DASDEC EAS Digital EAS Encoder/Decoder and EAS Display Controller

By combining legacy EAS compatibility with modern LAN-based software driven communications methods and technology, the PC-based DASDEC offers a unique solution to the problems faced in transitioning from an analog to an all-digital broadcasting environment.

Furthermore, with the development and emergence of new network based public alerting schemes, the DASDEC system is designed to transition to meet new demands. Emergency alerting is becoming a managed network service. The DASDEC embodies this new environment with its inherent support for network protocols.

Optimized for emergency operation center control rooms, cable and Telco-TV local headends, broadcast control chains, NWS or NOAA offices, and in industrial, office, or school locations, the DASDEC is a simple yet sophisticated system. Remote access for setup, review, and operation of the system is provided via a Web browser. The initial setup of the system, or restoring the system to operation, requires far less time compared with other EAS products and is verifiable at any point. Configurations can also be saved onto and off of the box for backup or customization.

The system’s EAS alert origination operation is supported through an intuitively designed Web page. Encoding consists of a simple selection of EAS parameters from pre-built lists, and playout of EAS alerts is accomplished by user-operated GUI controls or GPI inputs.

The system offers several advanced tools for manual alert forwarding, including network-controlled GPI relays and user-programmable front panel audio announcements to provide notification of unacknowledged and pending unforwarded alerts. Additionally, the DASDEC features programmable filters for blocking manual forward, an optional AES audio output channel, third-party AES audio passthrough/override capability, and it interfaces to broadcast digital video CG's.

A turnkey EAS system consisting of an embedded PC in a custom chassis, the compact DASDEC is configured for a standard 19-inch rack mounting in a 2-RU case. The chassis houses three Web browser-tuned radio receivers for EAS monitoring of AM, FM, or NOAA; an internal NTSC full screen character generator; USB and network connections; balanced analog audio EAS override switching; and optional AES alert audio output.

Accessible Remote operation and status monitoring allow for easy central management of multiple DASDEC platforms Supports second Ethernet interface via USB-Ethernet adapter or PCI Connectable Wide variety of character generator support: Utah Sci SqueezeMax, Evertz, Harris Iconstation, Chyron CODI, Miranda, XBOB4, Sage Generic, Sage Newsroom, TFT Standard, NDU/ACM, VDS 830/840/Starmu, Envoy, and others. Configurable, automatic E-mail notifications upon alert origination, decode, forward, or test. Three built-in, browser-tuned radio receivers for EAS monitoring of AM, FM, or NOAA. NTSC video output channel. Secure Supports SSL-based https-password-protected login Permissions for multiple users with configurable access SSH-based data transfer Internal firewall Reliable LINUX OS - LINUX dependability DASDEC software supports automatic restart for fully unattended operation Digital Supports EAS NET digital network alert forwarding with streaming audio CAP network alert compatible (in development) Supports standards DVS-644 (SCTE-18) digital EAS for Cable and DVS 168 (SA EARS) All decoded EAS audio captured as digital .WAV files for digital forwarding and review/playback over a LAN Optional support for MPEG2 and MPEG4 video/audio encoding and IP streaming Optional support for AES/EBU audio output of alerts

Economical Embedded PC design and software decoding minimizes custom hardware costs Maintainable Upgrades and mandated changes are easily downloaded and installed in the field via the Web Expandable USB ports and standard PCI slots for expansion hardware Expanded interface controls for a wide range of EAS-associated peripheral equipment Precise Network Time Protocol (NTP) supports clock synchronization to external server and the NOAA atomic clock Compact Can be operated headless (over a LAN) without monitor or keyboard 2 RU 19 inches wide, 14 inches deep 150 watts - 120VAC - 60Hz Compliant FCC Certified FCC ID: RV8DASDEC-1EN Robust Modular hardware design makes any repairs easy Modular software design allows safe and easy upgrades Expansive Holds tens of thousands of EAS events for simple access, review, replay, and print