Evertz - X-0401S, X-0401S-AES4, X-0401S-AES4-SS & X-0401S-ATSC - 4x1 SDTV Router With Quad 4x1 AES Audio

X-0401S, X-0401S-AES4, X-0401S-AES4-SS & X-0401S-ATSC

4x1 SDTV Router With Quad 4x1 AES Audio

The X-0401S SDTV four input routing switcher provides a convenient, low cost way to route standard definition serial digital signals. The X-0401S router is used for 270, 360, 540Mb/s and DVB-ASI serial digital signals. The unit can also be used for SMPTE 310M(19.4Mb/s) signals with the reclocker turned off. When the unit is ordered with the Quad 4x1 AES router options the AES output busses can be used in an "audio follow video" mode, or can be broken away from the video buss. The routers feature redundancy protection by providing dual power supply and bypass relay options.

The router electronics are housed in a 1RU rackmount frame and is controlled from the built-in front panel controls. Each model can also be purchased with an optional rack mount remote control panel that replaces the built-in control panel. All units can also be controlled by contact closures on the GPI control port or through the RS-232 or RS-422 serial remote control port using industry standard switcher protocols.

Features

Supports SMPTE 259M (270, 360 or 540Mb/s) or DVB-ASI video signals
Supports SMPTE 310M (19.4Mb/s) signals with reclocker turned off
Units can be genlocked to an external source so that a "clean switch" can be achieved
SoftSwitch™ equipped models eliminate hot-switch audio pop on AES outputs
Auto timing of video inputs to perform a clean video switch on SoftSwitch™
Switch point is fully controllable from the front panel
Video input presence detection displayable on the front panel

- Front panel or remote control panel version available. Second control panel can be ordered for any version
- Programmable source input names available on the front panel
- Programmable parallel GPI control and tallies
- RS-422 remote control via GVG TEN-XL protocol
- Field upgradeable firmware as new features become available
- Optional video and audio input relay bypass for power failure bypass protection
- Optional dual power supplies
- Remote control via SNMP

SoftSwitch™ Features (X-0401S-AES4-SS)

Routers equipped with SoftSwitch™ have the following additional features. The video output has adjustable vertical timing with respect to the genlock input, and line synchronizers on the video inputs can accommodate differences in timing up to approximately ±one half line providing clean video switches on the video output. All the AES outputs will have a continuous AES carrier locked to the video genlock. The AES outputs use Evertz patented SoftSwitch™ technology to eliminate audible pops when switches are performed on synchronous audio sources.

Block Diagram

Specifications

Video Input
Standard
SMPTE Mode	SMPTE 259M (270Mb/s, 360Mb/s, 540Mb/s) and DVB-ASI
ATSC Mode	SMPTE 310M with reclocker turned off
Number of Inputs	4
Connector	BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Equalization	Automatic up to 250m @ 270Mb/s with Belden 8281 (or equivalent) cable
Return Loss	> 15dB up to 540Mb/s
Input Timing	-SS Version
Input Range	Measured with respect to the Genlock reference ±1/2 line when Coarse phase = 1, Fine phase = 0

Video Output
Standard	Same as input
Number of Outputs	2 per buss, 1 buss; Input 1 bypass protected with +BP option
Connector	BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Signal Level	800mV nominal
DC Offset	0V ±0.5V
Rise/Fall Time	950ps nominal
Overshoot	< 10% of amplitude
Return Loss	> 15dB up to 540Mb/s
Wideband Jitter	< 0.2UI
Output Timing	-SS Version
Output Phase	Measured with respect to the Genlock reference Adjustable 1 line to a full frame of delay - set by Coarse phase parameter. The active video content will align to the nearest line

AES Audio InputAES4 Versions
Standard	SMPTE 276M single ended AES
Number of Inputs	4 per bus, 4 busses
Connector	BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Signal Level	1V p-p ±10%

AES Audio OutputAES4 Versions
Standard	SMPTE 276M single ended AES
Number of Outputs	2 per bus, 4 busses; Input 1 bypass protected with +BP option
Connector	BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Signal Level	1V p-p
Reference	From Video Reference; On SoftSwitch™ models, menu selectable to Video or DARS

Video Reference
Type	Menu selectable - depends on video format; NTSC or PAL Colour Black 1V p-p Composite Bi-level Sync (525i/59.94 or 625i/50) 300mV
Number of Connectors	2
Connector	BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Termination
Standard	High impedance loop through
With SoftSwitch™	High impedance loop through or non-looping or 75Ω non-looping (jumper selectable)

Ethernet
Network Type	Fast Ethernet 100 Base-TX IEEE 802.3u standard for 100Mbps baseband CSMA/CD local area network Ethernet 10 Base-T IEEE 802.3 standard for 10Mbps baseband CSMA/CD local area network
Connector	RJ-45
Function	Router control using VistaLINK®

GPI Control Port
Number of Inputs	8 opto-isolated, programmable functions
Number of Outputs	4 sets of relay contacts, normally closed, programmable functions
Relay Max Current	1A at 30V DC

Serial Remote Control
Standard	RS-232 or RS-422
Baud Rate	Programmable
Connector	9 pin female "D"
Protocol	GVG Ten XL ASCII, master or slave or Remote Control Panel

Remote Control Panel Port
Standard	RS-422
Baud Rate	9600 baud
Connector	6 pins on GPIO 25 pin female "D"
Protocol	Remote Control Panel

Electrical
Power	Auto ranging 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz 40 Watts
Fuse	250V, 1A time delay
Safety	TÜV Listed, Complies with EU Safety Directive
EMI/RFI	Complies with FCC Part 15 Class A, EU EMC Directive

Physical
Dimensions	19" W x 1.75" H x 7.75" D (483mm W x 45mm H x 196mm D)
Weight	8lbs. (3.5kg)

Ordering Information

X-0401S	4x1 SDI video router
X-0401S-AES4	4x1 SDI video router with 4 (4x1) AES busses
X-0401S-AES4-SS	4x1 SDI video router with 4 (4x1) AES busses and SoftSwitch™
X-0401S-ATSC	4x1 SDI video router with 4 (4x1) AES busses (reclocked)

Ordering Options
+BP	Bypass relay
+2PS	Redundant power supply
+RCP	Rackmount remote control panel (replaces front control panel)

Accessories
X-0401S-PANEL	Additional Remote Control Panel (works in addition to front control panel)