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24 Encore — Installation and Service Manual
Section 1 — Encore System Overview
The Encore system modular design lets broadcasters and other high-
quality content creators select just the level of control they need. At its most
basic, the Encore system can configure and control the crosspoints of a
single routing matrix, but it can be expanded to control multiple matrices.
Controlled Hardware
Encore can control a wide range of Grass Valley routers including Trinix,
Apex, Concerto, Acappella, 7500 WB, and 7500 NB using Ethernet. Legacy
7000 Series and Horizon routers can be serially controlled. In addition,
Encore can control the popular Grass Valley Venus routers with a serial
interface to a VM-3000 protocol translator. A wide range of third party
routers can also be controlled through a number of supported serial inter
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faces. Users can also add tally and machine control via Ethernet or serial
interfaces.
Encore System Controller Frame
The two rack-unit Encore System Controller Frame supports up to two
System Controller Board (SCB) modules and two power supply modules
for redundancy. A standard Encore System Controller Frame is equipped
with one SCB and one power supply. All modules are front removable and
hot pluggable. Cooling is built into the frame so no external cooling units
are required.
Figure 2. Encore System Controller Frame
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