Chapter 4 Electra 9200 Specifications Optional Features
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Optional Features
The encoder can accept up to five optional modules to provide additional functionality.
Highlights of those modules are described in Table 4–2. Additional information about these
modules can be found in subsequent chapters of this guide.
NOTE: Optional modules have functionality that is enabled by optional firmware licenses.
Module Options
The following table shows module configurations available for the Electra 9200 and 9200D.
NOTE: The AHC-561 audio card is being deprecated on the Electra 9200/9200D. IOM-RAC2 and AHC-
RAC are the recommded audio cards for that encoder.
Table 4–2: Optional Features
Feature Description
Audio Expansion IOM-RAC2 Audio Module
n SDI and MPEG-2 inputs
n 16 stereo pairs or eight (plus eight stereo pairs) 5.1
multichannel audio processing
AHC-RAC Audio Module
n AES and embedded Inputs
n Three stereo pairs or one 5.1 multichannel of audio processing
AHC-561 Audio Module
n AES and embedded Inputs
n Three stereo pairs or one 5.1 multichannel of audio processing
n Specialized audio processing
Precompressed
(Transport Stream)
Inputs
FLEX Decoder Module -Dual video and audio decoder module
n Requires one of the following TS input options:
n Built-in GbE Input OR either:
ASI Input Module
n Up to four ASI Inputs
8VSB (ATSC) Input Module
n Up to four RF Inputs
ASI Output Module n Dual, redundant ASI outputs
Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5
FLEX -1 X X 1 or 2 per chassis
IOM-RAC2 X X X X
1 per chassis
Note: Must use slot 3
AHC-RAC X X X X X 1 to 5 per chassis
AHC-561 X X X X
1 to 4 per chassis
Note: Cannot be used with FLEX
8VSB X X X 1 per chassis
ASI Out X X 1 per chassis
ASI In X X X 1 per chassis