The TCS-100 is a time code changeover unit designed by Masterclock to provide automatic or manual switching between two time code sources. The unit decodes both sources of incoming time code, compares availability and quality of both sources to an internal standard, and makes logical decisions concerning time code status for automatic switchover.
Technical
Accepts SMPTE / EBU or IRIG-B (modulated and unmodulated TC)
Front panel switches allow manual selection of source A or B or automatic mode.
"Good" - "Fail" indication and selection status of each TC source and the changeover unit is shown with front panel LEDs.
An auxiliary A/B source can be switched along with the TC. This auxiliary switching is a relay contact and can be used to switch any low level control or signal source.
Internal alarms sound (can be disabled with jumpers) upon loss or failure of a source of TC or switcher unit.
Status and other system information is provided via a simplex (one-way) RS-232, 9600 BAUD
Specifications
Supported Time Codes
> SMPTE (30fps, 25fps, and 24 fps) - non-drop frame only
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