XSWITCH | Grass Valley

XSWITCH

Hardware Redundancy Controller

Providing the redundancy that live environments demand, our XSWITCH™ system switches production control between two Ignite™ automated production solutions. With a push of a button, it reroutes all critical control and program signals to the monitor wall, control room speakers, and other resources shared by the two systems. It can also reroute input signals from your production devices, eliminating the need for duplicate equipment such as VTRs.

Key Features

Single button front panel execution
Remote control software application available
Each card slot can be programmed independently
10 slots per frame, expandable with additional frames/cards
Variety of card types for a multitude of applications
Redundant power supplies
Can be a standalone product

Specifications

Mechanical
Mechanical dimensions:

Master (DSW-2000/-3000/-3002):
- Length: 17.5 in. (44.5 cm)
- Height: 10.5 in. (26.7 cm)
- Depth: 10.5 in. (26.7 cm)
Expansion (DSW-2100):
- Length: 17.5 in. (44.5 cm)
- Height: 7.5 in. (17.8 cm)
- Depth: 10.5 in. (26.7 cm)

AC power: 100V – 240 VAC, 60/50 Hz, 8A/4A
Power supply: Hot-swappable, dual-redundant, 250W
Temperature range: 32° to 100°F (0° to 38°C)
Humidity range: 0-95% non-condensing
Display type: 160x80 STN LCD with backlight
Weight:

Master (DSW-2000/-3000/-3002): 35 lbs. (16 kg)
Expansion (DSW-2100/-3000/-3002): 19.5 lbs. (8.8 kg)

Electrical
Electrical com switch card:

Connector type input: DB9-socket, output: DB9-pin
Switch type: passive relay, "form C"
Signal type: RS-232, RS-422, RS-485
Signal switch timing: 6 ms including settling time

SDI switch card:

Connector type: 75Ω, BNC
Signal type: 270 Mb/s SDI (SMPTE 259M), composite
Signal switch timing: 6 ms including settling time
Switch type: passive relay
Termination: 75Ω termination on "open" signal paths

HD/SD SDI switch card:

Connector type: 75Ω, BNC (HD)
HD mode signal types:
- 1080i 29.97/30 (SMPTE 274M Table 1-4,5)
- 1080i 25 (SMPTE 274M Table 1-6)
- 1080p 24/23.97 (SMPTE 274M Table 1-10,11)
- 720p 60/59.94/50 (SMPTE 211 Table 1-15, 16)
SD mode signal types:
- 525i 59.94 (SMPTE 259M)
- 625i 50 (SMPTE 259M)
Signal switch timing: 6 ms including settling time
Switch type: active, re-clocking
Audio switch card:
Connector type: XLR, balanced
Switch type: active, fully buffered, "pop free"
Input impedance: 2 kΩ
Output impedance: 300Ω
Signal switch timing: 50 ms