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AudioLink PLUS™
E1 System for Contribution/Distribution Networks
Solve Today’s Challenging Content Transport Requirements
Radio engineers face the challenges of managing their broadcast program contribution and distribution and providing the highest degree of on-air reliability, while still controlling their costs. The field-proven Intraplex® AudioLink PLUS™ E1 audio multiplexing system combines bidirectional transport of program audio with a wide variety of other traffic — including LAN/WAN data, telephone, intercom, fax, and remote control data, all over the same link. And the unique transmission robustness and error mitigation features of Intraplex provide users with unmatched reliability.
Get a Complete Range of Audio Options — and More
The AudioLink PLUS system offers the industry’s widest range of plug-in modules for program audio, voice and data to combine virtually any mix of payload traffic for transport over E1. Program audio options include true uncompressed linear audio for the highest-quality sound and the lowest processing delay. Compressed audio options such as MPEG II, MPEG III, J.41 and Enhanced apt-X® allow you to increase bandwidth efficiency for consolidation of multiple audio channels and other payloads on the same link.
Data modules provide one-way or full-duplex data circuits, with a variety of data rates and formats for LAN/WAN, control circuits, program associated data and legacy devices. Voice modules transport voice-grade audio for telephone, intercom and fax applications.
Whether over E1 land lines or microwave radios, the AudioLink PLUS system delivers superior audio quality and efficiency to broadcast stations and networks worldwide.
E1 and IP — Build for the Future
Intraplex AudioLink PLUS E1 multiplexers can be used in conjunction with Intraplex® NetXpress™ IP multiplexers. Together, they allow gradual migration from E1 to IP and enable the deployment of hybrid E1/IP contribution and distribution networks that share a common family of audio interface modules
Harris® Intraplex® is a world leader in E1 audio transport solutions, with thousands of systems in operation.
Features
- Audio, voice and data transport over E1 networks
- 17 card slots for application modules
- Flexible network topology for multi-site networks
- Inherently bidirectional, supports contribution and distribution
- Compatible with Intraplex NetXpress IP multiplexers
- Optional redundant power supply
- Optional E1 card and line redundancy
- In-band network control
- Optional SNMP-based IP network control
- Communications interface with Windows®-based IntraGuide® configuration and management software
Specifications
Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.
| General A typical shelf configuration consists of 1 chassis, 1 power supply, 1 or 2 CM-7RB E1 interface modules, and 1 or 2 Module Adapters (MAs), 1 for each CM-7RB. See E1 Inputs/ Outputs for MA options. Audio, voice, and data modules and redundant components optional. | |
| Shelf Configurations | ADL-263 E1 terminal multiplexer contains 1 CM-7RB module with MA
ADL-265 E1 drop and insert multiplexer contains 2 CM-7RB modules with MAs, configured for drop and insert or drop and continue operation ADL-266 E1 dual terminal multiplexer contains 2 CM-7RB modules with MAs, configured as 2 independent terminals sharing the same chassis |
| Module Compatibility | Accepts Intraplex plug-in audio, voice, and data modules. See individual module specifications for details and applications |
| E1 Specifications | |
| Inputs/Outputs | Depends on the MA selected. Options are:
MA-215: 1 RJ-48C connector, 120 ohms MA-217A: 2 BNC connectors, 75 ohms MA-217B: 1 DB-15 connector, 120 ohms |
| Frame Formats | Channel Associated Signaling (CAS)
Common Channel Signaling (CCS) Per ITU G.703, G.704 and G.706 |
| Line Codes | High-Density Bipolar Order 3 (HDB3)
Alternate Mark Inversion (AMI) |
| Timing | Internal, 2,048 Mbs ±30 ppm output
External, RS-422 clock input Loop |
| Redundancy | 2 levels of E1 redundancy are available:
For E1 module redundancy where only 1 E1 circuit is available, a second CM-7RB module can be added that connects to the same MA as the primary CM-7RB. For E1 line and module redundancy where 2 E1 circuits are available, the system can be equipped with 2 CM-7RB modules and an MA-235 set, which contains 1 each MA-235-1 and MA-235-2, replacing the standard MA (available with RJ-48C connectors only). |
| Status and Diagnostics | |
| LED Indicators | Power, normal, alert, alarm |
| Alarm Reporting | Major (alarm), minor (alert), NO/NC relay contacts |
| Loopbacks | Line loopback, equipment loopback, payload loopback |
| Test Access | Bantam jacks for E1 input/output signal and E1 input/output monitoring |
| Remote Access and Control | |
| User Interface (Standard) | Remote programming and monitoring using ISiCL (ASCII command-line interface), or Windows®-based IntraGuide configuration and management software, which is provided with every system. IntraGuide software updates are available to Intraplex customers from the Harris Broadcast Customer Portal at http://ecustomer.broadcast.harris.com.
Interface via RS-232 C and RS-485 asynchronous data connection In-band E1 access to far-end AudioLink PLUS system(s) via ISiCL or IntraGuide. |
| User Interface (Optional) | When equipped with an SCM-IP control module, the system is accessible via IP and can be controlled by any SNMP v2-based network management system. SNMP MIBs available upon request. |
| Physical and Environmental | |
| Power Requirements | Universal AC 90 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 48 VDC, 24 VDC |
| Power Supply | Single or redundant, 60 W AC, 100 W AC, 50 W 48 VDC, 50 W 24 VDC |
| Power Consumption | Depends on modules installed, less than 40 W typical |
| Temperature | 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C) operating |
| Humidity | 10% to 90% noncondensing |
| Dimensions | 3RU: 5.25 x 14.75 x 19 in. (13.4 x 37.5 x 48.3 cm) |
| Standard Shipping Carton (contains one 3RU shelf) | 15 x 20 x 22 in. (38 x 50 x 56 cm) |
| Shipping Weight | Depends on modules installed, less than 25 lbs (11.4 kg) typical |
| Regulatory Compliance | |
| CE Approved, CTR – 12 and 13, FCC Part 15, UL 1950, RoHS-compliant | |
OPTIONS
The Intraplex Shelf Control Module (SCM) for IP provides simple network management protocol (SNMP) agent support for the Intraplex family of products.
Sales Contacts
- North America +1 800 231 9673
- Caribbean and Latin America +1 786 437 1960
- Europe, Middle East & Africa +44 (0) 118 964 8200
- Asia, Pacific Rim +852 2776 0628
