openGear SRA-8901-R 12 G Bypass Protection Switch with Output Distribution

Features

• Bypass protection switching for critical signal paths
• Adds complementary bypass protection to openGear cards such as the MC1-UHD
• Signal Support:
  • SDI: SD (270Mbps), HD (1.5Gbps), 3G, 6G, 12G
  • MADI
  • DVB-ASI (all outputs non-inverting)
• Transparently passes all video, audio, and ancillary data
• Input cable equalization, primary input (Belden 1694A):
  • >200m (656ft.) @ 1.485Gbps
  • >150m (492ft.) @ 2.97Gbps
  • >80m (262ft.) @ 5.94Gbps
  • >50m (164ft.) @ 11.88Gbps
• Passive bypass path ensures continuity of signal even in the event of frame power loss
• 4-channel reclocked distribution of the primary signal
• Comprehensive monitoring and control using DashBoard
• Automatic switchover based on total loss of primary input and/or loss of lock to primary input
• Manual return or automatic return modes
• Adjustable switching holdoff times to avoid nuisance switching
• Output source may be externally controlled and manually forced to primary or bypass input via DashBoard, SNMP or RossTalk
• Card-edge manual bypass control
• Single-slot, high-density openGear solution for up to 20 cards in one OG3 or OGX frame
• Passive rear-plate
• Hot-swappable
• 5-year transferable warranty

• Signal Support:
  • SDI: SD (270Mb/s), HD (1.5Gb/s), 3G, 6G, 12G
  • MADI
  • ASI
  • SMPTE-310

• Non-inverting outputs, perfect for DVB-ASI distribution
• Passive rear module
• Auto or Manual Failover to Secondary input
• Output routing Support
• Input EQ
  • 270Mb/s | 380m
  • 1.5Gb/s | 210m
  • 3.0Gb/s | 180m
  • 6.0Gb/s | 80m
  • 12Gb/s| 50m
• Automatic detection of incoming data rate
• Configurable as reclocking or equalizing-only
• HD-BNC rear module I/O options
• Up to 20 channels of 1×4 distribution in a single frame
• LED indicators for signal presence and data rate for each channel
• Excellent input / output return loss specifications up to 12G
• Hot-swappable
• 5-year transferable warranty

Add the SRA-8901-R to your master control playout chain to provide protection switching in case of equipment failure or power loss. The SRA-8901-R allows you to choose the bypass source that fulfills your redundancy strategy, it could be directly from a playout server or even a complete backup signal chain. The high-density design and flexibility makes it easy to integrate automatic signal failover at any point in your signal path to keep your channel on air.