MediaKind ProSwitch datasheet 20260526.pdf
ProSwitch
For applications requiring fast, dense and reliable 2:1 MPEG-2 transport stream redundancy switching, the ProSwitch from MediaKind is the best-in-class solution to ensure 24/7 availability of digital TV signals.
When down time is not an option, you can depend on the ProSwitch. The compact, stand-alone system continuously monitors your MPEG-2 TS, seamlessly switching to a backup stream if the active stream is detected as being corrupted. Whether used for equipment redundancy or network-path redundancy, the ProSwitch offers the utmost in performance, flexibility and delay capability to increase robustness and maximize up time of your broadcast and transmission chains — and ensure that your MPEG-2 TS (DVB, DVB-T/T2 or ATSC) can be properly secured. In addition, ProSwitch can perform FEC correction of incoming TS over IP streams to cope with packet loss. On the output, FEC generation can be activated.
Offering up to 16 2:1 IP switches or four 2:1 ASI switches in 1 RU, the high-density ProSwitch provides cost, power and space savings, helping operators to save on CAPEX and OPEX.
Reliable & Flexible
Available with Gigabit Ethernet or ASI interfaces, the ProSwitch is suitable for any type of architecture: from widely deployed ASI-based headends to new IP-centric networks. The switch is equipped with dual power supplies/plugs to maximize service availability, and maintains service delivery via a smart and configurable bypass mechanism on the GbE and ASI interfaces — even in case of power failure.
Highly Configurable Testing
The ProSwitch measures the health of incoming streams via a wide range of configurable tests. It supports TR 101 290 tests (Priority 1/2/3) to provide a complete health-status check of your digital DVB network. The unit also supports testing and monitoring models that provide the same level of comprehensive information for ATSC environments. To improve redundancy, template checking of expected PIDs, rate limits and/or scrambling status of various critical program components are available. Each test can be configured and associated to a critical alarm level that either engages switching or logs the alarm. In addition, tests can be set to avoid unwanted switching in the case of transitory events (time persistence mechanism).
Delay Compensation Capability
The ProSwitch offers delay-compensation capability by simultaneously analyzing delayed input streams (from several milliseconds to several seconds). If one input is detected as being corrupted, the unit compensates for the time difference and switches seamlessly to the other uncorrupted stream without any disturbance to end users. The typical application is network distribution redundancy.
Designed For Terrestrial Networks
ProSwitch can perform seamless switching for DVB-T/T2 terrestrial networks, by preserving the SFN structure of the incoming transport streams. In DVB-T, ProSwitch can realign the megaframe structures, generated by the upstream SFN adapters. In a DVB-T2 environment, it also realigns the T2-MI streams generated by the upstream DVB-T2 gateways (such as the MediaKind ProStream™ X processor).
In case of switching, the ProSwitch preserves the structure and timestamp on its output, avoiding service outage on DVB-T/T2 modulators caused by resynchronization.
Configuration & Supervision
The ProSwitch is equipped with a 100/1000Base-T port for control and supervision. The unit can be supervised and configured remotely through any standard web browser, and provides a complete display of switching configurations, along with easy-to-read input/output status information, error-log data and bitrate graphics. The ProSwitch embeds an SNMP agent for centralized management applications.
MediaKind stands behind the ProSwitch redundancy switch with comprehensive service and support programs, including system design, service deployment, technical support and network maintenance. World-class service plans and a global network of flexible and responsive support professionals help ensure your ability to deliver outstanding “anytime, anywhere, any-device” customer experiences.
Network Redundancy
Specifications
| Up to four 2:1 TS over ASI switching functions |
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| Up to eight ASI inputs |
| Up to eight ASI outputs: four smart secured outputs, four smart outputs |
| Smart bypass on ASI outputs to preserve user-selected TS inputs or last switch position |
| Byte or packet mode automatic detection |
| Configurable ASI outputs for monitoring purpose |
TS OVER ASI SWITCH
| Up to 16 TS over IP switching functions(up to eight in case of DVB-T/T2) |
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| Four GbE 100/1000Base-T ports(twisted pair,RJ45) |
| Configurable bypass on GbE ports(link down mode pass-through mode) |
| IPv4 |
| UDP/RTP or UDP encapsulation |
| Multicast |
| IGMPv2/v3 |
| VLAN |
| TS over IP output duplication(up to four per switching function) |
| FEC correction and FEC generation |
Specifications
DELAY COMPENSATION
Available on ASI and IP switches (up to several seconds)
TS seamless switching for identical TS (network redundancy)
DVB-T/SFN seamless switching (mega-frame)
DVB-T2/SFN seamless switching (T2-MI) with ProStream X (T2-MI gateway)
SWITCHING CONDITIONS
Full real-time monitoring of all incoming transport streams
TR 101 290 Priority 1/2/3 analysis
Advanced tests: PID max/min bitrate, stuffing max/min bitrate, service presence, scrambling PIDs, DVB-T MIP checking, DVB-T2 T2-MI packet checking
SWITCHING STRATEGIES
| Automatic switch supporting TS input priority(Main/Spare mode) |
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| Automatic switch on TS input upon failure(Redundancy mode) |
| Manual switch |
CONTROL & SUPERVISION
| Web GUI for remote control |
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| SNMP v2 agent for NMS |
| Ten GPI inputs |
| Four contact closure outputs |
| Dimensions(H x W x D) | 1.7 in x 17.2 in x 16 in(1 RU) |
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| 4.3cmx44cmx38cm | |
| Weight | 11.1lbs/5.6kg |
| Power Supplies | Dual and Redundancy |
| Input Voltage | 100-240VAC,or-48VDC(IP chassis only) |
| Input Frequency | 50-60Hz |
| Power Consumption | Up to 55W |
PHYSICAL
| Operating Temperature | 41° to 104°F5° to 40°C |
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| Storage Temperature | -13° to 158°F-25° to 70°C |
| Operating Humidity | <95% non-condensing |
| Electromagnetic Compliance | EN55032EN55024EN61000-3-2FCC,ICES |
| Safety | IEC60950,EN60950,CSA/UL60950,IEC62368,EN62368,CSA/UL62368,K60650,AS/NZS60950 |
| CE | Low Voltage Directive2014/35/EYEMC Directive2014/30/EUROHS Directive2011/65/UEWEEE2012/19/EUREACH2006/1907/EC |
Ordering information
BASE SYSTEM
| Part Number | Description |
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| PSW-1U-2AC-ASI-LITE | 1-RU chassis with redundant AC power supply,eight ASI input+eight ASI output(including four bypass output),10 GPI input and four free voltage contacts.Light front panel(without display and controls). |
| PSW-1U-2AC-IP-LITE | 1-RU chassis with redundant AC power supply,four GbE ports(including port bypass),10 GPI input and four free voltage contacts.Light front panel(without display and controls). |
| PSW-1U-2DC-IP-LITE | 1-RU chassis with redundant DC power supply,four GbE ports(including port bypass),10 GPI input and four free voltage contacts.Light front panel(without display and controls). |
| PSW-SW-BASE | Software release.Enables product configuration,control and supervision(Web GUI and SNMP) |
SOFTWARE OPTIONS
One license required per chassis.
| Part Number | Description |
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| PSW-LIC-DVB | Enables DVB streams analysis and seamless switching |
| PSW-LIC-DTT | Enable terrestrial streams analysis and seamless switching(DVB-T with MIP packets and DVB-T2/T2-MI) |
| PSW-LIC-ATSC | Enables ATSC streams analysis and seamless switching |
| PSW-LIC-FEC | Required for TS over IP switches with SMPTE2022FEC correction on inputs or SMPTE2022FEC generation on outputs |
SWITCHING LICENSES
One license required per switching function (e.g., three licenses required for triple ASI or TS over IP switch).
| Part Number | Description |
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| PSW-LIC-ADV-SWITCH | 1:1 switching license, advanced TS input monitoring including TR101290 Priority 1/2/3 and advanced tests |