Following the development of proprietary intercom systems for various OEM partners, Optocore has expanded its series of intercom interfaces with the release of the generic X6R-FX-Intercom-IC444 and V3R-FX-Intercom-IC444.

The nomenclature is derived from the IC444 board, which is equipped with two 37-pole connectors (one male, one female) and provides four line inputs, four line outputs and four GPIO ports. The X6R-FX can be equipped with two IC444 boards, while the V3R-FX can be equipped with a single IC444 board.

These systems are the result of fulfilling a custom request from Norwegian state broadcaster, NRK. On that occasion Optocore’s sister company, BroaMan, populated a 4LI/4LO board with four GPIOs to enable bidirectional communication – but added SDI enhancement to allow camera signals to be routed via a single fibre connection to an OB vehicle and be uplinked to the broadcast centre (with monitor picture transmitted to the speaker in the opposite direction).

‘This version of the Intercom device with the reduced channel count (4/4) is a highly cost-effective option for permanent installation and broadcast applications. Additionally it offers the GPI/ GPO connections, which adds further value to the new product,’ says Tine Helmle, Director of Sales and Marketing.

Due to the success of this, Optocore have now produced the two audio-based intercom equivalents.

The X6R-FX-Intercom-IC444 features eight line inputs; eight line outputs; eight GPI and eight GPO ports with with relay; and auxiliary power outputs for external circuits. The V3R-FX-Intercom-IC444 features four line inputs; four line outputs; four GPI and four GPO ports with relay; and auxiliary power outputs for external circuits.

Both products are now shipping, and are available from stock.

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