TCS100 Time Code Switcher

The TCS100 automatic time code (TC) changeover unit will provide automatic or manual switching between two time code sources (A or B). This unit is an intelligent switching module that accepts SMPTE / EBU or IRIG-B (modulated and unmodulated), and automatically determines the type of time code being inputted and switches to the alternate source if time code is lost or if a problem is detected in the primary time code source.

FEATURES

	Decodes both sources of incoming TC, compares availability and quality of both sources to a third internal standard maintained within the changeover unit and makes logical decisions concerning TC status for the purpose of automatic switchover.
	Front panel switches allow manual selection of source A or B or automatic mode.
	"Good" / "Fail" indication and selection status of each TC source and the changeover unit is shown with front panel LEDs.
	An auxiliary A/B source can be switched along with the TC. This auxiliary switching is an isolated relay contact and can be used to switch any low level control or signal source.
	Internal alarms sound (can be disabled with jumpers) upon loss or failure of a source of TC or switcher unit. A relay contact closure is provided for an external alarm. Alarm can be reset from front panel.
	Status and other system information is provided via a simplex (one way) RS-232, 9600 BAUD

I/O CONNECTIONS

	Time code inputs – isolated BNC - balanced
	Time code output – isolated BNC - balanced
	Balanced input & output connections are available via DB-9 connector
	Auxiliary switching connections via DB-9
	External alarm connections via DB-9

PHYSICAL

	4.2w x 1.5h x 5.5d (in) - 10.6w x 3.8h x 14d (cm)
	16 oz - 435g (approximate) w/o PS
	Power supply (approximate) 12 oz - 340g
	Eggshell white case with burnished aluminum front & rear face plates
	Optional rack mount kit - RM-4

POWER

	Operates from 120/240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz, with external wall mounted UL/CSA approved power supply (supplied) or external 12 – 28 VDC source
	Power consumption < 2 watts