Preface
Key features and benefits
Innovative arc
hitecture provides highly reliable basic ECO function and
advanced monitoring capability
Switches anal
og black burst, HD tri-level sync, AES/DARS, word clock,
LTC, as well as 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SD-SDI signals – all the timing and
synchronization signals required in modern broadcast, production, and post
production facilities
Scalable product a rchitecture to fit various application needs
Electronic Fast Switch function for near glitch-less sync source switching,
minimizing disruption in operations if a switch is necessary to service the
primary sync source
Relay backups provide continued signal connection in the event that the
ECO loses power
Automatic and Manual changeover modes with indicator
Front panel LED indicators for the status of each Primary and Backup channel
Front p
anel LED indicators for the AC and DC status of each installed p ower
supply
Dual h
ot-swappable power supplies ensure continuous availability of
reference signals
Web Interface. An easy to navigate Web-based interface allows quick access to
most of the instrument settings and views. (See page 95, How to use the Web
Interface.) In most cases, it is easier to access and configure the instrument using
the
Web Interface. Examples of where this is especially true are:
Viewing instrument status
Viewing the Event Log
Viewing diagnostic results
Configuring event reporting
Configuring e-mail reporting
Configuring channel settings such as threshold levels, labels, etc.
xiv ECO8000 Series Automatic Changeover Unit User Manual