Platinum™ IP3
Installation and Operation Manual
Modules
© 2016 Imagine Communications Corp.
Proprietary and Confidential.
September 2016 | Page 38
Modules
Modules Overview
The Platinum IP3 router's modular architecture consists of separate
Input
and
Output
modules - each of
which contains
8 or 9 inputs
and
8 or 16 outputs
- and
Crosspoint
matrices (redundant crosspoint paths
can be configured for robust operation).
Depending on the configuration, one or more modules may be present in the frame for various optional
functions.
Input and Output Modules (on page
Rear Connectors (on page 40)
Crosspoint Modules (on page 40)
Monitoring Modules
Input and Output Modules
Input and Output modules are front-loadable and hot-swappable. They utilize high-density BNCs (HD-
BNC) through which, physical connections of 576x1024 are achieved in 28RU, and 288x512 in 15 RU.
Video Frame expansion is achieved by utilizing the secondary switching capabilities of the output card.
Expansion-enabled output cards transmit the required I/O via two DensiShield cables, each of which can
transmit eight high speed (differential pair) signals.
Input modules are located on the right side of the frame, and Output modules are located on the left
side, as viewed from the front when the front panel door is opened. Both module types are visible from
the front when the front panel door is opened.
See PX-IB Input Module General Overview (on page
) for a
generic
description of Input Modules.
See PX-OB Output Module General Overview for a
generic
description of Output Modules.
See List of Supported Input and Output Modules (on page 39) for a
specific
list of modules.
Note:
Platinum IP3 modules can be damaged if they are plugged into the wrong back modules or wrong
slot. Care should be exercised when plugging modules into the frame.