Grass-valley T-POV Bidirectional Robotic User Manual

T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera User GuideM4017-9900-10224 July 2014

4About the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera SystemProduct Ordering/Model InformationProduct Ordering/Model InformationThe T-POV part number consists

5T-POVUser GuideT-POV 324 VariationsT-POV-301-MML-BS-ST2-12V 301 Single Base Station Mini-Mussel Shell external power with 2 ST connectorsCamera Unit

6About the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera SystemSafety and Fiber Optic SystemsSafety and Fiber Optic SystemsOptical Fiber SafetyTo prevent damagin

7System OverviewThis chapter lists the main components and options for the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera system including an overview of Fiber C

8System OverviewFiber Cable ConceptsFiber Cable ConceptsFiber Optics and Fiber Optic Cable are the core technologies at the heart of the T-POV Robotic

9T-POVUser GuideFiber Optic Connector TypesThe T-POV Robotic Camera Link System is delivered with one of two types of Fiber Connectors. • For 12 Volt

10System OverviewT-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System ComponentsT-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System ComponentsThe T-POV system is comprised

11T-POVUser GuideT-POV Base Station Physical TypesThis section illustrates a selection of the more commonly specified T-POV Base Station physical type

12System OverviewT-POV Base Station Physical TypesFig. 2-8: Externally powered T-POV 324 dual rack unit with 4 ST Fiber ConnectorsFig. 2-9: Internally

13T-POVUser GuideT-POV Camera Unit Physical TypesThis section illustrates the various Mini-Mussel Shell T-POV Camera Unit physical types. Rack Mount C

iiNoticesCopyright & Trademark NoticeCopyright © 2010–2014, Grass Valley. All rights reserved.Belden, Belden Sending All The Right Signals, and th

14System OverviewSignal paths in the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera SystemSignal paths in the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System All of the

15T-POVUser GuideFig. 2-15: T-POV 324 Camera Link Signal Paths

16System OverviewPower options with the T-POVPower options with the T-POVThe T-POV Robotic Camera Link System has two methods of power for both the Ba

17T-POVUser GuidePower Mode and Fiber Connector CompatibilityBase Station ConfigurationsChart applies to both models of T-POVCamera Unit Configuration

18System OverviewCamera Unit Configurations

19T-POV 301 ComponentsThis chapter describes the components in the 301 model of the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera system.About the T-POV 301 Com

20T-POV 301 ComponentsAbout the T-POV 301 ComponentsAbout the T-POV 301 ComponentsThe T-POV 301 Robotic Camera Link Base Station and Camera Unit come

21T-POVUser GuideArea A - Signal Indicator LEDsThe five LED indicators in this area monitor the various signals being sent to and from the Camera Unit

22T-POV 301 ComponentsBase Unit Front Panel DetailArea C - Signal Strength & System Setup DisplayFig. 3-4: Signal Strength & System Setup Disp

23T-POVUser GuideArea D - Power/Status Indicators and Power SwitchFig. 3-5: Power/Status Indicators and Power Switch• 1: POWER - power indicator light

1Table of Contents1 About the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System . . . 1T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System concepts . . . . . . . . .

24T-POV 301 ComponentsT-POV 301 Multiple Unit DetailT-POV 301 Multiple Unit DetailThe T-POV 301 Multiple Unit Base Station differs from the single uni

25T-POVUser GuideT-POV 301 Powered Unit Detail The T-POV 301 Powered Unit base station is delivered with one Optical Link unit. The physical configura

26T-POV 301 ComponentsT-POV 301 Powered Unit Detail• Green when high voltage is being supplied to the camera.Off when there is no high voltage applied

27T-POVUser GuideT-POV 301 Base Unit Rear Panel DetailThe Base Unit rear panel Area diagram is repeated for reference. In multi-unit Base Stations cam

28T-POV 301 ComponentsT-POV 301 Base Unit Rear Panel Detail• 6: 4 AMP Dual Fuse AssemblyThe fuses supplied are standard 4 Ampere fuses - 5 x 20mm. Bot

29T-POVUser GuideT-POV 301 Camera Unit Fig. 3-15: T-POV 301 Camera Unit Front PanelThe T-POV 301 Camera Unit Front Panel has six features:• A: Power S

30T-POV 301 ComponentsT-POV 301 Camera Unit Front Panel Detail - 12 Volt ModelT-POV 301 Camera Unit Front Panel Detail - 12 Volt ModelArea A - Power S

31T-POVUser GuideArea C - Signal Indicator LEDsThe eight LED indicators in this area monitor the various signals being sent to or from the Camera Unit

32T-POV 301 ComponentsT-POV 301 Camera Unit Front Panel Detail - Powered ModelT-POV 301 Camera Unit Front Panel Detail - Powered ModelThe T-POV 301 Po

33T-POVUser GuideT-POV 301 Camera Unit Rear Panel Detail The Camera Unit rear panel Area diagram is repeated for reference.Fig. 3-23: T-POV 301 Camera

2Table of ContentsArea E - Power Section and Fiber Connector(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Area F - Data/GPI-Ta

34T-POV 301 ComponentsT-POV 301 Camera Unit Rear Panel Detail

35T-POV 324 ComponentsThis chapter describes the components in the 324 model of the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera system.About the Camera Link S

36T-POV 324 ComponentsAbout the Camera Link System ComponentsAbout the Camera Link System ComponentsThe T-POV 324 Robotic Camera Link Base Station and

37T-POVUser GuideT-POV 324 Base Unit Front Panel DetailArea A - Signal Indicator LEDsThe 16 LED indicators in this area monitor the various signals be

38T-POV 324 ComponentsT-POV 324 Base Unit Front Panel DetailArea B - Signal Strength & System Setup DisplayFig. 4-4: Signal Strength & System

39T-POVUser GuideArea C - Power/Status Indicators and Power SwitchFig. 4-5: Power/Status Indicators and Power Switch• 1: POWER: Power indicator lights

40T-POV 324 ComponentsT-POV 324 Multiple Unit DetailT-POV 324 Multiple Unit DetailThe T-POV 324 Multiple Unit Base Station differs from the single uni

41T-POVUser GuideT-POV 324 Powered Unit Detail The T-POV 324 Powered Unit base station is delivered with one Optical Link unit. The physical configura

42T-POV 324 ComponentsT-POV 324 Powered Unit Detail• Green: high voltage is being supplied to the camera.Off when there is no high voltage applied to

43T-POVUser GuideT-POV 324 Base Unit Rear Panel DetailThe Base Unit rear panel Area diagram is repeated for reference. Fig. 4-10: T-POV 324 Base Unit

3T-POV Bidirectional Robotic CameraUser GuideTactical Fiber between the Base Station and Camera Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Two

44T-POV 324 ComponentsT-POV 324 Base Unit Rear Panel Detail95 Watt Powered ModelsPowered models have either one or two AC power/fiber connection areas

45T-POVUser GuideArea F - Audio Multi-Pin ConnectorFig. 4-14: T-POV 324 Base Unit Rear Panel -- Area FAUDIO: multipin connector provides four line lev

46T-POV 324 ComponentsT-POV 324 Camera UnitT-POV 324 Camera Unit Fig. 4-16: T-POV 324 Camera Unit Front PanelThe T-POV 324 Camera Unit Front Panel has

47T-POVUser GuideT-POV 324 Camera Unit Front Panel Detail - 12 Volt ModelArea A - Power Section (12 Volt Type)Fig. 4-18: T-POV 324 Camera Unit Front P

48T-POV 324 ComponentsT-POV 324 Camera Unit Front Panel Detail - 12 Volt ModelArea C - Signal Indicator LEDsThe 17 LED indicators in this area monitor

49T-POVUser GuideArea D - Fiber Connectors - "Dry" Unpowered ConnectorsFig. 4-21: T-POV 324 Camera Unit Front Panel -- Area DFIBER CONNECTOR

50T-POV 324 ComponentsT-POV 324 Camera Unit Rear Panel DetailArea F - Fiber ConnectorFig. 4-23: T-POV 324 Camera Unit Front Panel -- Area fFiber Conne

51T-POVUser GuideArea G - Data/GPI-Tally ConnectorsFig. 4-25: T-POV 324 Camera Unit Rear Panel Detail -- Area G• 1: DATA 1/2/3/4: provides up to four

52T-POV 324 ComponentsT-POV 324 Camera Unit Rear Panel Detail

53Connecting the T-POV SystemPrior to connecting your T-POV Robotic Camera Link System, please ensure that each of the required cables is available f

4Table of Contents

54Connecting the T-POV SystemT-POV Usage ScenariosT-POV Usage ScenariosThe three scenarios shown represent a small cross-section of the various availa

55T-POVUser GuideTwo Link Unit Installation with Tactical Fiber Fig. 5-2: Two Link Unit Installation with Tactical FiberThis scenario is functionally

56Connecting the T-POV SystemHybrid Fiber between the Base Station and Camera UnitHybrid Fiber between the Base Station and Camera UnitFig. 5-3: Hybri

57T-POVUser GuideConnections to the T-POV Base StationThis section provides details on both the connectors and signal types that can be applied to the

58Connecting the T-POV SystemConnections to the T-POV Base Station5 Data 1/2 & GPIDB15: 15 Pin data connector. Used for a variety of serial connec

59T-POVUser GuideConnections to the T-POV Camera Unit This section provides details on both the connectors and signal types that can be applied to the

60Connecting the T-POV SystemConnections to the T-POV Camera Unit4 Ethernet Connector - 10Bt/100Bt capableDesigned to carry IP traffic data between th

61Operation of the T-POV SystemThis chapter describes in detail the operation of T-POV Robotic Camera Link System. Keep in mind that a wide variety o

62Operation of the T-POV SystemSet Up Of The T-POV Robotic Camera Link System For OperationSet Up Of The T-POV Robotic Camera Link System For Operatio

63T-POVUser GuidePowering the SystemThe T-POV Base Station and the T-POV Camera Unit each have a power up routine which tests the equipment and perfor

1About the T-POV Bidirectional RoboticCamera SystemThis chapter provides a high-level overview of the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera system inclu

64Operation of the T-POV SystemA Brief Guide to Measurement of Fiber Optic Signal StrengthA Brief Guide to Measurement of Fiber Optic Signal StrengthT

65T-POVUser GuideThe T-POV Base Station Digital DisplayThe digital readouts on both the T-POV Base Station and Camera Unit provide direct signal stre

66Operation of the T-POV SystemDiagnostic Display ModesDIAG When first entering the Diagnostic mode the DISPLAY indicator LED will blink - the first s

67T-POVUser GuideDIAG/POWER VBS Indicates that the VBS (analog Video) controller board is being measuredDIAG/POWER POWR Indicates the display is in th

68Operation of the T-POV SystemThe T-POV Portable Unit Digital DisplayThe T-POV Portable Unit Digital DisplayThe Portable Unit Digital Display has six

69T-POVUser GuideBOPT Sequence starts with BOPT to indicate the optical signal strength at the Base Station -9 Indicates that the signal strength bein

70Operation of the T-POV SystemThe T-POV Portable Unit Digital Display REVD Indicates that the REV for the UBUS board is Revision "D" - Your

71T-POVUser GuideBest PracticesWhen using the laser equipment, take special precautions to prevent damaging your eyes.Protect the Fiber Optic Cable an

72Operation of the T-POV SystemShutting Down the SystemShutting Down the SystemSystem shutdown is simple. Take special care whenhandling the Fiber Cab

73T-POVUser GuideNote: The exact error code so you can report it to support. The hexadecimal errors indicate problems with the power supplies and t

2About the T-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera SystemT-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System conceptsT-POV Bidirectional Robotic Camera System concep

74Operation of the T-POV SystemTroubleshooting

75SpecificationsVideo, DigitalInterface ...

76SpecificationsRS232...0 to

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78Connector Wiring and ConnectionThis appendix provides information on the wiring layout and how the connectors are configured.Wiring Diagrams . . .

79Wiring DiagramsWiring Diagrams12 Volt DC Power Connection15 Pin Serial Data ConnectionApplicable to T-POV 301For information regarding the Data 2 Fo

80T-POVUser Guide26 Pin Serial Data ConnectionApplicable to the T-POV 32425 Pin Audio ConnectionApplicable to T-POV 324Component DescriptionData 1 Dat

81Base Station 12VDC Terminal Block WiringBase Station 12VDC Terminal Block Wiring Serial Data ConfigurationFor the Serial Data connector on the T-PO

82T-POVUser Guide• For R485 serial communications, slide both switches to the front of the unit (away from the serial connector).Fig. A-3: Flip switch

83Serial Data Configuration

3T-POVUser GuideIn this usage example, a camera remote unit is attached to the T-POV base unit and controls a remote camera connected to a T-POV Camer