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6 Sep 05
First NK-64 Router Taken By STAR Group, Hong Kong
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“The design is revolutionary”, said Joe Talia, Codan Broadcast’s R&D Manager. “The very simple design of the switching core optimises signal paths and provides better response than chipsets and designs used previously. Another feature is that unlike most products on the market there is no central CPU. Processing is distributed throughout the product, including the control panels.”
As a result of the design the NK’s functionality is not compromised but its size and price are both much lower than previous generation products.
I/O cards are simply added as required to a 3RU frame. The frame houses the routing core and provides communication services to control panels and other devices, such as the Internet Protocol Server. The IPS provides easy configuration and monitoring of routers and other interface products using a web browser. By adding I/O cards the router can be configured from 8x8 up to 72x72 and anywhere in between, including non-square configurations.
The first unit off the production line, configured as a 64x16, went to STAR Group in Hong Kong.
STAR Group has an unmanned Disaster Recovery (DR) site that has channels running in parallel with the main transmission centre in Hunghom (HH). Apart from taking over the transmission during disaster, the DR site has a few optical fibre circuits that carry the baseband signals from DR to HH to backup the automation system in case of failure or scheduled maintenance.
The NK64 router sits in the DR site and is remotely controlled by HH. Through the router, the HH side can monitor individual channel playouts and select the required program channels to HH for backup via the fibres.
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Codan Broadcast delivers you the best in leading edge broadcast equipment through innovation, experience and unsurpassed service and support. Our analog, digital and high definition video and audio products offer extraordinary reliability and value to suit TV broadcasters, pre- and post-production houses and government and news facilities.
We bring you the benefits of two great Australian companies, Provideo Systems Pty Ltd and Talia Sound and Vision Pty Ltd, whose renowned reputations as leaders in the design and manufacture of TV broadcast products is widely acknowledged. While this fusion of engineering experience and expertise enhances our product range and solutions, our commitment to our customers remains the same – to provide excellent product performance, outstanding customer service and support and value at every price point.
With over 20 years experience of delivering innovative broadcast solutions, Codan Broadcast offers a complete range of premium products. We design and manufacture interface products, routers, switchers, monitoring bridges, display systems and signal converters that operate seamlessly with your broadcast operations. Our commitments include product designs that meet the highest specifications and industry standards, backed by a 5 year parts-and-labour product warranty. We provide the best available service and support and fast and on-time product deliveries – 24 hour dispatch in the case of stock items and typically 4 day dispatch otherwise.
Codan Broadcast’s manufacturing and engineering centres, located in Adelaide and Melbourne, are home to a diverse range of engineering expertise to meet the evolving needs of our customers. We also continue to invest heavily in R&D to remain at the forefront of technology.
Codan Broadcast is a member of Codan Limited, a publicly listed international leader in remote area communications equipment with customers in over 150 countries. Our corporate aim is to ensure we deliver innovation, product quality and performance, fast delivery on time and unsurpassed service and support to our customers.
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