Epica DG

Customizable Matrix Switcher

Integrated fiber transmission RGBHV, DVI, SD-SDI, HD-SDI

Analog | Digital
Video

HELPFUL HINT - Cable Management

Cable management bars are available for the Epica DG to provide a robust tie-down for complete cable management.

TRAINING AVAILABLE
AMX University Training is available for this product. Applicable courses include:

  • Signal Management Essentials Online Training
  • Getting Started with AutoPatch Online Training
  • Signal Management Design

For schedules and registration for these and any AMX University courses, visit www.amx.com/training.

AWARD WINNING PRODUCTS

2008 Most Innovative Distribution or Switching Product
InfoComm International and System Contractor News created the Best Installation Products of 2008 Awards to recognize excellence in the integration of audio, video, control and networking products in the installation market. The AutoPatch Epica DG was awarded Most Innovative Distribution or Switching Product.

DG
The exclusive digital platform delivered by our Digital Generation Technology allows multiple high-resolution signal styles including RGBHV, DVI, SD-SDI and HD-SDI to be converted freely internal to the matrix switcher to numerous outputs with various styles. In addition, Digital Generation fiber boards integrate the ability to receive and transmit signals directly via MTP fiber connections.

D-Tools Certified Product

This product can be found in the D-Tools manufacturer product database and specified as a third party device when building and proposing a system using D-Tools System Integrator software. D-Tools data includes attributes that make it easier to sell, design, and install systems including: overview, specifications, images, product documentation and more. AMX is a member of the D-Tools Manufacturer Vantage Point (MVP) program designed to provide D-Tools customers the most up-to-date product information.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UNITED STATES

To satisfy the requirements/regulations of existing or future government programs, this two-letter code is being provided to designate the country of origin for this product.

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OVERVIEW
The Epica DG (Digital Generation) is designed to break all the rules of signal routing. Its exclusive digital platform converts between video formats allowing for any input to be routed out to any output simultaneously regardless of format. This negates the need for external video conversion boxes, simplifying system design and installation for integrators and reduces the overall cost of the system for users.

With options for RGBHV (HD-15), DVI, SD-SDI and HD-SDI it is the perfect solution for high-resolution video distribution. Optional fiber transmission modules and output boards can extend the reach of perfect video - at the highest resolutions - over 3,000 feet.

So whether the installation requires large scale, high-performance signal routing, or requires large growth capability the Epica DG is the ideal solution. Contact our trained sales staff today for a custom quote. Select between RGBHV (HD-15) input and output boards, DVI input and output boards, HD-SDI input and output boards and MTP Fiber input and output boards. There are 16 connections per board, and each enclosure holds 9 input boards and 9 output boards for a maximum matrix of 144x144.

Equipped with advanced diagnostics, the Epica DG ensures verification of power on each board, signal on each input and output, temperature detection for multiple points in the enclosure, and detection of overall power draw.

The Epica DG comes standard with RS-232 control port, supports AutoPatch's simple BCS serial control protocol and ships with free APControl software.

COMMON APPLICATION
The Epica DG is ideal for any system that includes large scale high-resolution video distribution, RGBHV / DVI / HD-SDI signal conversion, and the added security and distance of fiber transmission including digital signage, stadiums and arenas, large retail environments and mission critical secure government facilities.

CUSTOM REQUEST
AMX manufacturers a full range of customizable matrix switchers to accommodate multiple signal types in various input/output ranges. Complete our custom request form today and an AMX Representative will respond to you within one business day with a custom quote. If you require immediate assistance please contact us at 800.222.0193 (US) or 469.624.7400 (International).

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FEATURES

  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Combines signal conversion with fiber optic routing and transmission
  • Advanced system self-diagnostics
  • Standard redundant (hot-swappable) power supply
  • Groupings
  • RS-232 control port
  • Simple AutoPatch BSC Serial Control Protocol
  • Ships with free APControl software
  • APWeb compatible (TCP/IP control)

GENERAL

  • AC Power: 100-240 VAC single phase, 50-60 Hz
  • Power Consumption (Max): 2000 Watts
  • Power Consumption (Typ): 850 Watts, fully loaded enclosure
  • BTU/HR (Max): 6824
  • BTU/HR (Typ): 2900, fully loaded enclosure
  • Operational Temperature: 32° to 110° F (0° to 43° C)
  • Humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing

DIMENSIONS (HWD)

  • 28" x 19" x 20 1/16"
  • 71.1 cm x 48.3 cm x 51 cm
  • RU: 16

DIMENSIONS (HWD) WITH EXTRACTORS

  • 28" x 19" x 21 1/16"
  • 71.1 cm x 48.3 cm x 53.5 cm
  • RU: 16

WEIGHT

  • Appx. 160 lbs per loaded enclosure (72.6 kg)

CERTIFICATIONS

  • CE, FCC Class A, UL, cUL, RoHS / WEEE compliant

DIGITAL VIDEO - DVI

  • Signal Type: DVI-D (Single Link)
  • Resolution Support: 640x480 @ 60 Hz up to 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz
  • Interlaced Resolution Support:
    • 1080i 60, 59.94, 50 (fields per second)
    • 576i 100, 50 (fields per second)
    • 480i 60 (fields per second)
  • Data Rate (Max): 4.95 Gbps
  • Pixel Clock (Max): 165 MHz
  • DDC/EDID Support
    • EDID provided by Epica DG 144
    • EDID is user re-programmable
  • HDCP Support: No
  • Input Voltage (Nominal): 1.0 Vpp Differential
  • Input Cable Equalization: Up to 50 ft
  • Output Voltage (Nominal): 1.0 Vpp Differential
  • Output Reclocking: Yes
  • Output +5V DDC Pin: 50 mA
  • Output Rise Time / Fall Time:
    • 80 ps min - 200 ps max (20% - 80%)
    • 0.13 UI min - 0.33 UI max (@ 1.65 Gbps, 20% - 80%)
  • DVI Input Board Propagation Delay: 2 us
  • DVI Output Board Propagation Delay: 3 us
  • Connectors: DVI-I (DVI-D Single Link is the supported signal type)

EDID DVI

  • Standard Timing Identification:
    • ID 1: 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz*
    • ID 2: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
    • ID 3: 1680 x 1050 @ 60 Hz
    • ID 4: 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
    • ID 5: 1280 x 800 @ 60 Hz
    • ID 6: 1280 x 720 @ 60 Hz
    • ID 7: 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz
    • ID 8: 640 x 480 @ 120 Hz

    * This is the preferred timing identified in the EDID

  • Established Timing:
    • 720 x 400 @ 70 Hz, 88 Hz
    • 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz, 67 Hz, 72 Hz, 75 Hz
    • 800 x 600 @ 56 Hz, 60 Hz, 72 Hz, 75 Hz
    • 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz, 70 Hz, 75 Hz, 87 Hz
    • 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz
    • 1152 x 870 @ 75 Hz

RGBHV (HD-15)

  • Resolution Support: 640x480 @ 60 Hz up to 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz
  • DDC/EDID Support
    • EDID Resolutions provided by the Epica DG
    • EDID is user re-programmable
    • 1920x1200*, 1920x1080, 1680x1050, 1600x1200, 1280x1024, 1280x768, 1280x720, 1152x864, 1024x768, 800x600, 640x480
  • RGB in Signal Level Range: 0-750 mVpp
  • RGB Input Impedance: 75 Ohms
  • RGB Input Coupling: AC
  • RGB Out Signal Level Range: 0-750 mVpp
  • RGB Output Impedance: 75 Ohms
  • RGB Output Coupling: DC
  • Sync Input Signal Range: 0-5 V
  • Sync Input Impedance: 510 Ohms
  • Sync Output Signal Range: 0-5 V
  • Sync Output Impedance: 50 Ohms
  • RGBHV Connector: HD-15

* This is the preferred timing identified in the EDID

MTP FIBER

  • Compatible AutoPatch Fiber Modules:
    • RGBHV - MTP Fiber
    • DVI - MTP Fiber
    • Other AMX AutoPatch MTP Fiber products
  • Resolution Support: 640x480 @ 60 Hz up to 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz
  • Fiber Cable: 12 Fiber Multimode MTP cable 50/125 um or 62.5/125 um
  • Fiber Cable Length:
    • Up to 3000 ft. in**
    • Up to 3000 ft. out**
  • Fiber Cable Termination: Female MTP
  • Fiber Connector (On AutoPatch I/O Board): Male MTP (guide pins define it as male)

**3000 ft. cable requires low loss, controlled skew fiber cable. For cable recommendations contact AMX.

DIGITAL VIDEO (SD-SDI & HD-SDI)

  • Standard: SMPTE 259M-C (SD-SDI), SMPTE 292M (HD-SDI)
  • Bit Rates: 270 Mbps, 1.485 Gbps
  • Data Type :8 bit or 10 bit
  • Input Level (Max): 0.8 Vpp, ±10%
  • Input Impedance: 75 Ohms
  • Output Level (Max): 0.8 Vpp, ±10%
  • Output Impedance: 75 Ohms
  • Jitter: <0.2 UI
  • Rise and Fall Time: <750 ps, ±100 ps (20%-80%)
  • Rise and fall overshoot:<10%
  • Auto Cable Equalization:
    • Up to 400m of Belden 1694A or equivalent @ 270 Mbps
    • Up to 280m of Belden 8281 or equivalent @ 270 Mbps
    • Up to 200m of Belden 1694A or equivalent @ 1.485 Gbps
    • Up to 100m of Belden 8281 or equivalent @ 1.485 Gbps
  • Auto Data Rate Lock: Yes
  • CDR (Reclocking): Yes
  • Connectors: BNC
  • Resolutions Supported SMPTE 259M-C:
    • 480i (525) @ 59.94 Hz
    • 576i (625) @ 50 Hz
  • Resolutions Supported SMPTE 292M:
    • 720p @ 60 Hz, 59.94 Hz, 50 Hz, 30 Hz, 29.97 Hz, 25 Hz, 24 Hz, 23.98 Hz
    • 1080i @ 60 Hz, 59.94 Hz, 50 Hz
    • 1080p @ 30 Hz, 29.97 Hz, 25 Hz, 24 Hz, 23.98 Hz
    • 1080PsF @ 24 Hz, 23.98 Hz
  • Note 1: The passing of ancillary data, including audio, is not supported.
  • Note 2: SMPTE 259M-C or 292M compliant timing must be provided by the source video equipment when performing signal format conversion from DVI or RGBHV to SDI.
  • Note 3: When utilizing signal format conversion to SDI in an Epica DG System, DVI is the preferred source signal type.


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AMX University Training is available for this product. Applicable courses include:

  • Signal Management Essentials Online Training
  • Getting Started with AutoPatch Online Training
  • Signal Management Design

For schedules and registration for these and any AMX University courses, visit www.amx.com/training.

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