Grass-valley TR6442i User Manual

CommLink TR6442i User Guide M4050-9900-10224 July 2014

6System OverviewFiber OverviewFiber OverviewFiber Optics and Fiber Optic Cable are at the heart of the CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link Fibe

7CommLink TR6442iUser Guide Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (WDM)Fiber optic transmission depends on Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (WDM). With WDM

8System OverviewWavelength-Division Multiplexing (WDM)Fig. 2-3: CommLink Block Diagram

9CommLink TR6442iUser Guide CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link Fiber Optic Intercom Link ComponentsThe three physical types of the CommLink TR

10System OverviewCommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link Fiber Optic Intercom Link Front PanelArea A - System Configuration SwitchesThe four switch

11CommLink TR6442iUser Guide • 5: Auto Null switch: this three-position spring-loaded momentary switch activates the Auto Null process for either Chan

12System OverviewCommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link Fiber Optic Intercom Link Back PanelCommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link Fiber Optic

13CommLink TR6442iUser Guide complex fiber optic networks. You can find a copy of this document on the Support portal (see Contact Us on page 37).Fig.

14System OverviewCommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link Matrix and Station ConnectorsCommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link Matrix and Station

15CommLink TR6442iUser Guide RTS Mode Wiring and Switch SettingsIn all cases the 4W/2W switch is in the 4W position.Fig. 2-11: RTS Mode Data Cable Wir

iiNoticesCopyright & Trademark NoticeCopyright © 2012–2014, Grass Valley. All rights reserved.Belden, Belden Sending All The Right Signals, and th

16System OverviewCommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link Power OptionsCommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link Power OptionsThe CommLink TR6442i

17CommLink TR6442iUser Guide CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link Port State and Power OptionsThe CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link als

18System OverviewFiber ADAP Power SuppliesFiber ADAP Power SuppliesFig. 2-12: Power SuppliesFiber Part Number ADAP-AC-04Supplied with 4PIN XLR/A4F con

19CommLink TR6442iUser Guide Block DiagramFig. 2-13: CommLink TR6442i Functional Block Diagram

20System OverviewBlock Diagram

21Setting Up the CommLink TR6442iThis chapter explains how to set up and configure the CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link system.About Settin

22Setting Up the CommLink TR6442iAbout Setting up the CommLink TR6442iAbout Setting up the CommLink TR6442iUse of the CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Int

23CommLink TR6442iUser Guide Connect the Two-Channel Two-Wire Intercom System (1) and CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link Unit "A" (2

24Setting Up the CommLink TR6442iConnecting a Matrix Frame with Remote Belt PacksConnect your two intercom Matrix Stations (6) and provide power local

25CommLink TR6442iUser Guide Connecting a Two Matrix Stations System Fig. 3-4: Connecting Two Matrix Stations System with a Matrix Frame plus Video Mu

iiiTable of Contents1 About CommLink TR6442i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1About CommLink TR6442i . . . . . . . . . .

26Setting Up the CommLink TR6442iConverting a Two Channel System to work with a Matrix FrameConverting a Two Channel System to work with a Matrix Fram

27CommLink TR6442iUser Guide CommLink Physical ConfigurationsThe CommLink™ TR6442i Intercom Link comes in three physical configurations each supplied

28Setting Up the CommLink TR6442iCommLink Physical ConfigurationsADVANCED DSP AUTO-NULLING Once the two-party system is connected, a toggle of the AUT

29CommLink TR6442iUser Guide CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link Switch ConfigurationThe following decision tree traces the setting of the Comm

30Setting Up the CommLink TR6442iCommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link Switch Configuration

31CommLink TR6442i OperationThis chapter describes in the operation of CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link. Please keep in mind that once the

32CommLink TR6442i OperationUsing the Auto-Null FunctionUsing the Auto-Null FunctionThe Auto-Null function is used only with CommLink TR6442i Fiber Op

33CommLink TR6442iUser Guide Best Practices• Take every precaution to reduce the risk of damaging your eyes when handling the equipment.• Protect the

34CommLink TR6442i OperationTroubleshooting

35SpecificationsIntercomNumber or intercom channels...2

ivTable of Contents4 CommLink TR6442i Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Using the Auto-Null Function . . . . . . . . . .

36SpecificationsMechanical/EnvironmentalDimensions (HxWxL) Rack Mount...

Contact UsGrass Valley Technical SupportFor technical assistance, please contact the Grass Valley Technical Support center nearest you:Corporate Head

38CommLink TR6442i Installation ItemsThis appendix explains how to mount CommLink TR6442i in a rack and how to convert a Rack Mount Unit for use.Inst

39Installing the CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link in the Viper II RackInstalling the CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link in the Viper

40CommLink TR6442iUser Guide Converting the TR6442i Viper II Rack Mount Unit The CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link Rack Mount version can be

41Converting the TR6442i Viper II Rack Mount UnitTo convert a CommLink Rack Mount Unit to a Throw Down UnitPlease walk through all of the steps prior

42CommLink TR6442iUser Guide Fig. A-6: Removing Fiber Cable (left) and the front panel (right)5 Begin the process of removing the front panel by remov

43Converting the TR6442i Viper II Rack Mount UnitFig. A-8: Removing back panel screwsNote the two tabs that go into the bottom plate of the unit.9 Onc

44CommLink TR6442iUser Guide Fig. A-10: Removing the front panelAt this point, the connector panel should be removed from the unit (not shown). 12 Rem

45Converting the TR6442i Viper II Rack Mount Unit15 Install the display circuit board from the previous step to the Throw Down front panel using the s

1About CommLink TR6442iThis chapter provides an overview of the CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link and includes the safety and warranty infor

46CommLink TR6442iUser Guide Fig. A-15: Installing the connector boardInitially the board won't fit correctly - once the connectors are seated, p

47Converting the TR6442i Viper II Rack Mount UnitFig. A-17: Re-install the power connectorReplace the cover on the unit making sure not to pinch the F

2About CommLink TR6442iAbout CommLink TR6442iAbout CommLink TR6442iCommLink™ TR6442i Intercom Link is a fiber-optic transceiver system that uses one s

3CommLink TR6442iUser Guide Unpacking the CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom LinkIndividual items shipped with a CommLink TR6442i system depend on

4About CommLink TR6442iOrdering InformationOrdering Information Part Number DescriptionMTR6442i-MML-13 Intercom transceiver & 4W/2W hybrid (w/auto

5System OverviewThis chapter presents an overview of the CommLink TR6442i Fiber Optic Intercom Link componenets and options.Fiber Overview . . . . .