When you choose the Harris® 6800+™ Distribution Amplifier (DA), you are selecting a product that has been industry-validated and offers unparalleled advantages in quality, performance, and price. The product range includes distribution amplifiers with coaxial and fiber I/O, as well as dual-channel/single-channel 3G/HD/sD/asI distribution amplifiers with loop inputs. The 6800+ encompasses a full range of solutions from analog audio to 3Gb/s digital audio, along with configurations that make the most efficient use of rack space and various transmission options, making it an ideal choice for a variety of distribution requirements.
Key Features
- Reliable switching power supply, compliant with standards in all major world markets
- Fully redundant backup power supply, allowing for installation in emergency situations
- A two-year full parts and labor warranty
- All standalone and modular packages provide distribution equipment within the required range
- Special mounting frames available for mixing audio and video distribution amplifiers in a single enclosure
AES6800+BS/BD/CS/CD
1x4 or 1x9, AES/EBU balanced or unbalanced
The AES6800+ is a one-input, nine-output AES/EBU digital distribution amplifier (DA) designed for balanced and unbalanced applications within the 6800+™ modular core processing platform. It features cable equalization and data clock regeneration (32 and 192KHz sampling rates), making it particularly suitable for AES distribution applications.
ARG6800+S/D
Simulated audio remote control gain, balance
The ARG6800+ Analog Audio Remote Gain Distribution Amplifier (DA) is a high-performance amplifier designed to remotely increase audio gain for specific applications. Control options include remote or local operation. A flat frequency response, carefully controlled attenuation, and extremely low distortion ensure an almost transparent transmission path. The ARG6800+ DA is designed for use within the 6800+™ modular core processing platform. Input signals are protected against overvoltage of up to 120V AC or DC. The transformerless balanced input is typically configured in a bridged mode but can also be terminated by installing appropriate resistors. Unbalanced inputs are converted into balanced outputs. The isolation between modules in the installed chassis exceeds 90dB across the entire audio frequency range.
FR6800+MB
6800+™ Dual-Slot Independent Mixed Square Chassis
The FR6800+MB hybrid square chassis extends the Harris® 6800+™ series to the desktop, providing a method for deploying 6800+ standalone modules. This hybrid square chassis features two slots, accommodating either a board with a dual rear interface module or two boards with single rear modules. It is powered by a universal off-the-shelf external power supply.
FR6822+QXFE
2RU 6800+™ chassis, Q-SEE™ compatible
The FR6822+QXFE is the next-generation platform in the best-selling 6800+™ modular core processing series, featuring an integrated Ethernet resource card. This chassis enables broadcasters to perform advanced baseline communications and control their network through a built-in web server.
The FR6822+QXFE chassis can accommodate any mixed form of different signal types, including HD-SDI, SDI, DVB-ASI, SMPTE 310M, single-mode and multi-mode fiber, AES/EBU (balanced and unbalanced), analog video, and analog audio. The single 2RU chassis provides 20 slots, allowing for the installation of single-slot or multi-slot modules, and features a matching backplane, enabling support for up to 20 modules simultaneously.
Each FR6822+QXFE chassis delivered to users includes an Ethernet resource (controller) card, an HTTP web server for control operations, a power supply (with ordering options for AC or 48V DC), and a 30-day trial version of CCS Navigator™ (a Windows®-based network control application developed by Harris).
DA-ASI6802+D
1x8, SD/ASI with clock regeneration and transformer
The DA-ASI6802+D is designed to be used with the 6800+™ modular core processing platform and is a 1x8 serial video distribution amplifier (DA). It utilizes transformers on all outputs to achieve precise, polarity-free inversion, meeting the strictest requirements of SMPTE 259ABC and DVB-ASI. With its excellent signal transition performance, it has become the ideal DA for ASI-compatible distribution. Users can set up and monitor the DA-ASI6802+D locally (via card-edge jumpers) or remotely on a PC. Remote control can be achieved using a serial RS-232 interface or the optional 6800+ETH Ethernet interface.
DA-DH/DHR6802+D
Dual-channel 1x4 or single-channel 1x8, with built-in ACO, 3G/HD/SD/ASI
The DA-DHR6802+D dual-channel distribution amplifier (DA) provides two 3G/HD/SDI/ASI/SMTPE310 video distribution channels, with cable equalization and clock regeneration features. The DA-DH6802+D dual-channel DA is designed to work with the 6800+™ modular core processing platform, offering two 3G/HD/SDI/ASI/SMTPE310 video distribution channels with cable equalization but no clock regeneration. Both the DA-DH6802+D and DA-DHR6802+D dual-channel DAs provide four outputs per input (dual 1x4), and can also be configured by the user to support eight outputs in a single-channel DA (1x8). The DA-DH6802+D and dual-channel DA deliver broadcast-quality performance that exceeds SMPTE specifications. The product comes standard with software to configure all parameters and supports remote display functions for signal presence and alarms.
DA-DHREO6803+D
Dual fiber transmitter, coaxial input, dual-channel 1x4 or single-channel 1x8
The DA-DHREO6803+D/DX dual-channel distribution amplifier (DA) features fiber output and provides two coaxial 3G/HD/SD/ASI signal distribution channels, with cable equalization and clock regeneration capabilities, designed to work with the 6800+™ modular core processing platform. This DA uses a dual fiber transmitter of the SFPLC type with built-in electro-optical (E-to-O) conversion functionality.
DA-DHREO6803+D can be configured as a dual-channel DA, providing four outputs (dual 1x4) for each input. It can also be configured to operate as a single-channel 1x8 DA and includes a built-in Automatic Changeover (ACO) module. Each input has one output for fiber optics. The DA-DHREO6803+D can be ordered without an SFP transmitter (+DX), allowing users to expand to fiber connections as needed.
The DA-DHREO6803+D supports 20 1x4 or 10 1x8 3G/HD/SDI/ASI distribution channels in a 2RU 6800+ chassis, with low power consumption, and all outputs are compatible with polarity-insensitive ASI signals. The DA-DHREO6803+D/DX protects your signal path with the built-in ACO. Users can choose which input to designate as the primary and secondary input. The backup path can be directly utilized on this DA card, further saving overall investment. The DA-DHREO6803+D/DX offers broadcast-grade quality performance that exceeds SMPTE specifications. The product comes standard with software to configure all parameters and supports remote display functionality for signal presence and alarms.
DA-DHROE6803+D
Fiber receiver, dual-channel 1x4 or single-channel 1x8, coaxial output
The DA-DHROE6803+D dual-channel distribution amplifier (DA) with fiber input provides two fiber 3G/HD/SD/ASI signal distribution channels, featuring cable equalization, clock regeneration, and coaxial output. This DA is designed to work with the 6800+™ modular core processing platform, utilizing an SFP LC-type fiber dual receiver with built-in electrical-to-optical (E-to-O) conversion functionality.
The DA-DHROE6803+D can be configured as a dual-channel DA, providing four outputs (dual 1x4) for each input. It can also be configured to operate as a single-channel 1x8 DA and includes a built-in Automatic Changeover (ACO) module. All outputs are coaxial. The DA-DHRO6803+D provides 20 1x4 or 10 1x8 3G/HD/SD/ASI distribution channels in a 2RU 6800+ chassis, with low power consumption, and all outputs are compatible with polarity-insensitive ASI signals. The DA-DHROE6803+D can protect your signal path with the built-in ACO. Users can choose which input to designate as the primary and secondary input. The backup path can be directly utilized on this DA card, further saving overall investment. The DA-DHRO6803+D offers broadcast-grade quality performance that exceeds SMPTE specifications. The product comes standard with software to configure all parameters and supports remote display functionality for signal presence and alarms.
DA-DHROOE6803+D
Fiber receiver, dual-channel 1x4 or single-channel 1x8, four coaxial outputs/fiber transmitter
The DA-DHROOE6803+D is part of the Harris 3G/HD/SD/ASI fiber distribution amplifier (DA) product family, designed to work with the 6800+™ modular core processing platform. This product is ideal for distribution applications that require the mixing of medium and long-distance signal paths within multi-story facilities or for applications that need to extend across subway distances. The DA can be configured as a dual-channel unit, providing four outputs (dual 1x4) for each input; it can also be configured as a single-channel 1x8 unit with built-in Automatic Changeover (ACO), providing four fiber and coaxial outputs. The DA-DHROOE6803+D also features an SFP LC-type fiber dual transmitter with built-in optical-to-electrical (O-to-E) conversion functionality.
The built-in ACO protects your signal path while allowing users to specify which input is the primary and which is the secondary input. This feature can further leverage your investment and allows for direct backup of the signal source output on this DA. The DA-DHROOE6803+D comes standard with software configuration for all parameters, alarms, and remote indication of signal status, delivering broadcast-grade performance that exceeds SMPTE specifications.
DA-DS/DSR6802+D
Dual channel 1x4 or single channel 1x8, with built-in ACO, SD/ASI
The DA-DS6802+D/DA-DSR6802+D dual-channel distribution amplifier (DA) is part of the 6800+™ modular core processing family, providing two SDI/ASI/SMTPE310 video distribution channels with cable equalization and clock regeneration features (clock regeneration is available only on the DA-DSR6802+). The DA-DS6802+D/DA-DSR6802+D dual-channel DA offers four outputs (dual 1x4) for each input and can be user-configured as a single-channel DA with eight outputs (1x8). The DA-DS6802+D/DA-DSR6802+D dual-channel DA boasts extremely high video performance at a lower cost, with remote indication of signal status and alarms. The DA-DS6802+D/DA-DSR6802+D DA provides 20 1x4 or 10 1x8 SDI/ASI distribution channels in a 2RU chassis, with low power consumption and full ASI compatibility across all outputs. The DA-DS6802+D/DA-DSR6802+D DA also protects your signal path through a unique Automatic Changeover (ACO) feature. With the built-in ACO, automatic failover can be set up to switch the main input to a secondary input when the primary input signal is lost. Users can individually select which input to designate as the main and which as the auxiliary input. This further optimizes your investment by directly backing up live or synchronized source outputs on this DA.
DA-H/HR6802+S/D/DL
1x4 or 1x8, 3G/HD/SD/ASI
The DA-H6802+/DA-HR6802+ distribution amplifier (DA) is designed to work with the 6800+™ modular core processing platform, providing a 3G/HD/SDI/ASI, SMPTE 310 video distribution channel with cable equalization and clock regeneration features (clock regeneration is available only on the DA-HR6802+). The DA-H6802+D/DL and DA-HR6802+D/DL are single-channel DAs (1x8) with eight outputs. The DA-H6802+/DA-HR6802+ DA offers extremely high video performance at a lower cost, with the ability to remotely indicate signal status and alarms. The DA-H6802+D/DL and DA-HR6802+D/DL DA provide 10 1x8 3G/HD/SDI/ASI/SMPTE310 distribution channels in a 2RU 6800+ chassis, with low power consumption, and all outputs are compatible with polarity-insensitive ASI. The +S configuration of this product indicates the inclusion of a single-slot backplane module, which allows the DA to function as a single-channel 1x4 DA. The +DL configuration of this product indicates the inclusion of a loop input backplane module. This is a dual-slot backplane module (1x8 distribution with loop input), particularly suitable for cascading DA applications.
DA-HRO6803+D
Fiber optic receiver/coaxial input, dual-channel 1x4 or single-channel 1x8, fiber optic transmitter/coaxial output.
DA-HROE6803+D/DX Single-Channel Distribution Amplifier (DA) with Fiber Input and Output provides a coaxial or fiber 3G/HD/SD/ASI signal distribution channel, featuring cable equalization and clock regeneration capabilities. This DA utilizes an SFP-type fiber transceiver with built-in electro-optical (E-to-O) and optical-electrical (O-to-E) conversion functions, designed to work with the 6800+™ modular core processing platform. The DA-HRO6803+D can be configured as a single-channel DA with eight outputs (1x8). There is one input and one output for fiber. The DA-HRO6803+D can be ordered without the SFP transceiver (+DX), allowing users to expand to fiber connectivity as needed.
The DA-HRO6803+D provides 10 1x8 3G/HD/SD/ASI distribution channels in a 2RU 6800+ frame, with low power consumption and all outputs compatible with polarity-invariant ASI. The DA-DRO6803+D protects your signal path through built-in automatic switching (ACO). ACO can operate between coaxial and fiber inputs. Users can individually select which input to designate as the primary and which as the secondary input. This further optimizes your investment and allows for direct backup of the signal source output on this DA. The DA-HRO6803+D/DX features broadcast-grade quality performance that exceeds SMPTE specification requirements. The product comes standard with software to configure all parameters, as well as remote display capabilities for signal presence and alarms.
DA-S/SR6802+S/D/DL
1x4 or 1x8, SD/ASI
The DA-S6802+/DA-SR6802+ single-channel distribution amplifier (DA) is part of the 6800+™ modular core processing family, providing an SDI/ASI/SMTPE310 video distribution channel with cable equalization and clock regeneration features*. The DA-S6802+D/DL and DA-SR6802+D/DL DA are single-channel DAs (1x8) with eight outputs. The DA-S6802+/DA-SR6802+ DA offers extremely high video performance at a lower cost, with remote indication of signal status and alarms. The DA-S6802+D/DL and DA-SR6802+D/DL DA provide ten 1x8 SDI/ASI/SMTPE310 distribution channels in a 2RU chassis, with low power consumption, and all outputs are compatible with polarity-insensitive ASI. The +S configuration of this product indicates the inclusion of a single-slot backplane module, which allows the DA to function as a single-channel 1x4 distribution amplifier.
The +DL configuration of this product indicates the inclusion of a loop input backplane module. This is a dual-slot backplane module (1x8 distribution with loop input), particularly suitable for cascading DA applications.
* Clock regeneration is only available on the DA-SR6802+.
VCA6800+S/D
1x4 or 1x8, analog video, clamping and equalization
The VCA6800+ is an analog video clamping and equalizing distribution amplifier (DA), designed for use with the 6800+™ modular core processing platform. This DA offers a jumper-selectable input coupling mode (DC or AC coupling) and is capable of hard or soft clamping to composite NTSC and PAL video signals.
VDA6800+S/D
1x4 or 1x8, analog video
VDA6800+ is a high-performance, highly reliable, cost-effective general-purpose analog video distribution amplifier (DA), designed to work with the 6800+™ modular core processing platform. Using the VDA6800+ in the 6800+™ series chassis allows for the amplification of composite and component analog NTSC, PAL, SECAM (with or without sync), and subcarrier signals, as well as the coaxial version of AES digital audio signals.
VEA6800+S/D
1x4 or 1x8, analog video, equalized
VEA6800+ is a high-performance, highly reliable analog video equalizing distribution amplifier (DA), designed to work with the 6800+™ modular core processing platform. This DA provides continuous variable equalization for up to 984 feet (300 meters) of Belden 8281 coaxial cable. The equalizer can also be customized to meet the needs of other types of cables. Using the VEA6800+ in the 6800+ series chassis allows for the amplification of composite and component analog NTSC, PAL, SECAM (with or without sync), and subcarrier signals.
VPD-6830
Analog video equalization/clamping
VPD-6830 provides complete supplemental functionality for various video distribution applications, designed to work with the 6800+™ modular core processing platform. The VPD-6830 offers jumper-selectable AC or DC coupling and equalization, as well as jumper-selectable soft rear edge clamping. The equalization function can compensate for up to 300 meters of Belden 8281 cable.
VRG6800+S/D
1x4 or 1x8, analog video remote gain
VRG6800+ is an analog video remote gain and equalization (EQ) distribution amplifier (DA), part of the 6800+™ modular core processing product family. The gain, cable equalizer, and clamping sync of this product can be adjusted locally at the card edge or remotely via the Harris® CCS Navigator™ control system. This distribution amplifier can detect the input composite video signal. Due to its excellent video performance, this product is suitable for distributing any composite, component (SDI/HD-SDI), and graphics video signals, as well as RF signals and certain digital signals.
VSM6801+S/D
SDI Monitoring
The VSM6801+ SDI Monitoring Distribution Amplifier (DA) is designed to work with the 6800+™ modular core processing platform. This module, which is the same size as the DA card, integrates the functions of a balanced, clock-recovered serial DA and a 4:2:2 to NTSC/PAL converter. The VSM6801+ module can be manually controlled via the card edge controls or remotely controlled using the CCS Navigator™ application, an HTTP web browser (for QXFE series frames only), the NUCLEUS™ hardware control panel, or third-party SNMP-based control applications.
VTM6801+D
SDI Three-Channel Monitoring
The VTM6801+ SDI Monitoring Distribution Amplifier (DA) is designed to work with the 6800+™ modular core processing platform. This module, which is the same size as the DA, integrates the functions of an equalized, clock-recovered SDI DA and a 4:2:2 to NTSC/PAL converter, supporting three channels. The VTM6801+ module can be manually controlled via card edge controls, or remotely controlled using the CCS Navigator™ application, an HTTP web browser (for QXFE series chassis only), the NUCLEUS™ hardware control panel, or third-party SNMP-based control applications.