AMS-4172: 3G/HD/SD-SDI, ASI, G.703, Video, Audio Relay Changeover Switch.

FEATURES:

      One video and two audio changeover switches in one package.
      Video path suitable for 3G/HD/SD-SDI, Analogue video, ASI, G703 signals @ 2, 8, 34, 45,          144, 155 Mb/s, and unbalanced AES.
      Audio path suitable for 2 balanced, or 4 unbalanced, audio or data signals, and                      balanced AES.
      Married or independent operation.
      Momentary Set/Reset control.
      No path change on power fail (or board removal - video only).
      Local or remote control.
      SNMP monitoring and control of module.

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GENERAL:

The AMS-4172 consists of one "video" and two "balanced audio" switches arranged as a changeover set with two inputs and two outputs. No terminations are provided on the board allowing the switcher to be used in a wide variety of applications and with signals of various types and impedances.

The "video" path uses enhanced performance relays to provide switching capabilities for high-speed data signals up to 2.97 Gb/s and may be used with analogue video, 3G/HD/SD/ASI or G.703 data signals.

The "audio" path may be used for balanced or unbalanced audio or control signals (RS232, RS422, RS485 etc).

The magnetic latching characteristic of the high performance relays allows momentary control and also provides for no change of path during power loss.

The AMS-4172 is ideally suited to applications where a simple choice between two inputs or outputs is required and may be easily driven by detector circuits for automatic path selection.

Local switching is possible using front panel push button switches. Remote switching is possible using external normally open or normally closed alarms.

Front panel switches use a small delay to avoid accidental switching if bumped. After a period of a few minutes, the AMS-4172 automatically switches back into remote mode.

Remote indication of tally status is provided for integration into central alarm and monitoring systems.

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is available for monitoring and control when used in an IRT frame fitted with SNMP capability.

The AMS-4172 is designed to fit IRT's 1RU and 4000 series 3RU Eurocard frames and may be used alongside any other of IRT's analogue or digital Eurocards.


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Signal Inputs:
Signal types
3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI/ASI/G.703/Video/unbalanced AES.
Impedance
Non-terminating, designed for 75 Ω use.
Switching characteristic
 Magnetic latching 4 port changeover relay.
Video crosstalk between channels
 < -75 dB to 10 MHz (measured input terminated by 75 Ω);
< -45 dB to 270 MHz;
< -40 dB to 1.5 GHz;
< -25 dB to 3.0 GHz.
Frequency response
 +0/-1.5 dB 0 Hz to 3.0 GHz.

Audio/Low speed Data:
Audio Crosstalk
< -90 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz, input terminated by 600 Ω).

Control:
Mode
Momentary ground or open circuit, switch selectable.
                       Gnd
Pin 1.
                       Audio Toggle
Pin 2 (Standby / Main).
                       Video Reset
Pin 3 (Main).
                       Video Set
Pin 4 (Standby).


                       NOTE:
Separate Audio & Video controls, or
Audio follows Video, switch selectable.
Non-momentary contacts required in Toggle modes.

Front panel switches
Momentary illuminated push button.
Automatic remote default setting after several minutes.

Tally
Switch to Ground - Main; Switch to Open Circuit - Standby.
                       Gnd
Pin 1.
                       Video Tally
Pin 2.
                       Audio Tally
Pin 3.

Connectors:
Video
BNC.
Audio
5 pin Phoenix pluggable screw block.
Control
4 pin Phoenix pluggable screw block.
Tally
3 pin Phoenix pluggable screw block.

Relay:
Contact rating
30 Vdc - 0.5 A.

Power Requirements:
Voltage
28 Vac CT (14-0-14) or ±16 Vdc.
Power consumption
< 1.5 VA.

Other:
Temperature range
0 - 50°C ambient.
Mechanical
Suitable for mounting in IRT 19" rack chassis with input, output and power connections on the rear panel (Note: Not compatible with pre-4000 series 3RU frames).
Finish:             Front panel
Grey background, black lettering & red IRT logo.
                       Rear assembly
Detachable silk-screened PCB with direct mount connectors to Eurocard and external signals.
Dimensions
6 HP x 3 U x 220 mm IRT Eurocard.

Supplied accessories
Rear connector assembly with matching connectors for control input and tally outputs.

                       NOTE:   Main:
IN A to OUT A, IN B to OUT B;
                                   Standby:
IN A to OUT B, IN B to OUT A.



       



Due to our policy of continuing development, these specifications are subject to change without notice.