Specification Guide

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6/26/2007
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FEATURES
• Route up to eight Composite video
inputs to up to eight Composite video
outputs or route up to eight S-Video
inputs to up to eight S-Video outputs.
• Control via front-panel keypad or
RS-232 port.
• Audio versions handle balanced or
unbalanced signals and enable audio
or video breakaway switching.
OVERVIEW
If you need matrix switches for your multimedia
application, check out these new switches from Black Box!
They’re loaded with features, such as vertical interval
switching for synchronized inputs, programmable hold times
and scan sequences, and memory presets.
Our 8 x 8 Composite Video Matrix Switches and 8 x 8
S-Video Matrix Switches are ideal for applications where you
need to route up to eight Composite video or S-Video inputs
to up to eight Composite video or S-Video outputs,
respectively. Stereo Audio versions handle balanced or
unbalanced signals and enable audio or video breakaway
switching.
All switches feature vertical interval switching for
synchronized inputs, scan sequencing, 9 programmable scan
sequences, 10 memory presets, and programmable hold times
from 1 second to up to 4 minutes. In addition, you can control
these switches via their front-panel keypad or their DB9
RS-232 port.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Trade shows—Set up a wall of video to wow attendees.
• Transportation schedules—Provide real-time updates of
flights or deliveries on multiple screens.
• Training demonstrations—Control each screen’s video to
focus everyone’s attention on what’s important.
Rear views of AC180A and AC182A
Item Code
8 x 8 Video Matrix Switches
Composite AC181A
Composite with Stereo Audio AC180A
S-Video AC183A
S-Video with Stereo Audio AC182A
TECH SPECS
Audio Frequency Response — AC180A, AC182A: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Audio Type — AC180A, AC182A: Analog stereo, balanced or unbalanced
Bandwidth — 60 MHz
Impedance — All: Video input and output: 75 ohms;
AC180A, AC182A also have: Audio input and output: 20K ohms,
balanced
Connectors — AC181A, AC180A: Video input: (8) BNC F; Reference input:
(1) BNC F; Video output: (8) BNC F; Control: (1) DB9 F;
AC183A, AC182A: Video input: (8) 4-pin mini DIN F; Reference input:
(1) BNC F; Video output: (8) 4-pin mini DIN F; Control: (1) DB9 F;
AC180A, AC182A also have: Audio input: (8) 5-position terminal blocks;
Audio output: (8) 5-position terminal blocks
Indicators — (1) Power LED, (1) LCD display
Power — 110/220 VAC, 60/50 Hz, switch-selectable, internal
Size — 1.75"H (1U) x 17"W x 9.5"D (4.4 x 43.2 x 24.1 cm)
Weight — AC181A: 4.9 lb. (2.2 kg);
AC180A: 5 lb. (2.3 kg);
AC183A: 4.4 lb. (2 kg);
AC182A: 5.4 lb. (2.4 kg)
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