Deployment of the copperhead system, Insuring a positive fiber link – Grass Valley CopperHead PowerWafer User Manual
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Camera Unit and Power Supply Installation
Deployment of the CopperHead System
Deployment of the CopperHead System
The CopperHead system is available with many different variations, including different
battery mounting plates, powering options, fiber cable connectors and intercom system
interfaces. This allows for many permutations that are all slightly different. Hence, not
every possible operational environment can be described.
However, the following steps are recommended:
1 Set up and test your Copperhead system immediately to confirm proper operation and
to provide training to you and your team prior to an actual production.
2 Do not attempt to power up the system until the fiber optic cable has been connected
at both ends.
3 Install Camera Unit and battery or power supply (see
Camera Unit with the PowerWafer
4 Connect all Camera Unit and Base Station cables (see any of the CopperHead User
Guides).
The order in which you connect the cables makes no difference. However, to prevent
damage other sensitive electronics (such as camcorders and Remote Control Panels):
• Make sure to connect the CHCR Camera Remote Control cable to the camera when
the camera is powered off.
• Make sure to connect the CHBR Base Remote Cable to the remote control panel
when Base Station power is turned off.
5 Deploy the fiber cable.
Read the Using Fiber Optics Guide for information on how to manage and deploy your
fiber optics cabling, safety precautions, tips & tricks, and recommendations for creating
complex fiber optic networks. You can find a copy of this document on the Support
portal (see
Insuring a Positive Fiber Link
To insure a positive Fiber Link
1 Connect the fiber cable connectors at each end.
2 Power up Camera Unit and Base Station or power supply and check the LED "Link"
indicators on each device.
3 Confirm that the LED "Link" indicators on Camera Unit and Base Station are both
illuminated GREEN. If so, all signals should now be passing between Camera Unit and
Base Station.