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SIERRA VIDEO

Audio

Introduction

The Viper Series companion Audio routing switchers from Sierra Video are modular for those

applications requiring worry-free performance and mission critical reliability. The advanced

features and performance set it apart from the competition. These include:

 Modular configurations expandable by 32 input and/or 32 output increments

 Compact frame size – 3RU (6464 frame) or 5RU (128128 frame).

 Hot-swappable I/O boards.

 Standard redundant power supplies.

Front-door access to hot-swappable I/O boards allows for field service or matrix reconfiguration.

Serial control is standard in every model.

The analog audio frames populate in increments of 32 on both the inputs and outputs, and come

in two compact sizes: 3RU and 5RU. These frames can be configured to be either mono or stereo

and are set at the factory. For example, the 3RU frame can be ordered to be either a 64x64 mono

or 32x32 stereo audio router. When in the stereo mode, each channel is independently

switchable.

Control System Overview

The Viper Series Audio router is a “slave” unit to the video frame. That is, the CPU is contained in

the video frame and through control connection (J1) the audio frame is switched.

The audio routing switcher can not be used as a “stand-alone” unit. Control panel and RS-232

control connections on the rear of the frame are inactive.

Control panels, IP, and serial control must be connected to the “master” frame.

The audio unit is factory configured as a “level” of control allowing audio to be switched together

or separately from the video.

If the system contains 2 channels (or more) separate switching of each audio channel is possible

whether they are separate frames or a single frame configured in the “stereo” mode.

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