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


products		Rubidium Series 1 & 3: AT

Leaflets:

AT - module

Manuals:

AT - module





H1 modules, 19" 1 RU housing

RUBIDIUM Series 1 & 3 AT module:

Features

Time Code Reader
Time Code Converter
Time Code Inserter
LTC, VITC, UMID, CVBS
MTD compatible
TC_link compatible
Programmable in/output GPIs
4 programmable front profile buttons
Optional available features
Video bypass relay (option B)
Sony 9P protocol converter (option S)
Programmable offset (option O)
Converter biphase/CTL to LTC(option P)

The Rubidium series module AT is a Time Code inserter and converter designed to work with analog CVBS. All Time Code and data formats are processed by a builtin reader and/or generator which is compliant to the EBU/ SMPTE standards for NTSC and PAL video.

Standard features of the RUBIDIUM AT:

analog video channel (CVBS), monochrome window insertion, VITC Time Code, LTC Time Code

The rear panel includes the following connectors:
LTC reader and generator RS485/422/232 interface, Time Code or inserter data 4 GPIOs for status signals, etc. Relay contact output, programmable for Time Code zero value, additional failure Signal(s), etc.

RUBIDIUM H1 AT module front

AT H1 Rear

RUBIDIUM H1 AT module rear

AT H3 Rear

RUBIDIUM H3 AT module rear

Four configurable function keys are located on the front panel, allowing fast selection of functions or loading preset profiles. Backlit keys and four signal LEDs indicate the status of the module. A blue identification button shows the module's model name.

Modules can be inserted in any order into the slots of the housing. Each slot position has its own address within the communal housing identification system. This enables a specific identification of each module within a bigger system. Alias names can be given to the hard stamped numerical address via the supplied configuration software.

Via our IE Ethernet module, browser configuration, status control and SNMP functions are available. Every module is connected to an internal hot swappable bus, which bilaterally connects all modules within a particular housing. The internal bus can be distributed over several housings by using the RLC port.The RLC-plug contains a voltage feed, a failure relay output and a TC_link interface. TC_link is a real time capable proprietary interface, which is based on a customized RS485 interface.

On the rearside of every housing, a PC interface (USB/RS232) can be found. This serial connection is used for configuration, status control, and also software and firmware updates.

All data and Time Code formats received via RS232/422, LTC/VITC and TC_link can be inserted and converted.

Up to fifteen separate user configurable windows can be inserted. Each inserter window has its own character set, character / windows attributes and source data. This defines the size of the window, as well as the character size and type. The inserters specifications can be stored and recalled via the configuration program as a profile. These profiles can be selected via the front-sided backlit buttons or via the serial PC configuration port.

Web Browser Configuration

Insert 1

Up to eight character sets from the local characters memory are stored in the module and can be recalled simultaneously for insertion. All insertions are available with and without a mask. Brightness values are separately selectable. Character size can be selected between 16 to 72 lines.

TC_link enables data interchange between different modules. A generator module could e.g. be set (triggered) with an external VITC value, which could simultaneously be converted into an ATC by an HT module. The modules are equipped with the following reader/generator/converter

All data in the SMPTE/EBU metadata dictionary can be inserted as Ancillary Data. Methods for the implementation of these values are included. Various options for specifically designed or custom broadcast encoded transfers, e.g. the "monochrome transfer for MPEG" for transporting ancillary data are available and are supported by an optionally obtainable software. The universal input/output interfaces of all RUB modules allow for various optional converter features.

Some popular examples are a biphase converter (CTL to Time Code), Sony 9PConverter and "offset-generation". There are many customer specific applications possible, so please do not hesitate to ask us for suggested solutions.

AT specifications

Video input, loop, output

CVBS analougue video signal: PAL 625/50, NTSC 525/60

Connector

BNC (IEC 169-8), 75 Ω

Signal level

800 mV ± 10%

DC offset

0.0 V ± 0.5 V

Digital Data

8-bit, 10-bit

VITC input/output

According to SMPTE 266M-2002

LTC input / output

Format

According to ANSI/SMPTE 12M-1-2008

Connector input

- balanced signals LTC_IN_A and LTC_IN_B
-via 3-pin XLR female (according to IEC 268-1)
-via 2 pins of the 9-pin DSUB female GPI/LTC IN

Connector output

- balanced signals LTC_OUT_A and LTC_OUT_B
- via 3-pin XLR male, optionally available instead of LTC input
XLR female above (according to IEC 268-1)
- via 2 pins of 9-pin D-SUB female SERIAL/LTC OUT

Frame rates

24, 25, 30, 30 drop

Input impedance

18kΩ

Output impedance

< 50 Ω

Input signal level

100 mVpp - 5 Vpp

Output signal level

Adjustable 140 mVpp - 4.9 Vpp

GPI input / output

GPI_1 ...GPI_4 Input specification

Input “Low”: -15.0 to +1.0 V
Input “High”: + 3.0 to +15.0 V
Frequency: 0 - 1 Mhz

GPI_1 ...GPI_4 Output specification

Open collector output of a NPN transistor at 4k7
pull-up resistor (5 VDC). Max. power dissipation: 200 mW. “High” state: 4.3 V
(no laod). “Low” state: output switched to GND.
Max. collector current: 100 mA DC, fused by a 100 mA: typ. 200 mV (± 600 mV), @ 10 mA: typ. 90 mV (± 250 mV).
Frequency: 0 - 150 kHz.

GPI_5 SPST-NO relay

Contact resistance: 0.2 Ω
Max. switching power: 10 W
Max. switching voltage: 175 VDC
Max. switching current: 0.5 A
Max. transportable current: 0.8 A

Standard features of the Time Code generator / reader

Frame rate

Selectable: 24, 25, 30, 30 drop, automatic

Start value for the time addresses/binary groups

Selectable

Start value for the binary groups

Selectable

LTC output level

Adjustable

VITC lines

Selectable

Jam-Sync application

Jam-Sync mode enabled / disabled
Time offset selectable
Jam-Sync only time, only user or both
With stop or flying wheel feature

Others

4 frontside buttons

Only RUB 1 modules

Operating voltage

8 - 30 VDC

Power consumption

max. 4.5W

Weight

0.4 kg approx.

Dimensions Rub 1 (W x H x D)

2 circuit board (W x D): 100x 160 mm / 3.94x 6.30 inch
Rear panel: 103(B)x 44mm / 4.06x 1.37 inch

Dimensions Rub 3

19” 3 RU, 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

Standard features of the video channel
and character inserter

Video channel

VITC lines insert enabled/ disabled
Charakter insert enabled/ disabled

Character inserter

Video window / position / format selectable

Product ordering ID AT modules

RUB 1 AT

SDI digital video inserter and data processor module (1RU)

RUB 3 AT

SDI digital video inserter and data processor module (3RU)

Option B

Video bypass relay

Option S

Sony 9P protocol converter

Option O

Programmable offset

Option P

Converter biphase/CTL to LTC

Option B

Legend:

LTC:

Longitudinal Time Code
(audio signal, SMPTE 12M-1-2008)

VITC:

Vertical Interval Time Code

TC_LINK:

Internal Communication of values between
modules via the front bus

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.