The Tektronix ECO8000 Automatic Changeover Unit is used in conjunction with a pair of Tektronix SPG8000A master sync/master clock reference generators for most broadcast facility, studio, mobile and post-production timing applications. The ECO8000 is a highly versatile automatic sync and signal changeover unit with configurations and capabilities required to address modern master sync application and other advanced sync timing application. This changeover unit offers exceptional reliability, stability and high availability and is designed with optional high bandwidth input changeover capabilities for 3G/HD/SD SDI signal environments.
- Switches analog blackburst, HD tri-level sync, AES/DARS, word clock, LTC, as well as SD/HD/3G-SDI signals (in the ECO8000-GV-ADV configuration)
- All the timing and synchronization signals required in modern broadcast, production and post production facilities
- Scalable product architecture to fit various application needs
- Electronic Fast Switch function for near glitch-less sync source switching, minimizing disruption in operations
- Automatic or manual changeover mode
- Front panel LED fault indicators for each individual channel as well as the status of the power supplies
- Dual hot-swappable power supplies ensure continuous availability of reference signals
- Easy to manage with Web-based interface for configuration and SNMP for status and alert information
