Modular Analog/Digital Routing Switchers
SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI | Analog Video CV, RGB, RGBHV | Analog Audio | Digital Audio | Hi-Level Video

Overview
PESA’s Ocelot modular routing switcher family offers a wide range of small matrix routers for virtually any application. Every Ocelot is built using modules with self-contained I/O connectors and matrix boards for a specific signal type and matrix size. These modules, in various quantities, are installed in a standard 1RU rack frame that supplies power and control functions to each module. Each Ocelot rack frame provides seven module slots on the rear panel. Six are available for matrix modules and the seventh is always used for a power and control module. The modular approach allows Ocelot routers to be configured in a wide variety of signal format and matrix size combinations.
Video modules are available for standard analog, wideband analog, SD-SDI digital, and SD/HD/3G-SDI signals from 143Mbps to 3Gbps . Audio modules are available for analog sources, balanced or unbalanced, configured for monaural, stereo or multi-level audio. Modules for digital AES/EBU audio are available with input impedance of either 75 Ohm or 110 Ohm. Both video and audio modules can be mixed within the same frame.
Ocelot offers a wide choice of control options as well. The internal controller supports independent levels of control, up to sixteen control panels, and a control port for RS-232/RS-422 for third party control applications. PC control is possible using PESA’s Windows® based Virtual Panel Software. A local control panel can be attached to any Ocelot chassis frame for stand-alone operation, plus remote control panels are available allowing router control from virtually any operator position. The Ocelot can also be interfaced to the PESA Router Control (PRC) protocol bus. Using PRC, any Ocelot system can be seamlessly added to other PESA routers in the facility, and controlled as part of the entire system configuration.
Features
- Small 1RU frame
- Matrix size : 8x8, 16x8 or 16x16
- Synchronous 48kHz AES/EBU digital audio
- Remote or local control panel
- Control via serial port RS-232
Configurations
Ocelot AES Audio: 8x8 | 16x16
The Ocelot AES/EBU Audio Router provides exceptional switching characteristics for either 75Ohm coaxial or 110 balanced detachable connectors. Up to three 8×8 or one 16×16 AES/EBU module can be installed within 1RU. The Ocelot AES/EBU router is ideal for broadcasters and audio post-production facilities.
Serial Digital Video Module Specifications
Inputs/Outputs | |
Connector Type | Standard BNC (one per input or output) |
Impedance | 75 Ohm |
Return Loss | >40dB to 5MHz; >15dB to 250MHz |
Equalization | SMPTE 259M – 300m; SMPTE 292M – 100m SMPTE 424M – 80m Based on Belden 1694a or equal |
Level | 800mVpp+/-10% |
Digital Signal Performance Specifications
Inputs/Outputs | |
Rise/Fall Time | 0.6 ns, +/- 100ps (20-80%) into 75 Ohms |
Alignment Jitter | <0.2UI p-p, per SMPTE259M |
Timing Jitter | <0.2UI p-p |
Power Consumption | 8×8: 8.8W nominal 16×16: 15.9 W nominal |
Ocelot Analog Audio: 8x8 | 16x16
The Ocelot Analog Audio Routing switcher allows switching of standard audio signals. Each matrix can be configured as mono, stereo, or multi-channel audio. It allows easy hook up for both balanced or unbalanced audio signals using industry standard detachable plugs.
Serial Digital Video Module Specifications
Inputs/Outputs | |
Connector Type | Standard BNC (one per input or output) |
Impedance | 75 Ohm |
Return Loss | >40dB to 5MHz; >15dB to 250MHz |
Equalization | SMPTE 259M – 300m SMPTE 292M – 100m SMPTE 424M – 80m Based on Belden 1694a or equal |
Level | 800mVpp+/-10% |
Digital Signal Performance Specifications
Inputs/Outputs | |
Rise/Fall Time | 0.6 ns, +/- 100ps (20-80%) into 75 Ohms |
Alignment Jitter | <0.2UI p-p, per SMPTE259M |
Timing Jitter | <0.2UI p-p |
Power Consumption | 8×8: 8.8W nominal 16×16: 15.9 W nominal |
Ocelot Analog Video: 8x8 | 16x16
Ocelot’s analog video router switches standard composite NTSC, PAL and analog component video signals up to 160MHz. Offered in both 8×8 and 16×16, the Ocelot frame can be supplied with a blank front panel or with a built-in X/Y push-button panel. This model is perfect for small analog video routers used in production and broadcast facilities as well as small boardrooms and auditorium applications. Integrators will find the Ocelot an easy-to-configure router. The Ocelot analog video router can also accomodate coaxial AES signals when synchronous switching is not required.
Serial Digital Video Module Specifications
Inputs/Outputs | |
Connector Type | Standard BNC (one per input or output) |
Impedance | 75 Ohm |
Return Loss | >40dB to 5MHz; >15dB to 250MHz |
Equalization | SMPTE 259M – 300m SMPTE 292M – 100m SMPTE 424M – 80m Based on Belden 1694a or equal |
Level | 800mVpp+/-10% |
Digital Signal Performance Specifications
Inputs/Outputs | |
Rise/Fall Time | 0.6 ns, +/- 100ps (20-80%) into 75 Ohms |
Alignment Jitter | <0.2UI p-p, per SMPTE259M |
Timing Jitter | <0.2UI p-p |
Power Consumption | 8×8: 8.8W nominal 16×16: 15.9 W nominal |
Ocelot Wideband: 8x8
The 250MHz 8×8 Ocelot wide bandwidth router provides optimum performance in critical environments such as commercial monitor walls, command and control rooms, flight simulators, network reliability centers, and more. Higher bandwidth preserves crisp and vivid images for high-resolution computer display formats beyond 1920×1080 (HDTV).
Serial Digital Video Module Specifications
Inputs/Outputs | |
Connector Type | Standard BNC (one per input or output) |
Impedance | 75 Ohm |
Return Loss | >40dB to 5MHz; >15dB to 250MHz |
Equalization | SMPTE 259M – 300m SMPTE 292M – 100m SMPTE 424M – 80m Based on Belden 1694a or equal |
Level | 800mVpp+/-10% |
Digital Signal Performance Specifications
Inputs/Outputs | |
Rise/Fall Time | 0.6 ns, +/- 100ps (20-80%) into 75 Ohms |
Alignment Jitter | <0.2UI p-p, per SMPTE259M |
Timing Jitter | <0.2UI p-p |
Power Consumption | 8.8 W nominal |
Ocelot Wideband: 16x16
The 400MHz 16×16 Ocelot wide bandwidth router provides optimum performance in critical environments such as commercial monitor walls, command and control rooms, flight simulators, network reliability centers, and more. This higher bandwidth preserves crisp and vivid images for high-resolution computer display formats beyond 1920×1080 (HDTV).
Serial Digital Video Module Specifications
Inputs/Outputs | |
Connector Type | Standard BNC (one per input or output) |
Impedance | 75 Ohm |
Return Loss | >40dB to 5MHz; >15dB to 250MHz |
Equalization | SMPTE 259M – 300m SMPTE 292M – 100m SMPTE 424M – 80m Based on Belden 1694a or equal |
Level | 800mVpp+/-10% |
Digital Signal Performance Specifications
Inputs/Outputs | |
Rise/Fall Time | 0.6 ns, +/- 100ps (20-80%) into 75 Ohms |
Alignment Jitter | <0.2UI p-p, per SMPTE259M |
Timing Jitter | <0.2UI p-p |
Power Consumption | 15.9 W nominal |
Ocelot Serial Digital: 8x8 | 16x16
Ocelot is perfect for serial digital format routing for small digital studios such as small post-production houses, mobile vans, or by-pass switching for master control. The Ocelot SDI Router comes in both 8×8 or 16×16 and can be fitted with either a local panel or up to 16 remote panels can be connected.
Serial Digital Video Module Specifications
Inputs/Outputs | |
Connector Type | Standard BNC (one per input or output) |
Impedance | 75 Ohm |
Return Loss | >40dB to 5MHz; >15dB to 250MHz |
Equalization | SMPTE 259M – 300m SMPTE 292M – 100m SMPTE 424M – 80m Based on Belden 1694a or equal |
Level | 800mVpp+/-10% |
Digital Signal Performance Specifications
Inputs/Outputs | |
Rise/Fall Time | 0.6 ns, +/- 100ps (20-80%) into 75 Ohms |
Alignment Jitter | <0.2UI p-p, per SMPTE259M |
Timing Jitter | <0.2UI p-p |
Power Consumption | 8×8: 8.8W nominal 16×16: 15.9 W nominal |
Ocelot 3G-SDI: 16x8 | 16x16
PESA’s Ocelot-3 is a one rack unit, 16×8 or 16×16, video router which supports all SMPTE standard data rates from 143Mbps to 3Gbps with auto-equalization on all sixteen standard 75 Ohm input BNCs. Auto-rate sensing and auto-reclocking is standard on all sixteen 75 Ohm output BNCs with full support for DVB-ASI on every path. A single standard 75 Ohm BNC reference input is provided, capable of accepting analog black burst or analog composite sync in NTSC or PAL formats. The Ocelot-3 can be equipped with single or dual power supplies and is compatible with all existing Ocelot control panels and PESA control systems.
Serial Digital Video Module Specifications
Inputs/Outputs | |
Connector Type | Standard 75 Ohm, Self-terminating, SMPTE 259M, 292M, 424M |
Return Loss | >15dB, 5Mhz to 1.5Ghz >10dB, 1.5Ghz to 3GHz |
Equalization | SMPTE 259M – 300m SMPTE 292M – 100m SMPTE 424M – 80m Based on Belden 1694a or equal |
Level | 800mVpp+/-10% |
Digital Signal Performance Specifications
Inputs/Outputs | |
Rise/Fall Time | <600 ps, +/- 10% | SMPTE 259M <270 ps | SMPTE 292M <135ps | SMPTE 424M |
Overshoot | <10% of amplitude ( max.) |
Alignment Jitter | <0.2UI , 100kHz to 150MHz SMPTE259M or SMPTE292M <0.3UI, 150MHz to 300MHz SMPTE424M |
Timing Jitter | <1.0UI from 10Hz to 100kHz | SMPTE 259/29 |
Operational Mode | AUTO – detects correct signal type BYPASS – allow signals to pass w/o reclocking |
Reference Inputs | Two independent 75Ohm BNCs 0.5Vpp to 2.0Vpp PAL or NTSC |
Specs & Ordering Info
See tabs above.
Ocelot Analog Video and Audio | |
OC88V1A2 | Ocelot, 8×8 Video, 8×8 AA, 110V |
OC88V1A2-P8 | Ocelot, 8×8 Video, 8×8 AA, 8 XY Local Panel, 110V |
OC1616V1A2 | Ocelot, 16×16 Video, AA, 110V |
OC1616V1A2-P16 | Ocelot, 16×16 Video, AA, 16 XY Local Panel, 110V |
Ocelot AES Audio | |
OC88AES1-75 | Ocelot 8×8 AES Audio, 75 Ohm |
OC88AES2-75 | Ocelot 8×8 dual AES Audio, 75 Ohm |
OC88AES3-75 | Ocelot 8×8 triple AES Audio, 75 Ohm |
OC88AES4-75 | Ocelot 8×8 quad AES Audio, 75 Ohm |
OC1616AES1-75 | Ocelot 16×16 AES Audio, 75 Ohm |
OC1616AES2-75 | Ocelot 16×16 dual AES Audio, 75 Ohm |
OC1616AES3-75 | Ocelot 16×16 triple AES Audio, 75 Ohm |
Ocelot High Level | |
OC1616HL-P16 | Ocelot 16X16 High Level with panel |
OC88HL-P8 | Ocelot 8X8 High Level with panel |
Ocelot 3GSDI Video | |
OC1616-3G-P16 | Ocelot 3GEN 16 x 16 matrix, 270Mb to 3Gbps, 1RU, PS |
OC168-3G-P16 | Ocelot 3GEN 16 x 8 matrix, 270Mb to 3Gbps, 1RU, PS |
OC44-3G-P4 | 4X4 Switch, SDI to 3G-SDI, 1RU, Pushbutton Panel, Network Control Card, Includes single PSU |
Additional Resources
Catalog: Ocelot
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