THOMSON Amethyst III - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Amethyst III DTV Smart Switch 3
User Manual
Contents
Preface .............................................................. 9
Chapter 1
Overview ......................................................... 15
Purpose .................................................................................. 16
Robust, Highly Configurable Testing........................................ 16
High-Density Switch................................................................... 17
ASI Switch.............................................................................. 17
IP Switch................................................................................. 18
DVB-T SFN Capability ................................................................ 19
DVB-T2 SFN Capability .............................................................. 19
Delay Compensation Capability................................................ 19
Configuration and Supervision................................................. 19
System Applications.............................................................. 20
Device Redundancy.................................................................... 20
Head-End Redundancy .............................................................. 22
Network Redundancy Application ............................................ 23
SFN Stream Redundancy .......................................................... 24
Main Features ........................................................................ 25
Chassis Description ............................................................... 26
Enclosure .................................................................................... 26
Front Panel.................................................................................. 26
Full Front Panel...................................................................... 26
Light Front Panel.................................................................... 32
Rear Panel................................................................................... 33
SMPTE 310M Mode............................................................... 33
GPI Connectors ...................................................................... 34
Free Voltage Contacts ........................................................... 37
Chapter 2
Installation and Startup .................................. 39
Unpacking .............................................................................. 40
Removing the Protective Film .............................................. 41
Installing the Device (Steps) ................................................. 41
Mounting in Rack................................................................... 42
Installation Requirements.......................................................... 42
Ventilation................................................................................... 42
Cabling ........................................................................................ 44
EMC Ground ............................................................................... 44
Powering Up .......................................................................... 45