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PDJ-A640
Cart
PDJ-C1080
Cart
The PDJ-C1080 and PDJ-A640 are automated robotic cart systems ideal for
multi-disc ingesting, archiving, and on-air playout applications. The smaller PDJ-C1080
accommodates up to four PDW-1500 units and up to 80 discs, while the larger
PDJ-A640 accommodates up to four PDW-1500 units and up to 640 discs.
The PDJ-A640 also accommodates PDW-F75 XDCAM HD decks in any combination
with PDW-1500 units.
These cart systems are equipped with a standard VCC control protocol, allowing easy integration
into existing systems. The total storage capacities are 1.8 Terabytes when using 80 discs and 15
Terabytes using 640 discs. PDJ-CS10 Cart Interface Software is available to interface with
MXF-compliant systems such as editors and servers.
With the XDCAM system file-based operations and metadata capability, as well as the reliability, long life, and small physical size of the
Professional Disc media, these cart systems provide significant operational benefits, greater reliability, reduced operational costs, and
space-saving benefits compared to tape-based systems.
Max. number of decks installed and
compatible model
Max. number of disc
Total storage capacity and
approximate recording time
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Ideal for multi-disc ingesting, archiving, and on-air playout
applications
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Equipped with VCC protocol (RS-422 or RS-232C)
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Equipped with a barcode reader unit
PDJ-A640
4
PDW-1500 and PDW-F75, in any combination
640
15 Terabytes
480 hours (MPEG IMX 50 Mb/s)
906 hours (DVCAM)
XDCAM Decks / Drives / Carts
PDJ-C1080
4
PDW-1500
80
1.8 Terabytes
60 hours (MPEG IMX 50 Mb/s)
113 hours (DVCAM)
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Optional PDJ-CS10 Application Software to interface with
MXF-compliant systems such as editors and servers
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High reliability and low-cost maintenance
PDJ-A640 PDJ-C1080
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