The Extron ISM 824 MultiSwitcher is a unique modular matrix switcher that allows for simultaneous video and RGB scaling plus wideband switching in a single, compact enclosure. It combines the powerful
signal routing capabilities of an eight input, eight output, wideband matrix switcher with the versatility of four customizable outputs. The ISM 824 can be equipped with any of the eight available output boards for initial
project requirements, and then upgraded at any time in the future with additional boards as system needs evolve and expand. It is ideal for applications such as boardrooms, auditoriums, and classrooms that require high-performance signal
routing with flexible, on-board signal processing.
As a matrix switcher, the ISM 824 is similar in performance and features to Extron's popular CrossPoint 450 Plus Series. The ISM 824 offers eight inputs that are
fully configurable from RGBHV and HDTV to composite video, and two universal, pass-through wideband outputs. The ISM 824 provides exceptional performance in the most demanding, very high resolution computer-video and audio routing systems
with features such as ADSP™ - Advanced Digital Sync Processing, DSVP™ - Digital Sync Validation Processing, audio output volume control, and Ethernet control and monitoring.
Expandable and Upgradeable
With its unique, powerful expansion capability, the ISM 824 can be equipped initially with any of the output boards for a specific project, and then upgraded in the future with additional boards as system needs evolve and expand.
Updates to the ISM 824 can easily be accomplished in the field without the need for factory servicing or changes to the internal hardware.
Output Expansion Board Options
Eight output expansion boards are available for the
ISM 824, with the same advanced video processing technologies employed in Extron scalers, signal processors, scan converters, and twisted pair matrix switchers. The Universal RGB & Video Scaler Output Board features high performance
RGB and video scaling, with upconversion and downconversion of high resolution RGB signals, as well as standard definition video signals. The Universal RGB & Video Scaler Board is available in three versions:
• Analog - outputs RGBHV or
component video with selectable rates up to WUXGA (1920x1200) resolution, as well as HDTV 1080p/60.
• DVI - outputs selectable rates up to 1920x1200 and HDTV 1080p/60.
• HD-SDI - outputs standard serial digital rates,
including 720p 50/60, 1080i 50/60, and 1080p/24.
The Video Scaler Output Board is ideal for applications requiring video-only scaling with RGB pass-through. It scales standard definition composite video and S-video
signals to a common, high resolution output rate. It offers selectable output rates from 640x480 to 1400x1050, including HDTV 1080p/60.
The Scan Converter Output Board delivers an optimized, scan-converted video output
for compatibility with low resolution video monitors as well as VCRs, DVD recorders, or videoconferencing.
The MTP Twisted Pair Universal Transmitter Board transmits video, audio, and control signals up to 600 feet (185 meters) on a
single CAT 5/5e/6 or Skew-free UTP cable. Also, as a universal transmitter, it supports all input signal types in mixed-signal routing applications.
Finally, Single and Dual Output Wideband Boards are available for additional
matrix switcher outputs.
Integrated Matrix Switching and Signal Processing
The ISM 824 provides optimum integration flexibility while reducing system complexity and cost. With both matrix switching and
signal processing capabilities in one 3U enclosure, system configuration and set-up can be accomplished from a single location, saving installation cost and time. At the same time, control system design and programming is simplified.
Additionally, the ISM 824 is ideal for locations where equipment rack space is at a premium.
Versatile Control Possibilities from a Single Location
All features and functions of the ISM 824, including
those of any installed output boards, are fully accessible from the front panel, as well as through the RS-232 and Ethernet ports. The ISM 824 thus offers versatile control functionality for managing all source distribution and
signal processing within an AV system. |
• Unique modular matrix switcher that allows for simultaneous video and RGB scaling plus wideband switching in a single, compact enclosure
• Eight available output board options:
- Universal RGB and Video scalers - DVI, HD-SDI, or Analog RGB output
- Video scaler
- Scan converter
- MTP Twisted Pair
- Single output wideband
- Dual output wideband
• User-friendly interface — An intuitive menu-driven LCD interface, direct access buttons, and precise rotary controls enable detailed adjustment of image settings.
• Wideband 8x8 matrix switching — Provides exceptional performance in the most demanding, very high resolution computer-video and audio routing systems.
• Eight fully-configurable inputs — Accept RGBHV, HDTV, component video, S-video, and composite video signals.
• ADSP™ - Advanced Digital Sync Processing — An exclusive, all-digital process that regenerates the sync signal waveform and restores sync level to 5.0 V p-p, TTL, specifications. This ensures a stable sync
signal for improved signal compatibility with any LCD, DLP, plasma, or other digital display device.
• DSVP™ - Digital Sync Validation Processing — Verifies active sources by polling all inputs for valid sync signals. DSVP then transmits the horizontal and vertical sync information to the user through the
Ethernet or serial ports.
• Triple-Action Switching™ for RGB delay — Blanks the screen when switching to a new source. The new sync signals precede the RGB signals, so there is no glitch shown during the transition. The time delay
between the RGB and sync signals is adjustable up to five seconds through front panel, Ethernet, or serial control.
• Audio breakaway — Provides the capability to break an audio signal away from its corresponding video signal, allowing the audio and video signals from one source to be switched to different destinations.
• Audio input gain and attenuation — Allows users to set the level of gain or attenuation for each audio input channel, eliminating noticeable volume differences when switching between sources.
• Audio output volume adjustment and muting — Can be set dynamically for each channel through the front panel or serial control, eliminating the need for an audio preamplifier in many system designs.
• 16 global presets — Frequently used I/O configurations may be saved and recalled either from the front panel controller, Ethernet, or serial control. This time-saving feature allows I/O configurations to
be set up and stored in memory for future use.
• QS-FPC™ - QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller with tri-color backlit buttons — Provides a discrete button for each input and output, allowing for simple, intuitive operation. Buttons can be custom labeled for
easy identification. The buttons illuminate red, green, or amber, depending on function, for ease of use in low-light environments.
• Front panel security lockout — Prevents unauthorized use in non-secure environments. In lockout mode, a special button combination is required to operate the switcher from the front panel controller.
• Ethernet monitoring and control — Engineered to meet the needs of professional AV environments, Ethernet control enables the ISM 824 to be proactively monitored and controlled over a LAN, WAN, or the Internet, using
standard TCP/IP protocols. Ethernet control provides for remote selection of input and output ties, adjustment and control of audio input and output levels, and advanced system diagnostics.
• RS-232 and RS-422 control port — Using RS-232 serial commands, the ISM 824 can be controlled and configured via the Extron Windows®-based control program, or integrated into a control system. Extron products use the SIS™ -
Simple Instruction Set command protocol, a set of basic ASCII code commands that allow for quick and easy programming.
• Front panel configuration port — A front panel serial port allows easy accessibility for configuring the ISM 824 without having to access the rear panel.
• Windows® control software — Provides a graphical, drag-and-drop interface for I/O configuration and other customization functions via RS-232 and RS-422 remote control.
• Rack-mountable 3U, full rack width metal enclosure
• Highly reliable, energy-efficient internal universal power supply — The 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, international power supply provides worldwide power compatibility with high demonstrated reliability. |
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Video |
|
Routing |
8 x 2 matrix up to 8 x 8
matrix, depending on
model and configuration |
|
Gain |
Unity (outputs 1 and 2) |
|
Bandwidth |
450 MHz (-3 dB), fully
loaded (main unit,
outputs 1 and 2)
350 MHz (-3 dB) for
wideband single/dual
boards |
|
Crosstalk |
-80 dB @ 1 MHz, -62 dB @
10 MHz, -52 dB @ 30 MHz
(outputs 1 and 2) |
|
Switching
speed |
200 ns (max.) (outputs 1
and 2) |
|
Video input — main unit |
|
Number/signal
type |
8 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB,
RsGsBs, HDTV component
video (interlaced or
progressive), S-video,
composite video |
|
Connectors |
8 x 5 female BNC |
|
Nominal level |
1 Vp-p for Y of
component video and
S-video, and for
composite video
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for
R-Y and B-Y of component
video
0.3 Vp-p for C of
S-video |
|
Minimum/maximum
levels |
Analog: 0.5 V to 2.0
Vp-p with no offset at
unity gain |
|
Impedance |
75 ohms |
|
Horizontal
frequency |
15 kHz to 108 kHz |
|
Vertical
frequency |
50 Hz to 120 Hz |
|
Return loss |
<-30 dB @ 5 MHz |
|
DC offset (max.
allowable) |
1.0 V |
|
Sync — main unit |
|
Input type |
RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB,
RsGsBs, bi-level or
tri-level for component
video |
|
Output type |
RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB,
RsGsBs, bi-level or
tri-level for component
video (follows input)
(outputs 1 and 2) |
|
Standards |
NTSC 3.58, PAL |
|
Input level |
0.5 V to 5.0 Vp-p, 4.0
Vp-p normal |
|
Output level |
AGC to TTL: 4.0 V to 5.0
Vp-p, unterminated |
|
Input
impedance |
510 ohms |
|
Output
impedance |
75 ohms |
|
Max. input
voltage |
5.0 Vp-p |
|
Max.
propagation delay |
15 ns, input channel to
channel |
|
Max. rise/fall
time |
4 ns |
|
Polarity |
Positive or negative
(follows input) |
|
Video processing — ISM
RGB |
|
Digital
sampling |
24 bit, 8 bits per
color; 13.5 MHz standard
(video), 162 MHz
standard (RGB) |
|
Colors |
16.78 million |
|
Video output — ISM RGB
scaled output |
|
Number/signal
type |
1 scaled or pass-through
RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, HD
YUV component video |
|
Connectors |
1 x 5 female BNC |
|
Nominal level |
1 Vp-p for Y of
component video
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for
R-Y and B-Y of component
video |
|
Minimum/maximum
levels |
0.0 V to 0.7 Vp-p for
RGB 0.0 V to 1.0 Vp-p
for component video and
G of RGsB |
|
Impedance |
75 ohms |
|
Scaled
resolution |
640x4801,2,3,4,5,6,
800x6001,2,3,4,5,6,
852x4801,2,3,4,5,
1024x7681,2,3,4,
1024x8521,2,3,4,
1024x10241,2,3,
1280x7681,2,3,4,
1280x8001,2,
1280x10241,2,3,
1360x7651,2,3,
1360x7681,2,3,
1365x10241,2,
1366x7681,2,3,
1400x10501,2,
1440x9002,7,
1600x12001,2,
1680x10502,
1920x12002
HDTV: 480p2,8,
576p1,5, 720p1,2,8,
1080p1,2,8,
1080i1,2,8,
1080p Sharp
1 = at 50
Hz, 8 = at
59.94 Hz, 2 =
at 60 Hz, 3 =
at 72 Hz, 7 =
at 75 Hz, 4 =
at 96 Hz, 5 =
at 100 Hz 6 =
at 120 Hz |
|
Sync — ISM RGB |
|
Output type |
RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB
Bi-level or tri-level on
Y, R-Y, B-Y channels
(component video) |
|
Standards |
NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43,
PAL, SECAM |
|
Output level |
TTL: 5.0 Vp-p,
unterminated |
|
Output
impedance |
75 ohms |
|
Polarity |
Positive or negative
(switch selectable) |
|
Video processing — ISM
VS |
|
Digital
sampling |
24 bit, 8 bits per
color: 13.5 MHz standard
(video) |
|
Colors |
16.78 million |
|
Video output — ISM VS
scaled output |
|
Number/signal
type |
1 scaled RGBHV, RGBS,
RGsB, HD YUV component
video |
|
Connectors |
1 x 5 female BNC |
|
Nominal level |
1 Vp-p for Y of
component video
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for
R-Y and B-Y of component
video |
|
Minimum/maximum
levels |
0.0 V to 1.0 Vp-p |
|
Impedance |
75 ohms |
|
Scaled
resolution |
640x4801,2,
800x6001,2,
852x4801,2,
1024x7681,2,
1280x7681,2,
1280x10241,2,
1360x7651,2,
1360x7681,2,
1365x10241,2,
1366x7681,2,
1400x10501,2
HDTV: 480p2,
576p1, 720p1,2,
1080p1,2, and
1080i1,2
1 = at 50 Hz,
2 = at 60 Hz |
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Sync — ISM VS |
|
Input type |
Pass-through RGBHV,
RGBS, RGsB |
|
Output type |
RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB
Bi-level on Y, R-Y, B-Y
channels (component
video) |
|
Standards |
NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43,
PAL, SECAM |
|
Output level |
TTL: 5.0 Vp-p,
unterminated |
|
Output
impedance |
75 ohms |
|
Max. input
voltage |
5.0 Vp-p |
|
Max.
propagation delay |
30 ns (RGB pass-through) |
|
Video output — wideband
outputs: |
|
•
Main unit outputs 1 and
2 (pass-through) |
|
|
• ISM
1WB single-output
wideband board |
|
|
• ISM
2WB dual-output wideband
board |
|
|
Number/signal
type |
RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB,
RsGsBs, HDTV component
video
(progressive/interlaced),
S-video, composite video
(follows input type) |
|
Connectors |
|
Wideband
(main unit) |
2 x 5 female BNC |
|
ISM 1WB |
1 x 5 female BNC |
|
ISM 2WB |
2 female 15-pin HD |
|
Nominal level |
1 Vp-p for Y or
component video and
S-video, and for
composite video
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for
R-Y and B-Y of component
video
0.3 for C of S-video |
|
Minimum/maximum
levels |
0.0 V to 0.7 Vp-p
(follows input) |
|
Video processing — ISM
DVI |
|
Digital
sampling |
24 bit, 8 bits per
color; 13.5 MHz standard
(video), 162 MHz
standard (RGB) |
|
Colors |
16.78 million |
|
Video output — ISM DVI
scaled output |
|
Number/signal
type |
1 scaled DVI-D |
|
Connector |
1 female DVI-D |
|
Nominal level |
0.8 Vp-p |
|
Impedance |
75 ohms |
|
Scaled
resolution |
640x4804,5,6,
800x6004,5,6,
852x4804,5,6,
1024x7684,5,6,
1024x8524,5,6,
1024x10244,5,6,
1280x7684,5,6,
1280x8004,5,
1280x10244,5,6,
1360x7654,5,6,
1365x7684,5,6,
1365x10244,5,6,
1366x7684,5,6,
1400x10504,5, 1440x9005,7, 1600x12004,5,
1680x10505,
1920x12005
HDTV: 480p5,8,
576p4, 720p4,5,8,
1080i4,5,8,
1080p1,2,3,4,5,8,
1080p Sharp
1 = 24 Hz,
8 = at 59.94
Hz, 2 = 25
Hz, 3 =
30 Hz, 4 =
50 Hz, 5 =
60 Hz, 6 = 72 Hz,
7 = 75 Hz |
|
Video processing — ISM
HDSDI |
|
Digital
sampling |
24 bit, 8 bits per
color; 13.5 MHz standard
(video), 162 MHz
standard (RGB) |
|
Colors |
16.78 million |
|
Video output — ISM HDSDI
scaled outputs |
|
Number/signal
type |
1 scaled HD-SDI (SMPTE
292M) |
|
Connector |
1 female BNC |
|
Nominal level |
0.8 Vp-p |
|
Impedance |
75 ohms |
|
Scaled
resolution |
720p1,2,3,4,5,6,
1080i4,5,6,
1080p1,2,3
1 = 24 Hz,
2 = 25 Hz,
3 = 30 Hz,
4 = 50 Hz,
5 = 59.94
Hz, 6 = 60 Hz |
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Video — ISM MTP UT 4DA |
|
Gain |
Unity |
|
Video output — ISM MTP
UT 4DA |
|
Number/signal
type |
4 sets of proprietary
analog signals |
|
Connectors |
4 female RJ-45 |
|
Maximum
resolution |
1920x1200 |
|
Video — ISM SC |
|
Digital
sampling |
24 bit, 8 bits per
color; 13.5 MHz standard
(video), 162 MHz
standard (RGB) |
|
Colors |
16.78 million |
|
Horizontal
filtering |
4 levels |
|
Flicker
filtering |
4 levels |
|
Video output — ISM SC |
|
Number/signal
type |
1 NTSC/PAL RGsB,
component video (with
bi-level sync), or
S-video
1 NTSC/PAL composite
video |
|
Connectors |
3 female BNC
1 female BNC |
|
Nominal levels |
1 Vp-p for Y or
component video and
S-video, and for
composite video
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for
R-Y and B-Y of component
video
0.3 for C of S-video |
|
Minimum/maximum
levels |
0.0 V to 1.0 Vp-p
(follows input) |
|
Impedance |
75 ohms |
|
Sync — ISM SC |
|
Output type |
RGsB, bi-level for
component video |
|
Standards |
NTSC 3.58, PAL |
|
Output
impedance |
75 ohms |
|
Output level |
NTSC or PAL standard
levels |
|
Audio — main unit |
|
Gain |
Unbalanced output: -6 dB
Balanced output: 0 dB |
|
Frequency
response |
20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB |
|
THD + Noise |
0.03% @ 1 kHz at nominal
level, 0 dB gain |
|
S/N |
>90 dB, at maximum rated
output drive |
|
Crosstalk |
<80 dB @ 1 kHz, fully
loaded |
|
Stereo channel
separation |
>90 dB @ 1 kHz |
|
CMRR |
>75 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
|
Audio — ISM MTP UT 4DA |
|
Number/signal
type |
4 sets of proprietary
signals |
|
Connectors |
4 female RJ-45 (shared
with video) |
|
Gain |
Unbalanced output: 0 dB
(unity; balanced output:
+6 dB |
|
Frequency
response |
20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1 dB |
|
THD + Noise |
0.15% @ 1 kHz, 0.3% @ 20
kHz at nominal level |
|
S/N |
>70 dB at maximum output
(unweighted) |
|
CMRR |
<-43 dB @ 20 Hz to 20
kHz |
|
Audio input — main unit |
|
Number/signal
type |
8 stereo,
balanced/unbalanced |
|
Connectors |
(8) 3.5 mm captive screw
connectors, 5 pole |
|
Impedance |
>10k ohms,
balanced/unbalanced, DC
coupled |
|
Nominal level |
+4 dBu (1.23 V), -10 dBV
(316 mV) |
|
Maximum level |
+19.5 dBu, (balanced or
unbalanced) at 1% THD+N |
|
Input gain
adjustment |
-18 dB to +24 dB |
|
NOTE |
0 dBu = 0.775
Vrms, 0 dBV = 1
Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2
dBu
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|
|
Audio output — main unit |
|
Number/signal
type |
2 (base model,
upgradeable to 8)
stereo,
balanced/unbalanced |
|
Connectors |
(2, upgradeable to 8)
3.5 mm captive screw
connectors, 5 pole |
|
Impedance |
50 ohms unbalanced, 100
ohms balanced |
|
Gain error |
±0.5 dB channel to
channel |
|
Maximum level
(Hi-Z) |
>+21 dBu balanced or
>+15 dBu unbalanced at
1% THD+N |
|
Maximum level
(600 ohm) |
>+15 dBu, balanced or
unbalanced, at stated 1%
THD+N |
|
Output volume
range |
0 to 64 (-64 dB to 0 dB)
increments from steps 1
through 64 |
|
Control/remote —
switcher |
|
Serial host
control port |
1 rear panel RS-232 or
RS-422, female 9-pin D
connector
1 front panel RS-232 2.5
mm mini stereo jack |
|
Baud rate and
protocol |
9600 baud, 8 data bits,
1 stop bit, no parity |
|
Serial control pin
configurations |
|
9-pin D
connector |
RS-232: 2 = TX, 3 = RX,
5 = GND
RS-422: 2 = TX-, 3 =
RX-, 5 = GND, 7 = TX+, 8
= RX+ |
|
2.5 mm mini
stereo jack |
RS-232: tip = TX, ring =
RX, sleeve = GND |
|
Ethernet
control port |
1 female RJ-45 connector |
|
Ethernet data
rate |
10/100Base-T, half/full
duplex with autodetect |
|
Ethernet
protocol |
ARP, ICMP (ping), IP,
TCP, HTTP, Telnet |
|
Default
settings |
Link speed and duplex
level = autodetected
IP address =
192.168.254.254
Subnet mask =
255.255.0.0
Gateway = 0.0.0.0
DHCP = off |
|
Program
control |
Extron
control/configuration
program for Windows®
Extron Simple
Instruction Set (SIS™)
Microsoft®
Internet Explorer®
ver. 6 or higher,
Netscape Navigator,
Telnet |
|
Control/remote — ISM MTP
UT 4DA (pass-through) |
|
Serial control |
4 RS-232 on (2) 3.5 mm
captive screw
connectors, 3 pole:
2 bidirectional (via
outputs 1 and 3), 2
unidirectional (via
outputs 2 and 4) |
|
Serial control
pin configuration |
1 = TX, 2 = RX, 3 = GND |
|
Baud rates |
Up to 38400 bps at up to
600' (183 m) (Higher
data rates and distances
are possible.
Performance will vary
based on baud rate and
cable length.) |
|
Protocol |
Data bits = 5 - 8
Stop bits = 1 or 2
Parity = odd, even, none
Flow control = XON,
XOFF, none |
|
NOTE |
Protocol is
mirrored between
the transmitter
board and the
receiver.
|
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|
General |
|
Power |
100 VAC to 240 VAC,
50-60 Hz, 75 watts,
internal |
|
Temperature/humidity |
Storage: -40 to +158 °F
(-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to
90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +122
°F (0 to +50 °C) / 10%
to 90%, noncondensing |
|
Cooling |
Fan, left to right (as
viewed from the front
panel) |
|
Mounting |
|
Rack mount |
Yes |
|
Enclosure type |
Metal |
|
Enclosure
dimensions |
5.25" H x 17.5" W x
11.2" D (3U high, full
rack wide)
(13.3 cm H x 44.4 cm W x
28.4 cm D)
(Depth excludes
connectors and knobs.
Width excludes rack
ears.) |
|
Product weight |
|
Main unit |
14 lbs (6.3 kg) |
|
Optional
boards |
0.5 lbs (0.3 kg) |
|
Shipping
weight |
|
Main unit |
21 lbs (10 kg) |
|
Optional
boards |
1 lb (1 kg) |
|
Vibration |
ISTA 1A in carton
(International Safe
Transit Association) |
|
Regulatory
compliance |
|
Safety |
CE, c-UL, UL |
|
EMI/EMC |
CE, C-tick, FCC Class A,
ICES, VCCI |
|
Warranty |
3 years parts and labor |
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