Alpermann + Velte Time Code und Ancillary Data Systeme, products: Rubidium Series 1 & 3, Module VL

products		Rubidium Series 1 & 3: Module VL

Leaflets:

VL - module

Manuals:

VL - module





H1-Module in a 19"/1 RU-Housing

RUBIDIUM VL Module:

Features

LTCdecoder for MTD
Four built-in amplifiers
Distribution amplifier for serial telegrams
Four RS232 and RS422 interfaces

The VL module is an LTC distribution amplifier and converter with two LTC inputs and four LTC outputs, four RS232 and RS422 outputs, and four output stages for impulse telegrams.

All outputs have their own drivers and are individually configurable. Each output signal is phase locked and synchronised to the LTC reference input. LTC time and user data are decoded. MTD timers can be converted into independent LTC signals, or various serial protocols. Impulse time signal outputs are also available for the accurate control of analog clocks.

LEDs located on the front of the module indicate the operating status. Built-in GPI's can be pre-programmed to signal errors or other pre-programmed warnings.

The standard functions of the module are:

Reading and decoding LTC

Generating LTC: as „Refresh“of the read LTC,
or as read LTC time + Offset, or as decoded MTD time.

Sending RS232 and RS422 time and date information

Two different time offsets (± HH:MM:SS:FF) can be programmed. These can be added and/or subtracted from the time information of the read LTCs (LTC_REF and LTC_VTR):

LTC_REF ± Offset1, LTC_REF ±Offset2,
LTC_VTR ± Offset1, LTC_VTR ±Offset2.

Thus the module VL makes four internal times available, which are synchronized by an external LTC. With an offset = 00:00:00:00 the read time information is regenerated frame accurately.

Two other independent free running counters are available as separate time information. These counters can be configured as initial starting values, and be controlled by external Start / Stop / Reset / Set signal(s).

Not only can MTD timers be decoded; any date information can be identified and converted. Thus, different times are available internally and can be configured to be outputted as LTC time information, LTC userbits or as serial data strings in a selectable protocol format.

The configuration menus can be accessed with a PC. Selectable interfaces are a standardized USB port, or an ethernet port (available in combination with an IE module).

SNMP and status monitoring is accessible at any time.

Specifications VL module

LTC input signals

Balanced signals

Input impedance

18 kΩ

Signal level

100 mVpp - 5 Vpp

Frequency

0 - 100 kHz

LTC distribution amplifier output

Signal

Balanced signals

Output gain

Adjustable 100 mVp-p - 4,9 Vp-p

SignalGPI’s

4 configurable I/O’s

Others

Operating voltage

15 - 30 VDC

Power consumption (without any load)

1.2W

Weight

0.2 kg approx.

Dimensions Rub H1

2 circuit board (W x D): 100 x 160 mm / 3.94 x 6.30“
Rear panel: 103 x 44 mm / 4.06 x 1.73“

Dimensions Rub H3

Rear panel: 3RU, 8HP

Environmental characteristics, operating

Temperature: +5 °C - +40 °C
Relative humidity: 30 % - 85 %, non-condensing

Environmental characteristics, non-operating

Temperature: -10 °C - +60 °C
Relative humidity: 5 % - 95 %, non-condensing

Product ordering ID VL modules

RUB1 VL

Distribution module 2:4 LTC (MTD demultiplexer)

RUB3 VL

Distribution module 2:4 LTC (MTD demultiplexer)

Legend:

LTC:

Linear Time Code (SMPTE 12M-1999)

The RUBIDIUM modules must be used in conjunction with a RUBIDIUM housing and a RUBIDIUM power supply, please see our overview leaflet for more information.

We reserve the right to modify specifications without notice.