EasyPlus Encoder / Decoder

Specifications
Summary

The EasyPlus Encoder / Decoder for Cable Emergency Alert Systems by Trilithic, the leader in analog and digital emergency alert equipment

Easy to Install, Setup & Operate
Built-In Programmable AM/FM/NOAA Receivers
Supports Digital and Analog EAS Protocols
Ethernet Support for Remote Network Control
Built-in Gen-locked Character Generator

Trilithic’s FCC certified EASyPLUS™ is the perfect emergency alert system for any cable television and video headend. Designed specifically to meet EAS mandates, and configured for your specific needs, this EAS solution allows cable televsion and video headends to receive emergency alert messages, filter the messages for location and type of emergency, and retransmit the message in accordance with EAS regulations.

Whether you are a small video system serving as few as a couple hundred subscribers or a large cable television headend with more than a million subscribers, Trilithic offers a scalable and comprehensive EAS solution that can be configured for your needs and your budget. Configured as a decoder-only for LPTV and Cable Systems serving less than 5,000 customers or as a full encoder/decoder for large Cable Systems, the EASyPLUS solution from Trilithic can simplify your FCC compliance with improved efficiency and reliability.

Easy to access front panel menu and intuitive setup software allow you to select your local primary (LP-1 and LP-2) monitoring assignments and FIPS code programming for your station. All EAS messages are logged and stored on-board and available to an standard external printer. Required weekly and monthly tests (RWT, RMT) are a breeze with automated controls and optional network connectivity for remote operation and status monitoring.

The EASyPLUS incorporates DSP technology and includes standard features like Flash BIOS to guarantee your system will be up-to-date for all FCC regulations with the push of a button. Periodic updates to the software are handled with an easy download from the Trilithic website; no more disassembling just to change proms or software.

The EASyPLUS system is the digital EAS solution from Trilithic that saves you time and money, and helps you efficiently manage and control the distribution of EAS alerts.

EASyPLUS Cable Television Solutions

This EASyPLUS Encoder/Decoder comes complete with a built-in analog character generator, two internal radio receivers (expandable to four), two balanced audio inputs for message origination or EAS monitoring, contact-closure I/O for automation and user control, multiple balanced audio outputs, a balanced audio stereo switch, a digitally synchronized AES/EBU audio switch, TTL control lines, and the EASyNIC network connection for network control, management, and monitoring.

Standard Features

Windows®-based setup software
Non-volatile storage
Internal gen-locked character generator
Two external baseband audio inputs for satellite backup and added monitoring capability
Four programmable dry contact closure relays
Four balanced audio outputs
Flash BIOS and DSP technology

System Options

Two or four internal radio receivers
TTL-32 option
EASyNIC™ Ethernet controller option

System Accessories

Compliance Assistant™ software
AM/FM/NOAA antenna kit

Specifications

Chassis	2U x 19" x 11" rack-mount enclosure
Back Panel	Two RS-232C serial ports available on DB9 connectors RS-485 serial port available on a RJ-12 connector Parallel port available on a DB25 connector I\O and audio ports are available on modular terminal blocks Video ports are available on 75 Ohm BNC connectors Antenna inputs are available on 75 Ohm F connectors
Display	20 characters by 4 row alpha-numeric LCD matrix LED Back lighted Super-twist LCD
4x4 keypad (16 keys) control	Conductive rubber, tactile keys Numbers 0-9 (and letters A to Z) X (cancel) key Checkmark (enter) key Up, down, left, and right arrows
Serial Interface control	RS-232C compliant interface to standard PC or laptop PC running Trilithic setup/control software (in Windows®)

EAS Monitoring

Monitors up to 6 inputs simultaneously, including:	Two external audio inputs (600 Ohm balanced)
Two Internal Programmable Radios (Expandable to four)	Each receiver is selectable as AM, FM, or NOAA band 75 ohm "F" connector antenna inputs Minimum RF inputs AM: 25 dBuV, FM: 8 dBuV, WXR: 25 dBuV Maximum RF inputs All bands: 60 dBuV
Audio Inputs described in EAS monitoring section	Internal microphone (available on front panel) Telephone Input (optional) Note: All inputs have Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
Audio Outputs	All digital audio generation/recording from AC ‘97 CODECS operating at 48KHz Four monaural, balanced audio outputs Internal speaker Telephone audio output to the telephone access board (optional) FSK audio switch: stereo, balanced audio switch to insert FSK and Voice onto audio channel Volume control provided for each output (balanced outputs, speaker, telephone, AFSK) Virtual controller AFSK generator for communicating with virtual controllers. Internal stereo balanced audio switch is provided to insert AFSK onto an audio channel

Control and Communication Inputs/Outputs

General	Ten TTL output ports each output can drive a minimum of 2 TTL loads All TTL’s are user programmable Four contact closures, each relay is capable of switching 2A@12Vdc, all contact closures are user programmable Two RS-232C serial ports (input and output communications) One RS-485 serial port for communications with Trilithic devices (CG’s, hubs, etc.) One standard parallel port for printing ASCII text logs (IEE1284 compliant)
Internal Character Generator	Includes a balanced stereo audio switch to replace program audio with the EAS audio message Gen-locks to a video source or creates stand-alone video (RS-170 NTSC) Capable of providing a full-page replacement, static text, and crawls
Memory and Controller	Firmware upgrades are accomplished via a serial port (from a Windows® PC) Up to 64 event records and 64 FIPS codes can be programmed Maintains a log of 1000 EAS alerts or messages Two minutes, non-volatile audio storage for EAS audio messages One minute, non-volatile audio storage for a tune-to (pre-recorded) message or general use 2 one minute audio files for general use or custom messages
Expansion Ports	One TTL expansion port allows up to 64 additional TTL’s Additional I/O can be configured for location routing or headend equipment One audio expansion port allows two additional internal radio receivers or two audio ports One bus expansion port provides the ability to add one of the following optional devices: Telephone access board MODEM board (with voice - for telephone access capability) Combination ethernet port and telephone modem board for digital EAS and network control

Application Notes

Warranty

EAS Warranty & Return Service

Trilithic’s warranty policy for Emergency Alert Systems (EAS) Equipment extends for two (2) years from the date of shipment, If covers mistakes or deficiencies in materials and workmanship.

Exclusions from coverage are for any of the following events occurring after the product has

Defects or damage resulting from improper operation, storage, misuse or abuse, accident or neglect
Contact with liquid or extreme humidity, sand or any comparable substance, or extreme heat
Use of the product for any use other than those prescribed in the Trilithic operating manual for EAS equipment
Damage resulting from service or modifications performed by a person or firm other than Trilithic, In. or those authorized by Trilithic, Inc. to perform such service on EAS equipment, including, but not by way of limitation, any such damage resulting from installation, testing or other adjustments to hardware or software, and damage resulting from the use of accessories or peripherals not authorized by Trilithic, Inc. for use in and with its EAS equipment.

In The Event of Product Failure

If the EAS product is diagnosed as having failed for reasons other than the exclusions listed above, please call 888-895-7629 and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.

All returned merchandise must have the symptom clearly identified in writing, signed by the authorized representative of the sender and attached to the failed product. All returned merchandise must bear the RMA Number clearly marked in large numerals on the outside of the shipping carton.

All such failed products must be shipped to: Trilithic, Inc. 9710 Park Davis Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46235

EAS products returned without an RMA number clearly marked are subject to a twenty percent (20%) processing fee.

Extended Hardware Warranty

Trilithic, Inc. offers an optional EAS warranty period extension of two (2) years on materials and five (5) years on workmanship from the expiration of the original warranty period. This option must be exercised at the time of the original product purchase.

EASyPLUS Encoder / Decoder