Option +QC allows failover to alternate inputs based on user-definable criteria such as black/frozen frame or audio silence. Two discrete character burn strings can be inserted on output video, with each string inserted as static text and/or insert only upon LOS. Import of user trouble slate graphics is also supported in addition to standard test pattern insert as an input LOS marker.

Closed captioning absence/presence detection allows CEA 608/708 and line 21 SD CC absence or presence to be detected, with event actions consisting of GPO, automated alert email actions, or go-to card user presets or other actions. Intelligent Event Actions automatic monitoring allows any number of prioritized actions to be carried out when screened signal or programming errors are detected. Audio presence/silence can also be detected, with user-configurable channel selection, holdoff and thresholds.

The software can be ordered with card purchase, or activated later using a downloadable feature key via free DashBoard™ remote control/monitoring software (no need to remove or replace card.)

This option is available for numerous Cobalt openGear® card-based and BBG-1000 models where option +QC is listed in the model web page Options section. The option is software-based and can be ordered with card purchase, or activated later using a downloadable feature key via free DashBoard™ remote control/monitoring software (no need to remove or replace card.)

Note: +QC option is typically available on a per-channel basis. On some products, +QC may additionally be available only on a single particular input path/channel of multi-channel products. Where +QC is available on a per-card basis (i.e., available for all input channels handled by the product), this is so noted.