Integrated Display Systems
Communicate, Coordinate and Display
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Transform the way information is communicated across
your facility with the IDS IP based display system. Replace
separate clocks, cue lamps and production timers with a
collated and customised display system in your house style.
IDS - Product Overview
IDS System - Product Overview
The Core
IDS CORE
Content Manager
Messenger
Cross-LAN
CORE-LITE
YES
CORE-FULL
Configuration and Device Management Tool pre-installed on a 1RU
Server with RAID 1 & Dual Supplies
YES
YES
YES
YES
Integrated Display
Touch
Display Interfaces
Description
Full HD
Ethernet
Display Processor Unit for rear monitor mounting
YES
1
TS-4
10.1” Touchscreen
YES
1
10.1”
YES
RGB Colour
Brightness Control
Number of lamps
POE
TL1
Single LED Table lamp, with configurable status, colour and
brightness
YES
YES
1
YES
TL2
Dual LED Table lamp, with configurable status, colour and
brightness.
YES
YES
2
YES
WL3
Dual LED Wall lamp, with configurable status, colour and brightness
YES
YES
2
YES
GPI
GPO
Noise Level Monitor
Infared
32
32
I/O Boxes
Description
Description
SQUID-3
1RU GP interface with 32 opto-isolated inputs, 32 relay outputs and
balanced LTC input (for optional Time Sync)
SQ-NLM
Noise Level Monitoring (SPL) interface, complete with external
microphone. Powered by PoE
SQ-IRQ
Quad Infrared interface with four independent iR transmitter outputs.
Unit is supplied with one 3m iR emitter (adittional emitters avaiable:
SQ-IRe). Powered by PoE
SQ-GPIO3
GPIO Interface with three GPIO channels. Powered by PoE
SQ-DTC
Dual Timecode interface. Powered by PoE
SQ-DMX
DMX lighting control interface. Powered by PoE
SQ-NTP
NTP Time Reference Server interface. Powered by PoE
SQ-PSU
PoE injector with Mains input and RJ45 loop through
SQ-IRe
Additional iR emitters, fitted with 3m cable and 3.5mm plug
SQ-PROD-TIMER
24 Key tactile hardware panel configured as a production timer. Each
panel requires a Display Interface
CORE Redundancy
Hot Swappable Supply
RAID HDD
ETHERNET
1
REMORA-4
Lamps
2
Description
Configuration and Device Management Tool pre-installed on a 1RU
Server with Single Supply
YES
YES
YES
YES
LTC Input
DMX
NTP
Production Timer
YES
PoE
YES
YES
YES
YES
3
3
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
2
YES
YES
IDS for Broadcast
Traditionally broadcasters have used a collection of separate clocks, tally lamps, production timers and post-it notes to aid in the production of programs. The IDS
system is designed to bring all these functions together onto a single display or touchscreen, whilst also displaying dynamic information to better coordinate and organise
production workflow.
Versatile and limitless display options
The dynamic nature of IDS means that a single screen can display a clock with an RSS feed one minute and transform into a fully-fledged production timer the next. The
possibilities of what can be displayed are virtually endless and every display on the IDS system can be configured to suit its location and application at any given time.
The IDS System
The IDS System
IDS is an IP based system which uses NTP to accurately synchronise all IDS connected devices without the need for running LTC through your facility, seriously reducing
the complexity and cost of your infrastructure.
Limitless possibilities for a range of display applications
Clocks and Timing
Seamless Integration
Information Display
Content Management
One of the most important functions in Broadcast
Environments is time keeping. The IDS system
can display clocks, multiple time-zones, up/down
timers as well as support offset time recording
while keeping all the devices on your network
synchronised using either NTP or LTC.
The IDS system integrates seamlessly with your
infrastructure. It displays information from and
interacts with a wide range of equipment and
control systems. At the same time GPIO, IR and
DMX based control can be added directly to any
IDS system using our IP based I/O expansion
devices.
The IDS system can display a wide range of
dynamic information alongside (or without) the
clocks and timers. The display layouts are based
on your own screen designs and can be shown
on any connected IDS display interface. Your
customized information display can include
On-Air lamps, tickers, control interfaces, video
streams, URLs, RSS feeds, signage, branded
media, etc.
The information that can be displayed on the IDS
system is incredibly varied and dynamic. The IDS
Content Manager allows you to manage and
distribute large volumes of digital content to IDS
connected display through a user friendly web
interface.
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IDS system overview diagram
IDS system overview diagram
The IDS system revolves around Integration, Communication and Content Management. The IDS Core collects information which can then be communicated to any of
the IDS connected devices. Information gathered by the Core can come from 3rd party integrated devices, be user input through the we based Content Manager or be
statically programmed.
INTEGRATE
COMMUNICATE
Use the Remora 4 on
the back of any display
with a HDMI input
3RD
PARTY
DEVICES
INFORMATION
DISPLAY
IDS CORE SERVER
Powerful GUI driven software
for centralised system design,
logic and management.
CONTENT
MANAGEMENT
.
MOBILE DEVICE
WEB BROWSER
4
NETWORKED
DISPLAYS
(REMORA 4)
CLOCKS &
TIMING
DELIVERED
TO USERS
CONTROL &
AUTOMATION
NETWORKED
TOUCHSCREEN
(TS 4)
The easiest way to understand what is achievable with an IDS system is to look at specific applications and then mix and match to suit your exact requirements.
Typical broadcast applications include Studio Clocks, Production Timers, Cue Lamps and Clip Arrivals, but the possibilities are limitless. The IDS system allows your
displays to be fully customised to your own house style and requirements - using the intuitive Core Screen Designer – to show a wide range of information such as
Tickers, Control Interfaces, Video Streams, URLs, RSS feeds, signage, branded media, etc.
Applications
Applications
CUE LAMPS
PRODUCTION TIMER
STUDIO CLOCKS
IP
IP
ARRIVALS
IP
IP
IP
IP
IP
IP
IP
INFORMATION
INTERACT
IDS CORE SERVER
Powerful GUI driven software
for centralised system design,
logic and management.
BRANDING
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Building Blocks
Building Blocks
Building Blocks - Core
At the heart of IDS is our configuration software, IDS Core. Designed in-house by our team of dedicated
engineers and based on a Linux Kernel, it provides a stable environment on any server, enabling you to work
locally and remotely.
Step 1
IDS Screen Designer
IDS Screen Designer’s intuitive drag-and-drop interface lets you creat and save any number of informative
display layouts. Customise clocks and cue lights or create your own control interfaces. Choose from a rich
array of design elements, including video feeds, web pages and countdown timers and create a libary of
your own image files and logos.
Step 2
IDS Logic Builder
IDS Logic Builder takes your screen designs and lets you map their virtual inputs and outputs to real GPI
signals, video feeds and time signals, by routing them to physical ports on IDS hardware and other
third-party devices. The built-in logic functions, signal manipulation elements and I/O controls provide
endless possibilities for logic maps to drive your displays.
Step 3
IDS Connected Devices
DS Connected Devices completes the circuit, allowing you to assign logic maps to the IDS Remoras and
Touchscreen The beauty of IDS lies in its centralised management - IDS Core controls your entire network,
every connected device and the layout of every display.
Final Step
Your finished screen display
Time-critical broadcast information, control interfaces and mixed media content are delivered to networked
displays and IDS Touchscreen control devices, while our cue lamps, noise level monitors and DMX
controllers provide further visual feedback throughout your organisation.
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The IDS Core is available in two
versions:
1. Core Plus
The Core Plus is aimed at medium to large IDS set-ups or
any set-up which is content intensive. The Core Plus also
includes the IDS Content Manager and the IDS Messenger
tools. The Core Plus is a 1U System in a Box with hot
swappable supplies and RAID1 storage. Two Core Plus’ can
be used together to form a fully redundant system.
2. Core Lite
The Core Lite is aimed at smaller set-ups or any set-up
which is not content intensive. The Core Lite is a 1U System
in a Box.
Building Blocks – I/O Boxes
The Displays and Lamps added to the IDS system makes it come alive and can be used for a
wide range of applications. Any number can be added and they simply connect to the IDS
systems over IP.
The functionality of any IDS system can be extended by adding IDS I/O boxes. These I/O boxes can
add functionality such as GPIO expansion, infra-red device control, network time synchronisation,
DMX lighting control, etc.
Building Blocks
Building Blocks – Displays and Lamps
The Remora
The Remora can deliver full HD and allows you to turn any display (with an HDMI input) into an IDS
controlled display. The remora is completely silent – making it ideal for noise sensitive environment
– synchronises to NTP to deliver time-critical content and simply mounts to the back of the display.
The Squid
A versatile 1U expansion unit with GPIOs (32 opto-isolated inputs and 32 relay outputs), an LTC
interface which connects to the IDS system over IP. For resilience it also boasts hot-swappable
redundant power supplies.
The Squidlets
There are a total of 6 small form factor squidlets offering a wide range of functionality. All are connected
to the IDS system over IP and are powered via PoE.
Touchscreen
The TouchScreen is a display as well as a user-friendly interface to the IDS system. The
Touchscreen typically sits at the heart of a room and allows dynamic control over any of the
connected devices such as displays or I/O boxes.
GPIO Expansion
Infa-Red Device Control
NTP Server
DMX Lighting Control
Noise Level Monitoring
Lamps
For positions where a simple multi-coloured lamp is all that is required we have the IDS lamps
which are available in 3 different models: Dual Wall Lamp, Single Table Lamp and Dual Table
Lamp. These lamps connect to the IDS system over IP and are powered via PoE (Power over
Ethernet).
Dual Time Code Interface
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Video
Ticker
Interactive
Content Management
Visual Tools
Branding
Information Displays
Clocks
Communication
Logo
Intuitive User Input
Countdown
Touchscreen
Production Timer
Global reseller network
TSL Products has a network of distributors supporting our products all over the world.
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