Datasheet GeckoFlex and Sonata Signal Management
Grass Valley signal management solutions offer comprehensive, as well as dedicated or multifunction signal processing to meet the demands of vari- ous broadcast infrastructures — whether for single or multiple path conver- sion, or distribution usage. From analog audio through 1080p/3G video, the product portfolio supports a broad range of signal formats and functions.
GeckoFlex Sonata • Unique 2-rack unit, 10-slot chassis • Unique 1 rack unit, ultra-low powered box-unit • Use of single-path as well as quad-path boards architecture • Built-in two sync-bus distribution system • 6 MADI & audio conversion function choices • Multisignal type and format support • Multisampling rate and format support • Mixture of electrical as well as optical interfaces • Multiple synchronization choices • Compatible with all 8900 series boards ever delivered • High performance native audio support • Web server-based configuration, control, monitoring and diagnostics
www.grassvalley.com 1 GeckoFlex The GeckoFlex 2 RU signal management platform is designed to meet the demands of today’s broadcast facility and outside broadcast van signal conversion and distribution requirements. From analog au- dio through 1080p/3G video, the GeckoFlex chassis supports a broad range of signal formats and functions, all in the same chassis, all at the same time.
rom single- and multipath signal manage- Because HD boards and most other functions incredibly space-efficient: two fiber connections ment functions to an Ethernet-based con- provide industry-standard SNMP monitoring of fit in the equivalent space of one BNC connector. F trol solution for configuring and operating signal formats and conditions — as well as the boards across racks and facilities, Grass Valley, board’s operation, identification, and status — a Calculating Power Consumption a Belden brand offers a full range of signal-pro- GeckoFlex chassis can be easily integrated into To decide whether a particular set of boards will cessing boards, whatever the application. broadcast and IT monitoring schemes with an fit within a chassis that does not have fan cool- A key component of our signal management optional network interface board. ing, simply add the rated power consumptions of the boards to be mounted in the chassis. These product range is the GeckoFlex chassis, which is Reference Distribution Buses designed for production settings, mobile environ- power values can be found on the latest versions ments, and professional audio video applications. The dual reference distribution buses of the of the board’s data sheets. Please note that it is GeckoFlex chassis permits sharing of reference not necessary to include the power needed by The GeckoFlex system is a flexible, cost-effective signals within the chassis (Figure 1). Unlike con- the network board, fans or other assemblies, just signal management system built around a com- ventional systems, the reference inputs are still the boards. pact robust 2 RU chassis. It can be used to build available on individual boards and reference cir- If the total power required by these boards is less broadcast infrastructures that can handle the cuits can be swapped out from the front of the complete range of modern signal types with just than the power rating of the chassis then it can chassis to service them. The distributed refer- support the application. one enclosure type. The chassis supports every- ence can accept bilevel, trilevel and AES audio thing from audio to video signals, standard- to sync inputs and feed all boards requiring a simi- It it critical not to exceed the overall environment high-definition (SD to HD) formats and copper to lar reference — saving on additional analog video ratings for the chassis. If there is any doubt or fiber broadcast infrastructures. distribution function, chassis and the power dis- questions, please contact Grass Valley Customer Support & Services for assistance (see last page). Highly Serviceable sipation associated with an old-fashioned refer- ence system. The GeckoFlex system is also the most service- able system available. Its boards, dual power Fiber Ready supplies, fans, network interface board and refer- A unique feature of the GeckoFlex signal man- ence distribution circuits can all be swapped out agement platform is a fiber-ready system that from the front of the chassis. In fact, not only are enables upgrading of all SD/HD dual-rate boards the network interface boards swappable, but the to fiber inputs or outputs. These highly com- IP address and the chassis’s identity remain with pact inputs and outputs, combined with our the chassis, not the board. fiber-ready philosophy, makes these upgrades
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KEY FEATURES
• 2 RU, 10-slot high-density signal management chassis with exchange- • 8900NET card provides Ethernet interface, any-browser configuration, able rear panels and SNMP monitoring • Powerful fan cooling option that can be serviced from the chassis front • Any-browser configuration makes setup easy from all common web • Optional hot-swappable network board with Ethernet and RS-232 con- browsers nections enables station-wide monitoring and configuration • Supports Web browser, GV GUARDIAN and CommandCenter monitor- • Chassis remembers its own IP address and name so that network ing, Newton control and NetConfig configuration software boards need no configuration after swapping • Supports all Gecko (8900 series) signal-processing boards by using • Hot-swappable boards suitable rear panels • Hot-swappable, dual-redundant power supplies • Dual internal reference distribution buses with board-level choices between bus 1, bus 2 and local (where fitted)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight Environmental External Dimensions Mounting Dimensions Weight without boards, one PSU: Operating temperature: +0° to +40°C (32° to Height (maximum external): 89 mm (3.5 in.) Mounting width: fits standard 19" rack 8900FX: 8.4 kg (18.5 lbs.) 104°F) Width (maximum external): 447 mm (17.6 in.) Mounting height: two rack units 8900FF/8900FFN: 8.8 kg (19.4 lbs.) Operating humidity: 10% to 95% non-con- Depth (maximum external): 390 mm (15.4 in.) Mounting depth: 373 mm (14.7 in.) plus space densing Weight with eight boards, two PSU and net for cabling card: 8900FX:11 kg (24.3 lbs.) 8900FF/8900FFN: 11.5 kg (25.4 lbs.) typical
GeckoFlex Reference Buses in Use
Bus 2 The board in Slot 3 has an 8900GEN-SM sub-board fitted to feed reference Bus 1 The board in Slot 1 has an 8900GEN-SM distribution bus 2 sub-board fitted to feed reference bus 1
1 2 3 4 5 Boards in Slots 2, 4, 5, and 6 6 take their own reference from bus 1 The board in Slot 7 has an 8900GEN-SM 7 sub-board fitted and can take in its 8 own reference 9 Boards in Slots 8, 9, and 10 10 take their own reference from bus 2
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Mixing Signal Types Is Easy Newton Control Solution With flexible rear connector panels, it’s easy to mix video, audio and fiber Fast, Easy, Ethernet-Based Function Control boards in the same GeckoFlex. The Grass Valley Newton signal management control solution provides fast, multiknob, Ethernet-based access to GeckoFlex boards. Using either VIDEO AUDIO FIBER a software or hardware interface, it permits immediate control of up to 8900V-R 8900A-R 8900WFR-R four parameters at once across multiple boards. Newton operational con- J1 J2 J1 J1 J2 J2 trol panels work with Ethernet-equipped GeckoFlex chassis fitted with an optional network board. J3 J4 J3 J4 J3 J4 Ethernet Facility LAN J5 J6 Newton Hardware Control Panel J7 J5 J6 Video Video Audio Master Studio Edit Route Enable Proc Timing Proc Control J5 J6 J8 Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Assign Monitor Ident 4 5 6 7 8 9 NEWTON MODULAR CONTROL J9 J10 J7 J8 8960DEC 8921ADT J7 J8 J11 J12 Control Control
J9 J9 J10 J13 J14
FIBER GeckoFlex Chassis
8960DEC 8921ADT 8900NET Ethernet Interface
Concerto Multi-Format Routing Switcher Analog Digital IRD Video 8960DEC Video Video A to D Sat 4 AES 1 8921ADT AES 2 4 Ch Audio A to D 4 Ch Analog Audio
IRD 8960DEC Video A to D
Sat 5 AES 1 8921ADT 4 Ch Audio A to D AES 2 4 Ch Analog Audio
ORDERING
When ordering, users must ensure that the cooling available is suitable for the power load of the Rears for Fitting 8900 Gecko Boards boards within the chassis. 8900V-R GeckoFlex 2 RU video rear panel, one slot, 10 BNC I/O for Gecko (8900) video and unbalanced audio Chassis boards 8900FX – Basic GeckoFlex Distribution Chassis 8900A-R GeckoFlex chassis with single power supply, 10 blank rears and passive cooling suitable for power GeckoFlex 2 RU video rear panel, one slot, four BNC I/O 10 3-pin balanced audio I/O for Gecko (8900) loads up to 30W audio boards 8900FFN – High-Power GeckoFlex Chassis for any Board Mix GeckoFlex chassis with single power supply, 10 blank rears, cooling fans and Ethernet interface board Upgrades (8900NET) suitable for any combination of boards up to 100W 8900NET 8900FF – Fan-Cooled GeckoFlex Chassis for Distribution, Audio and SD Video Ethernet interface board GeckoFlex chassis with single power supply, 10 blank rears and fans suitable for distribution and 8900F-FAN Gecko (8900) boards up to 100W Fan front cover upgrade for GeckoFlex chassis
Recommended Options Documentation 8900F-PSX: Redundant power supply for 8900FX, 8900FF or 8900FFN For the instruction manual and other documentation related to the GeckoFlex system please refer to NEWT-RM: Rackmount Modular Control Panel www.grassvalley.com/docs/modular NEWT-PC: Newton Control Panel Application Software, Windows PC support only
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8900 SERIES BOARDS FOR THE GECKOFLEX AND GECKO CHASSIS
Video Distribution Fiber, Analog Video, Chassis, Monitoring, and Support • 8945EDA HD Front Equalizing Distribution Amplifier • 8943CF Four-Channel SD/HD/3G Fiber Transmitter • 8945EDA-D Dual HD Front Equalizing Distribution Amplifier • 8943FC Four-Channel SD/HD/3G Fiber Receiver • 8947RDA-FR Fiber-ready HD Reclocking Distribution Amplifier • 8939FCA CWDM Optical Multiplexer/Demultiplexer (upper 8 CWDM • 8947RDA-D Dual HD Reclocking Distribution Amplifier frequencies) • 8949MDA-CFX PAL/NTSC Monitoring Distribution Amplifier • 8939FCB CWDM Optical Multiplexer/Demultiplexer (lower 8 CWDM • 8949MDA-SFR SDI Monitoring Distribution Amplifier frequencies) • 8901 Utility Analog Video Distribution Amplifier • Fiber SFP (CWDM, 1310 nm SD/HD/3G) • 8902 Analog Video Equalizing Distribution Amplifier • Media Converters (1310 nm, 1550 nm SD/HD/3G) • 8906 Analog Video Clamping Equalizing Distribution Amplifier with SNMP • 8960DEC NTSC/PAL-to-SDI Decoder • 8931 Digital Video Fanout Distribution Amplifier • 8960ENC SDI-to-NTSC/PAL Encoder • 8937 SDI/ASI Reclocking Equalizing Distribution Amplifier • 8964DEC Four-Channel NTSC/PAL-to-SDI Decoder • 8937D Dual SDI/ASI Reclocking Equalizing Distribution • 8964DEC-FS Four-Channel NTSC/PAL-to-SDI Decoder with Frame Sync • 8941 Component Digital Video Monitoring Distribution Amplifier • 8964ENC Four-Channel SDI-to-NTSC/PAL Encoder • 8943RDA SD/HD/3G-SDI 1080p 1x8 Digital Video Distribution Amplifier • 8964ENC-FS Four-Channel SDI-to-NTSC/PAL Encoder with Frame Sync • 8943RDA-D Dual 1x4 SD/HD/3G-SDI 1080p Digital Video Distribution • 8950ADC Component A/D Converter Amplifier • 8950DAC Component D/A Converter • 8943RDA-DFR Dual Fiber-Ready SD/HD/3G-SDI 1080p Digital Video • 8964MON Four-Channel SDI to NTSC/PAL Monitoring Converter Distribution Amplifier • 8900NET Network Interface Board • GV GUARDIAN Remote Control and Monitoring Software Audio Distribution and Processing • Newton Ethernet-based Signal Management Control Solution • 8910ADA-M Monaural Analog Audio Distribution Amplifier • 8910ADA-SR Stereo Analog Audio Distribution Amplifier With Remote Control Video Conversion Synchronization and Processing • 8910ADA-ST Stereo Analog Audio Distribution Amplifier • 8995UPC Broadcast-Quality Upconverter and Frame Synchronizer • 8911 AES/EBU Re-clocking Distribution Amplifier • 8995DNC Broadcast-Quality Downconverter and Frame Synchronizer • 8912RDA AES Re-clocking Digital Audio Distribution Amplifier • 8995UDX , Up/Down/Cross Conversion and Frame Synchronizer • 8912RDA-D Dual AES Re-clocking Digital Audio Distribution Amplifier • 8990ARC SDI Aspect Ratio Converter • 8914 Dual AES/EBU Digital Audio Delay Distribution Amplifier • 8985FSP SD/HD Frame Synchronizer with Proc. Amp and Color Corrector • 8925DMB-B HD/SD Balanced Audio De-embedder • 8985 FS SD/HD Frame Synchronizer • 8925DMB-U HD/SD Unbalanced Audio De-embedder • 8985PRC SD/HD Video Processing Amplifier • 8925EMB-B HD/SD Balanced Audio Embedder • 8900FSS 4:2:2 Frame Synchronizer/Delay Daughterboard • 8925EMB-U HD/SD Unbalanced Audio Embedder • 8964FS Four-Channel SDI Frame Synchronizer • 8920MUX Video/Audio Multiplexer • 8972PX SD/HD SDI & DVB/ASI Protection Switch • 8920DMX Video/Audio Demultiplexer • 8981FS SDI Frame Synchronizer/Delay • 8920ADT Audio A/D Converter with Audio Tracking Delay • 8900GEN-SM GeckoFlex Genlock Daughterboard • 8920ADC Audio A/D Converter • 7600HD-REF SPG/TSG for SD/HD (blackburst & TLS, analog and SDI video • 8920DAC Audio D/A Converter test, audio test) • 8921ADT Four-Channel Audio A/D Converter with Delay Tracking • 7600MHD-REF Master timing generator for HD and SD black burst, TLS, ana- • 8921DAC Four-Channel Audio D/A Converter with Delay log and SDI test pattern, audio test pattern LTC/VITC time code generator GPS receiver NTP client/server • 7620PX changeover with blackburst, SDI & AES monitor & changeover
www.grassvalley.com 5 Sonata Multichannel Audio and MADI Converters
he Sonata signal management solution is High-End MADI Conversion with Full Performance at the Highest the perfect fit within a wide variety of audio Different Versions Density applications for everything from mobile T The unique ultra-low powered 1 RU chassis is Grass Valley offers an uncompromised audio and units to broadcast or post-production facilities. available in different versions supporting the fol- MADI converter with the highest density avail- Sonata is a key component of the complete Grass lowing conversion functions: able. The 1 RU implementation supports up to Valley signal management product portfolio. It is • AES75 to MADI 64 audio channels with full performance 25 pin the perfect complement for audio systems using • MADI to AES75 D-sub connectors and 2 MADI interconnects the MADI multichannel digital audio interface. • AES110 to MADI based on 75 ohm BNC connectors with 100m The Sonata signal management products con- • MADI to AES110 cable run performance. Analog audio conver- sists of high-end multichannel audio and MADI • Analog Audio to MADI sion is 24-bit with a dynamic range of 112 dB. converters available in six different versions. • MADI to Analog Audio Different audio reference levels are supported The unique ultra-low powered one rack unit The product implementation supports a simple in between +10 dBu to +24 dBu. Analog audio chassis, which is designed for production set- approach for efficiency, high-performance and inputs and outputs are static as well as radio tings, mobile environments and professional long lasting reliability. frequency protected and use a unique technol- audio applications, supports up to 64 full perfor- ogy to provide superior common mode rejection mance audio channels and 2 MADI connections. Multiple Choices for Sync-Refer- insuring maximum sound quality. Sonata supports everything from analog audio ence Signals Adaptable to a Variety of Audio over digital audio to MADI, all audio sampling Sonata offers many choices to sync audio to Environments rates, many audio reference level settings and reference signals. These include black-burst, tri- full dynamic range. level sync, digital audio sync and word-clock ref- Sonata it is the preferred signal management solution for diverse audio and MADI conversion The Sonata solution is extremely reliable thanks erence. In the case where a video sync reference applications within broadcast infrastructures. to its ultra-low power consumption and its signal is used, 48 kHz sampling rates are sup- It efficiently supports multichannel audio inter- built-in redundant power supplies. Several alarm ported. In all other cases, all audio sampling rates connects regardless if they are analog, digital or indicators display signal presence as well as are supported. Sonata handles any data rate a Dolby E audio. Thanks to the standard integration health status. facility typically needs, supporting simultaneous synchronous and asynchronous signals from 30 of the MADI multichannel digital audio interface, Simple dip-switch settings support fast set-up to 100 kHz. In addition, sampling rate conversion Sonata works with many audio infrastructures, time, making Sonata easy to use and very effi- is available on an input by input basis. whether it is used for staging, broadcasting or cient to operate within broadcast infrastructures. studio productions. Sonata is therefore a real complimentary product that solves audio inter- facing as well as multichannel audio distribution issues. Sonata multichannel audio and MADI conver- ter add efficiency within master control, multi- viewer, server, audio routing and mixing console applications.
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KEY FEATURES
• One RU ultra-low powered box-unit designed architecture • Conforms to AES75, AES110, MADI and Dolby E specifications –– 75Ω unbalanced BNC connectors and MADI BNC connectors • Built-in redundant power supplies –– 110Ω balanced DB25 connectors and MADI BNC connectors • One video, one audio and one word-clock sync reference input –– Tascam balanced DB25 connectors and MADI BNC connectors • Superior MADI cable run performance – 100 meters @ 125 Mb/s • Simultaneous synchronous/asynchronous support between 32 kHz to • Dual MADI outputs 96 kHz sampling • Sample rate conversion on an input basis to selected sync reference signals
SPECIFICATIONS
Analog Audio-to-MADI Converter AES110-to-MADI Converter MADI-to-Analog Audio Converter MADI-to-AES110 Converter Connectors: 25 pin D-sub connectors according Connectors: 32 AES/EBU 110Ω according to Connectors: 25 pin D-sub connectors according Connectors: 32 AES/EBU 110Ω according to to TASCAM pin-out. 8 channels each, split for left AES3-2003 25 pin D-sub connectors according to TASCAM pin-out. 8 channels each, split for left AES3-2003 25‑pin D-sub connectors according and right channels. 32 left channels inputs, 32 to TASCAM pin-out and right channels. 32 left channels inputs, 32 to TASCAM pin-out right channel inputs Return Loss: >20 dB 100 kHz to12 MHz right channel inputs Return Loss: >20 dB 100 kHz to 12 MHz Input Impedance: > 40 kΩ differential Isolation: Transformer isolated and ground free Output Impedance: >50Ω differential typical Isolation: Transformer isolated and ground free Input CMRR: > 90 dB @ 60 Hz Equalization: High-sensitivity input stage with Input CMRR: > 90 dB @ 60 Hz Output Level: > 3.5 Vp-p into 110Ω Maximum Input Level: +24 dBu. Input Levels equalization allowing beyond 600 meters (1,959 Maximum Output Level: +24 dBu (into 100K for 0 dBFS. Output +24 to +10 dBu in 2 dB steps feet) of incoming cable load) MADI-to-AES75 Converter selectable by DIP switch, default +24 dBu Sample Rates: 32-96 kHz sample rate converted Minimum Output Level: 600Ωor greater Connectors: 32 AES/EBU 75Ω BNC according to AES3id-2001 Frequency Response: 0.2 dB 20-20 kHz to the selected reference frequency (can be by- Output Levels for 0 dBFS output : +24 to bandwidth ref 1 kHz passed at 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz +10 dBu in 2 dB steps selectable by DIP switch, Return Loss: >20 dB 100 kHz to 12 MHz Gain Uniformity: ±0.2 dB at 1 kHz only as determined by the reference applied) default +24 dBu Output Level: 1 Vp-p into 75Ω Crosstalk: <-100 dB at 1 kHz Frequency Response: ±0.2 dB 20-20 kHz AES75-to-MADI Converter Environmental THD Full Scale: <-90 dB or 0.0023% THD at bandwidth ref 1 kHz Connectors: 32 AES/EBU 75Ω BNC according to Operating Temperature: +0° to +40°C (32° 1 kHz, 20-20 kHz bandwidth full scale Gain Uniformity: ±0.2 dB at 1 kHz (calibrated for AES3id-2001 to 104°F) a 100K load impedance) Dynamic Range: >110 dB 20-20 kHz typical Return Loss: >20 dB 100 kHz to 12 MHz @ +24 dBu = 0 dBFS. >112 dB “A” weighted Crosstalk: <-100 dB at 1 kHz Physical Equalization: High-sensitivity input stage with typical @ +24 dBu = 0 dBFS equalization allowing beyond 600 meters (1,959 THD Full Scale: <-90 dB or 0.0023% THD at Chassis: 44 mm high (1 RU) x 483 mm wide x Resolution: 24-bit conversion feet) of incoming cable 1 kHz, 20-20 kHz bandwidth full scale 230 mm deep (1.75 in high x 19 in. wide x 9 in. deep) Sample Rates Supported: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, SPDIF Compatible: Yes Dynamic Range: 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz for all channels selectable Weight: 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs.) Sample Rate: 32-96 kHz sample rate converted > 110 dB 20-20 kHz typical @ +24 dBu = by DIP switch option as determined by the to the selected reference frequency. (can be by- 0 dBFS Alarm: Relay connector is a BNC type and meets reference applied passed at 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz > 112 dB “A” weighted typical @ +24 dBu SMPTE 269M-1999 only as determined by the reference applied) = 0 dBFS Power Resolution: 24-bit conversion Total: <10 watts (digital converter), <70 watts Sample Rates Supported: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, (analog converter) 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz for all channels selectable by DIP switch option as determined by the AC Power Input reference applied Electrical Power Connection: IEC connector, separate input for each power supply module Voltage Range: 100 to 240 VAC 50-60 Hz, univer- sal, auto-ranging ORDERING
SON-AA2MADI SON-AU2MADI SON-MADI2AB Sonata Analog Audio to MADI Converter Sonata AES75 to MADI Converter Sonata MADI to AES110 Converter
SON-AB2MADI SON-MADI2AA SON-MADI2AU Sonata AES110 to MADI Converter Sonata MADI to Analog Audio Converter Sonata MADI to AES75 to MADI Converter
www.grassvalley.com 7 Global Services
Now, more than ever, media enterprises need broadcast infrastructure suppliers to provide superior techni- cal personnel and the supporting logistics structure to deploy and support cost-effective, predictable, reli- able solutions. Grass Valley Global Services has the depth of knowledge, industry experience and technical expertise to achieve these objectives. The Global Services portfolio provides everything necessary insure maximum uptime and high velocity problem resolution.
Grass Valley Global Services offerings deliver tangible returns on invest- ment. The Global Services organization does this by providing the resources to insure maximum value from an investment in Grass Valley infrastructure products — from initial startup through the entire in-service lifespan. Global Services empowers facilities to meet tactical day-to-day objectives while giving staff more time to focus on strategic business initiatives. A global presence, logistics expertise and world-renown team of media profession- als from Grass Valley are here to help achieve financial performance objec- tives by reducing risk while boosting operational efficiencies.
GLOBAL SERVICES PROVIDES:
• A global network of field engineers with the experience, knowledge and skills to keep complex broadcast infrastructure systems up to date, operational and optimized • A worldwide parts distribution system that ensures rapid access to replacement parts • A team of educators skilled in the nuances of the broadcast infrastruc- ture • Solution architecture and integration services to optimize every imple- mentation • Project management services that save staff time, improve efficiency and control budgets • Technical and operational training that maximizes productivity through tailored learning paths • Comprehensive support agreements that ensure every Grass Valley routing switcher, master control and modular product remains in peak condition — all while supporting the enterprise’s need for financial predictability
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