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Solutions & Products
Control & Monitoring Systems
KSC CORE
KSC CORE
KSC CORE is a highly available, adaptable control and monitoring system that allows for a fast and flexible control of entire broadcast chain for all areas of the broadcast world: planning, contribution, production, playout and distribution.
Flexibility
Production setups with freely configurable system settings for fast change-overs before and during broadcast
Recurring use of event data with proactive conflict calculation
Flexible exchange of system components via drag & drop incl. transfer of processing parameters
Relocation of production areas by simple delegation
Simplicity
Fast and intuitive system design GUIs
Simple and clear configuration of all system parameters
Standardization of operating concepts for all attached systems
Offline preparation of configurations
Robustness
Server cluster with manual and automatic switching
Design of all system components for 24/7 operation
Permanent status display of all important system components
Control
Central, top-level controller system for all switching, adjustment and monitoring functions in the broadcast area
Graphically simplified presentation of complex system settings and states
Production-setups can be prepared offline, edited and selected on-the-fly in the system
NMOS IS-07 version 1.0 compatible transmission of time-critical information (e.g. for camera tally information, audio levels as well as button press and status information from control panels)
System Monitoring
Complete monitoring of all control system components and all attached systems/devices
Continuous error logging, error correlation and logging of events
Detailed error messages with associated history, error message transfer to higher-level umbrella systems
Scheduling
Time-based resource management of all system components, recognition and solution of resource conflicts
Advance booking of all resources, signal paths and processing functions
Manual or automatic, frame-accurate on-time event activation or deactivation
Statistics
Recording, logging and evaluation of all operating data
Registration of usage frequency and duration for each system component
Data basis for customer-specific statistical usage analyses and cost optimization
Manufacturer Independence
Interfaces to all manufacturers who define broadcasting today and tomorrow
Return on investment even when switching to components from different manufacturers
KSC CORE includes a suitable interface for each device selection
Integrated control of heterogeneous system structures
Plug & Play
Device scanner for automatic detection and configuration of system components through a wide range of supported protocols - including NMOS IS-07 for IP based environments.
Automatic detection of firmware and software versions of connected devices
Fully automatic standard configuration of newly connected control systems
System Architecture
KSC CORE seamlessly integrates into existing network structures. A standard IT hardware backbone forms the basis of the solution. KSC CORE further enhances reliability with hardware and software redundancy concepts.
KSC Systems have taken care of intelligent broadcast control for more than 30 years. Talking native protocols to various manufacturers reduces the efforts on the manufacturer’s side and consequently enables the use of high-performance communication.
KSC CORE acts as the neutral intelligent communications translator between different devices no matter which physical control interface (TCP/IP or serial) is provided. Therefore, KSC Systems can seamlessly be integrated into existing (even vintage) broadcast device infrastructure.
By using an unlimited number of internal logic controls, KSC CORE adds to the standard functionality of device control and allows operators to design completely new functions.
At the intelligent and robust core of a KSC System, redundant servers in a cluster with up to 20 physical or virtual machines form the basis for 24/7 fail-safe operation. Automatic or manual (initiated from any KSC Control Panel in the system) fail-over switching guarantees for highest safety.
As monitoring and control systems are growing increasingly inseparable, KSC CORE introduces SNMP monitoring capabilities to the control system infrastructure by using a dedicated server unit for independent surveillance of all system components.
Hardware LCD control panels in a wide range of key formats, mounting options, and front panel designs made by BFE in Germany are available. Additionally, software based GUIs and Virtual Software Panels offer simplified and adaptable control.
BFE’s own hardware development and manufacturing delivers GPI/O interfaces and dynamic labeling UMDs as well as Sync-Interfaces for frame-accurate switcher- and automation systems operation.
When converting from serial control signals into the TCP/IP-world, KSC CORE relies on industry-standard components with a proven track record of hundreds of installations.
KSC CORE Server Software
Is the KSC CORE software installed on the server unit and marks the basis for every KSC CORE control system. Depending on the area of application, the server software’s basic functionality can be further enhanced with KSC CORE Server Software Extensions, making your application your own.
KSC CORE Client Software
Is the KSC CORE software running on a client workstation to setup and control KSC CORE. The client can also be tailored to your specific needs by various KSC CORE Client Software Extensions, such as the GFX Unit for easily designing functional GUIs, or Matrix View for matrix-based routing and real-time status information.
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