EQT Router User Manual
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1.1. CONFIGURATION
The EQT-3232 is housed in a 2RU frame and switches 32 sources to 32 destinations. The EQT-1616,
EQT-1604, and EQT-1602-3G-CS are housed in a 1RU frame and switches 16 sources and either 16,
4 or 8 (2 clean/quiet, and 6 auxiliary) destinations respectively. The EQT-3204 and EQT-3224 are
housed in 1RU frames and switches 32 inputs and 24 outputs. There are 4 clean switches: 1, 2, 13,
and 14 (-CS version). Both the input and output stage of the EQT are fixed and not expandable.
1.2. CONTROL
The EQT router is compatible with the existing range of Quartz routers, remote control panels and
control systems. The EQT router has a number of control options, which include:
• Remote Control Panel: Any panel(s) from the entire series of Quartz remote control panels
can be used with the EQT router connected via Q-Link or Ethernet.
• External Third Party Control: The EQT router can be remotely controlled via an external
third party control device, such as an automation system, when connected to the routers
serial port.
Note: The –F fiber version for the EQT does not support Q-Link.
1.3. POWER SUPPLY
The power supply for the EQT router is internal. The EQT router can be fitted with an optional
redundant internal power supply.
1.4. TECHNICAL
The EQT router offers a full 3Gb/s bandwidth to handle uncompressed HD signals. Automatic Bit Rate
Detection on the input equalizer allows any mix of HD and SD signals in the same unit. The –F fiber
version supports bandwidth up to 3Gb/s and is comprised of 270Mb/s, 1.485Gb/s and 2.970Gb/s.
1.5. FEATURES (ALL VERSIONS)
• 143 to 540Mbit compatible SDI (coax version)
• 143 to 2.97Gbit compatible HD-SDI/SDI (coax version)
• 270Mb/s, 1.485Gb/s, and 2.970Gb/s rates for –F fiber version
• Fiber input/output version available (utilizing hot swappable SFP modules).
• Equalizer bypass for sub 143Mbit operation (coax version)
• System-wide environmental monitoring
• Modular architecture
• Compact design
• Software and firmware updates after installation
• Remote monitoring over Ethernet
• Optional power supply redundancy
• Automatic input equalization
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