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 www.grassvalley.com 2 GeckoFlex and Sonata Signal Management 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 www.grassvalley.com 3 GeckoFlex and Sonata Signal Management 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