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Auxiliary routing units of “Profitt” Company

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The “Profitt” Company is the designer and manufacturer of the professional studio TV and audio broadcasting equipment and produces wide line of the auxiliary devices allowing easily to adapt the base equipment of the company (videoaudioprocessors, transcoders, coders, decoders, synchronizers, noise reducers, video & audio mixers, chroma key units, synchro-generators, devices for audio input and output in/out SDI, generators of logotypes and prompts, electronic switchboards, systems of transfer up to 18 signals SDI/ASI over single optical fibre, etc.) in any studio, both on interfaces, and on reception, transfer, distribution and backup of analog and digital video and audio signals and to provide trouble-free work, for example, at signal or power supply failure. As well as equipment of the company at whole, auxiliary devices can be made in autonomous and modular version.

Modular system “CRAB”

“CRAB” is a modular routing and distribution system of video and audio signals. Modules of single width (20 mm) are placed in separate cells of the cabinet (slots). The 1U cabinet contains four slots, 2U cabinet — eight slots, 3U — 16 slots. All slots are provided with united power supply line and a remote control network. System “CRAB” includes various series of the devices also intended for implementation of auxiliary tasks.

One of such series is PVD-1061. Its structure includes distribution amplifiers of video signals 1×5, 1×11 with closed inputs, suppression of inphase hindrance, lightning guard and an opportunity of addition with submodules of restoration of constant component (D), cable corrector (C) and relay bypass (T) in the case of power failure.

One of two proof-readers for the correction can be used: C1 or C6. C1 provides correction of distortions of cable of type PK75-4-37 in length up to 400 m. C6 is six-band equalizer providing correction of distortions in cable in length up to 2000 m depending on cable type.

PVD-1061-11 video signals distribution amplifier

For corrector C1 on the front panel of the module the controls of adjustment of amplifying Gain and correction of frequency and phase distortions EQ are brought “under groove”. For corrector C6 the adjustments are provided:

  • “Gain” — adjusts amplitude of signal in regular intervals in whole frequency range;
  • “Flat Top 1” and “Flat Top 2” — levels the general skew of tops of white or black impulses;
  • “Corner”, “Front”, “Sin2”, “4.43 MHz” — these functions are intended for regulation of the form of fronts and amplitude of high-frequency components of video signal.
Submodules of cable correctors C1 and C6

Besides the PVD-1061 series includes distribution amplifiers of pulse signals (SP) with amplitude up to 5 V in levels TTL and modules of backup of video (switchboards 2×1), intended for backup of especially important paths of video signal. Routing from main (Main) to backup (Stby) channel and back in automatic or manual mode is possible. In automatic mode at loss of a signal of basic channel there is a transition to the back-up channel, and return to the basic channel at signal occurrence is carried out.

Modules are provided with closed inputs with suppression of n inphase hindrance and lightning guard, relay bypass at power supply failure can be completed with the cable corrector (C1) in the basic channel for correction of frequency, phase and peak distortions of the signal which the long cable has been passed, and additional submodules of fixing of blanking level of TV-signal (D). On the front panel of modules the following units are located:

  • Switch of operating modes Main/Auto/Stby (basic/automatic/backup);
  • Indicator of TV-signal presence CVS in base (M) and backup (S) channel;
  • Indicator of the channel which have brought to the output In Use (M -basic, S — backup);
  • Indicator Slave of the module condition mode over “master/slave” control;
  • Indicator of remote control Rem On.

In modules with the cable corrector on the front panel the adjustment controls (under groove) of amplifying Gain and corrections of frequency and phase distortions EQ are located additionally.

In modules the remote control GPI of operating modes (Main/Auto/Stby) and the socket REM are provided. Modules can give out or accept, depending on position of the internal switch Master/Slave, steering command of routing on the backup channel. For this purpose on the back panel the socket CTRL is provided.

The series includes also the module of relay switchboard of video signal 2×1 with distribution amplifier 1×3 or 1×9 with manual control over GPI or from the module of backup of video, as well as modules of the relay switchboard of impulses 2×1 with the distribution amplifier 1×3 or 1×9 with manual control over GPI or from module of backup of video.

Assortment of devices of PVD-1061 series
ModelNumber of channelsNumber of outputsSuppression of inphase hindranceRestoration of constant componentCorrector of cable C1 or C6Relay bypassNumber of occupied slots
PVD-1061-
5 (11)
15 (11)yesno1 (2)  
PVD-1061-
5 (11)D
15 (11)yesno1 (2)  
PVD-1061-
5 (11)T
15 (11)yesnoyes1 (2) 
PVD-1061-
5 (11)DT
15 (11)yesnoyes1 (2) 
PVD-1061-
5 (11)C
15 (11)yesnoyesno1 (2)
PVD-1061-
5 (11)CD
15 (11)yesno1 (2)  
PVD-1061-
5 (11)CT
15 (11)yesnoyes1 (2) 
PVD-1061-
5 (11)CDT
15 (11)yes1 (2)   
PVD-1061-
5 (11)SP
15 (11)yesno1 (2)  
PVD-1061-
2
22yesno1  
PVD-1061-
2D
22yesno1  
PVD-1061-
2C1
22yesnoC1no1
PVD-1061-
2C1D
22yesC1no1 
PVD-1061-
3 (9)
23 (9)yesno1 (2)  
PVD-1061-
3 (9)D
23 (9)yes  1 (2) 
PVD-1061-
3 (9)C
23 (9)yesnoyesno1 (2)
PVD-1061-
3 (9)CD
23 (9)yesno1 (2)  
PVD-1061-
3 (9)SP
23 (9)yesno1 (2)  

PAD-1062 series of audio devices (with electronic symmetric input) and PAD-1063 series (with a transformer input) include:

  • Distribution amplifiers of audio signals PAD-1062;
  • Distribution amplifiers of audio signals PAD-1062R with backup (switchboard 2×1). Routing from the core (Main) to the backup (Stby) channel and back is possible in remote mode, under control of videoamplifiers of 1061—2 series and in manual mode (over GPI signal). In the case of power supply failure the relay bypass is provided;
  • Distribution amplifiers of audio signals PAD-1063.

Amplifiers are provided with symmetric inputs and outputs. Delivery of both symmetric, and asymmetrical input signals is possible. Asymmetrical and symmetric audio signals also can be removed from outputs. Various combinations of input and output signals are provided. Modules of amplifiers have lightning guard and in the case of power supply failure can be completed with additional submodule of relay bypass (T).

On the front panel of the module are located the indicator of output signal level in dB (“-12”, “-6”, “-3”, “-1”, “0”, “+1”, “+4”, “+6”), the switch of graduated amplifying Level (-6, 0 and +6 dB) and regulator of smooth amplifying Fine (0…6 dB).

Line of devices of PAD-1062 and PAD-1063 series
ModelNumber of input channelsNumber of outputsType of input and output socketRelay bypassNumber of occupied slots
PAD-1062-7X**17XLR 4
PAD-1062-7XT**17XLR+4
PAD-1062-7D17DB25 1
PAD-1062-7DT17DB25+1
PAD-1062-7K17terminal block*** 2
PAD-1062-7KT17terminal block***+2
PAD-1062-3X13XLR 2
PAD-1062-3XT13XLR+2
PAD-1062-3K13terminal block*** 1
PAD-1062-3KT13terminal block***+1
PAD-1063-7X **17XLR 4
PAD-1063-7XT **17XLR+4
PAD-1063-7D17DB25 1
PAD-1063-7DT17DB25+1
PAD-1063-7K17terminal block*** 2
PAD-1063-7KT17 +2
PAD-1063-3X13XLR 2
PAD-1063-3XT13XLR+2
PAD-1063-3K13terminal block*** 1
PAD-1063-3KT13terminal block***+1
PAD-1062R-6D26DB25 1
PAD-1062R-2X22XLR 2
PAD-1062R-5K25terminal block*** 2
**Placing in the 1U cabinet only.
***Demountable terminal with of reciprocal part fixing by screws.

Modular system Proflex

Proflex is a multipurpose system of digital modules. It provides location of modules of single width (20 mm) in separate cells of the cabinet (slots). The 1U cabinet contains four slots, 2U — eight slots, 3U — 15 slots. For all slots in the cabinet the uniform power supply bus, uniform digital bus 4:2:2 and uniform network of remote control are built-in.

SDI distribution amplifier

Besides other devices the Proflex includes of distribution amplifiers SDI of PDVA-3007 series and distribution amplifiers DVB-ASI/SDI of PASA-3052 series. The modules provide cable correction (EQ) and restoration of clock frequency that is necessary for transfer of digital serial video signal over long coaxial cable. Modules PDVA-3007 support both composite D2 (143 and 177 Mbit/s), and component D1 (270 and 360 Mbit/s) serial videostreams. Modules PASA-3052 is operated with signals D1, D2 and DVB-ASI. Distribution amplifiers find out and induce loss of an input SDI-signal. Base modules can be provided with the additional output PAL/NTSC needed for signal output to the monitor screen.

Backup SDI board

Modules of PCOV-3026 series are intended for backup of video signal of SDI (D1) format. They well approach for redundancy of especially important signal paths. Routing on the backup channel both in automatic, and in manual mode is possible. Routing occurs owing to the passive high-frequency relay that provides transmission of signal even at switched off power unit. Analog PAL output provides the monitor control of output signal of the basic group. The modules find out EDH-sendings and on the two-place digital indicator show the mistake quantity (during one minute, one hour) both in basic and backup channel. Indication of signal loss, mistakes of synchronization and presence even of one channel of the enclosed audio is provided. The delay of routing on the backup channel can be programmed by the user. The programmed delay of routing can reach 8 seconds.

Criteria of transition to the backup channel are the following:

  • Input signal loss;
  • EDH errors;
  • Synchronization errors;
  • Audio signal loss;
  • Any combination of the named errors (it is programmed by the user).

Module PCOV-3026—1 (of double width) has additionally two secondary passive keys for routing after the basic two more additional signals (for example, analog video signal and audio AES/EBU). With small cable lengths it can be the SDI signals also. Remote control of modules is carried out from the general network and own GPI.

Line of modules PDVA, PASA and PCOV
ModelNumber of outputsNumber of backup signalsOutput to the monitorNumber of occupied slots
PDVA-3007-4R4-no1
PDVA-3007-4RP4-PAL/NTSC1
PDVA-3007-8R8-no2
PDVA-3007-8RP8-PAL/NTSC2
PASA-30524-no1
PCOV-3026 1PAL1
PCOV-3026-1 3PAL2
Cabinets of DAs of video (above) and audio signals
AES/EBU backup board

Series PDDA-3106 are distribution amplifiers of audio signals AES/EBU 1×5, 1×7, 1×9. According with option the inputs and outputs are symmetric (B) with socket DB-25 (110 Ohm) or asymmetrical (coaxial) with socket BNC (75 Ohm). Modules are carried out reclocking of input signal and can work with digitization frequencies 32/44.1/48/96 kHz. Checking of data of channel conditions is carried out at the time of operation. There is also a two-channel analog symmetric control output with socket TRS (jack) (A).

Modules PCOA-3105 is intended for backup of digital audio channels AES/EBU. Routing on the backup channel is possible both in automatic, and in manual mode. Routing is carried out by means of the passive relay that provides signal transmission even at the switched power unit off. The analog monitor output provides the control of presence of audio signal inside output digital stream.

  • Criteria of transition to the backup channel are the following;
  • Loss of input signal or output of audiocycle frequency outside the range of capture zone 28.4…100 kHz;
  • Detection of parity error in any of audiocycles;
  • Infringement of biphase coding of digital stream;
  • Error of check of the code cyclic redundancy (CRC);
  • Any combination of the named mistakes (it is programmed by the user).

On the two-digit digital indicator the mistake quantity (during one minute, one hour) both in basic and in backup channel is presented by the modules. Indication of occurrence of the basic errors on corresponding light-emitting diodes is provided. The delay of routing on the backup channel can be user programmed. The programmed delay of routing is up to 8 seconds. Remote control by modules is carried out from general network and own GPI.

Line of PCOA modules
ModelNumber of outputsNumber of backup signalsControl outputQuantity of occupied slots
PDDA-3106-55-no1
PDDA-3106-911-no2
PDDA-3106-7B7-no1
PDDA-3106-9A8-yes2
PDDA-3106-7AB5-yes1
PCOA-3105 1 symmetricyes1
PCOA-3105-1 1 asymmetricalyes1

The block of relay bypass PRB-097 (the switchboard 2×1) is intended for emergency bypass of analog and digital units. It is provided by three channels of relay routing and provides the routing of analog composite (PAL, SECAM) and component (YUV, RGB, Y/C) video signals, digital video (SDI and DVB-ASI) and audio AES/EBU (asymmetrical) signals. PRB-097 can be used as bypass block, and as relay switchboard 2×1. The unit is provided by input of remote control GPI.

Passive auxiliary units

Manual patch panels PPX-8MF (above) and PPB-16

Manual routing panels are intended for operative nonvolatile change of video and audio signal paths. They can be installed in the base design rack “Crate” or on the special desktop console of “Crate” base of Quick Lock type.

The board adapter from sockets DUB-25pin to the terminals is intended for convenience of connection of audio cable lines through terminals to the DB-25 socket. It is used with all following professional audio units of the company: distribution amplifiers; switchboards; modular systems “CRAB” and Proflex.

PBS-25 cross board
Panels of manual routing
ModelDescription
PPB-16Panel 1U with 16 BNC connectors
PPB-8Panel 1U with 8 BNC connectors
PPX-16FPanel 1U with 16 XLR (jack) connectors
PPX-16MPanel 1U with 16 XLR (plug) connectors
PPX-8MFPanel 1U with XLR connectors (by eight sockets of “jack” and “plug” type in each panel)
PBS-25Board adapter with DUB-25pin on terminals

Cables-adapters with DUB-25pin on XLR (4 sockets) are applied to the panels of manual routing. The length of such cable is 0.5/1.0/1.5 m.

The material is provided by “Profitt” Company

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