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The SE3005 is designed to insert analogue VBI data such as teletext and VITC timecode into a serial digital D1 video signal.

The unit has two data inputs which must be synchronous with the main video and an RS232 serial data input. This flexibility allows, for example, a teletext data stream and Oliver opt-out data and optionally RS232 teletext subtitle data to be inserted at the same time.

The inserter provides two advanced sync outputs which may be configured to synchronise teletext data sources and to compensate for cable distances. Configuration of the unit is carried out using a PC setup utility through the RS232 serial port.

The more powerful SE3005/B version is fitted with a teletext databridge module. This allows one of the data inputs to be asynchronous to main video with the added advantage of regenerating the teletext signal before insertion.

Front panel LEDs provide status indication of the main video and data inputs, and for indicating video bypass system errors and serial comms activity. Closing contact alarm outputs are provided on the rear panel.

SE3005
/B data bridge module option
/ST software module to support RS232 subtitle data input

Power
Main video status, Data input C & D status, Unit bypass & RS232 comms activity
Teletext data timing relative to video is adjustable in steps using a dial switch behind the front cover.
Similar Leds for databridge module if fitted

Serial D1 video Input with loop out and output with power bypass
Second D1 video output
Analogue sync outputs C & D
Analogue data inputs C & D and loop through (Sync with main video)
Analogue video output monitor
RS232 port for configuration from a PC and for data input (eg. subtitle data)
25 way D-Type connector with closing contact alarm outputs

Plus if databridge option fitted:

Analogue data input and loop out
Analogue video input and loop out (or sync reference from D1 inserter)
Analogue video output (normally for connection to D1 input C or D)
RS232 port for configuration from a PC and for data input
All video connectors are 75R BNCs, the digital path through the unit is 10 bit (SMPTE T14.224) with a through delay of 370ns. Sync outputs (0.3V) on black.

The unit comes with PC software that is used to configure the SE3005 as required. Data on TV lines on the output can be inserted from the same TV lines on data inputs C or D, or from RS232 data, or may pass through from the main video input.

If data is to be moved from one TV line to another, then this has to be done using the databridge module. The configuration file is downloaded to the unit by RS232 connection.

IEC connector 90-260V AC 50/60Hz (80w)

19" rack mounting, 1U, 490mm deep