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IP solutions About AXON Axon is a global leader in broadcast network infrastructure products and solutions. For more than 30 years, major broadcasters, network operators and service providers worldwide have trusted our ground-breaking technology to control and monitor their operations - delivering insight, efficiency and performance at the highest level. As the industry faces the challenge of managing new standards and multiple formats for an ever-increasing number of complex delivery platforms, Axon continues to offer the widest and most advanced range of ultra compact modular systems for audio and video signal processing available today. We pioneer ever-more reliable, costeffective and space-saving products that have a big impact in the machine room, and to the bottom line. We are a company built on innovation and excellence, with a strong team of R&D experts whose experience and dedication is unrivalled. Actively and tirelessly pushing research and development to the foreground, our mission is to develop forward-thinking technologies that anticipate and satisfy the needs of customers to save time, mitigate risks, dramatically reduce capital and operational costs and deliver competitive advantage. Through our partnerships and association with leading industry bodies, such as SMPTE and IEEE, and with numerous awards and accolades for delivering gamechanging solutions, Axon is a key player in shaping the future of broadcast. Strategic alliance between Axon and Utah Scientific Visit www.axon.tv for all our other products. If you require a printed copy of one of our brochures, please contact us at marketing@axon.tv. In 2015 Axon and Utah Scientific have formed a strategic alliance intended to strengthen the offering to customers worldwide. This means that the two companies cooperate closely on technology, product development, marketing and sales. This alliance also includes a distribution agreement in which Axon is the exclusive distributor of Utah Scientific s routing products in designated regions in the world, including UK, Western and Eastern Europe, China, Africa and Latin America. 2 3
A Future-Proof Foundation Total cost of ownership is a critical factor when you re making a buying decision. Consider this: When you purchase a Utah Scientific product, you also receive a no-fee 10-year warranty with no annual service contract charges, plus no-charge, round-the-clock phone support. When you factor in the cost of extended warranties and support contracts over the life of other systems, the savings can be huge up to $100K depending on your configuration. Beyond that, there s the potential savings in service, downtime, and replacement costs and the value of knowing that Utah Scientific is always there for you. Your Foundation for the Future Building an IP Future With Your Current SDI Investment Quality is the key to giving customers a better ownership experience from start to finish. Before shipping, we configure and test every purchase as a full system including matrix, software, and all panels so when it arrives all parameters are set up just as requested. We make installation much simpler with quick-start guides and special web-based video configuration tutorials. And we re always just a phone call away. Axon and Utah Scientific can help clear up the confusion about IP and how to manage a hybrid SDI/IP environment We can show you how to build on your existing infrastructure to ease into the IP world one step at a time. And we give you the peace of mind that comes with the broadcast industry s only no-fee 10-year warranty. No one knows routing better than our partner Utah Scientific. Throughout their history they have stayed on the leading edge of broadcast routing technology through huge industry transitions: the digital revolution, the emergence of HD broadcasting, and now the migration to all-ip operations for 4K and beyond. From the beginning, Utah Scientific has delivered betterdesigned solutions that work better and are easier to use and it shows in every detail of their award-winning products. Thanks to incomparable performance and reliability, high standards, and uncompromising integrity, their industry-leading products and best-in-class support have been recognized three times by Frost & Sullivan with its global Customer Service Leadership Award. Plus, their routers are the most energy-efficient on the market, and they offer the industry s widest range of control panels, controlled by Axon s Cerebrum monitoring and control software.... all of which means that no other router manufacturer, anywhere, is better-equipped to help broadcasters set the foundation for their IP future. Unparalleled product support. Unlike some companies that stop ongoing support and service for a product in as little as three years, we stand behind all of our first- and secondgeneration products. And our newest control systems still work with our older systems. It s all because we care about keeping our customers, not just winning them. Response time suffers in a world where everything from engineering to customer service is either outsourced or requires you to navigate a multitiered response system. But Utah Scientific has a better way: one-step personal involvement. Whatever the question, you will always reach the person who can help. 4 5
The New Hybrid 400 Series 3 a Mix of SDI and Next-Generation IP UTAH-400 Series 2 Hybrid Enterprise Routers With all the buzz surrounding studio video over IP and the next-generation SMPTE ST-2110 standard, there s still the reality of everyday SDI workflows. Utah Scientific s new 400 Series 3 platform is the perfect choice for high-density SDI coupled with the ability to create high-density IP signals from the same central frame. Backed by our renowned support and legendary reliability, the 400 Series 3 can handle any number of IP and SDI professional video signal formats along with a number of audio and data formats. The first purpose-built hybrid router of its kind, the 400 Series 3 offers the flexibility of using both IP and SDI for all 288 inputs and outputs along with a variety of various audio formats. The router also has the ability to convert every signal to SMPTE 2110 or 2022 IP and back to SDI. With its ability to fit in any operational workflow, the 400 Series 3 has a feature set that s found nowhere else in the market. And just like every Utah Scientific product, the 400 Series 3 is backed by a four-decade track record of delivering the industry s only 10-year warranty giving operators the lowest total cost of ownership in the market. The UTAH-400 Series 2 routers are designed to provide a single platform for all signal formats including those used in IP networks. Each router is based on a unique hybrid architecture, making it ideal for even the most complex signal management environments. Robust tools for switching and processing signals drive a complete, integrated, and flexible system for the facilities of today and the future. Utah Scientific has introduced a family of advanced modules that greatly simplifies system design, delivering a wide range of router functionality in a single frame that otherwise would require the addition of external equipment. Modules enable SDI management, IP decoding and multiplexing of SMPTE ST-2022, synchronizing incoming signals to a common reference, clean-quiet switching on specific outputs, audio shuffling, de-embedding and embedding, AES, MADI, and support for fiber and analog formats. In addition to this configuration flexibility, the UTAH-400 Series 2 offers a common set of I/O cards for any frame size. Modular and hot swappable from the front, the cards reduce physical space requirements and power consumption dramatically for increased efficiency and long-term scalability in your operation. UTAH-400 Series 2 routers are readily scalable from 72 x 72 to 1056 x 1056, offering frame sizes of 72 x 72, 144 x 144, 288 x 288, 528 x 528, and 1056 x 1056. IP SMPTE 2022 SDI IP SMPTE 2022 SDI Clean-Quiet Clean-Quiet Embedding Embedding IP and multiviewer connectivity HDMI / DVI HDMI / DVI The Utah Scientific 400 Series 3 is not just another router it s designed as a purpose-built hybrid router that includes not only SDI but IP signals. From standard-definition and analog signals all the way up to 3G and HD resolutions, the Utah Scientific 400 Series 3 can handle both SMPTE ST-2022 as well as the new SMPTE ST-2110. And, of course, the 400 Series 3 has audio covered with support for analog, digital AES3, MADI, TDM, and the new AES67 formats. Combine that with advanced signal processing for embedding and deembedding, and the 400 Series 3 is truly a router like no other. And moving forward, Utah Scientific will continue to evolve the 400 Series 3 to support future signal formats, further protecting your investment. The 400 Series 3 can handle any number of IP, SDI, audio, and data formats Fiber MADI AES D-A Analog Video D-A Analog Audio Fiber MADI AES D-A Analog Video D-A Analog Audio 6 7
Router System Architecture With Highest Available UTAH-400 series 2 Modules Redundancy Video Crosspoint Cards Crosspoint cards receive inputs from the input cards and apply these signals to the crosspoint array. Crosspoint cards are controlled by the system controller, and the outputs of the crosspoint array are passed onto output cards by the output bus. Redundant, Isolated Power Busses Each UTAH-400 Series 2 router includes two fully isolated and redundant busses to feed each individual module including input, output, and crosspoint cards. With a second power supply rectifier, every module can receive voltage from the A or B bus for an additional level of redundancy inside the router frame. 3G SDI Input / Output Card This card provides 12 inputs or outputs for SDI formats, supporting signals from 3Mbps all the way up to 3G including SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, dual- or quad-link 4K, and DVB/ASI. Reclocking is provided as standard for the best possible signal quality on all SMPTE-standard formats. Frame Sync and De-embedding Input Card This card provides 12 SDI inputs with a submodule that handles four independent streams. Up to three submodules can be fitted on a single input card, providing 4, 8, or 12 simple frame syncs with AES audio deembedders. TDM Audio Sub-Router UTAH-400 Series 2 routers offer a powerful set of tools for switching audio signals when coupled with the optional internal 3K x 3K TDM audio sub-router. The capability of treating extracted or discrete audio in exactly the same manner as other signals allows for even greater operational flexibility. Input and Output Cards The input card carries 12 identical circuits that bring input signals from the rear panel into the matrix and deliver them to the crosspoint board. The output card carries 12 circuits that buffer the signals from the output bus and present them to the connectors at the rear panel of the frame. Each I/O circuit has a signal presence detector for alarm reporting and automated troubleshooting. Internal Monitor Matrix Each UTAH-400 Series 2 chassis is equipped with an internal monitor matrix for monitoring any of the output busses carried in that chassis. Frame Controller Redundancy The frame controller module coordinates all switching and reporting functions from the control system. Redundant frame controllers are installed to ensure the highest level of redundancy. UTAH-400 Series 2-144 Chassis 12 inputs or outputs per card Digital video from 3Mbps to 3Gbps Supporting 4K dual or quad links Standard reclocking circuitry IP Gateway Input and Output Card The input and output card provides dual 10GigE SFP ports for uncompressed, baseband video using SMPTE 2022-5 or 2022-6, supporting the ongoing transition from SDI to IP. A third SFP provides a switched SDI version of the 2022 streams, simplifying the monitoring of IP streams. The input card accepts one or two encapsulated streams, automatically detecting the format and decoding up to 12 SDI video streams accordingly. Once decoded, these signals are available for use in the video matrix. The output card accepts up to 12 separate SDI streams and multiplexes them into two 10GigE IP streams that are ready for transport over a standard 10GigE network. Each frame sync input provides delay adjustments and Proc Amp control including Y/Cr/Cb gain, saturation, and hue. The card also provides audio shuffling for 16 audio channels in each signal. The signals align to the chassis reference and feature a normal pass-through signal path if the reference is disrupted. Each de-embedding input extracts up to 16 audio channels from each of the video signals on the card, creating a combined 192 TDM stream that is fed to the audio subrouter. Once received the AES can be routed as 16 monaural signals providing up to a full 3072 x 3072 AES router. Full audio routing allows channels to be switched to any of the audio functions installed in the router, including embedding, AES, analog audio, and MADI. Frame sync, audio shuffling, and de-embedding on a single card 12 SDI inputs supporting 3G, HD, or SD 4 independent channels per submodule 3 submodules per card for 4, 8, or 12 channels Simple Proc Amp controls Full audio routing after de-embedding Future-proof operations for an IP infrastructure SDI and IP in the same frame Decodes dual IP input ports to 12 SDI signals Multiplexes 12 SDI signals to dual IP output ports SDI version of IP stream for easy monitoring Supports SMPTE 2022-5 and 2022-6 Configurable FEC or low-latency non-fec modes Available for all UTAH-400 Series 2 routers including those already installed. Redundant Power Supplies An external 1-RU power supply frame with dual redundant rectifier units is standard equipment on every UTAH-400 Series 2 chassis. The 72 frame provides dual internal power supplies. The frame can be fed directly for applications in which 48VDC power is available from an external source, eliminating the need for the 1-RU rectifier frame. Crosspoint Redundancy Crosspoint redundancy is enhanced with an optional crosspoint card that provides full backup against an internal path failure in the matrix. Exceptional reliability Common I/O modules in all frames Signal presence detection on I/O modules Internal audio submodule Crosspoint redundancy Redundant power feeds to all modules Standard redundant power supplies Standard internal monitor matrix Standard redundant frame controllers Low power consumption IP Gateway SMPTE 2022 Card 8 9
Available UTAH-400 series 2 Modules (cont.) UDS Compact Series Economical Compact Routers Clean-Quiet and Embedding Output Card This module provides 12 SDI outputs within a submodule that supports four independent streams. Up to three submodules can be included in a single chassis, providing clean-quiet and embedding outputs for 4, 8, or 12 streams. Each clean-quiet output is rebuilt on the line on which the switch occurred, performing an audio V-Fade to prevent any disruptions in the audio signal and then to reserialize the resulting signal with correct CRCs. This ensures that downstream equipment does not indicate errors due to the router switch. The module also provides audio shuffling for the 16 audio channels in each signal. The signals align to chassis reference and feature a normal pass-through signal path if the reference is disrupted. Each embedding output receives up to 16 audio channels for every video signal on the card, fed from a 192 TDM stream that comes from the audio subrouter. Capabilities include embedding from any of the available audio installed in the router, de-embedding, AES, analog audio, and MADI. Clean-quiet, audio shuffling, and embedding on a single card 12 SDI outputs supporting 3G, HD, or SD 4 independent channels per submodule 3 submodules per card for 4, 8, or 12 channels Video rebuilt on the line on which the switch occurred Audio V-Fade to prevent audio pops and clicks Full embedding of any audio in the router Fiber, Analog Video, HDMI, and DVI I/O Card Combining Utah Scientific s award-winning flex cards with SFPs, the UTAH-400 Series 2 routers support fiber, A-D analog video, D-A analog video, HDMI, and DVI formats. You can mix and match any of the SFPs to create up to 12 inputs or outputs (in pairs) of mixed formats. The card s fiber inputs receive optical signals and convert them to SDI; conversely, the outputs take SDI and convert it to optical signals. Both single-mode and multimode fiber is supported, making this capability especially useful on long cable runs. The card can also convert composite analog video input signals to SDI, and the outputs can convert SDI signals to composite. This is especially valuable when switching a small amount of analog video. The UDS Compact Series is ideal for small applications. The series consists of SDI 8x32 configurable distribution amplifiers, SDI 10x10, and 20x20 routers. Since 1977, Utah Scientific has been an industry leader in the design and manufacture of world class signal routing and processing. With our line of Compact UDS routers and configurable distribution amplifiers, we ve applied that same expertise and quality to products which are uniquely designed for small-scale applications. While small in size at only 1RU, nothing has been compromised in features, functionality or durability. The Compact Series is designed, first and foremost, to provide mission critical routing and distribution, but their size also makes them ideal for virtually any application or environment - from broadcast, mobile trucks, flypacks, production, postproduction, and rental houses to corporate installations. Facility integration for automation or third-party device control is easily accomplished using our industry standard Utah Scientific RCP-1 serial and RCP-3 Ethernet protocols. All products come with standard inline power supplies with the option to add a redundant power supply if required. The Compact Series supports all current broadcast signal formats (SDI, HD-SDI, 3G SDI, DVB-ASI) with 4K Dual or Quad Link for multiple input and output configurations. Signal equalization and reclocking with automatic reclocking bypass for non-standard formats is included in all products. All SDI routers include a local control panel for fast, simple operation, using dual-color illuminated buttons for convenient router source and destination labeling. In the same manner, the card converts HDMI and DVI input signals to SDI and the outputs can convert SDI to HDMI or DVI. This is useful for adding monitors to the router. With these capabilities, together with Utah Scientific s XFD fiber and coax distribution products, the router becomes the hub of a complete optical routing system. Award-winning flexible inputs and outputs Up to 12 signals on inputs or outputs Mix fiber, analog video, HDMI, and DVI Small form factor using removable SFPs Convenient way to switch multiple formats on a single card Hybrid Card 10 11
UDS compact series The First Single-Link Router for UHDTV web server Two optional router control panels are available for users who desire additional hardware control: CP Button Control Panel and XY Full Matrix Display Control Panel. Optional ipad and Android 10 tablet control apps are also available with an easy to use control panel that automatically syncs to your router configuration. The Pro version gives you full editing features to customize your control panel to fit the way you work. The demand for UHD content is exploding, and enterprise broadcasters are challenged to keep up. They need solutions today that can leverage their existing SDI signal infrastructure to transport real-time, full-bandwidth 4K UHDTV video signals. And they need more than a traditional 3G router, which can only process 4K signals through multiple paths. And of course, the UHD-12G is backed by Utah Scientific s four-decade track record of delivering the industry s finest router switching technology. Utah Scientific is still the only manufacturer to offer a 10- year warranty as standard along with no-fee customer support. Key features and benefits Single-link interconnect for 4K-resolution signals Uses existing SDI network for simplified installations Distributes full range of SDI video up to 2160p60 Supports SMPTE ST 2081 and ST 2082 standards Comes in enterprise-class frame configurations: 32 x 32 and 144 x 144 Is fully compatible with routing control systems including the SC-4, SC-40, and SC-400 The UDS Compact Series includes a native internal web server which requires no additional software downloads and operates on standard web browsers. This value added software provides users with powerful features not traditionally available on compact routers. Internal web server control panel Web Server Naming of sources and destinations Password protection for login and user rights Custom user views for sources and destinations Salvos for storing multiple tasks Macros for recalling multiple tasks on user PC Destination blocks for grouping as DA s User selectable skins for background and logo Lock and protect outputs Logging status of control activity Destination reset mode Destination all mode to select all destinations Direct take or preset mode Color-coded sources for easy identification 144 x 144 Router Small footprint 4 RU Low power consumption At Utah Scientific, we get that and it s why we designed the all-new UHD-12G digital routing switcher. The UHD-12G is the industry s first enterprise-class router to receive, route, and distribute the full range of SDI video signals over a single-link interconnect. 32 x 32 Router Small footprint 1 RU Low power consumption Internal web server router configuration Here s a router that can handle data rates from SD up to 2160p60 and everything in between, over the same industry-standard coax cabling on which you ve always depended. That means simplified installations for signal transport that take up less rack space, need fewer cables to process 4K signals, and reduce operating expenses. Perfect for live UHDTV content acquisition, the UHD-12G is fully compliant with SMPTE standards for SDI video. It works seamlessly with the full line of Utah Scientific products including previous-generation SDI routers further protecting your facility s investment. Also, the UHD-12G can be controlled by any of our current routing control systems. Internal web server login 12 13
Control, configuration and monitoring Controlling your UTAH-400 Series 2 and 3 routers is easy using our UCP family of hardware control panels. With over 12 models available to suit every operation, from the simplest to the most advanced, panels are easily customized by dragging and dropping buttons in the Ucon software. Our SoftPanel-2 GUI software offers another powerful control option, enabling complete customization of panel design including layout, functions, button sizes, and button colors as required by each location or user. The SC Controller Series is the heart of control for all Utah Scientific routers, master controls, and panels, with three versions available to suit any budget or need. The Ucon GUI configuration software provides a simple and intuitive method for setting up the router and control panels. rman software gives you tools for monitoring and managing the system, with status notifications for power supplies, fans, controllers, I/O cards, and crosspoint cards. Designed for the broadcasting and multiplatform workflows of today and tomorrow, the optional Axon Cerebrum software makes monitoring, control, and configuration of a broadcast infrastructure easier, more efficient, and more cost-effective. Cerebrum provides comprehensive tools to configure, control, monitor, and maintain products from any manufacturer within and beyond the broadcasting industry. 14 15
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