Tandberg: multiple PC inputs

[rob1971]

Hi folks

We've been asked to update a rather specialised VC suite that's frequently used for sending medical images from multiple PCs for diagnostic purposes.

The system currently comprises:



Tandberg 880 Classic
Two hi-spec projectors
Three distinct PCs with various peripherals, eg microscope and doc cam
Rather dated AV switching equipment, including an AMX TXC32+ (http://www.amx.com/products/TXC32plus.asp)


We've been looking for a more integrated, off-the-shelf system from Tandberg, but haven't been able to find anything (sensibly priced) that will take more than one PC input.

The closest we've come so far is the Tandberg Educator Integrator Series (http://www.tandberg.com/ind_focus/education/integrator_series.jsp) (based on the 6000MXP codec) in terms of basic specs.

One of the appealing aspects of this system is the touch screen control, which could neatly replace the existing AMX-based system, particularly if it could be configured to control the existing projectors, which will likely be reused.

Our main problem remains the connection/switching of three independent PCs.

One option would appear to be to make use of a Tandberg TVS: connecting the PCs to that an using it to switch the source. However the documentation for the TVS appears to imply it can only be used for HD camera inputs, not VGA from PCs.

Does anyone have experience of putting together/working with a similar system?

Any comments and suggestions would be most welcome :)

[tonyi]

The educatior series has the option of an outboard 3 port VGA switch for PC's That is controlled by the Touch panel provided It's an optional add on. Talk to your TANDBERG rep about priceing it as an add on. Or if you go for the High Res Elmo Doc cam it has two pc inputs that can be switched from the touch panel. But if you need three the outboard switcher is the option you want.
Hope that helps.

[rob1971]

Is that the TVS Tony, or some other device?

I can't find anything else that sounds like it listed on the Tandberg Website.

Cheers, Rob

[tonyi]

It's not the TVS. It's an outboard VGA 3 port switch that does not requre the TVS. It's not on the website as it's only an option on the Educator series.

[rob1971]

I think may have found something on it in the Educator User Manual.

Cheers Tony! :)

[JFCOMEngineer]

Hi folks

We've been asked to update a rather specialised VC suite that's frequently used for sending medical images from multiple PCs for diagnostic purposes.

The system currently comprises:



Tandberg 880 Classic
Two hi-spec projectors
Three distinct PCs with various peripherals, eg microscope and doc cam
Rather dated AV switching equipment, including an AMX TXC32+ (http://www.amx.com/products/TXC32plus.asp)


We've been looking for a more integrated, off-the-shelf system from Tandberg, but haven't been able to find anything (sensibly priced) that will take more than one PC input.

Is the Tandberg C90 Codec shipping yet? It has a lot of different inputs, although it only had two DVI-I inputs for direct PC input. With the C90 you may be able to bring inputs like the microscope and document camera directly into the codec, and if you only need two PC inputs then you are golden.

Another possible solution would be a small matrix switch to send the inputs to the CODEC, that is the way the Educator does it. There are many ways to get to the solution, but I don't know a specific off the shelf solution that will meet your requirements.

Regards,

Wes

[Sean Lessman]

Is the Tandberg C90 Codec shipping yet?

Not yet, but it is in beta right now and looking great!

Sean

[rob1971]

Not yet, but it is in beta right now and looking great!

Sean

Sean, much as we'd love a C90 it's probably well outwith our budget.

Can you confirm if the Educator with the Kramer XGA switch option would fullfil our requirements?

Rob

[JFCOMEngineer]

Not yet, but it is in beta right now and looking great!

Sean

KEWL! I want about 14 of them. Of course, I'll never get funded to buy them all at once, for pities sake I still have 7 2500 classics in my network I need to be rid of by July when they go EOL.

Of course, now that I've said that, they will fund me for 14 plus a spare, and Bo's kids will have a great Christmas!

Regards,

Wes

[BasicITOne]

A simple solution is to add the AV switch to the input. Kramer is good but I can personally recommend Extron. Simple interface, easy to program, all resolutions supported, lots of choices for inputs and outputs.

[rob1971]

A simple solution is to add the AV switch to the input. Kramer is good but I can personally recommend Extron. Simple interface, easy to program, all resolutions supported, lots of choices for inputs and outputs.

The reason for mentioning the Kramer specifically is that it appears to be the Tandberg-recommended option for that configuration and thus, presumably, means that the PC inputs can be switched using the touch-screen remote, making things as simple as possible for the end-users - always important!

Unfortunately it appears that Tandberg don't sell all of their many configurations in the UK, the Educator MXP being one of them! :depressed

[BasicITOne]

Call a Tandberg reseller in the UK - BT +44 (0)870 001 7726

If that fails call a US sales rep ask about voltages on each device. If they are all dual volage order one and have it shipped over to the UK. The US military in the UK has it done all the time.

Or call a AV company show them what you want and the featues then see how much to custom build one.

[rob1971]

Call a Tandberg reseller in the UK - BT +44 (0)870 001 7726 .

We have spoken with our regular reseller and the Tandberg account manager for our sector (healthcare) and both say it's not available in the UK.

If that fails call a US sales rep ask about voltages on each device. If they are all dual volage order one and have it shipped over to the UK. The US military in the UK has it done all the time.

Our reseller actually has a US sister company and have suggested that it may be possible to do this, although we're not sure if the unit we're looking at will run OK on PAL, as obviously it normally runs NTSC.

We'd not considered the voltages, however given that it's based on a standard 3000 MXP there probably won't be an issue with either the PAL/NTSC or voltages.

Or call a AV company show them what you want and the featues then see how much to custom build one.

From previous experience this isn't something we'd want to do... long story! We really want an all in one integrated solution from Tandberg, hence trying to source the Educator.