Designed for existing infrastructures in the head-end and the regional edge-multiplexer/ modulator/ transmitter site, the VB242 complements the already-extensive range of input interfaces for the VideoBRIDGE series probes. Functioning either in continuous ETSI TR 101 290 analysis, or in sequential round-robin monitoring, each VB242 card offers full-time monitoring of two inputs, or sequential monitoring of six. A chassis fitted with two VB242s offers full-time monitoring of up to five ASI streams.


The VB242 card can also be combined with different input interface modules from the VideoBRIDGE range, for a multi-functional capability within the same chassis.

The VB242 option takes its place alongside Bridge Technologies’ existing range of probes and interfaces for all points in the digital media chain, and is fully compatible with the sophisticated VideoBRIDGE monitoring and analysis environment, which provides the visual analysis and monitoring tools required to make instant sense of very large amounts of data. Alternatively, the VB242 can be used in a VideoBRIDGE probe integrated with third-party systems through its Eii external integration interface.

“The VB242 offers a big step up in density for ASI monitoring at the head-end,” said Simen Frostad, chairman, Bridge Technologies. “Energy efficiency and efficient use of space is high on the agenda for everyone, and in keeping with other recent Bridge Technologies products, the VB242 will help media operators keep costs down and raise performance at the same time.”