Model MSC-FS44FL
3G-SDI Fiber Optic Tranceiver 4×4 Mini Switcher, SFP TR modules included
List Price: $1,895 USD
Overview
Matrix Switch Corporation’s Mini SFP SDI video routing switchers provide a powerful and flexible solution for routing SDI signals using pluggable SFP modules.
The MSC-FS44FL router provides 4 SFP slots with Fiber Optic Transceivers included. This router offers a compact, powerful, flexible, and low cost SDI SFP solution.
Matrix Switch Corporation routers offer flexible and user friendly control, including a button interface, built in web page, our powerful but easy to use MASCOT protocol, and some common 3rd party protocols.
Features
- Re-clocks standard SDI rates UHD (11.88 Gbit/s), 3G (2.97 Gbit/s), HD (1.485 Gbit/s), and SD (270 Mbit/s)
- Auto bypass of non-standard SDI rates from 20 Mbit/s to 11.88 Gbit/s
- Passes SDI embedded audio and ancillary data
- Different SDI rates can be used on different inputs interchangeably and without restriction
- Inputs can be switched to multiple outputs without restriction
- Outputs can be individually muted
- Vertical interval switching using vertical sync input (Tri-level sync or NTSC/PAL black burst)
- Store and recall up to 10 preset salvos
- Includes button control panel interface
- Supports Matrix Switch Corporation Remote Panels
- Ethernet port for control via built in web page interface or TCP/IP ports
- Interactive web page interface (Interactive Demo)
- Serial control via RS-232 port
- Support for some common 3rd party protocols for added integration flexibility
- System software updates over Ethernet port
- Compact enclosure design with a depth of only 5 inches
- Less than 2 pounds
- External DC power supply
- Complies with all relevant FCC, U/L, CE, and RoHS requirements
- Backed by a full 2 year manufacturer parts and labor warranty
Specifications
General | |
Inputs | 4 |
Outputs | 4 |
Size | 5″ x 1.75″ x 5″ |
Weight | 2.0 lbs |
USA List Price | $1,895 |
Power | 5 VDC 4A Adapter |
Power Connector | 5.5mm OD 2.5mm ID coaxial |
Power Usage | 20.0 |
Panel Type | Buttons |
Ethernet | 10 Base-T |
Made in | USA |
Operating Temp. | 0 – 70C |
Storage Temp. | -10 – 90C |
MTBF | 50,000+ Hours |
MTTR | < 48 Hours |
Fiber Optic SFP Transceiver Modules | |
Product | MSC-SFPTR-F |
Connector Type | LC |
Fiber Type | Single Mode Fiber (SMF) |
Wavelength | RX: 1200~1610nm (1310nm nominal) TX: 1310nm (DFB laser) |
Max Distance | 20km |
Data Rates | 50 Mbit/s to 3 Gbit/s |
Standard | SFP MSA Compliant |
Pathological Signals | Supports Pathological Signals for 3G/HD/SD-SDI |
SMPTE Standard | SMPTE 297-2006 Compatible |
Digital Diagnostics | MSA DDM Compatible Interface |
SDI Standards | |
SD Formats | 625i25 PAL and 525i29.97 NTSC |
HD Formats | 720p23.98, 720p24, 720p25, 720p29.97, 720p30, 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p24, 1080PsF24, 1080p25, 1080PsF25, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p30, 1080PsF30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 |
3G Formats | 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 |
2K Formats | 2048 x 1556p23.98/24/25 |
Compliance | SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 310M, SMPTE 425M-A, SMPTE 425M-B, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601 |
Video Sampling | 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 |
Audio Sampling | 24 bit @ 48 KHz |
Color Precision | 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 10 bit |
Color Space | YUV or RGB |
Metadata Support | Ancillary data as defined by SMPTE 352M |
Reference Sync | |
Connector Type | Analog BNC with pass-through |
Format | Tri-Level Sync and NTSC/PAL Black Burst |
Downloads
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File Name | MSC-FS44FL-Manual.pdf |
File Type | Product Manual | |
Version | 1.8 | |
Date | April 26, 2020 | |
Size | 1.3 MB |
Items
Qty | Model | Description |
4 | MSC-SFPTR-F | 3G-SDI Fiber Optic SFP Transceiver Module 20KM |
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