SKAARHOJ SDI-B4 Manual de usuario
SKAARHOJ B4 Links
SKAARHOJ B4 Links
The SKAARHOJ B4 Links are used for remote control iris on B4 lenses connected to BMD cameras. There
are two models available the Eth-B4 Link which communicates via UDP connection from a networked
Skaarhoj controller (TCP when using with Blue Pill devices) and the SDI-B4 Link which receives iris
command from a 3G SDI feed from either a Blackmagic Atem or another SKAARHOJ controller.
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SKAARHOJ B4 Links
SKAARHOJ B4 Links 1
Introduction 3
Eth-B4 Link Port Information 3
SDI-B4 Link 3G SDI Shield Information 3
Set Up 4
SDI-B4 Link 4
Eth-B4 Link 4
Eth-B4 Link Configuration 5
Updating Firmware 6
SDI-B4 Link 6
Eth-B4 Link 8
Confirm Firmware Version 9
Change Log 10
SDI-B4 Link Firmware Change Log 10
Eth-B4 Link Firmware Change Log 10
B4 Link Hardware Interface 11
Hirose 12 Point Connector 11
Tally 12
Relay 12
Camera Select Dial 12
UniSketch Configuration 13
Control with SDI-B4 Link 13
Control with ETH-B4 Link 13
Troubleshooting 14
Error on Check: Your controller is not yet registered 14
Controller does not show up under Port in Firmware Application 14
Controller Not Confirming Connection 15
Network Recommendations 16
Facts 16
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Specifications 16
Troubleshooting 16
WEEE Information 17
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SKAARHOJ B4 Links
Introduction
The SKAARHOJ B4 Links are used for remote control iris on B4 lenses connected to BMD cameras. There
are two models available the Eth-B4 Link which communicates via UDP connection from a networked
Skaarhoj controller and the SDI-B4 Link which receives iris command from a 3G SDI feed from either a
Blackmagic Atem or another SKAARHOJ controller.
The SDI-B4 Link extracts iris information from 3G-SDI input signal according to Blackmagic Designs
Camera Control Protocol. Outputs analog B4 lens iris control (Hirose-12), tally LED and relay. Supports
camera 1-10 by multi-position switch. SDI input passed through on SDI out.
The Eth-B4 Link is similar to the!SDI-B4!Link but the data input is via network instead of SDI. The protocol
is also Blackmagic Camera Control, but over UDP (“UDP Camera Control”) and typically served by a
SKAARHOJ controller. Has an incredibly light and compact form factor. The ETH-B4 Link has a camera
selector switch that sets it’s camera ID filter as well as its IP address and the iris data it receives is output on
the Hirose-12 connector. It also features a tally lamp (red/green) and a relay output (PGM tally out).
Eth-B4 Link Port Information
SDI-B4 Link 3G SDI Shield Information
The SDI-B4 Link uses the Blackmagic Design 3G-SDI Shield. The Blackmagic 3G-SDI Arduino Shield
supports the following formats using SDI Level B:!720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94,
1080i60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50 (output only), 1080p59.94
(output only) and 1080p60 (output only), but the camera does not have to be running the same video
format as the program input, so you can use cameras in Ultra HD while the camera protocol is sent over
HD signal to the camera.
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Protocol
Communication Port
UDP
5463
TCP
5463
SKAARHOJ B4 Links
Set Up
SDI-B4 Link
Eth-B4 Link
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Eth-B4 Link Configuration
IP Config
Method 1
Set the IP address on the web interface of the Eth-B4 Link. In order to access the web interface press and
hold the “config” button on the device, about 10 seconds. The status LED will turn solid green.
Open a browser and enter the web interface by using the base IP address 192.168.10.99. This is the the
default and config IP address of the ETH-B4 Link, even if the IP address was changed for operation mode.
Set the first 3 decimals are set in Device IP settings with the 4th set in the Camera Port section. The Port
number being the final decimal of the IPv4 address. Press “Submit” to save the settings.
Method 2
Boot the Eth-B4 Link with the camera selector set to 0. This will enable the web server with the web
interface available on the base IP address of the Eth-B4 Link instead of 192.168.10.99.
Method 3
Starting with firmware version 1.0.2, the base IP can be set via the serial monitor with the serial command:
ip=X.X.X.X Example: ip=192.168.10.90
Please note, this sets the base IP address. The IP address of the device with be the base IP address + the
number of the camera selector dial.
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Updating Firmware
SDI-B4 Link
Access to USB micro plug
On the SDI-B4 Link units, a micro usb plug for upgrading purposes is located inside the enclosure. In
order to gain access to it, one side panel must be removed:
Step 1:
Remove the four screws on the panel with the lens connector
Step 2:
Carefully slide the end panel off, and move it to the side.
Connect a micro usb cable to the plug indicated by the arrow on the picture, and to a computer. A small
blue LED will light up.
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Firmware Update
•Download and install our Deprecated Firmware Updater Application for Mac or PC: https://
www.skaarhoj.com/support/deprecated-firmware-app (Version 2.4.1 or higher is required)
•Download the .hex firmware (SDI-B4 Link V1.1) file on https://www.skaarhoj.com/support/standalone-
firmwares, “SDI-B4 Link”
Step 1
Select “Load firmware from file”
Step 2
Select the .hex firmware file
Step 3
Wait for “Firmware successfully updated!” message
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Troubleshooting
A successful firmware update will look like this in the log file.
If you experience the following two messages then make sure you are running the Firmware Updater v.
2.4.5: https://www.skaarhoj.com/support/deprecated-firmware-app
Additional Drivers
The Depreciated Firmware Updater may need additional drivers downloaded.
For Windows the Arduino IDE may be needed: https://www.arduino.cc/en/software
For all operating systems a Virtual COM Port (VCP) driver may be needed: https://ftdichip.com/drivers/
vcp-drivers/
Eth-B4 Link
Finding the Latest Firmware
The firmwares for the Eth-B4 Link can be found in the section “Stand Alone Firmwares” from https://
www.skaarhoj.com/support/standalone-firmwares
Load Firmware from File
The function “Load Firmware from File” is in the Options tab in the Firmware Application. The function is
used to for the Eth-B4 Link.
Please note that though the SKAARHOJ Firmware Updater is needed to do firmware updates, DO NOT
use “Update Firmware” in the Firmware Application as this will render the firmware on the device useless.
If “Update Firmware” have been pressed, please re-upload the proper firmware .hex file found in the
section “Stand Alone Firmwares” from https://www.skaarhoj.com/support/firmware-updater/
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Confirm Firmware Version
SDI-B4 Link
The current firmware version loaded onto the SDI-B4 Link can be seen in the serial monitor when the
device boots up.
Eth-B4 Link
The current firmware version loaded onto the Eth-B4 Link can be seen in the serial monitor when the
device boots up.
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Change Log
SDI-B4 Link Firmware Change Log
v1.1
•Added Iris-F support. The mapping used is 1.50-9.0 in the equation used in camera documentation
v1.0
•Initial release
Eth-B4 Link Firmware Change Log
v1.0.2
•Added BMD TCP mode for working with Blue Pill
•Added serial commands type “help” in the serial monitor for more information
•Fixed bug related to Camera ID and IP. The unit now reboots after setting the ID. This makes sure the
IP is set correctly
v1.0.1
•Fixed a bug where it would not load a valid calibration on first boot after a firmware flash
v1.0.0
•Initial release
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