3 and 4 (1x8 Ch B) to set all eight outputs to channel B
• Pins 5 and 6 (Dual 1x4) to set four outputs to channel A and four outputs to channel B
• Pins 7 and 8 (Sum) to set all eight outputs to the combined stream of both channel A and B
See
“Setting Jumpers” on page 13 for more information.
2. Press the Ch Sel button to select an audio channel (either A or B).
The Ch A or Ch B LED will light to indicate the currently selected channel.
3. Press the Gain Up button to increase the audio signal gain on the selected channel.
Each time you press the button, the gain will increase by 0.5 dB.
Increase the gain to a maximum of 31.5 dB.
4. Press the Gain Dwn button to decrease the audio signal gain on the selected channel.
Each time you press the button, the gain will decrease by 0.5 dB.
Decrease the gain to a minimum of -95.5 dB.
5. Using a 3/32” slotted screwdriver or tweeker, qualified personnel may choose to adjust the Fine Gain Ch A and Fine Gain Ch B potentiometers, or the Hum Null Ch A and Hum Null Ch B potentiometers at this time.
As the potentiometer settings are factory set, they should not need readjustment for normal operating circumstances.
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Operation Notes
Note the following:
• Each time the ARG6800
+ powers up, the channel gain returns to the last known value.
• The default setting for the local gain channel selection is channel A.
• Local changes made to gain controls will be reflected in the remote gain control settings of your CCS control software application.
• When the module is set to local control, gain adjustment and output configuration are done on the card-edge but also reflected in your
CCS control software application. Any remote attempts to adjust the gain, configure the outputs, or mute the signal will have no effect.
• When the module is set to remote control, any local attempts to use card-edge features will have no effect. The Ch A/B LEDs on the module will be unlit to signify that the module is under remote control.
• If a jumper is not placed on the CJ1 jumper, the module will route all outputs to channel A.
• If the input channel is <-40 dBu for five seconds, it is considered inactive. If the input the channel is >-40 dBu for five seconds, it is considered active. This channel state information is relayed to you through your CCS control software application.
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Chapter 3: Operation
Setting Remotely Controlled Parameters
The ARG6800
+ has several parameters that cannot be set or monitored
with card-edge controls. Table 3-1 describes ARG6800
+ parameters and alarms that are only accessible remotely.
Legend
*=Indicates parameters that are not available when the ARG6800
+ is connected to an ARG6800
+SR back connector.
[RO]=Indicates that parameters are read-only/feedback, and cannot be used to select controls.
See your CCS control software application manual or online help for more information on setting and monitoring the following parameters remotely:
Table 3-1. Remotely Controlled Parameters
Parameter
Name
Out Config *
Range Description
Ch A
Ch B *
Ch A Mute
Ch B Mute *
Ch A State [RO]
• 1x8 Ch A
• 1x8 Ch B
• Dual 1x4
• Sum
Sets the output configuration for the module
-95.5 to 31.5 dB Sets the gain for channel A in steps of 0.5 dB (can also be set locally)
-95.5 to 31.5 dB Sets the gain for channel B in steps of 0.5 dB (can also be set locally)
• On
• Off
Mutes channel A
• On
• Off
• Active
• Inactive
Mutes channel B
Indicates if channel A is active or inactive
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Table 3-1. Remotely Controlled Parameters (Continued)
Parameter
Name
Ch B State *
Ch A Overload
(alarm) [RO]
Ch B Overload
(alarm) [RO]
Range
• Active
• Inactive
• On
• Off
• On
• Off
Description
Indicates if channel B is active or inactive (read-only parameter)
Indicates is an overload condition exists on channel A
Indicates is an overload condition exists on channel B
See
“LEDs and Alarms” on page 24 for more information on remotely
monitoring ARG6800
+ alarms.
Reading the Software Version
The current software version of your ARG6800
+ module can only be viewed using Pilot (via Ethernet control). See your CCS Pilot User
Manual or Online Help for information on viewing software versions.
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Chapter 3: Operation
LEDs and Alarms
Channel A and B LEDs
The Ch A and Ch B LEDs indicate which channel is currently selected.
Module Status LEDs
The ARG6800
+ module does not have any card-edge alarms. Instead, module status LEDs on the corner of the module light if an error is detected. See
Figure 1-1 on page 3 for the location of these LEDs, and
for a definition of the LED colors.
Alarms are usually logged and monitored within the available 6800
+ software control applications (for example, +Pilot Lite or Pilot). See the appropriate software control user manual or online help for more information.
Table 3-2. Status LED Descriptions
LED Color Sequence Meaning
Off
Green
Red
There is no power to the module; the module is not operational.
There is power to the module; the module is operating properly.
There is an alarm condition.
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Chapter 4
Specifications
Overview
The following specification tables appear in this chapter:
•
“Balanced Analog Audio Input” on page 26
•
“Balanced Analog Audio Output” on page 26
•
•
“Channel Monitoring Specifications” on page 27
•
“Power Consumption” on page 27
Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.
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Chapter 4: Specifications
Balanced Analog Audio Input
Item
Number of inputs
Specification
• ARG6800
+SR: 1 input
• ARG6800
+DR: 2 inputs
3-pin audio connector Connector
Signal type
Input impedance
Balanced
HiZ, >30 k
Maximum input level +28 dBu
Ω
CMR range
CMRR
(common mode rejection ratio)
Gain range
±20 V
90 dB @ 60 Hz @ 8 dBu
Gain trim
-95.5 to 31.5 dB in 0.5 dB steps
(gain increment tolerance ±0.05 dB)
Local front adjust potentiometers provide ±1.5 dB to set exact unity
Balanced Analog Audio Output
Item
Number of outputs
Connector
Signal type
Output impedance
Maximum output level
Specification
• ARG6800
+SR: 4 outputs
• ARG6800
+DR: 8 outputs
3-pin audio connector
Balanced
66
Ω
+28 dBu
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Performance
Item Specification
SNR >90 dB @ unity gain, 20 Hz to 20 kHz relative to
+8 dBu signal, unweighted
Frequency response ±0.05 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz relative to
1 kHz @ unity gain
THD
IMD
Crosstalk
Output isolation
<0.02% 20 Hz to 20 kHz @ 24 dBu
<0.02%, SMPTE @ +18 dBu
>85 dB isolation, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
>70 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Channel Monitoring Specifications
Item
Channel state
Channel overload
Specification
• Inactive state if Channel <-40 dBu for 5 sec
• Active state if Channel >-40 dBu for 5 sec
Overload condition if Channel >23.5 dBu for 1 sec
Power Consumption
Total power required by the ARG6800
+ is 3 W.
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Appendix A
Communication and Control
Troubleshooting Tips
Overview
Find the following troubleshooting information in this appendix:
•
“General Troubleshooting Steps” on page 30
•
“Software Communication and Control Issues” on page 30
•
“Hardware Communication and Control Issues” on page 34
•
“Contacting Customer Service” on page 34
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Appendix A: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips
General Troubleshooting Steps
Note
Associated documentation for
6800
+
series products can generally be found in the product-specific manual that accompanies every module, in the FR6802
+ Frame
Installation and Operation
Manual, and in the
6800
+
Safety Instructions and
Standards Manual.
Follow these steps in troubleshooting 6800
+ product problems:
1. Review the
“Software Communication and Control Issues” on page 30 outlined in this chapter.
2. Search this product manual and other associated documentation for answers to your question.
Product documentation (including manuals, online help, application notes, erratas, product release notes, and more) can be found on the
Leitch Web site at www.broadcast.harris.com/leitch (Support section), along with technical support information, training information, product downloads, and the Leitch product knowledge base.
3. Contact your Customer Service representative if, after following these initial steps, you cannot resolve the issue.
To contact Customer Service, see “Contacting Customer Service” on page 34 .
Software Communication and Control Issues
•
+ Pilot Lite Fails to Communicate with Installed Modules” on page 30
•
+ Pilot Lite Does Not Find All Modules in Frame” on page 32
•
+ Pilot Lite or CCS Software Application Not Responding” on page 33
•
+ Pilot Lite Cannot Control a Module Showing in the Control Window” on page 33
•
+ Pilot Lite Status Bar Reports “Not Ready”” on page 33
•
“CCS Software Application or Remote Control Panel Does Not
Communicate with Module” on page 33
•
“Alarm Query Fails When a Device Reboots” on page 34
+
Pilot Lite Fails to Communicate with Installed Modules
Confirm that the following items are not the reason for the communication failure:
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• Proper module slot has not been specified (
+ Pilot Lite is not communicating with the appropriate slot). See your FR6802+
Frame Installation and Operation Manual for more information on slot identification.
• COM port is used elsewhere (Check that the correct COM port is configured in
+ Pilot Lite and that another application is not using that COM port).
• Actual frame ID does not match with the two DIP switch settings in the back of the frame (
+ Pilot Lite is not communicating with the proper frame). See your FR6802+ Frame Installation and
Operation Manual for more information on frame ID switch settings.
• Null modem cable is not being used. Between the PC running
+ Pilot Lite and the FR6802+ frame, there should be a null RS-232 modem cable. At minimum, this requires that pins 2 and 3 are crossed and 5 to 5 for ground.
• ICE6800
+ module is installed in the frame (+ Pilot Lite control is disabled if an ICE6800
+ module is installed in the frame;
ICE6800
+ modules are used for CCS control).
• A legacy 6800 series product is in the frame.
+ Pilot Lite cannot communicate with legacy 6800 series products. They will not be discovered or controlled by
+ Pilot Lite, although they can be installed in the FR6802
+ frame and work using card edge controls.
The module must be from the 6800
+ product family.
• Check that the back module does not have any bent pins, following this procedure: a. Unplug the front module. b. Unscrew and remove the back module.
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Appendix A: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips c. View the 20-pin spring connector at the bottom of the back module. (See
.)
20-pin connector
Figure A-1. Back Module to Front Module Connector
This connector should not have any bent or pressed pins. Even a slightly depressed or bent pin may cause genlock issues. d. If there are bent pins, carefully reposition them to their correct positions.
If this is not possible, you can exchange the back module for a new one (see the available back connectors in
+
Pilot Lite Does Not Find All Modules in Frame
If a discovery is started too soon after frame power-up,
+ Pilot Lite will not find all the installed modules. Refresh
+ Pilot Lite (File >
Refresh), and ensure that installed modules are fully powered-up first before discovery.
If a module is plugged into the frame after a discovery,
+ Pilot Lite does not automatically detect the module. Refresh
+ Pilot Lite (File >
Refresh) to discover the newly installed module.
If a Legacy 6800 series product is in the frame,
+ Pilot Lite will not detect it.
+ Pilot Lite cannot communicate with legacy 6800 series products. They will not be discovered or controlled by
+ Pilot Lite although they can be installed in the FR6802
+ frame and work using card edge controls. For
+ Pilot Lite to find a module, it must be from the 6800
+ product family.
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+
Pilot Lite or CCS Software Application Not Responding
+ Pilot Lite and CCS applications such as Navigator or Pilot cannot run on the same PC at the same time. Both applications can be installed, but only one can be opened at a time.
+
Pilot Lite Cannot Control a Module Showing in the Control Window
Consider these questions:
• Did you physically set the jumper for local control? If so, set this jumper to the REM position for remote control.
• Does the card name in the control window physically match the card type in the frame?
• Is the module properly seated in the frame? Check the positioning of the module in its slot in the frame.
• Does the Control window indicate the device is “ready”? The device may be powered off or disconnected from the network.
+
Pilot Lite Status Bar Reports “Not Ready”
+ Pilot Lite reports each device’s connection status in the status bar. If the connection status message reads “Not Ready,” check the following:
• Is the module properly seated in the frame? Check the position of the module in the frame.
• Is the frame connected to the network? Check the device’s network connection.
If the status bar still reports no status or “Not Ready” for the frame or device, try restarting
+ Pilot Lite.
CCS Software Application or Remote Control Panel Does
Not Communicate with Module
CCS software applications (such as Pilot, CoPilot, and Navigator) and remote control panels require the purchase and installation of an
ICE6800
+ module in an FR6802+ frame in order to communicate remotely via Ethernet.
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Appendix A: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips
Alarm Query Fails When a Device Reboots
When you reboot a device connected to your PC, the alarm traffic hitting the network may cause an alarm query request to time out and fail. While the query does not automatically retry, it will post an “Alarm query failed” message to the Diagnostics window.
To clear an “Alarm query failed” message, right-click inside the Diagnostics window, and then select Refresh from the resulting context menu.
Hardware Communication and Control Issues
•
“Frames Fail to Communicate with the PC after a Power Failure” on page 34
•
“Module Does Not Seem to Work” on page 34
Frames Fail to Communicate with the PC after a Power
Failure
You must exit the software and restart after the frame recovers from its power failure. To restore communications between the PC and the frames, ensure that the frames have three or more minutes to recover from the power failure before you exit the application and restart the
PC.
Module Does Not Seem to Work
Although the following troubleshooting tips may seem obvious, please take the time to ensure the following:
• All appropriate rear connections are securely made
• The board is securely installed (with no bent pins)
• The frame is turned on
Contacting Customer Service
We are committed to providing round-the-clock, 24-hour service to our customers around the world. Visit our Web site at
/www.broadcast.harris.com/leitch and click on Support > Technical
Support for information on how to contact the Customer Service team in your geographical region.
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Keywords
A
Audio
input and output specifications 26 output specification 26
B
Balanced analog audio specifications 26
C
CCS software control applications 24
Channel monitoring specification 27
Communication failure, frame 34
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,
E
F
,
G
H
,
,
I
Index
35
Index
J
Jumpers, remote control and output configuration 4
L
LEDs
M
–??
Maximum allowable power ratings 10
N
O
Output configuration/remote control jumper 3
P
Power
R
Remote/local control jumper 20
S
Standards
T
–
U
W
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Key features
Balanced inputs and outputs
Remote control for mute settings
Remote indication for channel state and overload
Remote and local control for independent channel gain adjustment
Local control for selecting output configuration
Configurable outputs to one of the following options: 1x8, dual 1x4, 2x8 sum
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the ARG6800+ can be configured to function as either mono or stereo.
The ARG6800+ can be configured with one of two back connectors: a single-slot back connector with five 3-pin audio connectors (ARG6800+SR), or a double-slot back connector with ten connectors (ARG6800+DR).
You can set up, control, and monitor the ARG6800+ either locally via card-edge switches or remotely on a PC, with +Pilot Lite™ software or an ICE6800+ Ethernet connection.
The ARG6800+ provides a complete remote (or local) gain range from -95.5 dB to 31.5 dB.
