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Panacea™

Small-Scale Routing

All HD Panacea™ routers offer 3 Gb/s (1080p) performance!

The affordable, compact Panacea™ routing switcher line is the market leader for small routing applications, offering the largest selection of matrix sizes, options and built-in control features — allowing you to purchase a router tailored to your applications.

Features

  • 3 Gb/s (1080p) performance at HD-SDI (1.485 Gb/s) prices
  • Flexible matrix partitioning options allow for flexibility and customization
  • Available in the widest array of format sizes available – from 8x8 through 32x32 and up to a 256x4 solution
  • Available in 1RU or 2RU sizes:
    • Panacea 1RU — single-format matrix options: 16x16, 16x4, 16x1, 8x8 in HD-SDI, SDI, AES, analog video, analog audio
    • Panacea 2RU — dual-format matrix options: 32x32, 32x4, dual 16x16, dual 16x4, dual 8x8 in HD-SDI, SDI, AES, analog video, analog audio
    • Panacea 2RU — mixed-format matrix options: 16x16, 16x4, 16x1 and 8x8 HD-SDI SDI and analog video with analog audio
    • Other mixed formats including HD and SDI with discrete AES available — contact sales for more information
  • Comprehensive signal formats include HD-SDI (3 Gb/s), SD-SDI, ASI, analog video, analog audio, AES/EBU balanced and unbalanced, and RF
  • Choose either integrated universal AC or DC power supplies or external (brick) universal power supplies
  • Redundant power supplies, external 1RU and 2RU, integrated 2RU only
  • Ethernet communications optional on all Panacea routers except Panacea™ Lite
  • Quiet switching of discrete AES/EBU digital audio option
  • Signal diagnosis capabilities (i.e., signal presence, error detection)
  • Small frame footprint, only 5.25-in. (13.3 cm) deep
  • Control via X/Y, serial RS-232/422, local control panel, optional remote control panel or direct-to-frame; optional IP/Ethernet/SNMP
Key Benefits
  • 3 Gb/s performance
  • Flexible matrix sizes from 8x8 to 256x4
  • Widest range of formats in the industry
  • Control via Ethernet, coax X/Y and serial standard
  • Redundant power supplies available
  • Small-frame footprint
  • Budget-conscious price
  • Superior quality

Product Details

Panacea™ — Industry’s Largest Selection of Small-Matrix Routing

HD/SD-SDI
The Panacea wideband digital multirate routing switcher offers a clear growth path from lower-bit rate SDI and ASI to high-bandwidth HDTV applications. It routes signals from 3.072 Mb/s to 3 Gb/s.

SD-SDI
From 8x8 to 32x32, the Panacea SDI router switches signals from 3.072 to 540 Mb/s.

Wideband Analog Video
The Panacea wideband analog video router switches standard composite NTSC, PAL, SECAM and analog component video signals, and RF/IF-up to 200 MHz.

Analog Audio 
The Panacea analog audio router switches standard stereo and mono analog audio signals, as well as timecode.

AES/EBU Digital Audio
The Panacea AES/EBU routing switcher provides synchronous or synchronous quiet switching for balanced or unbalanced digital audio signals.

Specifications

Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.

FRAME AND SYSTEMS

Input
1RU1RU portable desktop power supply (rear mount AC power supply module available as an option)
2RU2RU portable desktop power supply (rear mount AC power supply module available as an option)
Desktop Power SupplyUniversal input
1RU47 to 63 Hz, 70 eb
AC: 100 to 240 VAC
DC: –36 to –72 VDC
2RU47 to 63 Hz, 130 W
AC: 100 to 240 VAC
DC: –36 to –72 VDC

Output
Total Power15 VDC
1RU70 W
2RU105 W
Performance Temperature41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C)
Operating Temperature32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C)

Mechanical
1RU Dimensions (W x H x D)19 x 5.25 x 1.75 in. (48.3 x 13.3 x 44 cm)
2RU Dimensions (W x H x D)19 x 5.25 x 3.5 in. (48.3 x 13.3 x 88 cm)

Weight (fully loaded)
1RU5 lbs (2.3 kg)
2RU7 lbs (3.2 kg)

Indicators
Standard Resource ModulePower/alarm LED
Enhanced Resource ModulePower/alarm LED, data LED
Cooling (only in HD and analog audio)Forced air/convection

Input/Output Signals
RS-232/422 Serial CommunicationDB-9 pin connector
Alarm/Comm Port3-pin connector
X-Y (coaxial communication)75 ohms BNC
Sync75 ohms BNC
EthernetRJ45

ANALOG AUDIO

Inputs
Number of Inputs8, 16, or 32
Signal TypeBalanced, analog audio
ImpedanceHigh Z (20 k ohms), or Low Z (600 ohms)
Low Z analog audio only available in 16x1, 16x16, 32x32 sizes
ConnectorDB-25
CMRR>75 dB rejection, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Normal Input Level+8 dBu
Maximum Level+28 dBu

Outputs
Number of Outputs1, 4, 16, or 32
Signal TypeBalanced analog audio
ConnectorDB-25
Maximum Level+28 dBu
DC Output Level±50 mV maximum
Maximum Cable Length328 ft (100 m) of Belden 8451 or equivalent
Minimum Load600 ohms
Impedance66 ohms

Performance
GainUnity, ±0.15 dB
THD+N*<0.01% at 28 dBu
<0.005%, typical
IMD (SMPTE 4:1)<0.005%, +24 dBu, typical
<0.01%, worst case
Crosstalk>90 dB isolation, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, all hostile, typical
>85 dB isolation, worst case
Frequency Response<–3 dB to 200 kHz
0.15 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
S/N Ratio>105 dB ref. to +28 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Temperature
Performance Temperature41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C)
Operating Temperature32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C)

* THD+N increases as matrix size and/or number of destinations increase. The worst case is a 128x64 stereo system or a 128x128 mono system with all destinations set to a single source. In this worst case, the THD+N is <0.025%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +28 dBu, with a High Z load.

ANALOG VIDEO

Inputs
Number of Inputs8, 16, or 32
Signal TypeComposite or component analog video or any video or RF signal within the voltage and frequency limits
Connector75 ohms BNC per IEC 169-8
Signal CouplingDC
Impedance75 ohms
Return Loss>45 dB at 5 MHz
>35 dB at 20 MHz
>18 dB at 250 MHz
Normal Input Level1 V pk-pk
Maximum Level3 V pk-pk centered at 0 V

Outputs
Number of Outputs1, 4, 8, 16, or 32
Signal TypeComposite, component analog video or any video or RF signal within the voltage and frequency limits
Connector75 ohms BNC per IEC 169-8
Impedance75 ohms
Return Loss>45 dB at 5 MHz
>35 dB at 20 MHz
>18 dB at 250 MHz
Normal Level1 V pk-pk
Maximum Level3 V pk-pk centered at 0 V
Tilt0.1%

Performance
DC Offset<±50 mV
Input to Input GainUnity ±0.15 dB
Frequency Response±0.1 dB from DC to 20 MHz
±0.5 dB from 20 to 50 MHz
+2 to –3 dB from 50 to 200 MHz
Crosstalk>65 dB typical
>60 worst case
Differential Gain<0.15% at 3.58 and 4.43 MHz
Differential Phase<0.15° at 3.58 and 4.43 MHz
Phase Scatter<±1° input to input
Signal to Noise>65 dB 5 MHz
Power Consumption35 W

Temperature
Performance Temperature41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C)
Operating Temperature32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C)

SDI, HD-SDI

Inputs
Number of Inputs8, 16, or 32
Connector75W BNC per IEC 169-8
Signal TypeSMPTE 259M, SMPTE 344M and SMPTE 292M signal formats (HS only)
Frequency limited — 3.072 Mb/s to 3 Gb/s
Normal Input Level800 mV pk-pk ±10%
Maximum Input Level1200 mV
Return Loss>–20 dB (5 to 540 MHz)
>–18 dB (540 MHz to 1.485 GHz)
EqualizationAuto
270 Mb/s — 1100 ft (335 m) Belden 1694A
1.485 Gb/s (HS only) — 400 ft (122 m) Belden 1694A

Outputs
Number of Outputs1, 4, 16, or 32
Connector75 ohms BNC per IEC 169-8
Signal TypeSMPTE 259M, SMPTE 344M and SMPTE 292M signal formats
ReclockingAutomatic for all SMPTE-defined data rates passthrough for all non-standard clock rates
Return Loss–20 dB (5 to 540 MHz)
>–18 dB (540 MHz to 1.485 GHz)
>12 dB to 3 Gb/s
Jitter<0.2 UI @ frequency tested
Output Amplitude800 mV pk-pk ±10%
Rise and Fall Time270 Mb/s — 400 to 1500 ps
1.485 Gb/s (HS only) — <270 ps
3 Gb/s (HS only) — <135 ps
Overshoot<10% of amplitude

Performance
DC Offset0 ±0.5 V
Power Consumption16x16= 25 W
32x32= 50 W
Propagation Delay<4.5 nS P16 xn S (270 Mb/s)
<13 nS P16 xn SR (270 Mb/s)
<5.5 nS P32 xn S (270 Mb/s)
<13.5 nS P-2 xn SR (270 Mb/s)
Temperature
Performance Temperature41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C)
Operating Temperature32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C)

AES AUDIO

Inputs
Balanced I/OCoaxial I/O
TypeBalanced, transformer coupledAC coupled
Qty. (Signals)32, 16, or 832, 16, or 8
Qty. (Reference)One, terminatedOne, looping
Connector (Signals)DB-25BNC
Connector (Reference)Removable terminal stripBNC
Impedance110 ohms75 ohms
Return LossN/A>30 dB, 0.1 to 6 MHz
>25 dB, 6 to 12 MHz
Signal Amplitude0.2 V pk-pk to 7 V pk-pk0.1 V to 2 V pk-pk

Outputs
Balanced I/OCoaxial I/O
TypeBalanced, transformer coupledUnbalanced
Quantity32, 16, 8, 4, or 132, 16, or 4
ConnectorDB-25BNC
Impedance110 ohms75 ohms
Return LossN/A>35 dB, 0.1 to 6 MHz
>25 dB, 6 to 12 MHz
Signal Amplitude5 V pk-pk ±1 V into 110 ohms load1 V pk-pk ±10% into 75 ohms load
DC Offset0 V ±50 mV0 V ±50 mV
Rise and Fall Time5 to 30 ns30 to 44 ns

Performance
Propagation Delay<170 ns, asynchronous mode
<1.5 AES frames, synchronous or SQS modes
Intrinsic Jitter<5 ns
Switching TypeAsynchronous, synchronous or synchronous quiet switching (SQS)
AES Frame Rates30 to 192 kHz in asynchronous mode
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz in synchronous or SQS mode
Data RatesUp to 30 Mb/s, 50% duty cycle, asynchronous mode
Power Consumption<20 W

Temperature
Performance Temperature41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C)
Operating Temperature32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C)

Ordering Information

Signal Formats
SSDI, non-reclocking
SRSDI with reclocking
HSHD-SDI (wideband digital multi-rate) non-reclocking
HSRHD-SDI (wideband digital multi-rate) with reclocking
AEBAES/EBU balanced, digital audio
AECAES/EBU coaxial digital audio
AEBQAES/EBU balanced, digital audio quiet switch
AECQAES/EBU coaxial digital audio quiet switch
A2Analog stereo audio
VAnalog video

Power Supplies
IInternal AC power supply
YInternal DC power supply
OExternal AC power supply
Ethernet Connectivity
EEnables Ethernet connectivity

Sales Contacts
  • North America +1 800 231 9673
  • Caribbean and Latin America +1 786 437 1960
  • Europe and Africa +44 118 964 8200
  • Middle East and South Asia  +971 4 433 8250
  • Asia, Pacific Rim +852 2776 0628