The Q32-PR data routers provide port-to-port routing. Both models support a mix of RS-422 and RS-232 ports and are able to convert between the two standards. This means that the router can accept controlling devices in RS-422, for example, whose ports are set as RS-232 or a mixture of both.

It is designed to route the remote control signals between equipment, for example VTRs (normally controlled devices) and edit controllers (controlling devices) and can equally handle other devices such as PC's. The router can switch four wire signals, a transmitter pair and a receiver pair, through the matrix.

Configuration: The modular design of the Q32-PR routers give them a high degree of flexibility, allowing them to be easily configured.

The Q32-PR is housed in a 2RU frame and provides port-to-port routing for up to 32 devices. The number of ports are configured in steps of 2. Individual I/O SIMMs can be added to the router at anytime.

Control: The Q32-PR routers include, as standard, an internal Frame Controller module which supports a single Q-Link and Serial port on the rear of the router. The optional internal CI module can be fitted to both of the routers to increase the number of Q-Link and Serial ports.

The Q32-PR has a number of control options, they are:

Remote Control Panel: Any panel(s) from the entire range of Quartz remote control panels can be used with the Q32-PR router connected via Q-Link.

External third party control: The Q32-PR router can be remotely controlled via an external third party control device, such as an automation system, when connected to the routers serial port.

Expansion: The input and output stage of the Q32-PR can expanded at any time by adding additional SIMMs. They can not be expanded beyond their frame size.

Power Supply: The power supplies for the Q32-PR are internal. Routers can be fitted with an optional redundant power supply with separate AC power inlet and alarm output.

A route can be established between any two of the ports. Unlike traditional matrix based routers there is no limitation on the routing of controlling devices and controlled devices.

During direct dubbing between VTR's, one of the VTR's changes function to become a controlling device and is used to send commands to the other VTR which is still a controlled device. This is a problem for traditional matrix based routers where the ports are organized to support either controlling or controlled devices and are not able to change mode dynamically. By contrast the ports of the Quartz Port Data Router can adapt, manually or automatically, between the two modes, which simplifies the operation.

The router fully integrates with the standard Quartz control system to follow video & audio routers or can operate independently.

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