Grass valley Geckoflex - datasheet 2 User manual

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GeckoFlex

MODULAR UNIVERSAL FRAMES

The GeckoFlex 2 RU modular

platform is designed to meet the

demands of today’s broadcast

facility and outside broadcast van

signal conversion and distribution

requirements. From analog audio

through 1080p/3G video, the

GeckoFlex frame supports a

broad range of signal formats and

functions, all in the same frame,

all at the same time.

KEY FEATURES

From single- and multi-function modular

products to an Ethernet-based control

system for conﬁguring and operating

modules across racks and facilities,

Grass Valley™offers a full range of

signal-processing products, whatever the

application.

A key component of our modular product

range is the GeckoFlex™frame, which is

designed for small production settings,

mobile environments, and professional

audio video applications.

The GeckoFlex system is a ﬂexible,

cost-effective modular system built

around a compact robust 2 RU frame.

It can be used to build infrastructures

that can handle the complete range

of modern broadcast signals with

just one enclosure type. The frame

supports everything from audio to video

signals, standard- to high-deﬁnition (SD

to HD) formats, and copper to ﬁber

infrastructures.

Highly Serviceable

The GeckoFlex system is also the

most serviceable system available. Its

modules, dual power supplies, fans,

network interface card and reference

distribution circuits can all be swapped

out from the front of the frame. In fact,

not only are the network interface cards

swappable, but the IP address and the

frame’s identity remain with the frame,

not the card.

Because HD modules and most other

modules provide industry-standard

SNMP monitoring of signal formats and

conditions—as well as the module’s

operation, identiﬁcation, and status—

you can easily integrate a GeckoFlex

frame into broadcast and IT monitoring

schemes with an optional network

interface card.

Reference Distribution Buses

The dual reference distribution buses

of the GeckoFlex frame allow you to

share reference signals within the

frame (Figure 1). Unlike conventional

systems, the reference inputs are still

available on individual cards and you can

swap out reference circuits from the

front of the frame to service them. The

distributed reference can accept bi-level,

tri-level, and AES audio sync inputs

and feed all modules requiring a similar

reference—saving on additional analog

video distribution modules, frames, and

the power dissipation associated with an

old-fashioned reference system.

2 RU, 10-slot high-density modular•

frame with exchangeable rear panels

Powerful fan cooling option that can•

be serviced from the frame front

Optional hot-swappable network•

card with Ethernet and RS-232

connections enables station-wide

monitoring and conﬁguration

Frame remembers its own IP address•

and name so that network cards need

no conﬁguration after swapping

Hot-swappable modules•

Hot-swappable, dual-redundant•

power supplies

Dual internal reference distribution•

buses with module-level choices

between bus 1, bus 2, and local

(where ﬁtted)

8900NET card provides Ethernet•

interface, any-browser conﬁguration,

and SNMP monitoring

Any-browser conﬁguration makes•

setup easy from all common Web

browsers

Supports Web browser, NetCentral• ™

monitoring, Newton™control, and

NetConﬁg™conﬁguration software

Supports all currently shipping Gecko•

(8900) signal-processing modules by

using suitable rear panels

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Fiber Ready

A unique feature of the GeckoFlex

platform is a ﬁber-ready system that

enables you to upgrade all SD/HD

dual-rate modules to ﬁber inputs or

outputs. These highly compact inputs

and outputs, combined with our ﬁber-

ready philosophy, makes these upgrades

incredibly space-efﬁcient: two ﬁber

connections ﬁt in the equivalent space of

one BNC connector.

Calculating Power Consumption

To decide whether a particular set of

modules will ﬁt within a frame that

does not have fan cooling, simply add

the rated power consumptions of the

modules to be mounted in the frame.

These power values can be found on

the latest versions of the module’s

data sheets. Please note that you do

not include the power needed by the

network card, fans or other assemblies,

just the modules.

If the total power required by these

modules is less than the power rating

of the frame then it can support your

application.

It it critical not to exceed the overall

environment ratings for the frame. If

you have any doubt or questions, please

contact Grass Valley Customer Support &

Services for assistance (see last page).

The module in Slot 3 has an 8900GEN-SM

sub-module ﬁtted to feed reference

distribution bus 2

The module in Slot 7 has an 8900GEN-SM

sub-module ﬁtted and can

take in its own reference

The module in Slot 1 has an 8900GEN-SM

sub-module ﬁtted to feed

reference bus 1

Modules in Slots 2, 4, 5, and 6

take their own reference from bus 1

Modules in Slots 8, 9, and 10

take their own reference from bus 2

Bus 2

Bus 1

GECKOFLEX REFERENCE BUSES IN USE

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MIXING SIGNAL TYPES IS EASY

With ﬂexible rear connector modules, it’s easy to mix video, audio and

ﬁber modules in the same GeckoFlex.

FIBER

J1 J2

J3 J4

J5 J6

J7 J8

J9 J10

8900V-R

J11

J12

J10

J13 J14

8900A-R 8900WFR-R

J1 J2

J3 J4

J5 J6

J7 J8

VIDEO AUDIO FIBER

NEWTON SYSTEM: FAST, EASY,

ETHERNET-BASED MODULE CONTROL

The Grass Valley Newton modular control system gives you fast, multi-

knob, Ethernet-based access to GeckoFlex modules. Using either a

software or hardware interface, it gives you immediate control of up to

four parameters at once across multiple modules. Newton operational

control panels work with Ethernet- equipped GeckoFlex frames ﬁtted

with an optional network card.

Newton Hardware Control Panel

Video

Proc

Sat

Video

Timing

Sat

Audio

Proc

Sat

Master

Control

Sat

Studio

Sat

Edit

Sat

9Assign

Route

Monitor

Enable

Ident

NEWTON

MODULARCONTROL

GeckoFlex Frame

8960DEC

Control

8960DEC

8921ADT

Control

8921ADT

8960DEC

Video A

8921ADT

Ch Audio A

IRD

Analog

Video

Digital

Video

4 Ch Analog Audio

AES 1

AES 2

AES 1

AES 2

Concerto Series

Multi-Format Router

8960DEC

Video A

8921ADT

Ch Audio A

IRD

4 Ch Analog Audio

8900NET

Ethernet

Interface

Sat 4

Sat 5

Ethernet Facility LAN

SPECIFICATIONS

Weight

Weight without modules, one PSU:

8.4 kg (8900FX), 8.8 kg (8900FF/8900FFN)

Weight with eight modules, two PSU,

and net card: 11 kg (8900FX), 11.5 kg

(8900FF/8900FFN) typical

Environmental

Operating temperature: +0° to +40°C

Operating humidity: 10% to 95% non-

condensing

External Dimensions

Height (maximum external): 89 mm

Width (maximum external): 447 mm

Depth (maximum external): 390 mm

Mounting Dimensions

Mounting width: fits standard 19" rack

Mounting height: two rack units

Mounting depth: 373 mm plus space

for cabling

ORDERING INFORMATION

When ordering, users must ensure that

the cooling available is suitable for the

power load of the modules within the

frame.

Frames

8900FX – Basic GeckoFlex

Distribution Frame

GeckoFlex frame with single power

supply, 10 blank rears, and passive

cooling suitable for power loads up to

30W

8900FFN – High-Power GeckoFlex

Frame for any Module Mix

GeckoFlex frame with single power

supply, 10 blank rears, cooling fans,

and Ethernet interface card (8900NET)

suitable for any combination of modules

up to 100W

8900FF – Fan-Cooled GeckoFlex

Frame for Distribution, Audio, and

SD Video

GeckoFlex frame with single power

supply, 10 blank rears, and fans suitable

for distribution and Gecko (8900)

modules up to 100W

Recommended Options

8900F-PSX: Redundant power supply for

8900FX, 8900FF, or 8900FFN

Rears for Fitting 8900 Gecko

Modules

8900V-R

GeckoFlex 2 RU video rear, one slot,

10 BNC I/O for Gecko (8900) video and

unbalanced audio modules

8900A-R

GeckoFlex 2 RU video rear, one slot, four

BNC I/O 10 3-pin balanced audio I/O for

Gecko (8900) audio modules

Upgrades

8900NET

Ethernet interface card

8900F-FAN

Fan front cover upgrade for GeckoFlex

frame

Documentation

For the instruction manual and other

documentation related to the GeckoFlex

system please refer to

www.grassvalley.com/docs/modular

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Our customer support and services offerings ensure optimal system performance and maximize uptime. These services include call centers staffed around the clock, commissioning,

professional training courses, and technical maintenance programs and service agreements.

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT & SERVICES

8900 SERIES MODULES FOR THE GECKOFLEX AND GECKO FRAMES

Video Distribution

8945EDA HD Front Equalizing•

Distribution Amplifier

8945EDA-D Dual HD Front•

Equalizing Distribution Amplifier

8947RDA-FR Fiber-ready HD•

Reclocking Distribution Amplifier

8947RDA-D Dual HD Reclocking•

Distribution Amplifier

8949MDA-CFR PAL/NTSC•

Monitoring Distribution Amplifier

8949MDA-SFR SDI Monitoring•

Distribution Amplifier

8901 Utility Analog Video•

Distribution Amplifier

8902 Analog Video Equalizing•

Distribution Amplifier

8906 Analog Video Clamping•

Equalizing Distribution Amplifier

with SNMP

8931 Digital Video Fanout•

Distribution Amplifier

8937 SDI/ASI Reclocking•

Equalizing Distribution Amplifier

8937D Dual SDI/ASI Reclocking•

Equalizing Distribution

8941 Component Digital Video•

Monitoring Distribution Amplifier

8943RDA SD/HD/3G-SDI 1080p•

1x8 Digital Video Distribution

Amplifier

8943RDA-D Dual 1x4 SD/•

HD/3G-SDI 1080p Digital Video

Distribution Amplifier

8943RDA-DFR Dual Fiber-Ready•

SD/HD/3G-SDI 1080p Digital

Video Distribution Amplifier

Audio Distribution and

Processing

8910ADA-M Monaural Analog•

Audio Distribution Amplifier

8910ADA-SR Stereo Analog•

Audio Distribution Amplifier

With Remote Control

8910ADA-ST Stereo Analog•

Audio Distribution Amplifier

8911 AES/EBU Re-clocking•

Distribution Amplifier

8912RDA AES Re-clocking Digital•

Audio Distribution Amplifier

8912RDA-D Dual AES Re-•

clocking Digital Audio

Distribution Amplifier

8914 Dual AES/EBU Digital•

Audio Delay Distribution

Amplifier

8916 AES/EBU Auto-Tracking•

Digital Audio Delay Distribution

Amplifier

8925DMB-B HD/SD Balanced•

Audio De-embedder

8925DMB-U HD/SD Unbalanced•

Audio De-embedder

8925EMB-B HD/SD Balanced•

Audio Embedder

8925EMB-U HD/SD Unbalanced•

Audio Embedder

8920MUX Video/Audio•

Multiplexer

8920DMX Video/Audio•

Demultiplexer

8977AP-4B Digital Audio•

Processor – Balanced I/O

8977AP-4U Digital Audio•

Processor – Unbalanced I/O

8920ADT Audio A/D Converter•

with Audio Tracking Delay

8920ADC Audio A/D Converter•

8920DAC Audio D/A Converter•

8921ADT Four-Channel Audio•

A/D Converter with Delay

Tracking

8921DAC Four-Channel Audio•

D/A Converter with Delay

Fiber, Analog Video,

Frames, Monitoring, and

Support

8943CF Four-Channel SD/HD/3G•

Fiber Transmitter

8943FC Four-Channel SD/HD/3G•

Fiber Receiver

8939FCA CWDM Optical•

Multiplexer/Demultiplexer

(upper 8 CWDM frequencies)

8939FCB CWDM Optical•

Multiplexer/Demultiplexer

(lower 8 CWDM frequencies)

Fiber SFP (CWDM, 1310 nm SD/•

HD/3G)

Media Converters (1310 nm,•

1550 nm SD/HD/3G)

8960DEC NTSC/PAL-to-SDI•

Decoder

8960ENC SDI-to-NTSC/PAL•

Encoder

8964DEC Four-Channel NTSC/•

PAL-to-SDI Decoder

8964DEC-FS Four-Channel NTSC/•

PAL-to-SDI Decoder with Frame

Sync

8964ENC Four-Channel SDI-to-•

NTSC/PAL Encoder

8964ENC-FS Four-Channel•

SDI-to-NTSC/PAL Encoder with

Frame Sync

8950ADC Component A/D•

Converter

8950DAC Component D/A•

Converter

8964MON Four-Channel SDI to•

NTSC/PAL Monitoring Converter

8900NET Network Interface•

Module

NetCentral Remote Control and•

Monitoring Software

Newton Ethernet-based Modular•

Control System

Video Conversion

Synchronization and

Processing

8995UPC Broadcast-Quality•

Upconverter and Frame

Synchronizer

8995DNC Broadcast-Quality•

Downconverter and Frame

Synchronizer

8995UDX , Up/Down/•

Cross Conversion and Frame

Synchronizer

8990ARC SDI Aspect Ratio•

Converter

8985FSP SD/HD Frame•

Synchronizer with Proc. Amp and

Color Corrector

8985 FS SD/HD Frame•

Synchronizer

8985PRC SD/HD Video•

Processing Amplifier

8900FSS 4:2:2 Frame•

Synchronizer/Delay Submodule

8964FS Four-Channel SDI Frame•

Synchronizer

8972PX SD/HD SDI & DVB/ASI•

Protection Switch

8981FS SDI Frame Synchronizer/•

Delay

8900GEN-SM GeckoFlex Genlock•

Submodule

8981NR 270 Mb/s SDI Noise•

Reducer Module

7600SD-REF SPG/TSG for SD•

(blackburst, analog and SDI video

test, audio test)

7600HD-REF SPG/TSG for SD/HD•

(blackburst & TLS, analog and

SDI video test, audio test)

7600MHD-REF Master timing•

generator for HD and SD black

burst, TLS, analog and SDI test

pattern, audio test pattern LTC/

VITC time code generator GPS

receiver NTP client/server

7620PX changeover with•

blackburst, SDI & AES monitor &

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