evertz 7800EMR-HYDRA2, User Manual

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7800EMR-HYDRA2
User Manual
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1. OVERVIEW
The 7800EMR-HYDRA2 interface module provides 7800EMR existing and new EMR audio systems
the ability to integrate directly to Calrec Hydra2* audio systems, by means of a seamless bidirectional
translation between Evertz TDM and Calrec Hydra2. Featuring primary and secondary Hydra2 paths
that are capable of 512 bidirectional audio channels (at 48kHz), primary and secondary TDM paths
all are monitored and provide an automatic failover mechanism, in addition there is a licensable
feature to allow for name transfer, from a Magnum Unified Control System to the Calrec Hydra 2
system for the appropriate audio labels.
The 7800EMR–HYDRA2 interface module just makes sense, it simplifies system wiring, configuration
and overall management of the audio signals, monitoring and name transfers, not to mention it
provides path redundancy as well as saving rack and module slots space. When we compare this to
a traditional or equivalent system one would require multiple MADI lines to interlink the systems via
numerous MADI conversion boxes on both ends, which to a key point do not have an inherently
incorporated path redundancy as seen with Hydra2/TDM Audio paths, and then names would be
handled in a separate protocol translator card with additional complicated configuration required.
Features & Benefits
• Compact 2 Slot design
• 512 mono channels
• Main and Redundant paths with auto fail over or dual path
• Reference Via Frame or external connection
• High Availability, 24/7 Design
• Full modular design
• Hot swappable
• Passive I/O rear plate
• Redundant Frame power supply
• Comprehensive system monitoring bus
• VistaLINK® PRO SNMP monitoring of I/O modules
• Supports Backwards compatibility to 7700FR
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Hyrda2 is a Trade Mark of Calrec Audio Ltd.