DirectOut Technologies EXBOX.BLDS Bedienungsanleitung
EXBOX.BLDS
User‘s Manual
Version 1.3
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Table of contents
About This Manual 5
How to Use This Manual 5
Conventions 5
Chapter 1: Overview 6
Introduction 6
Feature Summary 7
Applications 8
How it works 8
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts 10
Before Installing This Device 10
First Aid (in case of electric shock) 11
Defective Parts/Modules 12
Updates 12
Intended Operation 13
Conditions of Warranty 14
Conformity & Certificates 15
Contact 16
Contents 17
Accessory 18
Chapter 3: Installation 19
Installing the Device 19
CHAPTER 4: Operation 25
Introduction 25
Global Control 26
Input / Output 27
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USB 29
Input State 30
Input Selection 32
Output State 34
Priority Setting 36
Control via GPI 40
Monitoring via GPO 44
Chapter 5: Working with BLDS™ 46
Introduction 46
BLDS Generator 46
Examples 49
CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance 51
Troubleshooting 51
Maintenance 53
CHAPTER 7: Technical Data 54
Appendix A - Wiring Sketches 56
Hirose HR10 (DC PSU) 56
DSUB-9 (female) - GPI 57
DSUB-9 (female) - GPO 58
Index 60
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About This Manual
About This Manual
How to Use This Manual
This manual guides you through the installation and
operation of the device.
Use the Table of Contents at the beginning of the
manual or Index Directory at the end of the document
to locate help on a particular topic. You can access
more information and latest news by visiting on the
DirectOut website at www.directout.eu.
Conventions
The following symbols are used to draw your
attention to:
TIPS!
indicate useful hints and shortcuts.
NOTES!
are used for important points of clarification or cross
references.
WARNINGS!
alert you when an action should always be observed.
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Chapter 1: Overview
Chapter 1: Overview
Introduction
Welcome to EXBOX.BLDS, DirectOuts MADI
Redundancy Switch with Buffer Loop Detection
System™.
The EXBOX.BLDS switches- automated or manually
triggered- between two MADI inputs. For enhanced
observation with automated switching the Buffer
Loop Detection System™ (BLDS) can be used.
Interfaces:
• 2 MADI I/Os
• 4 GPIs / 4 GPOs
• USB Port for firmware updates
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Feature Summary
MADI Ports* 2 x SC multi-mode connectors
or
1 x SC multi-mode connector
1 x coaxial BNC connectors
AES Port 1 x AES3 I/O
(adaptor DSUB-9 to XLR male/female)
BLDS Buffer Loop Detection System for
enhanced observation of signal status.
GPI 4 x Voltage Input for external control
GPO 4 x FET switch for external monitoring
USB Port USB 2.0 port for firmware updates
supported OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
MADI Formats 56/64 channel, 48k/96k Frame, S/MUX 2/4
Sample Rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz +/-
12.5%
Power Supply external,
2 x Hirose connector (9-24 V)
* The device is available in two different versions:
SC/SC or BNC/SC (see picture on page 6). The SC
I/O may be ordered as single-mode upon request.
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Chapter 1: Overview
Applications
EXBOX.BLDS can be used as a plain signal switch or
for sophisticated observation of MADI signals with
automated switch-over and revert.
Typical applications include:
• Signal distribution
• Playback applications, e.g. live performances
• Observing MADI transmission with external
reporting
How it works
One of the two MADI input signals is routed to both
MADI outputs. Depending on the settings the input
selection is triggered manually (by a push button
or by a GPI contact) or automatically (by a trigger
condition).
Trigger conditions are:
• loss of carrier (no input lock)
• loss of BLDS signal
• loss of Audio Pilote Tone
The inputs can be prioritized for revert when the
signal is regained after a loss. Additionally the
selection of an input may by forced by a GPI contact.
External control is offered by four GPIs and the
output signal state is monitored by four LEDs and
four GPOs.
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Chapter 1: Overview
The BLDS signal for enhanced signal observation is
generated by a BLDS Generator and inserted into
the MADI stream by a DAW. The artifical design of
the control signal enables detection of signal loss or
corruption. An automated and inaudible switch-over is
executed within one sample.
Audio Pilote Tone means the presence of an audio
signal with a level > - 42 dBFS in channel 56 @ 1 FS
(28 @ 2 FS). Trigger after downtime > 10 ms.
MADI 1
MADI 2
MADI 1
MADI 2
Input Switching
- automated (BLDS, Audio Pilote Tone)
- prioritized input
- carrier detection
- manual - push button or GPI
Parallel Output
Monitoring
- input signal status
- switching state
GPO
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CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts
Before Installing This Device
WARNING!
Please read and observe all of the following notes
before installing this product:
• Check the hardware device for transport
damage.
• Any devices showing signs of mechanical
damage or damage from the spillage of liquids
must not be connected to the mains supply,
or disconnected from the mains immediately by
pulling out the power lead.
• All devices must be grounded. The device is
grounded through its IEC power connections.
• All devices must be connected to the mains
using the three-cord power leads supplied with
the system. Only supply electrical interfaces
with the voltages and signals described in these
instructions.
• Do not use the device at extreme temperatures.
Proper operation can only be guaranteed
between temperatures of 5ºC and 45ºC
and a maximum relative humidity of 80%, non-
condensing.
• The cabinet of the device will heat up. Do not
place the device close to heating sources (e.g.
heaters). Observe the environmental conditions.
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