TransForm NDN-220 Pro

What the NDN-220 Pro does inside a TransForm N system

The Barco TransForm NDN-220 Pro is a networked display node built on a PC-based graphics processor. Within a TransForm N system it receives encoded video streams over Gbit Ethernet/IP, decodes them, and renders the content requested by the system's management clients. An Intel Core i5-9500E six-core processor, 8 GB of memory, a 128 GB solid-state drive and a professional NVIDIA Quadro-series graphics card handle that work in a single 3U chassis.

Because the node sits between the network and the screens, the choice of unit affects how many displays a wall needs and how content reaches them. Planning starts with the number of sources, screens and their resolutions, and only then with the number of nodes.

Outputs, resolution and display support

• Four DisplayPort 1.2 outputs, each supporting up to 4K-UHD
• Up to sixteen HD displays driven from a single node
• Four DVI-SL outputs through included adapters, supporting up to HD
• Compatible with Barco RPC, LCD and LED display solutions
• Two 1Gb/s LAN ports

Supported inputs include H.264, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, V2D, H.263, VNC and ProServer. Barco publishes a fuller codec and streaming format list, which should be checked against the cameras and encoders you plan to use before ordering.

Building a synchronised video wall

Several NDN-220 Pro nodes can be grouped into a wall cluster managed by the CMS inside the TransForm N system, presenting one composed picture across a very large display surface. For walls with strict timing requirements, a dedicated sync cable provides full frame-lock between up to 30 nodes. Count nodes against the displays each one feeds, and map cable runs before raising a purchase order.

Where it fits in Qatar

An operations room in Mesaieed or Ras Laffan could use a multi-screen wall to show plant status, camera feeds and dashboards from one composed display. At a university media centre in Education City, the node could drive an event wall fed by several encoded sources. A security control room in a shopping mall in Doha could combine live camera streams on one wall, provided the stream formats match the supported codec list.

Planning power, cooling and rack space

The unit is a 3U half-width 19-inch rackmount chassis measuring 131.5 mm by 220 mm by 305 mm and weighing 6.1 kg, with a maximum power draw of 270 W. Its input is rated 100-240 V at 50/60 Hz, which covers the 240 V, 50 Hz supply used in Qatar. The base model ships without a power cable and regional cord variants are listed, so the correct cord for BS 1363 (Type G) sockets should be confirmed before ordering. The operating range is 0 to 40°C with up to 80% non-condensing humidity, so install it in an air-conditioned rack room rather than an unventilated cabinet, since summer temperatures in Qatar regularly exceed 45°C. Maximum noise is 35 dBA at one metre, which matters if the rack sits near people working. A rackmount kit for two units and a pedestal mount kit are listed as accessories.

To confirm node count, cabling, the correct power cord and the wall configuration, request a quote from SmartRooms Qatar. Our team can arrange a free site survey, usually issues quotations within one working day, and delivers to all eight municipalities of Qatar.