Barco E2 Gen 2

Raising the bar for screen management, the LED Screen Processing Barco E2 presentation systems provide superior image quality, exceptional input and output density, great expandability and durability. Supporting native 4K input and output, it was the first screen management system to manage 4K projector blends with refresh rates up to 60Hz with full 4:4:4 color sampling and 12bit processing. A truly versatile system, it offers eight mixable PGM outputs and four scaled Aux Outputs for full show control within a single box. Multiple E2s can be linked together to process extremely large pixel canvases supporting the largest displays available.

Raising the bar for screen management, the E2 presentation systems provide superior image quality, exceptional input and output density, great expandability and durability. Supporting native 4K input and output, it was the first screen management system to manage 4K projector blends with refresh rates up to 60Hz with full 4:4:4 color sampling and 12bit processing. A truly versatile system, it offers eight mixable PGM outputs and four scaled Aux Outputs for full show control within a single box. Multiple E2s can be linked together to process extremely large pixel canvases supporting the largest displays available.

Go 4K all the way

With up to 40 inputs and 18 outputs, the E2 Gen 2 processor provides full screen control. The E2 Gen 2 offers 16 4K inputs and 8 4K outputs enabling impressive pixel processing power with increased processing speed. Whether native or scaled inputs, single cable 4K60p, two connectors or four, this HDCP-compliant system manages it all. Thanks to its linkable chassis, it can easily expand beyond the capabilities of a single box without the need for additional external processing and matrix routing to distribute the signals.

Simple servicing and control

The E2 Gen 2 comes with a straightforward cross-platform user interface that provides touchscreen ergonomics. As the presets are stored on the chassis it enables easy control via third-party systems. Multiple users can control the system simultaneously, and the API allows third-party developers to create custom control programs and interfaces. The 4K Multiviewer and its comprehensive overview of any input and output in the system allows for full situational awareness while creating the most impressive experiences. Thanks to its modular design, users can simply add new input or output cards to support future signal interfaces.

Designed for life on the road

The rugged E2 Gen 2 features a steel chassis that’s able to withstand the challenging conditions of life on the road. What’s more, it offers screen control in a compact form factor of only four rack units, which makes it easy to ship and install. Thanks to its modularity and the improved dual redundant power supplies, the E2 Gen 2 is extremely reliable and easy to service in the field.

Layers, layers, layers

The E2 offers an extremely flexible layer management system. With up to 32 layers available in HD, the E2 Gen 2 can customize the layer configuration to meet the needs of your application. The layers can be configured to support a mixture of HD and 4K resolutions maximizing your system flexibility.

ManufacturerBarco
ModelNGS-4U-V2
Video inputs1 to 64 inputs cards 4 - 384 FHD / 4 - 256 4K/UHD30 inputs 2 – 128 4K/UHD60 inputs SDI: 4 to 256 SD/HD/3G and/or 1 to 64 6G/12G HDMI™ 2.0: 2 to 128 (600MHz max) >8/10/12Bit 4:4:4 DisplayPort 1.2: 4 to 128 (660 MHz max) >8/10/12 Bit 4:4:4 Q10
Video Outputs1 to 32 output cards 4 to 192 FHD / 4 - 128 4K/UHD30 outputs 2 to 64 4K/UHD outputs SDI: 2 to 128 SD/HD/3G and/or 1 to 32 6G/12G/2Si HDMIâ„¢ 2.0: 2 to 128 (600MHz max) >8/10/12Bit 4:4:4 DisplayPort 1.2: 2 to 128 (660 MHz max) >8/10/12 Bit 4:4:4
GenlockAnalog reference input/loop on BNC connectors; Tri-level and Blackburst at SD and tri-level at HD S3D Sync: 4x input Din connector, 2x output Din connector
Program OutputUp to 128 program outputs on one or several Screens Data double and AOI per output, blend curves independent per edge of output Configure creative screen systems with single screens, tiled/blended widescreens Grouped connectors for legacy connections like Quad SDI
Scaled AUX OutputsUse inputs and outputs for standard videowall scaling matrix functionality Scale any HD to UHD/4K source to any size Super AUX Screen Does not use layers or canvas resource All figures below @HD60FPS or 4K30FPS 4 to 384 Inputs in steps of 4 or 6 4 to 192 Outputs in steps of 4 or 6 1 to 192 individual HD/4K30 screens with Full Screen content 1 – 64 single 4K screens to a single 262144 x 2160 Super Screen All figures below @4K60FPS 2 to 128 Input in steps of 2 2 to 64 outputs in steps of 2 1 to 64 individual HD/4K30 screens 1 – 64 single 4K screens to a single 262144 x 2160 Super Screen Input and Output colour correction
MixersIndependent layer transitions or full Preview/Program transition 4 to 192 FHD Picture In Picture 4 to 64 UHD/4K Picture In Picture Flexible layer allocation per Screen
Still StoresUp to 100 HD or 25 UHD, depending on the import file size.
Optional Multiviewer & PreviewStandard Event Master HDMIâ„¢ 2.0 output card doubles as dedicated multiviewer hardware Monitor all inputs and outputs, including Preview and Aux 4x FHD or 1x 4K/UHD Outputs 4x Flexible user-definable layouts showing up to 64 inputs and 64 outputs
Layer EffectsBorders (hard, soft, halo) and drop shadows. Colour Effects Strobe, H&V Flip Luma, Chroma, and Cut/Fill keys (Not All Modes Support Keying) PIP Moves Via Keyframes
ExpandabilitySystem scales capacity with Frame rate and Resolution All figures below @HD60FPS or 4K30FPS 4 to 384 Inputs in steps of 4 or 6 4 to 192 Outputs in steps of 4 or 6 4 to 192 individual HD/4K30 screens 1 – 64 single 4K screens to a single 262144 x 2160 Super Screen All figures below @4K60FPS 2 to 128 Input in steps of 2 2 to 64 outputs in steps of 2 1 to 64 individual HD/4K30 screens 1 – 32 single 4K screens to a single 131072 x 2160 Super Screen
HDCPHDCP Compliance Determined By Installed Cards
ControlEvent Master screen management software for Windows, MAC and Linux OS Event Master controllers WebUI Ethernet RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbps autosense, Telnet API JSON API
ServiceabilityField-Serviceable I/O and processing cards (not hot-swappable) Hot-swappable dual-redundant power supplies
Noise LevelMax 52.9 dB avg. Fans at 100%. Fan speed is software-managed based on operating temperature. Reference ISO 7779
DimensionsHeight: 17.8 cm (7.0 in) - 4-32 RU rack mount Width: 43.2 cm (17 in) without chassis handles, 48.3 cm (19 in) with chassis handles attached Depth: 56.9 cm (22.4 in) from front panel to rear panel, 62.2 cm (24.5 in) overall
Weight31-248 kg / 68-544 lbs
PowerInput power: 100-240Vac, 50/60Hz, 12-5A (x2), 1,100 W per unit Dual-redundant, hot-swappable power supplies;
Environmental temperature0-40° C / 32-104 F
Environmental humidity0-95% non-condensing (non-operating) 0-85% non-condensing (operational)

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