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GeckoFlex
M o d u l a r U n i v e r s a l F r a m es

The GeckoFlex 2 RU modular platform is designed to meet the demands of todays broadcast facility and outside broadcast van signal conversion and distribution requirements. From analog audio through 1080p/3G video, the GeckoFlex frame supports a broad range of signal formats and functions, all in the same frame, all at the same time.
From single- and multi-function modular products to an Ethernet-based control system for configuring and operating modules across racks and facilities, Grass Valley offers a full range of signal-processing products, whatever the application. A key component of our modular product range is the GeckoFlex frame, which is designed for small production settings, mobile environments, and professional audio video applications. The GeckoFlex system is a flexible, cost-effective modular system built around a compact robust 2 RU frame. It can be used to build infrastructures that can handle the complete range of modern broadcast signals with just one enclosure type. The frame supports everything from audio to video signals, standard- to high-definition (SD to HD) formats, and copper to fiber infrastructures. you can easily integrate a GeckoFlex frame into broadcast and IT monitoring schemes with an optional network interface card.

Highly Serviceable
The GeckoFlex system is also the most serviceable system available. Its modules, dual power supplies, fans, network interface card and reference distribution circuits can all be swapped out from the front of the frame. In fact, not only are the network interface cards swappable, but the IP address and the frames identity remain with the frame, not the card. Because HD modules and most other modules provide industry-standard SNMP monitoring of signal formats and conditionsas well as the modules operation, identification, and status

Reference Distribution Buses

The dual reference distribution buses of the GeckoFlex frame allow you to share reference signals within the frame (Figure 1). Unlike conventional systems, the reference inputs are still available on individual cards and you can swap out reference circuits from the front of the frame to service them. The distributed reference can accept bi-level, tri-level, and AES audio sync inputs and feed all modules requiring a similar referencesaving on additional analog video distribution modules, frames, and the power dissipation associated with an old-fashioned reference system.

KEY FEATURES
2 RU, 10-slot high-density modular frame with exchangeable rear panels Powerful fan cooling option that can be serviced from the frame front Optional hot-swappable network card with Ethernet and RS-232 connections enables station-wide monitoring and configuration Frame remembers its own IP address and name so that network cards need no configuration after swapping Hot-swappable modules Hot-swappable, dual-redundant power supplies Dual internal reference distribution buses with module-level choices between bus 1, bus 2, and local (where fitted) 8900NET card provides Ethernet interface, any-browser configuration, and SNMP monitoring Any-browser configuration makes setup easy from all common Web browsers Supports Web browser, NetCentral monitoring, Newton control, and NetConfig configuration software Supports all currently shipping Gecko (8900) signal-processing modules by using suitable rear panels

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Fiber Ready
A unique feature of the GeckoFlex platform is a fiber-ready system that enables you to upgrade all SD/HD dual-rate modules to fiber inputs or outputs. These highly compact inputs and outputs, combined with our fiberready philosophy, makes these upgrades incredibly space-efficient: two fiber connections fit in the equivalent space of one BNC connector.

Calculating Power Consumption

To decide whether a particular set of modules will fit within a frame that does not have fan cooling, simply add the rated power consumptions of the modules to be mounted in the frame. These power values can be found on the latest versions of the modules data sheets. Please note that you do not include the power needed by the network card, fans or other assemblies, just the modules.

If the total power required by these modules is less than the power rating of the frame then it can support your application. It it critical not to exceed the overall environment ratings for the frame. If you have any doubt or questions, please contact Grass Valley Customer Support & Services for assistance (see last page).

GeckoFlex Reference Buses in Use

Bus 2
The module in Slot 1 has an 8900GEN-SM sub-module tted to feed reference bus 1

Bus 1

The module in Slot 3 has an 8900GEN-SM sub-module tted to feed reference distribution bus 2

Modules in Slots 2, 4, 5, and 6 take their own reference from bus 1

Modules in Slots 8, 9, and 10 take their own reference from bus 2

The module in Slot 7 has an 8900GEN-SM sub-module tted and can take in its own reference

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Mixing Signal Types Is Easy

With flexible rear connector modules, its easy to mix video, audio and fiber modules in the same GeckoFlex.

Newton System: Fast, Easy, Ethernet-Based Module Control

The Grass Valley Newton modular control system gives you fast, multiknob, Ethernet-based access to GeckoFlex modules. Using either a software or hardware interface, it gives you immediate control of up to four parameters at once across multiple modules. Newton operational control panels work with Ethernet- equipped GeckoFlex frames fitted with an optional network card.
Ethernet Facility LAN

VIDEO
8900V-R
J1 J2

AUDIO
8900A-R
J1 J2 J3 J4

FIBER
8900WFR-R
J1 J2

J3

J4

J3

J4 J5 J6 J7 J5 J8 J9 J10 J7 J8 J6

Newton Hardware Control Panel

Video Proc Video Timing Audio Proc Master Control Studio Edit Route Enable Sat

Sat

Sat

Sat

Sat

Sat

Assign

Monitor

Ident

J5

J6

nEwTon
MODULAR CONTROL

8960DEC Control

8921ADT Control

J7

J8

J11

J12

J9 J9 J10 J13 J14

GeckoFlex Frame
FIBER

8960DEC 8921ADT

8900NET Ethernet Interface

Concerto Series Multi-Format Router

IRD
Analog Video

Video A to D

8960DEC

Digital Video

Sat 4
4 Ch Audio A to D

8921ADT

AES 1 AES 2

4 Ch Analog Audio

IRD

Video A to D

8960DEC

Sat 5
4 Ch Analog Audio

4 Ch Audio A to D

8921ADT

AES 1 AES 2

Specifications
Weight
Weight without modules, one PSU: 8.4kg (8900FX), 8.8kg (8900FF/8900FFN) Weight with eight modules, two PSU, and net card: 11kg (8900FX), 11.5kg (8900FF/8900FFN) typical

Ordering Information
External Dimensions
Height (maximum external): 89mm Width (maximum external): 447mm Depth (maximum external): 390mm When ordering, users must ensure that the cooling available is suitable for the power load of the modules within the frame.

Rears for Fitting 8900 Gecko Modules

8900V-R
GeckoFlex 2 RU video rear, one slot, 10 BNC I/O for Gecko (8900) video and unbalanced audio modules

Frames
8900FX Basic GeckoFlex Distribution Frame
GeckoFlex frame with single power supply, 10 blank rears, and passive cooling suitable for power loads up to 30W

Mounting Dimensions
Mounting width: fits standard 19" rack Mounting height: two rack units Mounting depth: 373mm plus space for cabling

Environmental
Operating temperature: +0 to +40C Operating humidity: 10% to 95% noncondensing

8900A-R
GeckoFlex 2 RU video rear, one slot, four BNC I/O 10 3-pin balanced audio I/O for Gecko (8900) audio modules

8900FFN High-Power GeckoFlex Frame for any Module Mix

GeckoFlex frame with single power supply, 10 blank rears, cooling fans, and Ethernet interface card (8900NET) suitable for any combination of modules up to 100W

Upgrades
8900NET
Ethernet interface card

8900F-FAN
Fan front cover upgrade for GeckoFlex frame

8900FF Fan-Cooled GeckoFlex Frame for Distribution, Audio, and SD Video

GeckoFlex frame with single power supply, 10 blank rears, and fans suitable for distribution and Gecko (8900) modules up to 100W

Documentation
For the instruction manual and other documentation related to the GeckoFlex system please refer to www.grassvalley.com/docs/modular

Recommended Options
8900F-PSX: Redundant power supply for 8900FX, 8900FF, or 8900FFN

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8900 Series Modules for the GeckoFlex and Gecko Frames Video Distribution
8945EDA HD Front Equalizing Distribution Amplifier 8945EDA-D Dual HD Front Equalizing Distribution Amplifier 8947RDA-FR Fiber-ready HD Reclocking Distribution Amplifier 8947RDA-D Dual HD Reclocking Distribution Amplifier 8949MDA-CFR PAL/NTSC Monitoring Distribution Amplifier 8949MDA-SFR SDI Monitoring Distribution Amplifier 8901 Utility Analog Video Distribution Amplifier 8902 Analog Video Equalizing Distribution Amplifier 8906 Analog Video Clamping Equalizing Distribution Amplifier with SNMP 8931 Digital Video Fanout Distribution Amplifier 8937 SDI/ASI Reclocking Equalizing Distribution Amplifier 8937D Dual SDI/ASI Reclocking Equalizing Distribution 8941 Component Digital Video Monitoring Distribution Amplifier 8943RDA SD/HD/3G-SDI 1080p 1x8 Digital Video Distribution Amplifier 8943RDA-D Dual 1x4 SD/ HD/3G-SDI 1080p Digital Video Distribution Amplifier 8943RDA-DFR Dual Fiber-Ready SD/HD/3G-SDI 1080p Digital Video Distribution Amplifier

Audio Distribution and Processing

8910ADA-M Monaural Analog Audio Distribution Amplifier 8910ADA-SR Stereo Analog Audio Distribution Amplifier With Remote Control 8910ADA-ST Stereo Analog Audio Distribution Amplifier 8911 AES/EBU Re-clocking Distribution Amplifier 8912RDA AES Re-clocking Digital Audio Distribution Amplifier 8912RDA-D Dual AES Reclocking Digital Audio Distribution Amplifier 8914 Dual AES/EBU Digital Audio Delay Distribution Amplifier 8916 AES/EBU Auto-Tracking Digital Audio Delay Distribution Amplifier 8925DMB-B HD/SD Balanced Audio De-embedder 8925DMB-U HD/SD Unbalanced Audio De-embedder 8925EMB-B HD/SD Balanced Audio Embedder 8925EMB-U HD/SD Unbalanced Audio Embedder 8920MUX Video/Audio Multiplexer 8920DMX Video/Audio Demultiplexer 8977AP-4B Digital Audio Processor Balanced I/O 8977AP-4U Digital Audio Processor Unbalanced I/O 8920ADT Audio A/D Converter with Audio Tracking Delay 8920ADC Audio A/D Converter 8920DAC Audio D/A Converter 8921ADT Four-Channel Audio A/D Converter with Delay Tracking 8921DAC Four-Channel Audio D/A Converter with Delay

Fiber, Analog Video, Frames, Monitoring, and Support

8943CF Four-Channel SD/HD/3G Fiber Transmitter 8943FC Four-Channel SD/HD/3G Fiber Receiver 8939FCA CWDM Optical Multiplexer/Demultiplexer (upper 8 CWDM frequencies) 8939FCB CWDM Optical Multiplexer/Demultiplexer (lower 8 CWDM frequencies) Fiber SFP (CWDM, 1310 nm SD/ HD/3G) Media Converters (1310 nm, 1550 nm SD/HD/3G) 8960DEC NTSC/PAL-to-SDI Decoder 8960ENC SDI-to-NTSC/PAL Encoder 8964DEC Four-Channel NTSC/ PAL-to-SDI Decoder 8964DEC-FS Four-Channel NTSC/ PAL-to-SDI Decoder with Frame Sync 8964ENC Four-Channel SDI-toNTSC/PAL Encoder 8964ENC-FS Four-Channel SDI-to-NTSC/PAL Encoder with Frame Sync 8950ADC Component A/D Converter 8950DAC Component D/A Converter 8964MON Four-Channel SDI to NTSC/PAL Monitoring Converter 8900NET Network Interface Module NetCentral Remote Control and Monitoring Software Newton Ethernet-based Modular Control System

Video Conversion Synchronization and Processing

8995UPC Broadcast-Quality Upconverter and Frame Synchronizer 8995DNC Broadcast-Quality Downconverter and Frame Synchronizer 8995UDX , Up/Down/ Cross Conversion and Frame Synchronizer 8990ARC SDI Aspect Ratio Converter 8985FSP SD/HD Frame Synchronizer with Proc. Amp and Color Corrector 8985 FS SD/HD Frame Synchronizer 8985PRC SD/HD Video Processing Amplifier 8900FSS 4:2:2 Frame Synchronizer/Delay Submodule 8964FS Four-Channel SDI Frame Synchronizer 8972PX SD/HD SDI & DVB/ASI Protection Switch 8981FS SDI Frame Synchronizer/ Delay 8900GEN-SM GeckoFlex Genlock Submodule 8981NR 270 Mb/s SDI Noise Reducer Module 7600SD-REF SPG/TSG for SD (blackburst, analog and SDI video test, audio test) 7600HD-REF SPG/TSG for SD/HD (blackburst & TLS, analog and SDI video test, audio test) 7600MHD-REF Master timing generator for HD and SD black burst, TLS, analog and SDI test pattern, audio test pattern LTC/ VITC time code generator GPS receiver NTP client/server 7620PX changeover with blackburst, SDI & AES monitor & changeover

Customer Support & Professional Services

Our customer support and professional services offerings ensure optimal system performance and maximize uptime. These services include call centers staffed around the clock, commissioning, professional training courses, and technical maintenance programs and service agreements. www.grassvalley.com/support

Copyright 2011 Grass Valley USA, LLC. All rights reserved. Grass Valley, GeckoFlex, NetCentral, NetConfig, and Newton are trademarks of GVBB Holdings S.a.r.l. All other tradenames referenced are service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Specifications subject to change without notice. MOD-4010D-3