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EASController

EAS (Emergency Alarm System) integration for OnTheAir Node

Support for the US Emergency Alert System on the Mac

  • Easy configuration to 
  • Mute audio and overlay graphics during Alert
  • Compatible with TFT-911 and Sage Digital ENDEC
  • Other devices compatibility can be added

EAS is the Emergency Alarm System that is mandatory for all TV stations broadcasting in the USA. EASController is a software that enables the integration of your EAS System with OnTheAir Node and OnTheAir CG to display and hear the messages broadcasted byt the EAS system.

The way EASController works is that when the EAS system encoder receives an alert it triggers an RS-232 communication to EASController via a Keyspan Serial Adapter. The alert itself is composed of a text message and optionally an audio message.

When EASController receives the message, it mutes the audio playout out from the Node or Nodes and sets them to audio pass-through mode. It simultaneously generates a text file with a decoded message that it places into an OnTheAir CG ticker folder. This in turn triggers OnTheAir CG to display the ticker with the EAS message, overlaying the message onto the video that is played out out from OnTheAir Node.

When the encoder has finished playing the audio message, it sends an "EOM" (end of message) RS232 message to Softron's EASController. When EASController receives this EOM message, it un-mutes the Nodes and cancels the pass-through mode. It then removes the text file from the CG ticker folder, so the ticker will stop outputting the EAS message. 

Then, if nothing is received again after the length of time that is set in the EASControllers preferences, the Node or Nodes will automatically be un-muted and the ticker file deleted. Every operation and message are logged in the log files and on-screen.

Price
$ 995

Price is for one control computer. Does not include the license for OnTheAir Node, nor OnTheAir CG which are required. One license of EASController can control multiple OnTheAir Node.

For more detailed prices check here.

Available options
  • Dongle - Instead of a serial number, receive a dongle that do not require activation. Ideal when you want to move your license around. One dongle can be used for up to 8 licenses (if multiple applications run on the same computer).

Downloads

Download EASController

  • EASController 2.0.1
    25 April 2016

Installation instructions
Once downloaded, unzip the file, and drag and drop the File "EASController" in your Applications Folder

DEMO Limitations
In DEMO mode, EASController will quit after 10 minutes.

How to unlock the DEMO version ?
Purchase a license through one of our resellers or the Softron online store, then just activate your serial number in the License window or plug your dongle in the computer.

Upgrade/Update instructions
Just download the latest version and replace your previsous version. You do not need to deactivate and reactivate your serial number when updating your Softron software. Read the following article to know when to deactivate.

Other Software
EASController only works with OnTheAir Node and OnTheAir CG. You should download these applications too if you need to test it.

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Product Features

Features

Main Features
Video & Audio
Playlist & Schedule
Media Management
Other Features
Codecs

Features and Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

System Requirements
System requirements 

Minimum System Requirements

Mac OS Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later *
RAM 2 GB
Playout Software requirements Works only with OnTheAir Node - any video card (AJA, Blackmagic-Design, Deltacast) can be used
Graphics Software requirements OnTheAir CG required to overlay the ticker with the warning.
Other Graphic software can be supported provided it can overlay graphics when a text file is present in a folder.
Audio requirements An additional audio input is required (to route the audio to the output)
EAS Encoder supported TFT-911, Sage Digital ENDEC
Other hardware requirements An RS232 to USB converter
MacPro type Any
iMac type Any
MacBook Pro type Any
MacBook Air type Any
MacMini type Any
* While Softron tries to maintain compatibility with older versions of Macintosh Operating Systems, it is not always possible to achieve. Because Operating Systems are usually significantly improved over previous versions, Softron must use many of the more capable built-in functionalities inherent in Apple’s latest OS releases.  Failing to do so would me that Softron software would essentially be blocked from using the new Frameworks provided in the OS.  For this reason Softron’s free support is provided only on the current and previous version of the Macintosh OS.  If you have issues with using Softron software on older versions of the Operating Systems, your only solution may be to upgrade your Operating System to the current version.

 

 HEADQUARTERS
Softron Media Services, a division of
Softron Microcomputing S.A./N.V.
Avenue Molière, 470
1050 Brussels
Belgium

IBS (US Subsidiary)
2151 Village Walk Drive #4304
NV 89012
USA

  At GMT-8
USA - Nevada

Sales and Pre-Sales:
Phone: +1 (702) 330-3023

Technical Support:
Phone: +1 (702) 330-3232
 

 

  At GMT+1
Europe - Belgium

Phone: +32 2 588 1394

 

 

Softron has team members in all time zones of the world. They can answer your questions in English, French, Spanish and Dutch.

Most questions however are answered already in our knowledge base. Don't forget to consult it first. It might be a huge time saver.