System Options
Options are typically ordered when the switcher is
purchased. However, you can order options if your needs
change in the future. Most of our options can be easily
installed in the field. You can take comfort in knowing
that you can purchase options in the future and that
installation at your site will be a smooth process.
XPression Live (XDS0-0001-CPS)
Each switcher comes standard with a single license of
XPression that provides up to two (2) channels with
dedicated alpha that can be controlled from the XPression
Software Client. This feature supports still images only.
The XPression Designer requires a computer with a
Windows
®
7 (32/64 But) operating system and an
NVIDIA
®
graphics card.
Redundant Power (PSU-12V9A-6PIN)
The redundant power supply options provides protection
against AC power failure. It allows two external power
supplies to receive power from independent power
sources. Complete failure of one source, or power supply,
will not affect the operation of the switcher in the
slightest. If the main AC power fails, the switcher
instantly draws power from the remaining source. The
transition from one power source to the other is totally
transparent and has no effect on the output of the
switcher; a critical feature should one power source fail
during an on-air broadcast.
Remote Panels
This option provides external control for selecting sources
on an Aux bus from a remote panel. There are a number
of options for the remote control panels, depending on
your requirements.
These panels connect to the switcher through an NK-IPS
and NK-NET over ethernet (T-BUS connection between
the NK-IPS and remote control panel).
The serial panels connect to the swicther directly between
the serial port and the NK-IPS.
Description
Option
Adds the 32 source button NK remote
control panel.
NK
Adds the 40 source button RCP-NKM
remote control panel with integrated
backlit display.
RCP-NKM
Adds the 17 mnemonic button
RCP-NKQ remote control panel.
RCP-NKQ
DashBoard Display
(CBPS-DashMenu)
The DashBoard Display combines a DashBoard computer
with a touchscreen into a single unit that can be installed
onto a standard VESA-100 mount. The DashBoard
Display connects to the switcher over ethernet to provide
the advanced menu system interface to the setup and
operation of your Carbonite or Carbonite Black switcher.
The DashBoard Display eliminates the need to connect
another computer to your switcher network just to run
DashBoard.
Mounting Options (CB-SOLO only)
The Carbonite Black Solo all-in-one can be mounted into
a desk or equipment rack.
Description
Option
The Desk Mount Kit provides
the hardware for mounting your
CBF-SOLO-DESKMOUNTKIT
Carbonite Black Solo into a
desk or rack shelf.
The Rack Mount Kit provides
the hardware for mounting your
CBF-SOLO-RACKMOUNTKIT
Carbonite Black Solo into an
equipment rack.
SMC-9901 Serial to MIDI Converter
(SMC-9901)
The SMC-9901 Serial to MIDI Converter is used to allow
control of an Audio Mixer from a Ross Video switcher.
The SMC-9901 provides a single DB-9 connector for
38,400 baud serial RS-422 communication, one 5-pin
DIN connector for MIDI in, and two 5-pin DIN
connectors for MIDI out. Power, Serial Tx and Rx, MIDI
In and MIDI Out Status LEDs next to the ports show
activity status.
The SMC-9901 connect to the switcher via the serial port
on the frame, or an external port expander such as the
Comtrol
®
DeviceMaster
®
.
TSC-9902 Linear Timecode to Serial
Converter (TSC-9902)
The TSC-9902 Linear Timecode to Serial Converter is
a high-quality signal conversion solution within the
family of GearLite compact, self-contained modular
products. Supporting Linear Timecode Signal (LTC) to
Serial conversion, the TSC-9902 is the ideal converter
for interpreting linear timecode and sending the timecode
over a serial port to Carbonite Solo.
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• System Options — Carbonite Black Solo Configuration Guide (v1.2)