Hdx power supply – Grass Valley CopperHead PowerWafer User Manual
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User Guide
HDX Power Supply
The HDX Power Supply Unit is required when using the PowerPlus Camera Adaptor. The
HDX can be used as a free-standing unit or rack mounted, using the HDX-FR-2 for mounting
two HDX units. See PowerPlus 300 User Guide for details on connecting the HDX to a
CopperHead system.
The unit sends power via a SMPTE hybrid fiber cable to the PowerPlus, where it is converted
to 12VDC and optionally to 24VDC).
Fig. 3-14: HDX device setups
The HDX has five features:
• A: AC Power Input Module and Switch
Power Switch and connector for AC Mains.
• B: "Wet" SMPTE 304M Hybrid Fiber Connector
The SMPTE hybrid cable is connected here. This cable connects to the PowerPlus at the
camera. This mating connector pair always uses SMPTE 304M connectors.
• C: "Dry" Fiber connector(s).
The CopperHead Base Station is connected here. This interface can be equipped with a
variety of fiber connectors:
• Two ST connectors
• MX connector
• OpticalCON connector
• D: Status Indicators
These indicators show the status of the HDX's power system (see
• E: HDX Integrated Handle
Stand-alone unit can be carried or hung from this robust handle