Datasheet

Vega
A New Generation of Routing and Processing

The Vega router family is a powerful suite of routers that delivers superior
functionality at price points that suit broadcasters’ and media organizations’
budgets. The family is divided into the Vega 10 Series, the Vega MV Series
and the Vega 100 Series. They offer different physical interfaces that are all
simple to configure and because all the models are easy to install, choosing
the appropriate model for your routing needs is never difficult.
Vega, from Grass Valley, a Belden Brand, is ideal for Vega MV Series
small to mid-size applications. It comes in a series of
Vega MV routers are flexible, cost-effective, small
frame sizes, from simple fixed hardware for smaller
form factor routers with integrated multiviewer dis-
budgets to flexible dynamic routing architecture for
plays. Available in a 1 RU frame, the Vega MV range
more complex productions. Even if you’re a novice
is offered as:
in the field, Vega’s simple design makes the routers
• Vega 16MV – 16x16 video matrix
straightforward and easy to operate.
• Vega 32MV – 32x32 video matrix
The Vega range has extensive redundancy options
The Vega MV range is perfect for space-conscious
with dual redundant crosspoints, frame controllers,
setups. It provides routing capability and single or
power supplies and fans. Future-proof and adapt-
multiple displays with fully configurable screen lay-
able, the Vega suite is also equipped to handle 4K
outs, comprehensive monitoring and alarm capability
UHD as standard to give broadcasters a simple tran-
and simple, intuitive configuration. For those wanting
sition when moving to 4K UHD.
to transition to 4K UHD, the Vega MV Series is 4K
Vega 10 Series UHD-capable, offering 4K UHD inputs and outputs.

A powerful fixed 3 RU mainframe with a fixed 34x34 Vega 100 Series

video matrix. The 3 RU chassis measures at 65 mm
For more complex video and audio routing needs, the
(2.56 inches) deep which makes the Vega 10 the per-
Vega 100 Series offers modular and flexible software,
fect router for projects where space is of concern.
configurable inputs and outputs for asymmetric rout-
The router in the Vega 10 series is the: ing for both coax and fiber I/O and is fully redundant
• Vega 30 for critical applications.
With MADI interfaces, de-embedding and embed- The Vega 100 Series consists of:
ding, plus clean and quiet switching and line syn- • Vega 200
chronization, the Vega 30 is ideal for small trucks and • Vega 400
studios, headends, bay monitoring, houses of wor- • Vega 700
ship and theater.
With such a broad range of matrix configurations, the
Vega 100 Series is ideal for many small and mid-sized
applications including medium and larger OB trucks,
news studios, playout centers, theaters, rental & flya-
way, houses of worship and studio complexes.

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KEY FEATURES

All Vega Family Routers Vega MV Series (16/32)

• Video routing with clean quiet switching technology, for smooth fade • Powerful processing
program transitions • Fast configuration
• Hybrid audio routing with de-embedding, embedding and discrete • 4K UHD ready
audio • Space saving, small form factor
• MADI audio inputs and outputs • Cost-efficient
• Unique input embedding capability • Integrated multiviewer for easy monitoring
• Line synchronizers • Excellent picture quality
• Integrated multiviewer • Alarm for fast error detection
• Web configuration Vega 200 – Small Flexible / Vega 400 – Medium Flexible /
Vega 30 – Small Fixed Vega 700 – Large Flexible
• Powerful processing • Flexibility in small and medium sized routers
• Fast configuration • Resilient and reliable
• 4K UHD ready • Versatile and fast configuration
• Space saving, small form factor • Fully modular
• Cost-efficient • Smooth program transitions with clean & quiet switching
• 4K UHD ready

The Vega Series is available with varying features and specifications

Vega 16MV Vega 32MV Vega 30 Vega 200 Vega 400 Vega 700
Mainframe 1 RU 1 RU 3 RU 2 RU 4 RU 7 RU
Size Video 16x16 32x32 34x34 1x95 to 95x1 1x191 to 191x1 144x288 to 288x144
Size Audio 736x928 960x912
Audio Routing 3x6 MADI 6x6 MADI
Audio Interfaces
MADI 3 in, 6 out 6 in, 6 out, or dual 3 in with auto failover, dual 3 out
AES — Up to 96 ports Up to 192 ports Up to 288 ports
Embedded 34 outputs with 16 Up to 36 inputs and 33 outputs with 16 audio channels on each
audio channels on
each
Processing
Input Line Sync — ✔ ✔ ✔
De-Embedding ✘ ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Output Embedding ✘ ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Output Line Sync ✘ ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Clean & Quiet ✘ ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Switching Outputs
Multiviewer
4K UHD Output ✔ ✔
4K UHD Input ✔ ✔
UMD ✔ ✔
Tally ✔ ✔
Clock ✔ ✔
Alarms ✔ ✔
Dolby Metering ✔ ✔

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Control
The Vega 10 and 100 Series use web-based control, softpanels and hard-
ware panels to control each router function. A browser launched plug-and-
play GUI provides intuitive configuration and control via a PC. In addition, 1
RU and 2 RU control panels are available for connection over fast Ethernet
either directly or via standard hub and/or IP routing devices. Vega uses
Grass Valley’s external control protocols, which means third-party control
is easy.

Web-based configuration and software control panels.

7028: 1 RU Series LED 36 button

Hard Panels
The Luna hard panel range has been designed to make control of Vega
routers easy and quick. The Luna panel range offers:
Destination/Source search keys 6026: 2 RU Series X-Y, LCD
Destination/Source search keys enable the user to define group or cate-
gory keys and use for multiple drill down filters to specific source/destina-
tion. Only names in the selected groups will appear on the display for easy
viewing.
Numeric/function keypad
48 LCD button, display
Having numeric keys and group keys allow for specific name filtering.
Function keys enable toggle source, destination selection, lock, take plus
AHP (hybrid) specific controls, as well as clear all and select all function for
fast audio track selection.
Multifunction LCD display
The multifunction LCD display enables video routing, audio track routing 1 RU – 15 Key and rotary switch – 39 Key and rotary switch
and processing enabling channel control using rotary controls or buttons.

2 RU – 44 Key and rotary switch – 71 Key and rotary switch

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The Vega 10 Series
34x34 Video Router with Audio Routing and Clean & Quiet Switching
Vega 30 offers the most advanced hybrid audio routing and processing
available in a highly compact, lightweight chassis. Clean and quiet
switching options on all outputs, with MADI and embedded audio
routing options put Vega 30 routers in a class of their own.

Vega 10 Series Hybrid Video and Audio Routing Vega 10 Series – Video & Audio Routing
The Vega 10 Series is the ideal router solution for live production and OB
facilities because it can interface with audio mixing desks, track swap-
ping incoming feeds, route video and audio feeds all with clean and quiet
De- Embed
Embed
switching.
Offering a simpler solution for video and audio routing, the Vega 10 Series
has fixed inputs and outputs on a 3 RU mainframe. Each audio input Video De-
(embedded or MADI) can be both routed simultaneously with video feeds. Routing Audio Embed
Embed
Audio can be embedded on the outputs without the need of external equip- Routing
ment. This makes for a cost-effective smaller router with a power level that
most routers in its class can’t match.
De- Embed
Vega 10 Series Synchronizer and Clean Switching Embed

The Vega series can be equipped with line synchronizer re-timing capability MADI MADI
for inputs and outputs. On Vega 10 Series, this is on outputs. This auto-
matically manages any timing differences present on incoming signals and
allows timed signal switching in the router. Vega 10 Series has the ability to mix both video and audio feeds and embed audio on the outputs
when required avoiding using external devices and increased expenditure.
Clean and quiet switching is available throughout the entire Vega 10 Series
to give you smooth nonvisible transitions, as well as to get rid of any notice-
able audio clicks and pop interference that may occur on a router switch
transition. It also ensures there is no disruption to the video data stream,
therefore downstream equipment cannot be disturbed by the transition.

Shallow 3 RU chassis Vega 10 Series – Synchronizing & Clean Switching

Ultra lightweight — ideal for all mobile applications. Minimal depth allows
mounting behind equipment if space is critical. Sync Clean
Switch
34x34 video routing
Simple video only routing for all SDI formats to 3 Gb/s and ASI.
Video Clean
3x6 MADI audio Routing Sync Audio
Routing Switch
Interfaces to audio mixing consoles, AES and analog breakout boxes, etc.
for small production trucks.
Sync Clean
Options for clean and quiet switching on all outputs Switch
12, 24 or all 34 outputs with clean and quiet switching. Line synchronization
cleans switch line disturbances, and fades give smooth audio transitions. MADI MADI
Audio routing MADI, embedded
The Vega 10 Series offers full clean and quiet switching on the outputs, eliminating any doubt that
Route embedded audio to and from MADI swap audio channels within a there may be disturbance on downstream signals.
video stream, or add new audio to outgoing video signals.

Flexible control
Control from a simple web browsers panel, hardware panels with LCD
re-ledgendable panels and simple button per crosspoint panels and from
industry standard open router control protocols, simultaneously.

Simple configuration
Simple intuitive configuration. No external software to install.

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Vega A New Generation of Routing and Processing
KEY FEATURES

• Video & audio routing Vega 30 Options

• Powerful processing • Audio routing (MADI and embedded)
• Fast configuration • De-embedding and embedding for full hybrid routing
• Hardware, softpanel and remote control • Line synchronizing outputs
• Powerful processing capability at a very low cost • Clean and quiet switching outputs for smooth program transitions
• Simple browser configuration • Dual redundant PSU
• Flexible control options Simplified Configuration and Control
• User upgradable • The Vega 30 can be configured simply online via a web application
• Space saving, small form factor • When control is needed the Vega 30 offers:
• 4K UHD capable –– Browser control panel for routing and processing,
• Video and audio routing –– RollCall interface for Luna panel control
–– Clean and quiet switching for smooth transitions –– General Switcher (SW-P-02) and General Remote (SW-P-08) proto-
–– De-embedding & embedding cols on Ethernet
–– MADI with full audio routing –– SNMP control (crosspoint setting) and monitoring (simple PSU/fan
• Mix any of these for ultimate flexibility fail)
• Supports quad link co-timed switching as signal source or destination

Architecture and Options Extra Options available for the Vega 10 Series are:

Vega 10 Series is a fixed hardware platform which provides simple video Option Description
routing by default.
Clean and quiet switching on Video is re-timed to the reference input
outputs 1 – 12 (see specifications for timing window.)
Vega 30 Video Routing
Clean and quiet switching on When a route is changed, embedded
Vega 30 router hardware with no license applied provides a 34x34 video outputs 13 – 24 audio is faded down, the video route is
router for all video signals between 270 Mb/s and 3 Gb/s, including DVB- switched in the active picture area of the
Clean and quiet switching on switching line as defined by SMPTE RP
ASI. Licensed options can be added (when purchased, or upgraded later) outputs 25 – 34 168. The switch disturbance on video is
for additional capability. removed and embedded audio from the
new source is faded up.
Audio routing Audio embedded on all video signals
after the video crosspoint, plus 3 MADI
inputs can be routed to any video output
and to any MADI channel.

Order Code
VG30

Order Codes
Clean
Quiet 12 VG10-CSA
Switch

Video Clean
34 De-Embed Embed Quiet 12
Routing Audio VG10-CSB
Routing Switch

Clean
Quiet 10 VG10-CSC
Switch

3 6
MADI Audio Routing MADI
Order Code
VG10-AR

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Vega A New Generation of Routing and Processing
SPECIFICATIONS

General Outputs – video Clean and Quiet Switching Non-audio signals

Router size: Return loss: >15 dB 10 MHz to 1.5 GHz, >10 dB Switch line processing Auto detect and cut
34x34 video 1.5 GHz to 3 GHz typical Re-generation of switching line, line synchro- Ancillary data handling in V-fade
3x6 MADI Amplitude: 800 mVp-p ±10% nized to reference signal. Video and audio V-fade VANC data passes transparently
Rise/fall time: <180 ps @ HD, <650 ps @ SD, around the crosspoint switch transition
Connectors: HD-BNC 75Ω HANC non-audio passes transparently
90 ps @ 3G All clean switching signals must be the same
Standards supported: Audio V-faded
Timing jitter: <0.25 UI @ 1.5G and 3G, <0.15 format and synchronous to the reference
SMPTE ST 259 525 & 625 SD-SDI AES validity, user and channel status bits passed
UI @ SD V fade rate
SMPTE ST 292 720p and 1080i HD-SDI transparently
Alignment jitter: <0.15 UI @ 1.5G and 3G, <0.1 4, user selectable, cut to 0.5s V-fade
SMPTE ST 424 1080p 3G-SD UI @ SD
MADI AES-10 DC offset: 0V ±0.5V
Signals Inputs – MADI audio
Inputs – video Return loss: >15 dB 10 MHz to 1.5 GHz, >10 dB
1.5 GHz to 3 GHz
Return loss: >15 dB 10 MHz to 1.5 GHz, >10 dB
1.5 GHz to 3 GHz Input signal format: MADI to AES-10
56- or 64-channel, 48 kHz sample rate
Input amplitude (nominal): 800 mV
Connector: HD-BNC
DC offset: <5V
Outputs – MADI audio
Cable equalization: automatic for Belden 1694A:
Output format:
SD: 350m / 1150 ft.
MADI to AES-10
HD: 200m / 650 ft.
64-channel, 48 kHz sample rate
3G: 140m / 460 ft.
Connector: HD-BNC
Amplitude: 800 mVp-p ±10%

ORDERING

VG30 Vega 30 Packages

Vega 30 – 34x34 video router with single PSU VG30-P2
VG10-CSA Vega 30 – 34x34 video router with 12 clean quiet switching outputs
Vega 10 series license – clean quiet switching & line synchronizer license for outputs 1-12
VG10-CSB
Vega 10 series license – clean quiet switching & line synchronizer license for outputs 13-24
VG10-CSC
Vega 10 series license – clean quiet switching & line synchronizer license for outputs 25-34
VG30-PSU
Vega 30 PSU (main or redundant)
VG30-FAN
Vega 30 replacement fan assembly

Control
There is a choice of options for router control for the Vega 10 Series.

Luna 1 RU and 2 RU control panel

Web soft panel – a simple browser based X-Y panel

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Vega 16MV & 32MV
SDI Routers with Integrated 4K UHD Multiviewer Capability
A cost-effective solution for video routing with 4K UHD
multiviewer outputs.

T
he Vega 16MV and Vega 32MV are cost effective-solutions for rout-
ing and multi-image displays. Vega MV are standalone routers with
integrated multiviewer, ideal for smaller applications such as ENG
and small OB vans, small studios and live productions, or concert venues,
houses of worship and conference centers.

Applications
Vega MV is ideal for use in:
• Studio galleries 16 Multiviewer
• OB trucks
16 Video
• ENG vans
Routing
• Post production suites
In fact any application that benefits from a single or multiple display(s). 16
Vega MV Capability
• Generate audio metering of individual channels from AES or Dolby E
• Auto detect Dolby E formats and adjust bars to suit, or show incorrect audio Vega 16MV
formats
• Display closed captioning
• Decode and use WSS (wide screen signaling for aspect ratio control)
• One or two rows of audio metering for efficient use of display space
• Audio phase indication
• UMD source names from external routers and production switchers
• Source tallies from tally systems
• Alarm indicators
• Safe area marker
• Real-time clocks or timers
• VITC or LTC timecode display 32 Multiviewer
• Multiple clocks with timezone offsets
• Store and display graphics for on screen logos 32 Video
Routing
• Alert message boxes containing text, updated from external systems

Control Integration 32
Vega MV can be operated standalone, or as part of a larger routing and
monitoring system.
Vega 32MV
Support for SW-P-02 router control protocol allows control from any Grass
Valley control system, or from many other manufacturer’s control systems.
SW-P-08 protocol support adds the ability to extract source and destina-
tion names, and for the Vega MV to take names from external routers and
switchers, to display on screen.
RollCall protocol allows direct connection to control panels, and all can be
used simultaneously.
As well as a 16x16 or 32x32 router, a separate router feeds the multiviewer
scalers. This allows totally independent control of sources routed to each
multiviewer tile. Alternatively, a "destination follow" mode forces a tile to
automatically follow the source routed to a specified destination, giving
confidence that the correct source has been routed.
Custom alarms can be triggered on-screen, with configured text and text
box colors, driven from RollCall or other third-party applications, providing
system level alarms.

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KEY FEATURES

• SDI routing to 3G: Multiviewer Output Features 

–– 16x16 • Multiformat SD/HD/3G/4K UHD inputs
–– 32x32 • Fully scalable images
• 4K UHD quad link inputs • Audio metering
• 16 or 32 scalers (separately routed from inputs) • Dolby metering
• 2 multiviewer outputs: • Audio format indication
–– 4K UHD HDMI2 • Multiple metering scales, with flexible bar layouts
–– 1080p SDI copy • UMD tallies
• Control from industry standard protocols • Comprehensive alarms for video, audio and metadata
• Hardware control panels or softpanels • Analog and digital clocks (with timezone offsets)
• Simple web browser configuration and control • Subtitle, CC & VITC display
• Redundant PSU option • AFD, WSS detection and auto aspect ratio switching
• GPIO
• Ethernet and serial comms to external control systems
• Intuitive web interface for simple configuration
• Two independent multiviewer outputs per system, each SDI with HDMI
copy
• Monitor on a local screen using HDMI, and route to remote screens
using SDI

Outside Broadcast/Live Production Graphics LINE OUT

Multichannel display with graphical background M/E 1

and channel logos for clear identification:

• 1 RU systems allow production switcher live M/E 2

operation Clean
M/E 3
• Cue lights
• UMD tallies showing switcher and router source PGM PST
M/E 4
names
CAM
• Clock 17:10:04 M/E 5 17:10:04
• 4K UHD HDMI out for high-quality monitoring
with SDI copy

Vega 32MV

Switcher

The Vega MV can be configured simply online via a web application

When control is needed the Vega MV offers: Configuration tools include:
• Browser control panel for routing and • Grouping
configuration • Align to grid
• Hardware panel control for routing and layout • Auto scale to aspect ratio
recalls • Multicolor indication of borders for different
• General Switcher (SW-P-02) and General types of tile
Remote (SW-P-08) protocols on Ethernet • Auto-update of screens as changes are made,
• SNMP control and monitoring or push once layout is complete
Simple web browser-based configuration Input setups (audio meter colors, over/under
means no software to install before configu- levels, and alarm settings) for any input can
ration can begin. be applied to one or more selected inputs to
speed configuration.

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Monitoring and Alarms

Clear on screen alarms
• SDI auto detection from SD to 3G
• Multiple GPIs and GPOs for external tally and Video and audio alarms are dis-
alarm triggers played on each tile. Alarms can be
• Content and metadata monitoring and set for each tile, and font size is
alarms fully configurable.
• Clear indication of missing or incorrect meta-
data on-screen and via external alarm
• Audio bargraph (embedded and discrete
AES) including Dolby E metering
• "Wrong audio format" detection gives simple
indication on screen or via alarm
• Subtitle, AFD, WSS, VITC decoding and
monitoring
• Subtitle/teletext monitoring:
——WST/ITU-R BT.653-3, SD only
——OP47 – SD, HD, 3G-A
• Closed captions:
——CEA-608 NTSC
Two rows of audio
• AFD driving aspect ratio:
metering for efficient
——SMPTE ST 2016, SD, HD and 3G-A Dolby Metering
use of display space.
• WSS driving aspect ratio Meter all Dolby E
——ETSI EN300294, composite formats simply and
• D-VITC display clearly.
——SMPTE ST 12 – SD-SDI only

Incorrect audio format indicators

and alarms
Expected audio formats can be defined for
each channel — if this format is not present, a
different colored bar is displayed. Alarm text
can also be displayed.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Inputs and Outputs Dolby metering operation: Video processing delay: Alarms:
Number of inputs/outputs: Auto-detect: audio meters adjust to incoming Nominal delay with co-timed input signals is 1 Video: loss of sync, loss of luminance, freeze
16 or 32, 3G/HD/SD, optionally quad link 4K UHD format frame frame or motion
Input formats and standards supported: Fixed: audio bars are set to defined format. Non-synchronous signals can add up to 1 frame Audio: loss of embedded or external audio, over
Channels of different formats are shown in of delay level, out of phase, wrong format + Dolby E loss
PAL, PAL-M, NTSC, NTSC-4.43: 720x480i59.94,
“alarm”color Image configuration: Other: loss of VITC, subtitles or V-chip, video
720x576i50
Images can be continuously varied in size non-sync detection
SD-SDI: 1920x1080i60, 1920x1080i59.94, Multiviewer Outputs
1920x1080i50, 1920x1080p30, and position on screen or may be displayed in
2x SDI outputs with 2x HDMI copies Environmental
1920x1080p29.97 preconfigured layouts, positions and sizes. When
Output formats: the outputs are configured to feed two display Depth: 426 mm (16.7 in.)
HD-SDI: 1920x1080p25, 1920x1080p24,
devices the tiles may be assigned to one or both Weight: 8 kg/18 lbs.
1920x1080p23.98, 1280x720p60, Format Resolution outputs. The system menu can be displayed on Backup power: external 1 RU provides 24 VDC
1280x720p59.94, 1280x720p50
HD 720p 1280x720, 50 Hz, 59.94/60 Hz one or both video outputs
3G-SDI: 1920x1080p60, 1920x1080p59.94, Power: 190W max.
Audio metering standards:
1920x1080p50 3G 1080p 1920x1080, 50 Hz, 59.94/60 Hz Supply voltage: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
AES/EBU, BBC PPM, DIN PPM, Nordic PPM, VU
Metering capacity: 4K UHD 3840x2160, 50 Hz, 59.94/60 Hz Cooling: Fan assisted, front to side
and Extended VU
Dolby: up to 4 Dolby encoded pairs per input (HDMI only)
Mono Audio: a maximum of 32 mono audio chan-
nel meters can be displayed per video tile

ORDERING

Frames
VG-16MV
Vega 16MV. 1 RU 16x16 router with dual 4K UHD multiviewer outputs
VG-32MV
Vega 32MV. 1 RU 32x32 router with dual 4K UHD multiviewer outputs

PSUs
MV-EXTPSU3
External backup 1 RU chassis for 3 PSU modules (PSU not included)
MV-1000PSU
PSU module for Vega 16MV and Vega 32MV, and external backup chassis

Options
MV-EXTPSU3 + MV-1000PSU
A 1 RU backup power supply frame accommodating up to 3 backup power units provides power to the
Vega MV in the event of an internal power supply failure. It also supports hot swapping of faulty power
modules

Support
Grass Valley provides a host of world-class customer services that take our clients from the inception
of a project, through all of the key stages to successfully get on air, and throughout the system’s
working life.

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Vega 100 Series
Flexible Resilient Hybrid Routing and Processing
The Vega 100 Series is available in three frame sizes from
6x6 to 144x288 with an impressive feature set, including
hybrid video and audio routing, powerful processing, input
embedding, synchronizers and clean and quiet switching.

T
he Vega 100 Series is suited to more complex productions that Vega 100 Series - Input Embedding &
demand the flexibility to manage many different feeds quickly and to Audio Routing
route instantly in the event of last-minute changes.
De-Embed Video
With the Vega 100 Series, any port can be configured as input or output & Embed Routing
with a choice of coax, fiber or HDMI, which gives users the freedom to
customize their router to specific needs.
All inputs and outputs can be configured easily via the software setup
menu, which allows multiformat, multilevel routing in any combination Audio
Audio In Routing Audio Out
for both video and audio. All routing in a single chassis simplifies system
design and saves on space, power and costs.
The Vega 100 Series can embed audio on both inputs and outputs, allow-
Vega 100 Series Input Embedding, Audio Routing and
ing for multiple feeds to be configured accordingly. Input embedding is a
Clean Switching
unique feature of both Vega and Sirius 800 router families. Programs with
With these functions, the Vega 100 Series provides a powerful option that combinations of video and audio tracks can be created on a router input,
enables your baseband infrastructure to include a mix of dynamic configu- rather than the output and wrapping external cables back around to an
rations of mixed video, audio, copper and fiber for both inputs and outputs. input. This saves space, power and cost.
There are three rack sizes in the Vega 100 Series, which means you can use
the same modules throughout your application or you can standardize on
Vega 100 Series - Hybrid Video &
one size throughout your facility. Audio Routing
Vega 100 Series Input Embedding and Audio Routing
De-Embed Video Embed
The Vega 100 Series can be equipped with any combination of video and Routing
audio modules. It will route any format of video and AES, MADI, embed-
ded or compressed audio in any combination in a single frame, allowing
multiformat, multilevel routing. For users, this means a uniquely flexible Audio
architecture for varying applications, such as if they’re working in an OB Audio In Routing Audio Out
environment, for example:
• De-embed audio on processing inputs
• MADI inputs (mixing desk interface) The Vega 100 Series allows audio to be embedded on both inputs and
• AES inputs and outputs outputs and it can simultaneously route video and audio. Totally flexible
• Stereo routing with mono breakaway routing of video and audio, together with input embedding, means any sig-
• Input embedding nal workflow can be accommodated within the Vega.

Vega 100 Series Synchronizer and Clean Switching

The Vega family can be equipped with line synchronizer re-timing capability Vega 100 Series - Synchronizing,
Hybrid Routing & Clean Switching
for inputs and outputs. On the Vega 100 Series, both inputs and outputs
can be synchronized. This automatically manages any timing differences
present on incoming signals, and allows timed signal switching in the router.
Line Sync & Video
Clean and quiet switching is available throughout the entire Vega 100 Series De-Embed Routing
to give you smooth nonvisible transitions, as well as to get rid of any notice- Embed
able audio clicks and pop interference that may occur on a router switch
transition. It also ensures there is no disruption to the video data stream,
therefore downstream equipment cannot be disturbed by the transition. Audio
Routing

MADI MADI

Audio Mixer
Vision Mixer

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KEY FEATURES

• Vega 200 (2 RU) 1x95 to 95x1 Benefits

• Vega 400 (4 RU) 1x191 to 191x1 • Inherent flexibility in small & medium sized routing applications
• Vega 700 (7 RU) 144x288 to 288x144 • Zero compromise in resilience and redundancy
• Configurable inputs and outputs • Versatility and speed in system configuration
• Hybrid video and audio routing Input/Output Options
• Mixture of SDI, HD, 3G, coax, fiber and HDMI • Coax input/output — 12 channels
• MADI & AES audio — balanced and unbalanced • Fiber, coax or HDMI SFP input/output — 12 channels
–– Up to 6 MADI inputs and 6 MADI outputs • AES balanced and unbalanced — 12 channels
• De-embedding and embedding for full hybrid routing • Input processing — 9 channels
• Ultra-resilient — redundant PSUs, controllers, crosspoints and fans • Output processing — 9 channels
• A variety of control interfaces • MADI and audio routing — 6x6
• Fully modular with hot swappable cards, PSUs and fans
• SDI, ASI, 4K UHD capable
• Synchronizing inputs and outputs
• Clean and quiet switching for smooth program transitions on outputs
• Audio track shuffling
• Input embedding
• Clean and quiet switching

Flexible hybrid video and audio routing

Video, AES, Embedded and MADI interconnects for maximum Increased system design flexibility. Mixed signal routing in a compact frame.
flexibility in multiple audio formats. Balanced and unbalanced Ideal for small/medium live production in OBs and studios.
AES connections.
Clean & quiet switching
Clean switching line disturbances, and V-fade audio. Disturbance-free on-air master control and switcher bypass applications.
Asymmetric signal routing
Each signal port independently software configured for use as No input or output port wastage! Can negate the need for the ‘next size up’ router
an input or an output. (particularly for monitoring and distribution applications). Change the router size with-
out hardware changes.
Multiple video connection options
Coax, fiber SFP and HDMI I/O modules. Spans video physical No need for external fiber or HDMI converters. Reduced cabling, increased reliability.
layer boundaries. Simply route between SDI to HDMI. PC graphics and PC monitor routing.
Extensive redundancy options
Dual redundant crosspoints, frame controllers, power supplies. Full protection for critical or ‘live’ services. No loss of revenue from sub-assembly
failure!
Ultra compact frame
50% more signal ports than conventional BNC electrical router Greater efficiency with reduced racking space & costs. Or more ports for future
for same rack height. expansion!
Entry level lower cost alternative
Dedicated 12-port coax-only SDI rear modules. Minimizes outlay and complexity for all-coax installations.
Comprehensive set of soft and/or hard control options
Intuitive plug-and-play control software and/or 1 RU and 2 RU Multiple solutions for all workflow environments. All can co-exist on one router.
control panels.

Vega 200 Vega 400 Vega 700

2 RU 4 RU 7 RU
1x95 to 95x1 video 1x191 to 191x1 video 144x288 to 288x144 video
Square size: 48x48 Square size: 96x96 Square size: 216x216

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Vega 100 Series Architecture

Input/Output Frame Types and Configuration System Examples
The Vega architecture allows for an individual channel on a rear panel to be Video Only, or Two-level Video and AES Routing
configured as an input or an output. In the Vega 200 and 400 frames, this Video requires one or more of video SFP or video coax cards.
applies to all slots; in Vega 700 there is a mix of input, output and configu-
Discrete AES inputs and outputs require one or more balanced AES or
rable bidirectional slots.
unbalanced AES cards. In this scenario, routing audio does NOT need an
Vega 100 Series – Input/Output Port Configuration audio crosspoint.
Frame Module Type Port Input/Output Options Cards can be fitted as shown in the table below.
Slots Frame Video (coax or SFP) Cards AES Audio (balanced or
Vega 200 8 All ports can be configured as inputs or outputs unbalanced) Cards

Vega 400 16 All ports can be configured as inputs or outputs Vega 200
Fit in any slot — max. 96 ports (Vega 200)/192 ports (Vega
Vega 700 36 Video 144 input ports (12 slots) Vega 400 400) — video or AES inputs or outputs in any combination
144 output ports (12 slots) Vega 700 Fit in any slot. Inputs – fit in 12 bidirectional
144 configuration (input or output) slots only (max 144 inputs)
Notes:
ports (12 slots) 12 input only slots (144 Outputs – fit in output or
Audio 144 output ports (12 slots) inputs) bi-directional slots (max 288
12 output only slots (144 outputs)
144 configuration (input or output)
ports (12 slots) outputs) Audio router sizes – 1x287
to 144x144 (stereo AES
12 bidirectional slots (144
sizes)
Module Types and Configuration ports configurable as inputs
or outputs)
Input cards can be fitted to any input or bidirectional slot.
Output cards can be fitted to any output or bidirectional slot. Video Routing with Clean and Quiet Switching on Outputs
The audio crosspoint MUST be fitted in a bidirectional slot. Output processing modules provide clean and quiet switching on video
Input/Output Module Types outputs.
Clean and quiet switching does not require an audio crosspoint to be fitted.
Type No. of Channels Input Output
Frame Video (coax or SFP) Inputs Clean & Quiet switching
SDI coax 12 Yes Yes
or Outputs Video Outputs
SDI SFP 12 (6 HDMI) Yes Yes
Fit Into Fit Into Max no. of cards
SDI Input Processing 9 Yes No (video O/P)
SDI Output Processing 9 No Yes Vega 200 Fit in any slot Any slot 7 slots
Audio Crosspoint & MADI I/O 6 in + 6 out Yes Yes (56 outputs)
AES Balanced 24 pairs (takes 2 slots) Yes Yes Vega 400 Fit in any slot Any slot 15 slots
(135 outputs)
AES Unbalanced 24 pairs (takes 2 slots) Yes Yes
Vega 700 Fit in any slot 12 output slots 24 slots
(108 outputs (216 outputs)
SDI Coax and AES Modules Notes:
and/or bidirec-
12 input only slots (144
Each port is configured as an input or an output via the router controller tional slots)
inputs)
configuration screen. 12 output only slots (144
outputs)
SDI SFP Module
12 bi-directional slots
Each port is an input or output dependent on the type of SFP module fitted (144 ports configurable
(receiver or transmitter). Ports can be configured by the router controller as as inputs or outputs)
input or output (fixing the configuration even if no SFP is fitted), or automat-
ically set as input or output when an SFP is inserted.

SDI Input and Output Processing Modules

Fixed input or output functionality.

Audio Crosspoint with MADI Inputs and Outputs

MADI fixed as six inputs and six outputs.

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Embedded Audio and MADI Routing

The audio crosspoint & MADI interface card has 6x MADI inputs and 6x
MADI outputs. Each pair of MADI inputs and outputs can be configured as
redundant inputs with auto-failover, and dual outputs.
For any embedded or MADI routing the audio crosspoint & MADI interface
card must be fitted.
Once fitted, all audio routing is via the audio crosspoint. Audio crosspoint capacity Inputs Outputs
MADI (64 channels per MADI) 6 x 64 = 384 6 x 64 = 384
Audio Routing with Embedded and MADI audio Internal busses to processing and 12 x 48 = 576 12 x 48 = 576
Interconnections between the audio crosspoint, and processing and AES AES cards (48 channels per bus)
cards, use a 48-channel audio multiplex (Amux). Silence and test tones 6 -
An Amux (audio multiplexer) supports: Total 966 960
• Up to 24 pairs on an AES module
• Up to 16 channels from/to 3 video signals on a processing module
AES modules have one Amux in and one Amux out. Audio multiplex usage Crosspoint Inputs Crosspoint Outputs
Processing modules have three Amuxes in and three Amuxes out (nine Input processing card 3 (de-embedding 3 (input
video signals, with 16 channels per video). and audio routing) embedding from the
crosspoint)
Amux use is user configurable — for maximum flexibility, each Amux is
Output processing card 3 (embedding of 3 (output
individually enabled on the input/output modules. routed audio from embedding from the
the crosspoint) crosspoint)
Automatic configuration then connects up to 12 Amuxes in to the audio
crosspoint, and up to 12 Amuxes out from the audio crosspoint. AES input/output modules 1 1

Amuxes are not required for:

• MADI inputs and outputs – these are integral to the audio crosspoint module
• Line synchronization and clean switching functions
• Audio channel swapping within a video signal
Vega Audio Routing & Processing

24 AES
18 AES Inputs
AES Video Crosspoint
I/O
(Studio)
6 AES Outputs
(Monitoring)
1 AMux
1 AMux

9V 9V Output
De- Emb CS Embedding
9V Line Emb/ 9V
Input De- Sync 9V from Audio
Embedding Emb Crosspoint
to Audio
Crosspoint 3 AMux Clean &
3 AMux Audio Quiet Switching
3 AMux Shuffle

Output Track
De- 9V 9V Swapping
Line 9V Emb CS
9V Emb/ within the Card
Sync Emb 9V
Input De- - No Routing
Embedding
3 AMux Clean &
Audio Quiet Switching
3 AMux 3 AMux
Shuffle
Routing on
Audio Output
Crosspoint Embedding
De- 9V (9 ch)
9V Line Emb/ 9V 9V
Sync Emb CS
Input Emb
9V Audio Re-Entry
Embedding
3 AMux into the Router
for Monitoring
3 AMux 3 AMux Audio
Shuffle
Clean &
Quiet Switching

MADI MADI

Audio Crosspoint (960x912)

MADI MADI
Audio Inputs: Audio
MADI from Decode Encode MADI to
6x 64 ch MADI + 12x 48 ch Mux
Audio Mixer (x6) (x6) Audio Mixer
& C/O Outputs:
6x 64 ch MADI + 12x 48 ch Mux

Possible audio configurations. All channels are handled as mono audio on the crosspoint. Controller configuration allows audio to be set as stereo or
surround signals containing multiple mono channels.

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Frames and Options

Vega 200

Video
References (x4) 48 I/O Ports 48 I/O Ports
Independent PSU
(Looped or Rear module slot (x4)
Rear module slot (x4) power inlets
Switched 75Ω
terminations) All ports independently user
All ports independently user
configured as Inputs or Outputs
configured as Inputs or Outputs
Relay Alarm Thermally controlled Accommodates 12 port SDI or Auxiliary RS-485
(NO & NC Accommodates 12 port SDI or Dual Fan module serial ports (x4)
24 port AES I/O modules
contacts) 24 port AES I/O modules

2x 100Base-T COAX SFP Plugin modules

Ethernet Dual Tx, Dual Rx, Tx/Rx
Control Ports
6-Cage SFP SDI video rear module (12 ports) OR
…any type! FIBER
In the modules below, each port can be ...any combination!
Captive screws for OR
easy replacement independently set as an Input or Output
or exchange of HDMI
rear modules SDI video 12-port coaxial only
I/O rear module

AES audio rear

I/O modules

24-port balanced 24-port unbalanced (HD-BNC)

AES (37w D-type)

Processsing Input Processsing Output

Frame Dimensions
448.0 [ 17.64 ]
Audio Crosspoint/MADI
Input/Output

Physical
Weight: 10 kg (22 lbs.) max. fully loaded (all options)
440.0 [ 17.32 ]

Power
Voltage: 100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz
AC Input Power: 230W max. (includes all redundancy options)
Fusing: 15A fast blowing fuses (x2, on each PSU, not user replaceable)

BACK OF EAR
482.6 [ 19.00 ]
32.0 [ 1.26 ]

448.0 [ 17.64 ]
[3.46]
88.0

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Vega 400 Frame Dimensions Thermally controlled

16 module slots ‘Dual Fan’ modules
All ports can be configured as inputs or outputs 96 I/O PORTS 96 I/O PORTS
Physical Rear module slot (x8). Rear module slot (x8).
Weight: 18 kg (40 lbs.) max. fully loaded (all All ports independently user configured as All ports independently user configured as
options) Inputs or Outputs. Inputs or Outputs.
Accommodates 12 port SDI or 24 port AES I/O Accommodates 12 port SDI or 24 port AES I/O
Power modules. modules.
Voltage: 100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz
AC Input Power: 384W max. (includes all
redundancy options)
Fusing: 15A fast blowing fuses (x2, on each PSU,
not user replaceable)

Vega 700 Frame Dimensions 4x video references Dual redundant PSUs

36 module slots

Video
144 input ports (12 slots) Serial control ports
144 output ports (12 slots)
144 configurable ports (12 slots) Relay alarm

Audio Dual redundant

144 configurable ports (12 slots) Ethernet control ports
144 outputs (12 slots)

Physical
Weight: 31 kg (68 lbs.) max. fully loaded (all
options)

Power
Voltage: 100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz
AC Input Power: 540W max. (includes all
redundancy options)
Fusing: Fuse 10A fast blow (on rear panel) Video 144 Inputs
144 Outputs 144 Inputs
or Outputs

Audio 144 Inputs

144 Outputs No Audio
or Outputs

Compliance Control & Status

EMC – Emissions: EN55103-1 (EU), FCC Part 15 (USA) Network
EMC – Immunity: EN55103-2 (EU) Physical layer: Ethernet 100Base-T RJ45
Safety: EN60950 (EU), UL1419 (USA) Video References
Hazardous Material: RoHS-6 (UK) – Complies with EU Directive No. of inputs: 4 looped HD-BNC
Auxiliary Ports: Impedance: 75Ω ±0.1% or Hi Z (switched on rear panel)
Physical layer: RS-485 x 4 ports Signals: 1 Vp-p analog video/syncs/tri-level HD syncs
Switching lines: Line 10 (525), Line 6 (625), Line 7 (HD)
Alarm Relay
Connector: 9-way D/female/screw lock, NO & NC contacts

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SDI & AES Input/Output Modules

SDI Rear Module for SFP Plug-Ins (VG-RM6SFP – SDI) CATSII Multi-Color LED Indicators (12)
No. of SFP ports: 6 (12x SDI signal ports) Blue Output (Tx) = "OK"
Data rates: 2.970 Gb/s, 2.970/1.001 Gb/s, 1.485 Gb/s, Green Input (Rx) = "OK" – Signal present
1.485/1.001 Gb/s, 270 Mb/s Flash Red Error/Plug-in mismatch to configuration
Signal standards: SMPTE ST 424/SMPTE ST 292/SMPTE ST 259 Amber Output (Tx) = OFF/Laser disabled
(Reclocked – Bypass option). DVB-ASI (Non reclocked)
Red Input (Rx) = No Signal detected
Note: SDI re-clocking circuitry is contained in VG-RM6SFP-SDI. All
OFF EMI-Dust SFP/No Plug-in
SFP modules are non-reclocking.

SFP Fiber Modules TX – Transmitter(s)

General data
Laser(s) FP* DFB**
Receptacle: LC Duplex Port FOCIS-10-A-2-1-2
Mating plugs: Wavelength 1310 nm [±30 nm] 1550 nm [±30 nm] Clasp
LC/PC Simplex (x 2) FOCIS-3P-0-1-1-1-0 [Single mode] Power -2 dBm typical, -2 dBm typical,
– or – -5 dBm min, 0 dBm 5 dBm min, 0 dBm
max. max.
LC/PC Duplex FOCIS-10-P-2-2-1-1-0 [Single mode]
Data rates: 2.970 Gb/s, 2.970/1.001 Gb/s, 1.485 Gb/s, 1.485/1.001 Extinction Ratio 7 dB min. 7 dB min.
Gb/s, 270 Mb/s Link Distance Up to 30 km Up to 45 km
Signal standards: SMPTE ST 424/SMPTE ST 292/SMPTE ST 259, @2.97 Gb/s @2.97 Gb/s
DVB-ASI
Note: FOCIS = Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard. RX – Receiver(s)
Re: ANSI/TIA/EIA 604-10 (FOCIS 10) Receiver(s): PIN + TIA All single mode TX modules are Class 1 laser products. They
Standard and Long Range Fiber Modules Wavelength: 1260 – 1620 nm comply with IEC-60825 and FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11
SM-T31T31-3G: Dual 1330 nm Tx Sensitivity:
SM-T31R-3G: 1330 nm Tx & wideband Rx -25 dBm typical
SM-T55T55-3G: Dual 1550 nm Tx -21 dBm max.
SM-T55R-3G: 1550 nm TX & wideband Rx Overload: 0 dB max.
SM-RR-3G: Dual wideband Rx Link distance: See TX modules
SM-RR-3G dual RX is also for use with dual CWDM TX below.

CWDM Fiber Modules

CH1 CH2 CWDM Color Codes Color-coded clasp
SM-T59T61-3G SM Fiber, 1591 nm Tx + 1611 nm Tx, 3 Gb/s SDI Red/Brown
SM-T55T57-3G SM Fiber, 1551 nm Tx + 1571 nm Tx, 3 Gb/s SDI Yellow/Orange
SM-T51T53-3G SM Fiber, 1511 nm Tx + 1531 nm Tx, 3 Gb/s SDI Blue/Green
SM-T47T49-3G SM Fiber, 1471 nm Tx + 1491 nm Tx, 3 Gb/s SDI Grey/Violet
SM-T43T45-3G SM Fiber, 1431 nm Tx + 1451 nm Tx, 3 Gb/s SDI Black/Yellow Orange
SM-T39T41-3G SM Fiber, 1391 nm Tx + 1411 nm Tx, 3 Gb/s SDI White/Silver
SM-T35T37-3G SM Fiber, 1351 nm Tx + 1371 nm Tx, 3 Gb/s SDI Pink/Beige
SM-T31T33-3G SM Fiber, 1311 nm Tx + 1331 nm Tx, 3 Gb/s SDI Yellow Green/Yellow Ocher
SM-T27T29-3G SM Fiber, 1271 nm Tx + 1291 nm Tx, 3 Gb/s SDI Light Purple/Sky Blue
Laser output power: +2.5 dBm typical. 0 dBm to +5 dBm
Extinction ratio: 9 dB min.
Note: 18 CWDM Tx wavelengths available in 9 dual SFP modules conforming to ITU-T-REC-G.642.2. Clasp (Latch) Color Code is for
Channel 1 CWDM wavelength.
Note: CWDM link distance depends on mux/demux attenuations.

SFP HDMI Modules

SR-HDMIA (Receiver) ST-HDMIA (Transmitter)

HDMI Format 1.4 1.4
Signal Ports 1 1
Connector HDMI D-Type plug with retention HDMI D-Type plug with retention
Formats Supported HDMI/DVI input: 24-bit (3x8 bit) in video formats SMPTE ST 424, SMPTE ST 292 and SMPTE ST 259
525, 625, 720p, 1080i (50/59.94/60 Hz), 1080p compliant video in 525/625, 720p/1080i (50/59.94/60
(23.98/24/25/29.94/30/50/59.94/60 Hz) Hz), 1080p (23.98/24/15/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 Hz)
formats. HDMI/DVI output 24-bit (3x8 bit)

* FP = Fabry Pérot ** DFB = Distributed Feedback

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SFP Coaxial Modules

CC-RRH-3G-N (Dual RX), CC-TRH-3G-N (TX/RX), CC-TTH-3G-N Transmitter Specification
(Dual TX) Signal amplitude: 800 mVp-p [750 mV min., 850 mV max.]
SDI Signal Ports: 2 Rise & fall time:
Connectors: 130 ps max. @ 2.97 Gb/s & 1.485 Gb/s
Amphenol RF HD-BNC (Jack) 800 ps max. @270 Mb/s HD-BNC
SMPTE ST 292 & SMPTE ST 424 DC offset: 0V ±0.5V
Impedance: 75Ω [±0.1%] Receiver Specification
Return Loss: <15 dB 270 MHz – 1.5 GHz, <10 dB @ 3 GHz Signal Amplitude: 950 mVp-p max.
Data Rates: 2.970 Gb/s, 2.970/1.001 Gb/s, 1.485 Gb/s, Cable Equalization (Belden 1694A)
1.485/1.001 Gb/s, 270 Mb/s
120m (365 ft.) @ 2.97 Gb/s
Signal standards: SMPTE ST 424/SMPTE ST 292/SMPTE ST 259,
200m (655 ft.) @ 1.485 Gb/s
DVB-ASI
400m (1310 ft.) @ 270 Mb/s
Options: Available as Dual Input (RX), Dual Output (TX), or 1x Input,
1x Output (TX/RX)

SDI Dedicated Coaxial Rear Modules (VG-RM12H-SDI) Transmitter Specification VG-RM12H-SDI

SDI signal ports: 12 (each port independently user settable as an Signal amplitude: 800 mVp-p (750 mV min., 850 mV max.)
input or an output) Rise & fall time:
Connectors: 130 ps max. @ 2.97 Gb/s & 1.485 Gb/s
Amphenol RF HD-BNC (Jack) 800 ps max. @ 270 Mb/s
SMPTE ST 292 & SMPTE ST 424 DC offset: 0V ±0.5V
Impedance: 75Ω [±0.1%] Timing jitter: <0.25 UI @ 1.5G & 3G, <0.15 UI @ SD
Return loss: <15 dB 270 MHz – 1.5 GHz, <10 dB @ 3 GHz Alignment jitter: <0.15 UI @ 1.5G & 3G, <0.10 UI @ SD
Data rates: 2.970 Gb/s, 2.970/1.001 Gb/s, 1.485 Gb/s, Receiver Specification
1.485/1.001 Gb/s, 270 Mb/s
Signal amplitude: 950 mVp-p max.
Signal standards:
Cable equalization (Belden 1694A):
SMPTE ST 424/SMPTE ST 292/SMPTE ST 259 (Reclocked –
120m (365 ft.) @ 2.97 Gb/s
‘Bypass’ option)
200m (655 ft.) @ 1.485 Gb/s
DVB-ASI (Non reclocked)
400m (1310 ft.) @ 270 Mb/s
CATSII LED indicators (12): same as VG-RM6SFP-SDI [see page 17]

AES Audio Input/Output Modules

AES Balanced– VG-RM24D-AES
AES ports: 24, balanced
Impedance: 110Ω ±20%
Connectors: 37W D-type socket
Signal standards: AES3-2009
Formats Supported (both types):
Synchronous AES & Dolby E – fully transparent
Asynchronous AES – sample rate converted on inputs
Asynchronous Dolby E – not supported
AES Unbalanced – VG-RM24H-AES
AES ports: 24, unbalanced
Impedance: 75Ω ±2Ω
Connectors: HD-BNC
Signal standards: AES3-2009

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Vega 100 Input Processing Module Number of inputs: 9

Delay (card input Minimum (µs) Maximum (lines)
The Vega Input Processing module can be used for the following Connector: HD-BNC (Gold Plated) 75Ω to output)
functions: Data rates: SD-SDI to ST259, HD-SDI to ST292, 3G-SDI to ST424,
SD 525 11.9 19
Audio de-embedding (16 channels) DVB-ASI to ETSI TR101 891
Line synchronization Return loss: T <15 dB to 1.5 GHz, <10 dB to 3 GHz SD 625 11.9 18
Audio track shuffling within each video channel Cable Equalization (Belden 1694A): HD 720p/50 4.4 16
Silence or test tone insertion 350m @ 270 Mb/s
HD 720p/59.94 4.4 19
When an audio crosspoint is fitted to the Vega router: 200m @ 1.5 Gb/s
140m @ 3 Gb/s HD 720p/60 4.4 19
Input embedding of routed audio channels from any input
Key Features: Cable Equalization (Belden 1855ENH): HD 1080i/50 4.4 12
Embed any combination of audio from the incoming video, any 230m @ 270 Mb/s HD 1080i/59.94 4.4 14
audio source via the audio crosspoint, silence or test tones 110m @ 1.5 Gb/s
HD 1080i/60 4.4 14
Embed shuffled audio channels before the video crosspoint 60m @ 3 Gb/s
Transparent to all ancillary data (HANC and VANC) Embedded Audio Formats Supported: 3G-A 1080p/50 2.2 12
HANC and VANC data re-inserted on the same line ST272 SD-SDI (20-bit audio) 3G-A 1080p/59.94 2.2 14
Audio embedding bypass path ST299 HD-SDI 720p 50/59.94/60 frames/s ST299 HD-SDI 3G-A 1080p/60 2.2 14
1080i 50/59.94/60 frames/s
ST299 3G-SDI 1080p 50/59.94/60 frames/s level A 3G-B 0.04 (serial doman N/A
VG-RMI9PR bypass)
Audio Processing:
AES: Transparent to VUC bits. Parity regenerated on outputs. DVB-ASI 0.04 (serial doman N/A
Dolby E: Transparent to Dolby E bypass)
Power Consumption: 12W
ANC Data

ANC
Video Input Insert
Audio Line Audio
De-Embed Sync Embed
Mux To Video Xpt
Bypass

Audio To AudioXpt
Shuffle

Silence / Tones
From AudioXpt

Vega 100 Output Processing Module Number of outputs: 9

Delay (card input Minimum (µs) Maximum (lines)
The Vega Output Processing module can be used for the following Connector: HD-BNC (Gold Plated) 75Ω to output)
functions: Data rates: SD-SDI to ST259, HD-SDI to ST292, 3G-SDI to ST424,
SD 525 11.9 19
Clean and Quiet Switching DVB-ASI to ETSI TR101 891
–– Line synchronization with switch line disturbance clean-up Return loss: T <15 dB to 1.5 GHz, <10 dB to 3 GHz SD 625 11.9 18
–– Audio V-fade Output amplitude: 800 mVp-p ±10% HD 720p/50 4.4 16
Audio track shuffling within each video channel Rise/fall time: <90 ps @ 3G, <180 ps @ HD, <650 ps @ SD
HD 720p/59.94 4.4 19
Re-entering video with embedded audio into the video matrix Timing jitter: <0.25 UI @ 1.5G and 3G, <0.15 UI @ SD
Alignment jitter: <0.15 UI @ 1.5G and 3G, <0.10 UI @ SD HD 720p/60 4.4 19
Re-entering shuffled audio channels to the audio matrix
Silence or test tone insertion Embedded Audio Formats Supported: HD 1080i/50 4.4 12
Line synchronization ST272 SD-SDI (20-bit audio) HD 1080i/59.94 4.4 14
When an audio crosspoint is fitted to the Vega router: ST299 HD-SDI 720p 50/59.94/60 frames/s
HD 1080i/60 4.4 14
Audio embedding from any audio input (16 channels per video) ST299 HD-SDI 1080i 50/59.94/60 frames/s
ST299 3G-SDI 1080p 50/59.94/60 frames/s level A 3G-A 1080p/50 2.2 12
Key Features:
Embed any combination of audio from the incoming video, any Audio Processing 3G-A 1080p/59.94 2.2 14
audio source, silence or test tones AES: transparent to VUC bits. Parity regenerated on outputs 3G-A 1080p/60 2.2 14
Embed shuffled audio channels after the video crosspoint Dolby E: Transparent to Dolby E
3G-B 0.04 (serial doman N/A
Transparent to all ancillary data (HANC and VANC) Audio fade duration: Off (cut), fast (80 ms), medium (200 ms), slow
bypass)
HANC and VANC data re-inserted on the same line (500 ms)
Audio embedding bypass path Power consumption: 12W DVB-ASI 0.04 (serial doman N/A
bypass)
VG-RMO9PR
ANC Data

From Video ANC

Crosspoint Insert
Audio Line Audio
De-Embed Sync Embed Router
Mux Output
Bypass

From Audio
Crosspoint Audio Audio
Shuffle V-Fade

Silence / Tones
To Audio
Crosspoint*

To Video
Crosspoint*
* Not available in V700 output-only slots.
* Not available in V700 Output only slots
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Vega 100 Audio Crosspoint and MADI Input/Output Module

The Vega audio crosspoint also has 6 MADI inputs and 6 MADI Inputs Outputs
outputs. Number and type: Output amplitude : 600 mVp-p ±10%
Together with internal audio connections to and from processing 6/3 dual redundant with auto–failover) Rise/fall time: <650 ns
and AES cards, it routes signals from any MADI, AES or embedded
HD-BNC (Gold Plated) 75Ω Signal path delay (MADI in to MADI out): minimum (µs)
input to any MADI, AES or embedded output.
Signal: MADI (56- or 64-channel, 48 kHz) Audio Routing
The audio router card must be installed when routing audio to or
from any video channel on a processing card. Return loss: <15 dB to 125 MHz AES: transparent to VUC bits. Parity regenerated on outputs.
Routing between AES inputs and outputs only does not require an Maximum cable length: 100m (328 ft.) Belden 1855 (from 600 mV Dolby E: transparent to Dolby E
audio crosspoint. source)
Key Features: Audio Multiplex to/from processing and AES cards
48 mono audio per mux
MADI inputs configurable as 6 in or redundant 3 in with auto 3 mux per processing card
failover 1 mux per AES card

MADI outputs configurable as 6 out or dual 3 out

Audio routing between any MADI, AES or embedded input to
any MADI, AES or embedded output
Synchronous 48 kHz operation
MADI Audio Crosspoint MADI
Transparent to Dolby E Audio
MADI Audio Inputs: 6x64 MADI + 12x48 MADI
Transparent to AES validity, user and channel status bits MADI Decode Outputs: 6x64 MADI + 12x48 Encode MADI
& C/O
Silence and test tone insertion 966x960
MADI
MADI
VG-RM6MADI

Silence/Tones

ORDERING

Mainframes Vega 400 Dual Redundant Options and Spares

VG-MF200 VG-PSU1
Vega 200 Frame. Includes 2 RU chassis, single PSU, single controller, single crosspoint, and cooling Vega Power Supply Unit for VG-MF 200, 400, 096H and 192H frames
fans VG-XPT200
VG-MF400 Vega Crosspoint for VG-MF200 & VG-MF096H 2 RU frame
Vega 400 Frame. Includes 4 RU chassis, single PSU, single controller, single crosspoint, and cooling VG-CTL6464
fans Vega Controller Card for VG-MF200 and VG-MF096 mainframes
VG-MF700 VG-BUF
Vega 700 Frame. Includes 7 RU chassis, single PSU, single controller, single crosspoint, and cooling Vega Buffer Card for 400, 700, 192 & 432 frames
fans VG-CTLBUF
Note: The mainframe is supplied with one PSU, one crosspoint card and one controller card. Vega Controller & Buffer Card Set for 400, 700, 192H & 432H frames. Consists of VG-CTL6464 and
Dual redundant PSUs and/or cards are purchased separately and fitted prior to system test and VG-BUF
dispatch. Either none, one, two or all three options should be purchased (per mainframe) depending on VG-FAN2
the level of redundancy thought to be appropriate. For critical ‘Live’ applications, all three DR options Vega Rear Fan Unit for VG-MF400, 700, 192 & 432 frames
are recommended. Alternatively any option can be purchased for upgrade on site at a later date or
simply for spares/replacements. Vega 700 Dual Redundant Options and Spares
VG-PSU2
Vega 200 Dual Redundant Options and Spares
Vega Power Supply Unit for VG-MF700 & VG-MF432H frame
VG-PSU1
VG-XPT700
Vega Power Supply Unit for VG-MF 200, 400, 096H and 192H frames
Vega Crosspoint for VG-MF700 & VG-MF432H 7U frame
VG-XPT200
VG-CTL6464
Vega crosspoint for VG-MF200 & VG-MF096H 2 RU frame
Vega Controller Card for VG-MF200 and VG-MF096 mainframes
VG-CTL6464
VG-BUF
Vega Controller Card for VG-MF200 and VG-MF096 mainframes
Vega Buffer Card for 400, 700, 192 & 432 frames
VG-FAN1
VG-CTLBUF
Vega Rear Fan Unit for VG-MF200 & VG-MF096H 2 RU frames
Vega Controller & Buffer Card Set for 400, 700, 192H & 432H frames. Consists of VG-CTL6464 and
VG-BUF
VG-FAN2
Vega Rear Fan Unit for VG-MF400, 700, 192 & 432 frames

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