
Broadcast Tools Silence Sentinel RJ – Analog Silence Detector
Silence Sentinel RJ – Analog Silence Detector The Silence Sentinel® RJ is designed to monitor any two stereo analog audio sources for silence or an out of phase condition (polarity), generate alarms, and transparently switch to a back-up source using mechanically latching relays. Additional features include: front panel controls, remote control inputs and status relay outputs, RJ45 audio connectors, plug-in euro-block screw terminals for remote control, dip switch configuration of silence detection from -20, -25, -30 and -35db below zero reference, precise alarm timing delay from off to 85 minutes, precise restore timing delay from off to 21 minutes. The Silence Sentinel® RJ may be set on a desktop, mounted on a wall or optional RA-1 rack shelf for mounting up to two units in 1-RU. Features/Benefits: • Transparent stereo program switcher with front panel input selection switches and indicator LEDs. • Front panel “Manual/Automatic” switch with front panel LED, remote input, relay output. • “External Ext” alarm trigger input with front panel LED indicator. • Front Panel Power/Heartbeat LED. • Dip-switch selection of silence detection of -20, -25, -30 and -35dB below zero reference. • Dip-switch selection of reverse polarity (out of phase) stereo detection. • Dip-switch selection of alarm time delay from OFF to 8 minutes, 30 seconds in 2 second increments or 85 minutes in 20 second increments. • Dip-switch selection of restore timing delay from OFF to 21 minutes in 20 second increments. • Audio switching via mechanical latching sealed relays utilizing 2-form-C bifurcated – crossbar silver alloy with gold overlay contacts. • Two SPDT tally relays, four SPST status/alarm relays. • Logic functions via microprocessor and non-volatile memory. • RJ45 connectors for audio and plug-in euro-block screw terminals for remote control, mating plugs supplied. • Fully RFI proofed. • Surge protected internal power supply, 9 VDC universal switching power supply with domestic connectors supplied. International AC connectors optional. • Each unit may be set on a desktop, mounted on a wall or rack-mounted with the optional RA-1 rack shelf for mounting up to two units in 1-RU using four supplied Velcro feet.