The RB-FS82 8 + 2 audio failover switcher is an important tool in many critical areas in telecommunications and broadcast chains. The device has 8 main + 2 standby, stereo analogue audio, AES/EBU digital audio and RS232 connections (both inputs and outputs) and can be configured via Ethernet for two main operational applications:
Product Features
Relay based switching.
Encoder site (Set via IP): 8 stereo program inputs, 8 + 2 stereo program outputs where each program input/Output carries: analogue L/R, stereo AES/EBU & RS232.
Encoder site: Each program output has an alarm detect GP input.
Decoder Site (Set via IP): 8 + 2 stereo program inputs, 8 program outputs where each program input carries: analogue L/R, stereo AES/EBU & RS232.
Decoder Site: Each program input has an alarm detect GP input.
8 programme I/O paths, 2 standby output paths.
AES/EBU transparent (for Dolby E transport).
Passive throughput in event of power outage.
GP output for signalling RB-FS82 alarm conditions: PSU 1/2 fail, Standby 1/2 active, Summary Alarm.
Automatic or Manual reversion modes.
LED indicators on front panel.
IP control, including Web GUI and SNMP.
Dual AC power supplies (select when ordering).
Typical Applications
As a failover switcher for multi channel audio transport over E1 or IP, typically as performed by APT Oslo, Prodys Nureus, where a N+1 topology is adopted.
Product Category
Failover Switchers
Technical Specifications
Audio Specification - Digital
The RB-FS82 uses passive fixed switching relays which don’t affect the overall audio performance
Audio Specification - Analogue
Crosstalk: >86dB
Front Panel Operational Controls
Manual Switching: Via Restore 1 & Restore 2 push-buttons
Front Panel Indicators
Power LEDs: 2 x Power indicators
Channel Status LEDs: 16 x Standby status indicators, 2 per channel.
Standby Restore LEDs: 2 x illuminated buttons.
Rear Panel Connections
Analogue Inputs: 8 x differential stereo inputs across
Analogue Inputs: 2 x 25 way D-Types female
Digital Inputs: 8 x inputs on 1 x 25 way
Digital Inputs: D-Type female
Analogue Outputs: 8 x inputs on 1 x 25 way
Analogue Outputs: D-Type female
Digital Outputs: 8 x outputs on 1 x 25 way
Digital Outputs: D-Type female
RS232 Inputs: 8 x RS232 communication lines on
RS232 Inputs: 1 x 25 way D-Type female
RS232 Outputs: 8 x RS232 communication lines on
RS232 Outputs: 1 x 25 way D-Type female
GPI/O: 10 Inputs & 5 outputs on 1 x 25 pin D-Type female
Standby 1&2 Inputs: 2 x Analogue differential stereo inputs
Standby 1&2 Inputs: 2 x Stereo digital inputs
Standby 1&2 Inputs: 2 x RS232 Communication line pairs on 1 x 25 way D-Type female
Ethernet Port: 10/100Mbps on 1 x RJ45 socket for IP control, SNMP and web GUI
Mains Input (AC): 1 x Universal filtered IEC, continuously rated 85-264VAC @47- 63Hz, max 20W, plus 1 x 12V 1A DC supply, 2.5mm socket fused. (External DC supply not provided).
Nominal Input (DC): 12V DC
Maximum Operating Range (DC): 5.5V to 13.5V DC
Software Undervolt Alarm: Vin < 11V
or (Dual DC): 2 x 18V-75V 20W max, DC supply,
or (Dual DC): 2.5mm socket fused. (External DC supplies not provided).
Nominal Input (DC): 24V to 48V DC
Maximum Operating Range (DC): 20V to 60V DC
Software Undervolt Alarm: Vin < 22V
Fuse Rating (AC): 1 x Anti-surge fuse 2A 20 x 5mm
Equipment Type
RB-FS82: Audio failover switcher, 8 + 2 inputs
RB-FS82DC: Audio failover switcher, 8 + 2 inputs, 2 x DC inputs
Please Note: Separate DC power supplies are not provided as standard with the product.
Physical Specifications
Dimensions (Raw): 48cm(W) x 22cm(D) x 4.2cm(H) 1U
Dimensions (Raw): 19” (W) x 8.7” (D) x 1.7” (H) 1U
Dimensions (Boxed): 55cm(W) x 28cm(D) x 17cm(H)
Dimensions (Boxed): 21.7”(W) x 11”(D) x 6.7”
Weight: Nett: 2.2kg Gross: 3.6kg
Weight: Nett: 4.8lb Gross: 8.0lb
* Note that this product is deeper than standard Redboxes
