BroaMan MUX22
Operating Manual
Rev. 2.1
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Sync
MUX22 is equipped with a Sync board enabling software configurable Word Clock or Bi-/Tri-Level Sync inputs
and outputs. Any device on the network can act as master of the network and distribute any type of Word
Clock/Bi-Tri-Level Sync signal to networked BroaMan, Optocore or SANE devices.
The user can decide whether to lock the BroaMan device and system to the external source or to the internal sync
generated in the device. The user can retrieve the Word Clock signal from incoming Video Sync, or regenerate
the Sync signal locked with the Word Clock.
The Sync module was created to meet the rigorous Word Clock specifications and keep all audio and data signals
in lock, as well as providing sync signals for external video devices.
OPTOCORE CONTROL SOFTWARE allows the selection of the provided synchronization signal which will be
outputted on the SYNC output (possible selections are Word Clock, Black Burst, Tri-Level Sync). It is also
possible to adjust the sync signal in steps of single pixels and to terminate the input.
Optocore Transmission Delay
The Optocore system delay, including the matrix, is a fixed 41,6
µ
s @ 48 kHz for all channels. The additional
transport delay per Optocore unit on the network (<200 ns) is insignificant in comparison. Overall system delay is
dependent on the converters used and the length of network cables in the system. Assuming ‘normal’ cable
lengths of <700 m per link, the additional delay is considered marginal. The transmission delay is constant
between any points in the network.
Power Supply
The device is equipped with a redundant power supply. If the primary power supply were to fail, due to disruption
of the power source or in the case of a power supply malfunction, the device will automatically switch over to the
redundant power supply. In order to make the power supply to the device redundant, both power inputs must be
connected to the mains supply, if possible to different phases, circuits, or even better, having one of the power
supplies connected to an uninterrupted power supply (UPS).
The power supplies operate with mains voltage of 100 ... 240 V and frequency of 50
…
60 Hz. The device can be
used throughout the world without any modifications or transformers.
Control
BroaMan devices can be controlled and troubleshot via Optocore Control Software. All system and device
parameters can be configured using the Optocore Control software.
The system can be configured and controlled centrally from one device over the Optocore network, with the
exception of the initial configuration of the unique identifier (ID) of the device. User can use a PC computer with
one of the control interfaces – Ethernet, USB or RS232.
The Optocore Control software is capable of running multiple instances on the same PC or by using the Optocore
Control software’s Client/Server mode.
Please note:
The switched-mode power supplies operate at very high voltages! Coming into
contact with the power supplies can lead to considerable electric shock, which may
result in death! To prevent electric shocks, do not remove any covers of the device!
Please note:
It is possible to utilise 3
rd
party control software or hardware platform to control
BroaMan devices. Please contact BroaMan for details.
Please note:
Please refer to the “Optocore Quick Start Guide” for system configuration and setup
(
http://www.optocore.com/
).