DNAV has released a new transmission router from Sierra Automated Systems, which the companies will demonstrate at the SAS NAB Show booth.
The 1RU SAS Transmission Router manages signal paths for up to 96 sources coming and leaving RF facilities and central NOCs, according to a release. The router’s inbound and outbound feeds can be switched manually when problems are detected. It also has built-in intelligence to automatically make real-time decisions.
The release said that the SAS Transmission Router “reimagines” the node device that performs switching functions in RF and NOC environments as a smart device. Specific functions include automatic failover to redundant paths and backup systems, silence detection and programming support.
The unit’s GUI allows users to configure thresholds such as the length of on-air silence that is allowed. It can also be used to configure communications such as tally detection.
The router also has a centralized dashboard that provides a view of network and equipment status, which DNAV said is useful for NOC operators who are tasked with managing signal paths moving between sources and destinations. “Common examples would be switching between primary and secondary IP STL paths or switching to the backup transmitter,” the release said.
NAB Show booth: W3249
