USED decommissioned broadcast industry equipment
Decommissioned due to organisation wide upgrading of equipment
Installed in the early 2000's and I believe this product line is still supported by Ensemble Designs, USA (See more comments about this below)
ENSEMBLE DESIGNS (USA)
Avenue Signal Integration Systems
Dual SPG/TSG Module
Dual Sync Generator & Test Signal Generator with HD Tri-level sync
Model: 5400
PCB: 45005401 A1 Revision D
I have two of these modules available, their serial numbers are:
Serial # CUFB3270 & CUFB3271
Both modules have the optional 5410 TSG Analog Audio option installed
PCB: 45005410 X1 Revision C
Serial # JTGJ2866 & AUGJ2928
These serial numbers MAY be useful, contact Ensemble Designs (USA) to establish if there is still existing customer support for this card, based on the previous broadcast industry ownership/registration of the product. Even if you do not require support, an installation manual would come in handy!
Supplied as pictured in this advertisement PLUS the rear backplane template so you know what port does what! (Accidently left out of the photographs)
In brief (very brief) this module with the 5410 daughter board is a stable timing source that is intended as a local reference generation in broadcast, remote and post. Having dual outputs, simultaneously in analog composite and serial digital, and a HD Tri-Level Sync reference output are generated and with the 5410 installed, Analog and AES audio outputs are available.
Further design, block diagram and technical information is provided in the photographs associated with this product.
CONDITION:
Used but excellent condition
Only handled under strict ESD protocols and stored now within an ESD sealed bag, this is also how it will be supplied.
TESTING:
Just like the Ensemble Designs "Avenue" frame that I have, it is not easy (nah, impossible!) to test one of these modules without correct source signals so I have had to rely on my background knowledge of this specific card and VERY BASIC "power up" testing.
The previous user was a major player in the broadcast industry and this product was fully functional at the time of decommissiong. It was only due to organisation wide technology upgrades that this module was decommissioned because of the upgrading regime.
My own "confirmation" tests made were far more primitive though, just inserted into the Advance frame (available separately) and powered up! All leds that should indicate, do...(even the red led) see the blurry photograph (technical expertise yes, cameraman no!)
NOTE: you may notice the red led is ON. After the POST checking, the card is looking for signal reference sources (of which I have none available to me now) and as a result it generates an error condition as indicated by the RED led. In a normal operating environment, in-situ, this error will not occur.
You may also notice that the module is set to local control, the DIP switch is set for 625 and both the Primary & Secondary channels correctly indicate 625
I no longer have any suitable test sources for this card, these video and audio standards are pretty dated these days but I am extremely confident this card is fully functional based on my knowledge of it's history and my simple "power up" tests
