Sirius 800 AHP
Advanced Hybrid Processing and MV-800 Integrated Multiviewer
Sirius 800 AHP is the most flexible platform for hybrid video and audio routing available. Additionally, Advanced Hybrid Processing (AHP) is the most flexible and powerful processing available in a router. Available in four chassis options from 288x288 to 1152x1152.

FEATURES
- 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
Configurations available |
Sirius 830 |
Sirius 840 |
Sirius 850 |
No monitoring or multiviewer outputs | • | • | • |
Output monitoring | • | • | |
Input/output monitoring | • | • | • |
48 coax external multiviewer outputs | • | • | • |
96 coax external multiviewer outputs | • | • | • |
140 coax external multiviewer outputs | • | • | |
Input/output monitoring & 48 coax external multiviewer O/PS | • | • | |
Input/output monitoring & 96 coax external multiviewer O/PS | • | • | |
Input monitoring & 140 coax external multiviewer O/PS | • | ||
MV-800 integrated multiviewer | • | • | • |
Input/output monitoring & MV-800 integrated multiviewer with 4 outputs enabled | • | • | |
48 coax outputs & MV-800 integrated multiviewer with 4 outputs enabled | • | • | |
Input monitoring & MV-800 integrated multiviewer with 4 outputs enabled | • | ||
Input/output monitoring, 48 multiviewer outputs & MV-800 integrated multiviewer with 4 outputs enabled | • |
Frames
Sirius 800 is available in four frame configurations:
Sirius 830 | Sirius 840 | Sirius 850 | Sirius 850 dual frame | |
Video capacity | 288x288 | 576x576 | 576x1152 | 1152x1152 |
Audio capacity | 9216x9216 | 18432x18432 | 18432x18432 | 18432x18432 |
Router frame | 15 RU | 27 RU | 34 RU | 2x 34 RU |
External PSU chassis (120V nominal power) |
1x 2 RU chassis (2x 2 RU chassis with more than 12 Video AHP modules) |
2x 2 RU chassis | 2x 2 RU chassis (3x 2 RU chassis with any expansion and more than 24 Video AHP modules) |
PER ROUTER FRAME – 2x 2 RU chassis (3x 2 RU chassis with any expansion and more than 24 Video AHP modules) |
External PSU chassis (230V nominal power) |
1x 2 RU chassis | 1x 2 RU chassis (2x 2 RU chassis with more than 36 Video AHP modules) |
2x 2 RU chassis | PER ROUTER FRAME – 2x 2 RU chassis |
Video redundancy | 1 + 1 | 4 + 1 | 4 + 1 | 4 + 1 |
Audio redundancy | 1 + 1 | 1 + 1 | 1 + 1 | 1 + 1 (2 off) |
SPECIFICATIONS
Sirius 800 – System Specification
Physical | Sirius 830 | Sirius 840 | Sirius 850 |
Main Router |
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Height | 15 RU | 27 RU | 34 RU |
Weight (fully loaded) | 84 kg/185 lbs. | 178 kg/393 lbs. | 215 kg/474 lbs. |
Depth | 530 mm/21 in. | 530 mm/21 in. | 530 mm/21 in. |
PSU Chassis |
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Height | 2 RU 89 mm/3.5 in. |
2 RU 89 mm/3.5 in. |
4 RU 188 mm/7 in. |
Weight | 24 kg/53 lbs. including PSUs | 24 kg/53 lbs. including PSUs | 48 kg/106 lbs. including PSUs |
Depth | 550 mm/21.5 in. | 550 mm/21.5 in. | 550 mm/21.5 in. |
Power Requirements | Auto-ranging 110-230 VAC ± 10% 50/60 Hz | ||
Power Consumption (Typical) |
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Fully equipped – Standard video modules with coax. No monitoring or redundancy options | 1750W | 3250W | 4500W (576x1152) |
Fully equipped – Standard video modules with fiber. No monitoring or redundancy options | 2000W | 3800W | 4870W (576x1152. Fiber available on first 576 outputs only) |
Fully equipped – 50% standard video, 50% video AHP, all coax. No monitoring or redundancy options | 2970W | 5640W | 6900W (576x1152, Video AHP on 288 inputs and 288 outputs) |
Additional – redundant video crosspoints | 50W | 50W | 50W |
Additional – redundant audio crosspoints | 55W | 55W | 55W |
Additional – 96 MV outputs | 320W | 320W | 320W |
General |
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Power redundancy | 4 PSUs for full 1+1 redundancy power sharing in a single 2 RU chassis with 4 independent AC line inputs (one per PSU) for all applications | ||
DC power connections from PSU to router chassis | 2.5m (8 ft.) or 8m (26 ft.) optional cable lengths | ||
Operating temperature | 0 to +40°C (32-104°F) | ||
Storage temperature | -10 to +50°C (32-122°F), non-condensing | ||
Cooling | Fan cooled. Front inlet, rear and side exhaust |
Reference Inputs
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
Embedded Audio Processing
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
Input Formats De-embedding
Video Format | Channels | Format |
525/625 | Up to 16 | SMPTE ST 259 carrier: embedded audio to SMPTE ST 272ADEF, synchronous and asynchronous, with extended data packets for 24- bit audio (for 625 only) |
720p | Up to 16 | SMPTE ST 292 carrier: SMPTE ST 296 720p – 4:2:2 10-bit, 50/59.94/60 progressive frames/s Embedded audio to SMPTE ST 299-1 Audio synchronous or asynchronous to video 48 kHz nominal sample rate |
1080i | Up to 16 | SMPTE ST 292 carrier: SMPTE ST 274 1080i – 4:2:2 10-bit, 25/29.97/30 interlaced frames/s Embedded audio to SMPTE ST 299-1 Audio synchronous or asynchronous to video 48 kHz nominal sample rate |
1080p | Up to 16 | SMPTE ST 424 carrier: SMPTE ST 425 Level A – 1080p 4:2:2 10-bit 50/59.94/60 progressive frames/s (mapping structure 1) Embedded audio to SMPTE ST 299-1 & SMPTE ST 299-2 Audio synchronous or asynchronous to video 48 kHz nominal sample rate |
Up to 16 | SMPTE ST 425 Level B Dual Link, mapped to SMPTE ST 372/ SMPTE ST 274 – 4:2:2 10-bit at 50/59/94/60 progressive frames/s Embedded audio to SMPTE ST 299 Audio synchronous or asynchronous to video 48 kHz nominal sample rate |
Video AHP Output (5949)
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
Embedded Audio Processing
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
Output Formats
Video Format | Channels | Format |
525/625 | Up to 16 | SMPTE ST2 59 carrier: Audio to SMPTE ST 272 – Level A (20 bits) Synchronous to video at 4 8kHz sample rate nominal, 4 audio groups maximum for 525/59.94 or 525/60 |
720p | Up to 16 | SMPTE ST 292 carrier: SMPTE ST 296 720p – 4:2:2 10-bit, 50/59.94/60 progressive frames/s Embedded audio to SMPTE ST 299 Synchronous to video at 48 kHz sample rate nominal |
1080i | Up to 16 | SMPTE ST 292 carrier: SMPTE ST 274 1080i – 4:2:2 10-bit, 25/29.97/30 interlaced frames/s Embedded audio to SMPTE ST 299 Synchronous to video at 48 kHz sample rate nominal |
1080p | Up to 16 | SMPTE ST 424 carrier: SMPTE ST 425 Level A – 1080p 4:2:2 10-bit 50/59.94/60 progressive frames/s (Mapping structure 1) Embedded audio to SMPTE ST 299-1 and SMPTE ST 299-2 Synchronous to video at 48 kHz sample rate nominal |
Up to 16 | SMPTE ST 425 Level B Dual Link, mapped to SMPTE 372/SMPTE ST 274 – 4:2:2 10-bit at 50/59.94/60 progressive frames/s Embedded audio to SMPTE ST 299-1 Synchronous to video at 48 kHz sample rate nominal |
AES Input Module (4915)
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
MADI Input Module (4915)
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
AES Output Modules (4929)
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
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ORDERING INFORMATION
System Components
U48N3800
Sirius 800 Series PSU
1911
Sirius 800 Series PSU shelf, for up to 4 PSUs
2463
Nucleus2 Router Control Module
2457
Sirius 830 Control Interface Module for Cool Blue Fans
2458
Sirius 840/850 Nucleus1 Control Interface Module for Cool Blue Fans
6081270
Sirius 800 Cool Blue Slim Fan Assembly
6081280
Sirius 800 Cool Blue HF Fan Assembly
5905
Sirius 800 Series Video Crosspoint Module
S800-X-EXP
Sirius 850 Expansion Video Crosspoint Kit
5903
Sirius 800 Series Audio Crosspoint Module
RMYS HWPCS800
Sirius 800 Door PC and Screen Assembly
Video Inputs
5917
Sirius 800 Standard Video BNC/Fiber Input Module — 24-channel (uses 1234/1349 coax or 1236/1305 fiber rear panels)
5919
Sirius 800 AHP Input Module with delay and sync capability — NO PROCESSING FITTED. 24-channel (uses 1234/1349 coax or 1236/1305 fiber rear panels)
1234
Sirius 830 Video BNC Input Rear Panel — 24-channel (use with 5915/6/7/9 input modules)
1236
Sirius 830 Video Fiber Input Rear Panel NOT INCLUDING FIBER RECEIVERS — 24-channel (for 5915/6/7/9 input modules)
1349
Sirius 840/850 Video BNC Input Rear Panel — 24-channel (for 5915/6/7/9 modules)
1305
Sirius 840/850 Video Fiber Input Rear Panel NOT INCLUDING FIBER RECEIVERS — 24 channel (for 5915/6/7/9 modules)
S8AHP-VA
Sirius 800 AHP — Embedding/de-embedding & Embedded Audio Processing License (1 module, 24 video channels). Includes gain, mute, invert, mix, track swap. For 59x5 & 59x9 modules
S8AHP-VD
Sirius 800 AHP — Embedded Audio Delay License (1 module, 24 video channels). 59x9 modules only
S8AHP-VE
Sirius 800 AHP — Input Embedding License (1 module, 24 video channels). Allows audio routing and embedding on router inputs. For 5919 input modules
S8AHP-VF
Sirius 800 AHP — Video Frame/Line Synchronizers & Delay License (8 video channels, assignable). 59x9 modules only
Audio Inputs
4915
Sirius 800 AES / MADI Input Module — 120 AES pairs or 12 MADI (main + redundant)
1354
Sirius 830 Balanced AES Input Rear Panel — 120 AES pairs + 3 MADI
1357
Sirius 830 Unbalanced AES Input Rear Panel — 120 AES pairs + 3 MADI — EXCLUDES BREAKOUT CABLE ASSEMBLIES. 5 NEEDED PER REAR PANEL
2502910
24-channel unbalanced AES breakout cable — BNC
1303
Sirius 830 MADI BNC Input Rear Panel — dual 12-channel (for 4915 Input Module)
1304
Sirius 830 MADI Fiber Input rear panel NOT INCLUDING FIBER RECEIVERS — dual 12-channel (for 4915 input modules)
1352
Sirius 840/850 Balanced AES Input rear panel — 120 AES pairs + 3 MADI
1355
Sirius 840/850 Unbalanced AES Input rear panel — 120 AES pairs + 3 MADI — EXCLUDES BREAKOUT CABLE ASSEMBLIES. 5 NEEDED PER REAR PANEL
1285
Sirius 840/850 Video/MADI BNC Input Rear Panel — 24-channel (for 5913/4915 Input Modules)
1286
Sirius 840/850 Video/MADI Fiber Input rear panel NOT INCLUDING FIBER RECEIVERS - 24 channel (For 5914 & 4915 Input Modules)
Video Outputs
5926
Sirius 800 Video BNC Output Module (non-expandable) — 24-channel (uses 1294 rear panel)
5938
Sirius 850 Standard Video Output Module (expandable) — 24-channel (uses 1294 or 1302 rear panel)
5925
Sirius 800 Video Embedding & AHP Output Module NO PROCESSING FITTED — 24 -channel (uses 1294 or 1302 rear panel)
1294
Sirius 800 Video BNC Output Rear Panel — 24-channel (for 5925/6 & 5937/8 modules)
1302
Sirius 800 Video Fiber Output Rear Panel NOT INCLUDING FIBER TRANSMITTERS — 24 -channel (for 5925/6 & 5937/8 modules)
Audio Outputs
4929
Sirius 800 AES/MADI Output Module with Audio Delay. 120 AES pairs or 12 MADI (main and redundant)
S8A-SRC
Sirius 800 AHP — Audio Output Sample Rate Conversion (all audio channels on one module). For 4929
1353
Sirius 800 Balanced AES Output Rear Panel — 120 AES pairs + 3 MADI (for 4925/9 modules)
1356
Sirius 800 Unbalanced AES Output Rear Panel — 120 AES pairs + 3 MADI — EXCLUDES BREAKOUT CABLE ASSEMBLIES. 5 NEEDED PER REAR PANEL
2502910
24-channel Unbalanced AES breakout cable — BNC
1295
Sirius 800 Output Video/MADI BNC rear connector strip — 24-channel (for 5923 & 4925/9 modules)
1296
Sirius 800 Video/MADI Fiber Output Rear Panel NOT INCLUDING FIBER TRANSMITTERS — 24/dual 12 channel (for 5924 & 4925 modules)
Sirius 850 Expansion Outputs
5928
Sirius 850 Video Expansion Output Module — 24-channel
1290
Sirius 850 Video Expansion Output Rear Panel — 24-channel (to connect to second Sirius 850 frame). Includes expansion interconnect cables
1365
Sirius 850 Video HD BNC Expansion Output Rear Panel — 24-channel (outputs 576-1152 on single S850 frames)
Monitoring and Multiviewer Outputs
5902
Sirius 800 Series Multiviewer Crosspoint
5931
Sirius 800 External Multiviewer Output Module — 48-channel (uses 1369 or 1370 rear panel)
1369
Sirius 830/840 Video External Multiviewer Output Rear Panel HD BNC — 48-channel
1370
Sirius 850 Video External Multiviewer Output HD BNC Rear Panel — 48-channel (for 5931 or 5932 modules)
5930
Sirius 840/850 Input Monitoring Crosspoint Card (for I/O monitoring)
5933
Sirius 840/850 Output Monitoring Card
5934
MV-800 Integrated Multiviewer Module, including 4 output licenses
1312
MV-800 Multiplexer Rear Panel (output modules ordered separately — see output modules below)
CC-TTH-3G-N
Dual Output HD-BNC Coaxial SFP Module
ST31ST31-3
Dual Output Fiber SFP Module (1310 nm Single Mode LC/PC)
SFP Fiber Modules
FGAEY ST47ST49-3
CWDM SFP Laser Dual Transmitter Module — 1470 nm + 1490 nm. 0 to -4 dBm output power
FGAEY ST51ST53-3
CWDM SFP Laser Dual Transmitter Module — 1510 nm + 1530 nm. 0 to -4 dBm output power
FGAEY ST55ST57-3
CWDM SFP Laser Dual Transmitter Module — 1550 nm + 1570 nm. 0 to -4 dBm output power
FGAEY ST59ST61-3
CWDM SFP Laser Dual Transmitter Module — 1590 nm + 1610 nm. 0 to -4 dBm output power
FGAEY SRR-3
Dual Channel SFP Fiber Receiver — 3G/HD/SD/MADI
FGAEY ST31ST31-3
Dual Channel SFP Fiber Transmitter — 1310 nm -5 to 0 dBm output power. For 3G, HD, SD & MADI
FGAEY ST55ST55-3
Fiber SFP — 2-channel 1550 nm Transmitter. +5 to 0 dBm output power. For 3G, HD, SD & MADI
FGAEY ST27ST29-3
CWDM SFP Laser Dual Transmitter Module — 1270 nm + 1290 nm. 0 to -4 dBm output power
FGAEY ST31ST33-3
CWDM SFP Laser Dual Transmitter Module — 1310 nm + 1330 nm. 0 to -4 dBm output power
FGAEY ST35ST37-3
CWDM SFP Laser Dual Transmitter Module — 1350 nm + 1370 nm. 0 to -4 dBm output power
FGAEY ST39ST41-3
CWDM SFP Laser Dual Transmitter Module — 1390 nm + 1410 nm. 0 to -4 dBm output power
FGAEY ST43ST45-3
CWDM SFP Laser Dual Transmitter Module — 1430 nm + 1450 nm. 0 to -4 dBm output power