Broadcast television emergency communications specialist Digital Alert Systems is partnering with broadcast equipment provider Inovonics on a new joint product for those that seek external monitoring receivers for their Emergency Alert System (EAS) devices.
This sees the combination of the Inovonics Model 677 AM/FM/NOAA Triple Tuner receiver with Digital Alert Systems DASDEC-II, DASDEC-III, and One-Net SE models of emergency messaging devices.
While the Digital Alert Systems DASDEC series offers the option of internal receivers, some customer locations or configurations require outboard or external tuners to monitor their required EAS assignments.
That’s where the Model 677 can be of benefit to bradcasters.
Meanwhile, DAS says the 677 Triple Tuner can interface easily with DASDEC-II/-III models.
The web interface includes remote monitoring features such as notifications for reception errors and remote verification listening via audio stream.
Digital Alert Systems has created an application note explaining how to connect the Model 677 to various DASDEC configurations in both dual- and four-input devices.
This application note, titled “Using Inovonics Model 677 External Receiver with DASDEC-II/III,” is available here. The document outlines the wiring between the two components, with several options depending on the specific DASDEC-II or DASDEC-III model.
“Not every broadcaster can use our internal tuners, so for those customers, having an alternate solution is crucial,” said Bill Robertson, VP/Business Development for Digital Alert Systems. “Teaming with Inovonics on a complementary product that provides the best possible solution for our customers. The Model 677 is an excellent choice for broadcasters that either demand or require external receivers for EAS monitoring.”
