Deployment of the copperhead system, Insuring a positive fiber link – Grass Valley CopperHead Pro User Manual
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User Guide
Deployment of the CopperHead System
The CopperHead system features 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 Pro 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
4 Connect all Camera Unit and Base Station cables as shown in
on page 40. 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 and connect it.
You should 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
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.