Automation System
The Max series consists of the Max-MC master control automation system, the Max-RS event-based router automation system, and the Max-RX time-based router automation system.
The Max-MC provides complete master control automation, allowing a station to orchestrate a master schedule with video servers, cart machines, tape machines and most other facility hardware via a network. Max-MC is compatible with most master control systems, and designed to retain the hardware, software and performance advantages of each individual manufacturer's system. The basic Max-MC package includes features such as playlist generation, a record module with database management, a server controller, custom traffic interfacing, and a variety of editing tools for entering and changing schedules.
The event-based Max-RS system provides both server and router control. The system imports a traffic log, plays video content from the server, and then creates an as-run log for reconciliation. The most basic system controls a single channel from a single location. It can easily be configured to control a wide variety of devices and supports most control protocols, including several Windows NT-based automation and schedule editing modules. The Max-RS targets automation of mandated HDTV channels, or for stations that require reliable, inexpensive control with minimal monitoring.
Providing flexibility in automation and schedule editing based on a chronological playlist, the Max-RX router automation system controls routers, servers, VTRs, and backup or playout machines, enabling the creation of a seven-day cyclical record and playout schedule. At run time, the system loads a chronological schedule and automatically executes record cues, record takes, VTR records, playout cues, playout takes, and backup takes.
All three automation systems offer graphical interpretations of traffic logs and can be manually operated at any time without interruption in functionality. The systems support the equipment of numerous major manufacturers, including SeaChange, Leitch, Pinnacle, Sony, Panasonic, and Ampex, among others. Utah Scientific offers many optional software modules that can be added to the automation systems, providing additional functionality.
Utah Scientific, Inc., 4750 Wiley Post Way, Suite 150, Salt Lake City, UT 84116. Tel: 801-575-3218; Fax: 801-537-3099.