3G/HD/SD/ASI/AES/Data Routing Switcher MFR-5000 System

The MFR-5000 Series is a group of multi-format routing switchers supporting 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, ASI, AES and RS-422 signals. Inside the 8U case a matrix of up to 128 inputs/128 outputs can be configured. And by linking multiple cases, they can be used as a large-scale routing switcher.

Outstanding Redundancy
With a routing switcher at the core of the system, various types of technologies and functions are installed for redundancy.
	CPU board redundancy (option): a secondary CPU board constantly monitors the operation of the primary board. If any of various types of irregularities occur, operation is immediately switched over to the secondary side allowing for continuous operation without down time.
	Power source redundancy (option): with 2 power units, the product responds flexibly to power unit irregularities and power supply troubles.
	Network redundancy (option): with a second Ethernet connection, stable remote control operation is assured. With CPU redundancy, each interface can also have a backup (for details see below).
	Distributed control: when using multiple main units, if one goes down, another can continue to operate without being affected.
	Triple backup: a redundant CPU backs up settings data, and in addition settings data during normal operation can be manually backed up to each CPU board. More over, the various statuses can be backed up to a PC.
	Direct control of main unit: the main unit has an LED display on the front. Since it can display settings and alarms, the main unit can take over operation in the event the remote environment goes down.

Various Crosspoint Control
Various crosspoint control features are possible aside from ordinary crosspoint switching.
	Salvo function - Button-assigned Salvo: multiple crosspoints can be assigned to any button. Separate settings can be made for each remote. - Main unit storage Salvo: multiple crosspoints can be stored on the main unit side and shared by all remotes.
	Take operation: after presetting crosspoints, press the Take button to change the set crosspoints. - Mode-switching Take button: switches between take operation and usual operation (instant execution). - Always Take button: always performs take.
	Link function: this can group and link multiple crosspoints.
	Level operation: Level switching allows separate control over different subject types.
	Chop function: allows user to alternate between two input channels by repeatedly pressing and releasing one source button while pressing another source button.
	Monitor out output: enables output of any destination source to a dedicated monitoring channel.
	Prevention of incorrect operation: Crosspoint Inhibit/Source Inhibit/Destination Inhibit/Lock Other/Lock All/Lock Local

Link up to 10 Units

By linking multiple units, they can be used as a large-scale routing switcher. Up to 10 units can be linked together for expansions of up to 256 1024 For example, configurations of 1024 input can have a maximum of 32 output, while 256 output can have a maximum of 256 input.

Remote Control Unit
The lineup of remote control units includes several types to suit your application. The number of units that can be connected is a maximum of 128, counting the main unit. This lets you build a flexible control environment by the way you partition the matrix and make operation level settings.
MFR-40RU: standard type
1U compact type
	40 buttons: light up in 3 colors (red/green/orange)
	Any function can be assigned to any button
	Power source redundant (AC adapter)
MFR-18RU: with LCD display
1U compact type
	18 buttons: light up in 3 colors (red/green/orange)
	Equipped with 7-color LCD display that can show source name and settings for each button (red/green/yellow/blue/white/cyan/magenta)
	Any function can be assigned to any button
	Power source redundant (AC adapter)
MFR-39RU: LCD button/multi-functional setting type
2U type
	39 buttons: 13 buttons in 3 rows. Buttons with 7-color LCD display that can show source name and settings (red/green/yellow/blue/white/cyan/magenta)
	Apart from the main buttons, there are 10 function buttons (light up in 3 colors) that can be freely assigned (3 colors)
	Equipped with display showing status and settings menu display
	Ideal as a main control unit
	Power source redundant (AC adapter)
MFR-GPI: GPI Unit
FOR-A offers an unit for GPI control. 1U size. Equipped with user assignable GPI/O (128 channels) and 4 serial ports (9 pin D-sub male). Supports system configuration.
System Links with Other Products Possible
The MFR-5000 enables tally linking with FOR-A’s video switcher HANABI Series and multi viewer MV Series. And when switching between sources on the MFR-5000 side, the source name displayed by the video switcher or multi viewer can also change automatically. It supports TSL and Harris protocol, enabling linkage to other companies’ products.
Outstanding Maintainability
Designed for maintainability, all boards and power units can be accessed from the front without removing any cables connected in back.
Supports Combinations of Multiple Remote Panels
Multiple remote control panels can be combined to make them function as a large-scale control panel.
Combination example:
	To have 128x128 full control + system settings: MFR-40RU x 6 + MFR-39RU x 1
When using with matrix partitioning, remote control of each is possible
SNMP Support
Remote monitoring by SNMP is supported. It can be integrated into an SNMP monitoring system. This way you can monitor various statuses, such as the power source, fan and CPU status, whether or not there is input or output of an SDI signal, and whether there are crosspoint errors, etc. (to be supported in the future)
Other Features
Supports 2 reference inputs (with loopthrough). Input image capture function provided. Allows thumbnail display on a PC (GUI).