NGS-D320 FLEX Pro

What the NGS-D320 FLEX Pro does on a network

The Barco NGS-D320 FLEX Pro is a networked encoder. It takes a live computer or AV source connected through DVI, HDMI or DisplayPort and converts it into a stream that any compatible display, decoder or software client on the network can receive. Because the source is encoded rather than cabled directly, the same feed can reach screens in several rooms or floors without extra video cabling, which suits buildings where workstations and video walls sit far apart.

Each unit runs one or two streaming channels, and each channel can use either H.264 or V2D. H.264 is set between 384kbps and 24Mbps, which suits lighter network traffic, while V2D runs between 25Mbps and 200Mbps for demanding graphics. The unit encodes up to 4096x2160 at 30fps for the largest format and up to 2560x1600 at 60Hz, so spreadsheets, CAD drawings and fine diagram lines keep their detail. The device is part of the TFN and OpSpace product families.

Facts that matter when you specify it

• Inputs: one Dual Link DVI, one DisplayPort 1.1a and one HDMI 1.4 input, with matching outputs and flexible loop through, up to a maximum input bandwidth of 330MHz.
• Network: two 1GbE full duplex ports for redundant connection, DHCP, link local or fixed IP addressing, and multicast using IGMP v3 with RTP and RTSP.
• Peripherals: three USB Type A connectors and one Micro-B connector, with remote keyboard and mouse support using the native keymap.
• Audio: 3.5mm stereo line in and out, plus a combined mic in and headphone out.
• Power and noise: typical 35W, maximum 48W, an external 12VDC supply accepting 100-240VAC, and a typical sound level of 32dBA at 20°C.

Where it fits in Qatar

In a control room in Doha, an operator often needs an application running on one workstation to appear on a video wall in the next room. The encoder streams that source over the existing Ethernet network, the wall or a decoder displays it, and the operator keeps keyboard and mouse control from a remote station.

At a university in Education City, a simulation or training lab may need the instructor's screen sent to several viewing rooms at once. Multicast with IGMP v3 lets one stream serve many screens, within the limit of 12 simultaneous multicast RTSP sessions per channel.

At an industrial site in Mesaieed or Ras Laffan, a central operations desk can share process screens with a supervisory room. The unit starts streaming as soon as a valid input signal arrives, so technicians do not have to start each feed by hand.

What to plan before ordering

Plan the network first. If you intend to serve several screens, the switch must handle multicast traffic with IGMP v3, and you should confirm how many unicast sessions, up to two per channel, your layout needs. Check the room temperature as well. The operating range is 0°C to 40°C, so a cabinet in an unventilated space that heats up in Qatar summers is not suitable. Mount the unit on the optional VESA adapter plate, or use the optional 1U rack mount that holds two devices. Each unit weighs 1 kg and measures 38 mm high, 170 mm wide and 170 mm deep.

Firmware can be updated through the HTTPS web interface or from a USB storage device. The device is validated for Barco TransForm N 3.3 or higher, so confirm your current version before ordering. SmartRooms Qatar offers a free site survey to check cable routes, rack space and network layout before installation, and quotations are usually issued within one working day. We accept purchase orders and government tenders, including Monaqasat. Request a quote for the NGS-D320 FLEX Pro and our team will set out the configuration and next steps in the quotation.