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Gecko Frames Instruction Manual 15
Section
1
Gecko
8900 Series Frames
Introduction
The Grass Valley Gecko™ 8900 Signal Processing System is a family of con-
version, distribution, timing, and processing modules which provides
support for a wide variety of signal processing applications.
Two Gecko 8900 Series frame types are available to support these modules:
• 8900 BNC/Video – providing BNC input/output connectors for video
modules, and
• 8900 Balanced Audio – providing four BNC connectors and 10 three ter-
minal audio connectors for balanced input/output connections for
audio modules.
Note
Refer to the documentation for each 8900 module for frame compatibility
information.
Key features of the Gecko 8900 Series frames include:
• Support of all Grass Valley 8900 Series modules,
•Wide range of analog and digital functions,
• 10 module slots in each 2 RU frame,
•Analog/digital passive loop-through inputs,
• 100 W power supplies, each with independent AC main inputs and
integrated cord retention,
• LEDs on front cover for fault and power supply status,
• Self-contained variable speed cooling,
• Ethernet control and monitoring,
• Serial interface for IP Address configuration and Frame Alarm output,
and
•IP network identity stored in non-volatile frame memory.