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GeckoFlex Frame
Surpass Today's Broadcast Signal Demands

Signal Processing Designed With You In Mind

You need a modular platform designed to meet the demands of modern broadcast signals—inside and outside.

That's why Grass Valley® engineered a full range of signal-processing products, from single- and multi-function modular products to an Ethernet-based control system. Designed for small production settings, mobile environments, and professional audio and video applications, the GeckoFlex™ frame supports a broad range of signal formats and functions, all in the same frame, at the same time.

Service made easy: With modules, dual power supplies, fans, network interface cards, and reference distribution circuits that can all be swapped out from the front of the frame, the GeckoFlex system is the most serviceable system available.

Share reference signals: Dual reference distribution buses of the GeckoFlex frame mean you'll share reference broadcast signals within the frame. Because it accepts bi-level, tri-level, and AES audio sync inputs, you'll save on additional distribution modules, frames, and power dissipation.

Easily upgrade to fiber: The GeckoFlex platform is fiber-ready, so you can upgrade all SD/HD dual-rate modules to fiber inputs or outputs. These highly compact inputs and outputs, combined with our fiber-ready philosophy, make upgrades incredibly easy.

Protect your investments, and ensure success: When you partner with Grass Valley, you're backed by a team of Professional Services experts and the know-how behind 18 Technical Emmy® Awards. Every day, we help broadcasters design and deploy advanced solutions, and with 24/7/365 Customer Support, you'll mitigate risk, protect investments, and maximize operational capabilities. Learn more about the Grass Valley Global Services »

  • 2 RU, 10-slot high-density modular frame with exchangeable rear panels
  • Powerful fan cooling option that can be serviced from the frame front
  • Optional hot-swappable 8900NET (Net Card) Network Interface module with Ethernet and RS-232 connections enables station-wide monitoring and configuration
  • Frame remembers its own IP address and name so that network cards need no configuration after swapping
  • Hot-swappable modules
  • Hot-swappable, dual-redundant power supplies
  • Dual internal reference distribution buses with module-level choices between bus 1, bus 2, and local (where fitted)
  • 8900NET (Net Card) module also provides any-browser configuration, and SNMP monitoring
  • Any-browser configuration makes setup easy from all common Web browsers
  • Supports Web browser, NetCentral® monitoring, Newton™ control, and NetConfig™ configuration software
  • Supports all currently shipping Gecko and GeckoFlex (8900) signal-processing modules by using suitable rear modules
Power Rating
Input voltage: 100-240 V continuous range
Frequency: 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Input current: 1.5 A (with redundant power supply unit)
Inrush current: 20 A at 230 V (cold start)

Power Dissipation (most demanding case)
8900FF, 8900FFN: 125W
8900FX: 30W

Weight
Weight without modules, one PSU: 8.4 kg (8900FX), 8.8 kg (8900FF/8900FFN)
Weight with eight modules, two PSU, and net card: 11 kg (8900FX), 11.5 kg (8900FF/8900FFN) typical

Environmental
Operating temperature: +0° to +40°C
Operating humidity: 10% to 95% non-condensing

External Dimensions
Height (maximum external): 89 mm
Width (maximum external): 447 mm
Depth (maximum external): 390 mm

Mounting Dimensions
Mounting width: Fits standard 19" rack
Mounting height: Two rack units
Mounting depth: 373 mm plus space for cabling
March 28, 2013
San Francisco, Calif., March 28, 2013 — Iglesia Cristiana Casa de Dios—the largest and fastest growing church in Guatemala—has selected Grass Valley® Live Production solutions to outfit its new church in order to produce high-quality programs for church members and viewers. Daily, Iglesia Cristiana Casa de Dios airs Latin America's number one rated Christian program on TBN's "Enlace" as well as Daystar's "Casa de Dios" and "Noches de Gloria". The programs are seen throughout the U.S., Central and South America, and parts of Europe.
San Francisco, Calif., August 14, 2012 (SET 2012 Broadcast & Cable, Stand D13/E2) — At the upcoming SET 2012 Broadcast & Cable show in Brazil, Grass Valley™ will demonstrate how acquiring, producing, and distributing all types of high-definition (HD) content with its latest technology solutions can save users time and money, while making their workflows much more efficient.

GeckoFlex Modular Universal Frames Data Sheet

Posted Feb 01 2011 (MOD-4010D-3) File Size: 785.7 KB

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