The Electra-1000 (ELC1000) is the world's first 1-RU four-channel standard definition MPEG-2 encoder supporting advanced compression technology, produced by Harris Corporation in 2005. As a leader in advanced digital television solutions, Harris has deployed tens of thousands of encoders serving countless users worldwide.
Detailed Technical Specifications of the Electra-1000 Multi-Channel Standard Definition Encoder
Video Specifications
Video Processing Signal preview (LookAhead) multi-channel processing
Video Input Filtering Reduces impulse noise, motion compensation temporal filtering, edge-adaptive background filtering, nonlinear spatial filtering, noise level estimation
Aspect Ratio 4:3 and 16:9
Vertical Resolution 576 (PAL), 480 (NTSC)
Horizontal Resolution 720, 704, 640, 544, 528, 480, 352
Encoding Bit Rate 4:2:0, 0.3 ~ 15 Mbps (VBR)
VBI Support WINK, NABTS, WST (Teletext), Inverted WST, WSS, VPS, AFD, mVITC, AMOL
Digital Program Insertion (DPI) SCTE35
Audio Specifications
Audio Format MPEG Layer II, Dolby Digital (AC-3)
Simulated input digital resolution 24-bit
Simulated input level adjustment 0 ~ +20 dBU, with a step size of 0.5 dBU
Operating Modes Mono, Stereo, Dual Channel, Mixed Stereo
Encoding Bitrate MPEG Audio Layer II: 56 ~ 384 kbps
Dolby Digital (AC-3): 56 ~ 448 kbps
AAC: 32 ~ 384 kbps
aacPlus: 16 ~ 128 kbps
Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz
THD+Noise < 0.05%, sampled at 48 kHz at 1 kHz
Frequency Response < 3dB 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz
Input and Output
Video Input 4-channel video input;
Audio Input 2 ~ 10 pairs of stereo; Digital (AES3/EBU or S/PDIF),
Output Main and backup redundant IP (100/1000BaseT), ASI output (optional)
System Management
Management Methods:
Harley NMX Digital Business Management System, Standalone WEB Management, Front Panel Control
Power Requirements
Input Voltage Range 85 ~ 132 VAC or 170 ~ 264 VAC 42 ~ 60 VDC
AC Frequency 47 ~ 63 Hz
Typical Power Consumption 47 W per channel
Environmental Requirements
System Cooling 9 fans; airflow circulates from the front to the sides
Operating temperature range 0 ~ 50ºC / 32 ~ 122ºF
Storage temperature range -20 ~ 80ºC / -4 ~ 176ºF
Operating humidity < 95%, non-condensing
Electromagnetic Compatibility FCC Part 15 Class A CE mark (EN 55022 Class A, EN 50082-1:1997)
Safety UL 1950, cUL C22.2#950, EN 60950
Structural Parameters
Dimensions (W x H x D) 48.26 cm x 4.45 cm x 60.69 cm 19" x 1.75" (1-RU) x 24"
Weight 11 kg / 24 lbs