• 4 chassis options from 288x288 to 1152x1152:
  • Allows best use of valuable rack space
• Field expandable:
  • All systems have hot pluggable modules for easy expansion
  • Additional chassis can be added while the system is live on-air
• Video and audio routing in a single chassis:
  • Route any video and audio input to any output — no limitations
• The most advanced processing architecture:
  • Processing available on every input and output
  • Avoids the need for wrap-around signals, saving I/O, space and cost
  • Upgrade features by software license

• All inputs and outputs are format independent:
  • Allowing a mix of formats on a single module
  • Saves cost, increases system flexibility
• All inputs and outputs are timing independent:
  • No need to synchronize signals externally
• Extensive resilience:
  • Power, control, and crosspoint redundancy. Signal and system status reporting for resilient 24x7 operation
• 3G routing capability as standard:
  • Peace of mind — supports future formats including 4K
• Flexible monitoring options:
  • Integrated multiviewer, up to 140 additional outputs for multiviewers, plus 4 independent outputs for input and output monitoring

Frames

Sirius 800 is available in four frame configurations:

Number and type:

• 4x analog video, all auto sensing to 525 & 625 blackburst, or HD tri-level reference
• 1x AES reference to AES3-2003. Up to 4 references can be internally derived from any physical reference of the same frame rate (e.g., 720p50 from 625p50) and/or have timing offset applied
  
  

Switch timing:

to SMPTE RP 168. Sources individually assignable to each reference, or auto detected

Control

Serial:

• 4x RS-485 on 9-way D-type
• SW-P-02 General Switcher protocol
• General remote protocol (SW-P-08)
• Local control using Grass Valley control panels
• 6028xxx 1 RU Series BPX and XY
• 6026xxx 2 RU XY & Multibus
  
  

Ethernet:

• 1 x RJ45 per controller
• 10/100Base-T
• SW-P-02 (in and out) over IP
• SW-P-08 in over IP
• SNPMV2
  
  

PC based soft panel control:

Workbench + RollCall

Alarms:

• Relay changeover for PSU, fan and controller failure
• Comprehensive alarms reporting and auto failure recovery via Workbench or SNMP
• Status available via Workbench or SNMP
• PSU active/fail
• Fan active/fail
• Controller active/fail
  
  

Sirius 850 Additional Outputs 577 – 1152 (5928 with 1366 Rear Panel)

Connectors: 24 per module, reclocked. HD-BNC gold plated connector, 75 Ω impedance

Standards supported:

• SMPTE ST 259, 525 & 625 SD-SDI
• EN50083-9 DVB-ASI
• SMPTE ST 292 720p and 1080i HD-SDI
• SMPTE ST 424 1080p 3G-SD
  
  

Data rate: 3 Mb/s – 3 Gb/s. Standard video rates reclocked, all other rates auto-bypassed

Return loss: >15 dB 10 MHz to 1.5 GHz, >10 dB 1.5 GHz to 3 GHz

Amplitude: 800 mV p-p ±10%

Rise/fall time: <270 ps @ HD, <800 ps @ SD

Timing jitter: <0.3 UI @ 1.5G and 3G, <0.15 UI @ SD

Alignment jitter: <0.2 UI @ 1.5G and 3G, <0.1 UI @ SD
DC offset: 0V ± 0.5V

Multiviewer Coax Outputs (5931 with 1369 Rear Panel)

Connectors: 48 per module, reclocked. HD-BNC gold plated connector, 75Ω impedance

Standards supported:

• SMPTE ST 259, 525 & 625 SD-SDI
• EN50083-9 DVB-ASI
• SMPTE ST 292 720p and 1080i HD-SDI
• SMPTE ST 424 1080p 3G-SDI
  
  

Data rate: 3 Mb/s – 3 Gb/s. Standard video rates reclocked, all other rates auto-bypassed

Return loss: >15 dB 10 MHz to 1.5 GHz, >10 dB 1.5 GHz to 3 GHz

Amplitude: 800 mVp-p ±10% @ SD & HD, 600 mVp-p ±10% @ 3G

Rise / fall time: <800 ps @ SD, <440 ps @ HD, <200 ps @ 3G

Timing jitter: <0.15 UI @ SD, <0.35 UI @ 1.5G, <0.2 UI @ 3G

Alignment jitter: <0.1 5UI @ SD, <0.2 UI @ 1.5G and 3G

DC offset: 0V ± 0.5V

Standard Video Input Module (5917)

Main Router Coax Inputs (5917 with 1235 or 1289 Coax Rear Panel)

Number and type: 24 per card automatic cable equalization and reclocked

Connectors: BNC to IEC61169.8, 75Ω electrical impedance. Gold plated.

Standards supported:

• SMPTE ST 259 525 & 625 SD-SDI
• EN50083-9 DVB-ASI
• SMPTE ST 292 720p and 1080i HD-SDI
• SMPTE ST 424 1080p 3G-SDI
  
  

Impedance: 75Ω

Data rate: 3 Mb/s – 3 Gb/s. Standard video rates reclocked, all other rates auto-bypassed   

Return loss: >15 dB 10 MHz to 1.5 GHz, >10 dB 1.5 GHz to 3 GHz

Amplitude: 800 mVp-p nominal

DC offset: <5V

Cable equalization: automatic for:

• Up to 350m/1150 ft. Belden 1694A at SD rates
• Up to 200m/650 ft. Belden 1694A at HD
• Up to 140m/460 ft. Belden 1694A at 3G
  
  

Main Router Optical Inputs (5917 with 1236 or 1305 Fiber Rear Panel)

Number and type: 24 per card, reclocked – removable video SFP modules

Connectors: LC/PC single mode fiber connection as standard

Wavelength: Wideband receiver, 1260-1620 nm nominal

Sensitivity: -18 dBm

Typical link length: 10 km 3 Gb/s, 20 km 1.5 Gb/s, 30 km @ 270 Mb/s

Standards supported:

• SMPTE ST 259 525 & 625 SD-SDI
• EN50083-9 DVB-ASI
• SMPTE ST 292 720p and 1080i HD-SDI
• SMPTE ST 424 1080p 3G-SDI
  
  

Standard Video Output Module (5926 Non-Expandable or 5938 Expandable)

Main Router Coax Outputs (5926 or 5938 with 1294 Coax Rear Panel)

Type: 24 per card, reclocked

Connectors: BNC to IEC61169.8, 75Ω electrical impedance. Gold plated

Standards supported:

• SMPTE ST 259 525 & 625 SD-SDI
• EN50083-9 DVB-ASI
• SMPTE ST 292 720p and 1080i HD-SDI
• SMPTE ST 424 1080p 3G-SDI
  
  

Impedance: 75Ω

Data rate: 3 Mb/s – 3 Gb/s. Standard video rates reclocked, all other rates auto-bypassed

Return loss: >15 dB 10 MHz to 1.5 GHz, >10 dB 1.5 GHz to 3 GHz typical

Amplitude: 800 mVp-p ±10%

Rise/fall time: <180 ps @ HD, <650 ps @ SD, 90 ps @ 3G

Timing jitter: <0.25 UI @ 1.5G and 3G, <0.15 UI @ SD

Alignment jitter: <0.15 UI @ 1.5G and 3G, <0.1 UI @ SD

DC offset: 0V ± 0.5V

Main Router Optical Outputs (5926 or 5938 with 1302 Fiber Rear Panel)

Type: 24 per card, reclocked, removable video SFP modules

Connector: LC/PC single-mode connection as standard

Wavelength: 1310 nm

Output power: typical -2 dBm. Other power & CWDM options available – contact Grass Valley

Standards supported:

• SMPTE ST 259 525 & 625 SD-SDI
• EN50083-9 DVB-ASI
• SMPTE ST 292 720p & 1080i HD-SDI
• SMPTE ST 424 1080p 3G-SDI
  
  

Data rate: 3 Mb/s – 3 Gb/s. Standard video rates reclocked, all other rates auto-bypassed

Sirius 800 AHP – Frame Synchronizer

The Sirius 800 AHP Frame Synchronizer provides synchronization for SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 3G signals. Each channel can be independently configured and controlled, and can be locked to any one of 4 references.

Synchronization is based on frame drop/repeat technology throughout. A line synchronizer mode allows short delay and switch line blanking, avoiding SMPTE switching line disturbances and providing true clean switched outputs.

Features

SD/HD/3G frame synchronizer with up to 14 frames of video delay per channel

Minimum delay line synchronizer mode to remove SMPTE compliant switching disturbances.

Video Standards Supported

Input standard:

• 525/480i29.97
• 625/576i25
• 750/720p50
• 750/720p59.94
• 1125/1080i25
• 1125/1080i29.97
• 1125/1080p50 (A & B - Level B dual link only)
• 1125/1080p59.94 (A & B - Level B dual link only)
  
  

Default video output standard:

• Last known good
  
  

Controls (per channel)

Genlock Delay:

• Genlock Mode: Lock to Reference, Lock to Input
• Genlock H-Phase: ±0.5H in pixel clock steps
• Genlock V-Phase: ±0.5F in 1 line steps
  
  

Video Delay:

• Video H-Delay: 0 - 1 Line in pixel clock steps
• Video V-Delay: 0 - 1 Frame in 1 line steps
• 0 - 14 “pictures”
• (Picture = Frame in progressive formats)
• (Picture = Field in interlaced formats)
  
  

Reference select mode: configured for each input or output – any of 4 looping references or internally derived references

Other Controls

Loss of input action: freeze, black (configurable)

HANC data blank:

• On/Off
• On removes all HANC data. Note this includes removal of embedded audio
  
  

VANC data blank:

• On = Blank all VANC interval
• Off = Pass VANC except SMPTE defined switching line and line following
  
  

Other Functions

DVB-ASI handling: not transparent to DVB-ASI

Synchronization method: video frame drop/repeat (including all VANC & HANC data and audio)

Audio selection: pre- or post-video synchronization
Freeze:

• Field on interlaced standards
• Frame in progressive standards

Minimum delay (reference lock or free run): 2 µs to 7 µs for all formats (dependent on hysteresis state)

Synchronizer hysteresis window: 5 µs

Video AHP Input (5919)

Signals – Main Router Coax Inputs (5919 with 1235 or 1289 Coax Rear Panel)

Number and type: 24 per card automatic cable equalization and reclocked

Connectors: BNC to IEC61169.8, 75Ω electrical impedance. Gold plated.

Standards supported:

• SMPTE ST 259 525 & 625 SD-SDI
• EN50083-9 DVB-ASI
• SMPTE ST 292 720p and 1080i HD-SDI
• SMPTE ST 424 1080p 3G-SDI
  
  

Impedance: 75Ω

Data rate: 3 Mb/s – 3 Gb/s. Standard video rates reclocked, all other rates auto-bypassed 

Return loss: >15 dB 10 MHz to 1.5G Hz, >10 dB 1.5 GHz to 3 GHz

Amplitude: 800 mVp-p nominal

DC offset: <5V

Cable equalization – automatic for:

• Up to 350m/1150 ft. Belden 1694A at SD rates
• Up to 200m/650 ft. Belden 1694A at HD
• Up to 140m/460 ft. Belden 1694A at 3G
  
  

Main Router Optical Inputs (5919 with 1236 or 1305 Fiber Rear Panel)

Number and type: 24 per card, reclocked – removable video SFP modules

Connectors: LC/PC single mode fiber connection as standard

Wavelength: wideband receiver, 1260-1620 nm nominal

Sensitivity: -18 dBm

Typical link length: 10 km @ 3 Gb/s, 20 km @ 1.5 Gb/s, 30 km @ 270 Mb/s

Standards supported:

• SMPTE ST 259 525 & 625 SD-SDI,
• EN50083-9 DVB-ASI,
• SMPTE ST 292 720p and 1080i HD-SDI,
• SMPTE ST 424 1080p 3G-SDI
  
  

All 24 channels on a Video AHP Input module can process the video and embedded audio. Each video channel operates independently of all others. There are no specific timing constraints for de-embedding or processing of audio.

Embedded Audio Processing

Each audio processing block can:

• Process each mono audio channel independently:
  • Gain (-72/+30 dB, mute)
  • Signal phase invert
  • 16 independent audio mixers, with a choice of original embedded audio, processed audio, or silence
• Audio channel swapping (shuffling) – for each embedded audio channel, choice of ‘original’ audio, ‘gain/invert’ audio, or mixed audio
• Audio is re-embedded before the video is passed to the video crosspoint
• Extract up to 16 channels of audio per video input (SD, HD and 3G level A) and pass all de-embedded audio channels (including VUC bits) to the audio crosspoint
• Four video monitoring outputs are available. These can be taken from a point before or after processing. Multiviewer outputs are available from after input processing
• Monitoring and multiviewer signals contain embedded audio present at that point in the signal chain
  
  

AHP Embedded Audio Processing (S8AHP-VA)

Processing

Audio mixing:

• Up to 16 mono channels per mix. Selectable from incoming video or separately routed audio
• Gain adjustment range per channel
• Silence or -72 to +30 dB in 0.1 dB steps
  
  

Audio phase invert: available per mono or stereo signal. NORMAL/INVERT control (on/off)

Audio gain adjustment: per mono or stereo signal. Silence or -72 to +30 dB in 0.1 dB steps

Channel swap (shuffle): change the channel order of up to 16 audio channels

De-Embedding and Embedding

Embedded audio is de-embedded, processed and re-embedded in all cases. Embedding onto each video signal is done synchronously to the video signal

All video signals operate independently to each other

Asynchronous audio is sample rate converted using drop-repeat technology

Ancillary data handling: all non-audio HANC data is removed

AHP Embedded Audio Delay (S8AHP-VD)

Delay adjustment per mono audio channel

Delay range: 0 to 2.7s

Delay resolution: 0.25 ms

Main Router Coax Outputs (5949 with 1294 Coax Rear Panel)

Type: 24 per card, reclocked

Connectors: BNC to IEC61169.8, 75Ω electrical impedance. Gold plated

Standards supported:

• SMPTE ST 259 525 & 625 SD-SDI
• EN50083-9 DVB-ASI
• SMPTE ST 292 720p and 1080i HD-SDI
• SMPTE ST 424 1080p 3G-SDI
  
  

Impedance: 75Ω

Data rate: 3 Mb/s – 3 Gb/s. Standard video rates reclocked, all other rates auto-bypassed

Return loss: >15 dB 10 MHz to 1.5 GHz, >10 dB 1.5 GHz to 3 GHz typical

Amplitude: 800 mVp-p ±10%

Rise/fall time: <180 ps @ HD, <650 ps @ SD, 90 ps @ 3G

Timing jitter: <0.2 5UI @ 1.5G and 3G, <0.15 UI @ SD

Alignment jitter: <0.15 UI @ 1.5G and 3G, <0.1 UI @ SD

DC offset: 0V ± 0.5V

Main Router Optical Outputs (5949 with 1302 Fiber Rear Panel)

Type: 24 per card, reclocked, removable video SFP modules

Connector: LC/PC single mode connection as standard

Wavelength: 1310 nm

Output power: typical -2 dBm. Other power & CWDM options available – contact Grass Valley

Standards supported:

• SMPTE ST 259 525 & 625 SD-SDI
• EN50083-9 DVB-ASI
• SMPTE ST 292 720p & 1080i HD-SDI
• SMPTE ST 424 1080p 3G-SDI
  
  

Data rate: 3 Mb/s – 3 Gb/s. Standard video rates reclocked, all other rates auto-bypassed

All 24 channels on a Video AHP Output module can process the video and embedded audio. Each video channel operates independently of all others. There are no specific timing constraints for de-embedding or processing of audio.

Video AHP Output modules select audio embedded in the incoming video signal, or audio from the audio crosspoint. This is then processed and embedded into the outgoing video signal (after processing, if required). Each audio channel can be individually selected, allowing a combination of embedded and routed audio sources to be processed and embedded

Receive 24 video signals (which may contain embedded audio)

Receive 16 channels of mono audio per video output, routed from the audio crosspoint

Gain (-72/+30 dB, mute)

Signal phase invert

16 independent audio mixers

Pass audio already embedded on the incoming video, or synchronously embed up to 16 channels per video stream from the audio crosspoint on a mono channel by channel basis

Synchronize routed audio channels (by drop/repeat) to re-time to the video signal for embedding

All VANC data is removed

Embedded Audio Delay

Mono channel control

AHP Embedded Audio Processing (S8AHP-VA)

Processing

Audio mixing:

• Up to 16 mono channels per mix. Selectable from incoming video or separately routed audio
• Gain adjustment range per channel
• Silence or -72 to +30 dB in 0.1 dB steps
  
  

Audio phase invert: available per mono or stereo signal. NORMAL/INVERT control (on/off)

Audio gain adjustment:

• Per mono or stereo signal
• Silence or -72 to +30 dB in 0.1 dB steps
  
  

Channel swap (shuffle): change the channel order of up to 16 audio channels

De-Embedding and Embedding

Embedded audio is de-embedded, processed, and re-embedded in all cases. Embedding onto each video signal is done synchronously to the video signal

All video signals operate independently to each other

Asynchronous audio is sample rate converted using drop-repeat technology

Ancillary data handling: all non-audio HANC data is removed

AHP Embedded Audio Delay Specification (S8AHP-VD)

Delay adjustment per mono audio channel

Delay range: 0 to 2.7s

Delay resolution: 0.25 ms

120 balanced AES at nominal 48 kHz sample rate

Pass all input audio channels (including VUC bits) to the audio crosspoint

Pass asynchronous audio transparently from any input

Dolby E is flagged as non-audio and passed transparently to the audio crosspoint.

Note: The 4915 Audio Input module is used for both AES and MADI inputs. The module is automatically configured to work as an AES input or MADI input when plugged into the appropriate rear panel.

AES Inputs

Signal Standard: AES3-2009

Sample Rate: 48 kHz nominal. Synchronous or asynchronous to references or video input signals

Format: 20-bit or 24-bit transparent

Balanced AES Electrical Interface (AES inputs) 4915 with 1352 (Sirius 840 and Sirius 850) or 1354 (Sirius 830) D-Type Rear Panel

Number and type: 120 AES pairs per card, balanced

Connector: 5x 62 way high-density D-type

Input signal sensitivity: >250 mVp-p

Unbalanced AES Interface 4915 with 1355 (Sirius 840 and Sirius 850) or 1357 (Sirius 830) Rear Panel

Number and type: 120 AES pairs per card

Connector: 5x 62 way high-density D-type. Breakout cable to BNC also available

MADI Inputs (Balanced and Unbalanced rear panels)

Number and type: 3 per card. Unbalanced to AES10-id. 56 or 64 channel capable

Connector: HD-BNC

Cable equalization: 200m Belden 1855A or equivalent

Processing on AES Inputs

Gain: silence or -72 to +30 dB in 0.1 dB steps

Phase invert

Left/right swap

Mono mix: (A + B)/2

12 MADI inputs per input card (64 or 56 channel) nominal 48 kHz sample rate – auto changeover if main input fails

Manual changeover control available

Pass all audio channels to the audio crosspoint

Dolby E is flagged as non-audio and passed transparently to the audio crosspoint

AES and MADI input card processing:

• Gain
• Phase invert
• Left/right swap
• Mono mix
  
  

MADI Inputs (BNC rear panel) 4915 with 1285 (Sirius 840 or Sirius 850) or 1303 (Sirius 830) Rear Panel

Number and type: 12, with main and backup inputs per signal, auto fail-over on signal loss, or manual changeover

Signal standard: AES10-2003. 56 or 64 channels @ 48 kHz sample rate

Sample rate: 48 kHz nominal. Synchronous or asynchronous to references or video input signals

Audio format: 20-bit or 24-bit transparent

Maximum cable length: 200m (650 ft). Belden 1855 or equivalent

MADI Inputs (Fiber Rear Panel) 4915 with 1286 (Sirius 840 or Sirius 850) or 1304 (Sirius 830) Rear Panel

Number and type: 12 with main and backup inputs per signal, auto fail-over on signal loss, or manual changeover. Removable SFP modules

Fiber connector: LC/PC single mode

Wavelength: wideband receiver, 1260-1620 nm nominal

Sensitivity: -18 dBm

Typical fiber length (MADI): 20 km (12.5 miles) single mode

Processing on AES and MADI Inputs

Gain: silence or -72 to +30 dB in 0.1d B steps

Phase invert

Left/right swap

Mono mix: (A + B)/2

Audio processing is standard on older 4925 and current 4929 modules

Delay is standard on 4929 only

Sample rate conversion is an option available on 4929 only

4929

Audio processing (gain/invert, delay, left/right swap, left to both, right to both, mono-mix)

S8A-SRC

Audio output sample rate conversion for 4929 modules (all audio channels on one module)

AES Outputs – Functional

Signal standard: AES3-2009

Output sample rate: free running (asynchronous to any reference) the signal input sample rate is re-generated at the output

Format: 20-bit or 24-bit, as input format

AES Outputs – Interface – Balanced 4929 with 1353 D Type Rear Panel

Number and type: 120 AES pairs per card, balanced

Connector: 5x 62 way high-density D-type

Output amplitude: > 2 Vp-p into 110Ω

Output impedance: 110Ω ±10%

Output rise and fall time: <30 ns

AES Outputs – Unbalanced 4929 with 1356 Unbalanced Rear Panel

Number and type: 120 AES pairs