Link Electronics PCO-818SA Analog Change-Over Chassis with Black Burst, Subcarrier and Sync

Make your analog system more reliable and flexible with the PCO-818SA Analog Change-Over Chassis. This advanced unit is equipped with a range of modules including the 818-OP/BB for Analog Black Burst, the 818-OP/SC for Analog Subcarrier, and the 818-OP/PL for Analog Sync. Designed to adapt and grow with your evolving technology needs, the PCO-818SA offers unparalleled sync system reliability in a compact, user-friendly, and cost-effective package.

The PCO-818SA's innovative modular design sets a new standard in Automatic Changeover units, offering the flexibility to monitor only the signals used by your system. This eliminates the need for unnecessary monitoring capabilities, saving you money and resources. You can install only the modules you need now and easily add more later as your requirements change.

Each module in the PCO-818SA is precisely matched to its signal, allowing for accurate monitoring of pulses of various amplitudes and widths. This unique feature also enables the mixing of analog and digital signal monitoring within the same chassis, a first in the industry.

The PCO-818SA and its sync generator companion, the SPG-812, share a common chassis, allowing for easy interchangeability of modules between units. This feature can be particularly useful for television stations that may need a backup black burst generator installed in the changeover chassis.

Designed with a fail-safe memory, the PCO-818SA ensures that an AC mains failure will not erase the memory of its last generator selection. Its dual-coil latching relays provide a reliable signal path even in the event of a power loss to the unit. The power supply of the PCO-818SA is designed to withstand extreme conditions with a universal voltage input range of 85VAC to 260VAC, making it the last unit to shut down in the event of an AC mains failure.

The PCO-818SA also features bi-color LEDs for instant status indication for each signal in your system. If a signal is not in use, the LED can be easily de-selected to avoid a false failure indication. A "Manual/Automatic" switch allows you to override the automatic changeover function and select either generator in the system.

Choose the PCO-818SA module that suits your sync generator pulse requirements. The 818 series of modules are compatible with the SPG-812 chassis and include options to monitor BL, SY, HD, VD, BF, CRS, analog black burst, color subcarrier, Color Frame ID, the Serial Digital Interface, and AES/EBU audio.