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IconKey™

Serial Digital Keyer

IconKey™ is the latest serial digital keyer for the NEO® frame. IconKey provides two channels of video fill and key inputs, as well as optional internal branding, in an HD/SD keyer. IconKey can be controlled by automation using the keying functions of the M2100 protocol, and supports the NUCLEUS™ series hardware control panel and the CCS Navigator™ software control panels.

The IconKey logo option provides all the graphical playback power of an IconLogo™ branding system. The logo option adds four internal branding layers, each with the ability to play back stills, bugs, animations, crawls, EAS and more.

Features

  • HD/SD compatible
  • Two fill+key video inputs for multi-layered keying
  • Preview output channel
  • NUCLEUS hardware control panel and full CCS Navigator soft-panel support
  • Automation support via M2100 protocol
  • Eight GPI in, seven GPI out
  • Logo option features:
    • Four internal branding layers
    • Storage for up to 999 elements: logos, animations, clocks, crawls, etc.
    • Up to 4 GB online, 8 GB offline storage available
  • Relay bypass with optional breakout box
  • Breakout box support for one or two IconKey modules per 1RU frame

Specifications

Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.

Serial Digital Video Inputs
Number of Inputs6 (PGM1, PGM2, Fill1, Key1, Fill2, Key2)

Standard

HDTV1.485 Gb/s serial per SMPTE 292M 1080i/720p 59.94 Hz/50 Hz
SDTV270 Mb/s 525/625 per SMPTE 259M-C
EqualizationAutomatic up to 328 ft (100 m) of Belden 1694A
Connector TypeBNC
Return Loss (HD only)>15 db
Impedance75 ohms

Genlock Input
Connector TypeBNC
Number of Inputs1 genlock
Return Loss-40 dB to 6 MHz
Impedance75 ohms
Reference TypeNTSC/PAL, color black, or 525/625 comp sync or tri-level per SMPTE 240M 29.97/30/25
Level200 mV to 2 V, nominal
Connector TypeBNC

Serial Digital Video Outputs
Standard:
HDTV1.485 Gb/s serial per SMPTE 292M 1080i/720p 59.94 Hz/50 Hz
SDTV270 Mb/s 525/625 per SMPTE 259M-C
Connector TypeBNC
Number of Outputs3; PGM/A1, PGM/A2, PST/B
Return Loss>18 db
Impedance75 ohms

Embedded Audio
SDTVPer SMPTE 272M (embedded as 20-bit audio only)
HDTVPer SMPTE 299M (embedded as 24-bit audio) 48 KHz per AES3-1992
Channels4 groups HD, 2 or 4 groups SD
ModeDelete existing and rewrite new audio groups

GPI Inputs and Outputs
It is assumed that these inputs/outputs are externally isolated. They are low-voltage, TTL-style input/outputs.

GPI Input
Quantity8
TypeNon-isolated TTL
PolaritySoftware specified
Voltage Range-0.3 to 5.3 V maximum
Current Load1 mA
ConnectorPart of 62-pin “D”-type or terminal strips on optional breakout module

GPI Output
Quantity7
TypeOpen drain
PolaritySoftware specified
Voltage Range-0.3 to 5.3 V maximum
Load40 mA maximum
ConnectorPart of 62-pin “D”-type or terminal strips on optional breakout module

Power Consumption
FrameNEO (1RU) or NEO (3RU): <25 W

Serial Communications Interface
StandardRS-232 or RS-422 (SMPTE S207M)
ConnectorFemale 9-way “D”-type
ReceiverInput Sensitivity ±200 mV
Data Comms38,400 baud
8-bit
No parity
1 stop bit

Ethernet Port
Standard10/100Base-T IEEE 802.3u
Connector8-pin RJ45

Miscellaneous
Performance Temperature41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C)
Operating Temperature32° to 122° F (0° to 45° C)

Ordering Information

ICONK-EIconKey module set: DSK. Includes 2 external keying layers, 2 audio over, occupies 2 NEO slots

ICONK-E-LOGOIconKey module set with logo: DSK + MGI. Includes 2 external keying layers, 4 internal branding layers, audio logos, 2 audio over, occupies 2 NEO slots

ICONK-BO-V1IconKey breakout with relay bypass, 1-channel

ICONK-BO-V2IconKey breakout with relay bypass, 2-channel
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