DTV smart Redundancy Switcher Amethyst Amethyst DTV Smart Switcher, ASI Switcher 2 Input

Overview

Thomson DTV smart switch Amethyst

Features

• Stand-alone 1+1 switch family for DVB and ATSC signals 

• Active and passive switching modes 

• Smart bypass for secured, power-free operation 

• Monitoring output 

• TR 101 290 analysis 

• Template checking for stream-contentmatching tests 

• Fully-integrated, 1 RU design 

• Redundant power supplies with dual feeds 

• Fault relays provide contact closure alarms 

• LCD front panel and keypad for userfriendly control and basic system set-up 

• Integrates with leading network management systems including the powerful Grass Valley network management solution

Specifications

Input/Output 

• 2 ASI inputs, 4 ASI outputs 

• Monitoring and smart bypass outputs 

• Active and passive switching 

• I/O bit rates up to 200 Mb/s on ASI 

• Automatic byte or packet-mode detection 

• Relay contact closure for power supply, temperature, and inputsignal alarms 

• GPI interface for external switch trigger Physical Characteristics 

• 1 RU x 19" (44 mm high x 482 mm wide x 525 mm deep) 

• Weight: 9 kg 

• 110 – 240V AC, 50 – 60 Hz power supply Operating Modes 

• Main/spare mode: automatic return from spare to main when valid 

• Redundancy mode: no switching while current input remains valid 

• Smart bypass using high-frequency relays guarantees service continuity even in the case of power failure Environmental Conditions Operating temperature: 5° to 50°C (32° to 122°F)