5348 Whitepaper

Radiance Pro 5348 Introduction January 24, 2021
So, at least for now, assume the software is identical to the 4XXX series for your purchase
decision.
Does the Radiance Pro 5348 have any video features not in the Radiance Pro 4XXX?
There is one section of hardware added that at some point in the future may improve
Genlock. However, we are not discussing details, or committing we will add it. Until we
have added, tested, and have committed to release this new feature, do not expect it in any
5348 releases. In other words, consider the video feature set of the 5348 to be the same as
the 4XXX models when making your purchase decision.
Why have so many inputs?
I think of the Radiance Pro 5348 as having five faster switching inputs. That means if you
have five commonly used sources, switching between them can be faster. For reference, the
4446-18G can switch faster between four sources. This is because each pair of inputs go to
one input chip, and switching inter-chip is faster than switching intra-chip.
We do have customers who have asked for 10 inputs. So, if you have 9 or 10 sources, the
Radiance Pro 5348 is a good option.
Does the 5348 have a LAN interface?
The initial version of the Radiance Pro 5348 will have the same RS232 plus USB (USB to
RS232 internally) connections. This is the same as the Radiance Pro 4XXX models. This is
nomenclated as the Radiance Pro 5348-USB.
One of the 5348 design changes is that the 5348 can support a Lantronix XPort Ethernet-to-
RS232 interface on the small 5348 microprocessor daughter card. Note that the XPort LAN
connection would replace the USB port.
We have yet to get this implemented, other than basic RS232 commands from a PC using a
hyper terminal. We are new to having a LAN interface, so we do not yet know what is
practical to accomplish using the XPort. Our goal is to at a minimum allow the same virtual
COM port function for PC interface, and software updates, that the USB interface currently
provides. We also believe we can set it up to receive IP commands to the Radiance Pro
5348 through the XPort. Not sure what additional features we will support.
Please be patient as we further explore options using the XPort LAN interface.
If I buy the 5348-USB version can I later upgrade to the 5348-LAN version when, and
if, it comes out?
If you buy the 5348-USB and tell us in your order you want the option to upgrade to the
LAN interface, we will use the case bottom sized for the LAN port connection. You could
later purchase the LAN version of the microprocessor board, and then swap out the
microprocessor board in the field for one with the XPort option. This is a straight-forward
task and almost identical to swapping an I/O card in the 4XXX units.