The V3R-FX-Intercom for RTS and X6R-FX-Intercom for RTS interfaces are a result of cooperation with the leading intercom manufacturer.
Based on Optocore's V3R-FX / X6R-FX1U series architecture the devices are equipped with standard RJ45 interfaces, which make cabling simple and cost-efficient. As a result of creating an intercom version based on these converters, the new intercom devices are also Line-In and Line-Out converters.
Said Optocore support engineer Maciek Janiszewski, "The difference between this and the Clear-Com interface is in the RJ45 pin-out as well as the method of transporting communication data - the RTS device uses RS485 port and Clear-Com uses RS422. Although the hardware looks the same, the board inside is different, so the same device cannot be used for both RTS and Clear-Com intercom."
The V3R-FX-Intercom for RTS integrates seamlessly into the Optocore Optical Digital network system and intercom inputs can be routed to MADI, AES/EBU or Line outputs, with Intercom messages and control data from RTS user panels or matrix sent transparently through the optical network. Each single intercom channel can be routed to every Intercom device in the network via the Optocore Control software.
The V3R-FX-Intercom device is equipped with eight RJ45 intercom interfaces - four ports for panels and four ports for matrix. Pin-out of the connectors is compatible with RTS devices, so there is no need to use special cables or adapters - a standard straight Cat 5 can be used.
The Word Clock IN and OUT enable the synchronisation of the units to an external source and are used to pass on the word clock from one unit to the next. For stand-alone applications, the devices are equipped with an internal word clock.
One V3R-FX-Intercom can exchange up to 1024 intercom channels from the fibre network, 64 intercom channels from the SANE network and eight intercom channels from the I/O interfaces. The V3R-FX Intercom units can be operated and controlled via the Optocore network with Optocore Control, without the necessity of any external data cable. For control in stand-alone applications, USB, RS232 or LAN port on the front / rear panel can be used.
The FPGA (field programmable gate array) based concept of the internal logic circuitry permits updating of the firmware ensuring a continual state-of-the-art device.
The X6R-FX-Intercom for RTS has similar architecture and features, but with eight ports (to Panel) and eight ports (to Matrix); one port can be used either to Panel or to Matrix - though not at the same time (for example Ports 1-4 may be connected to RTS panels and ports 5-8 to RTS Matrix).
The new V3R/X6R-FX Intercom for RTS will begin shipping immediately.
(Jim Evans)
