DS-C80K-01HO

What the DS-C80K-01HO does in a networked video wall

The DS-C80K-01HO is an output node in Hikvision's KVM and distributed controller range. It sits at the display end of a networked system: it receives signals from input nodes over Ethernet and feeds one HDMI 1.4 display, while a keyboard and mouse at a remote seat can operate the host computer connected to the system. It is intended to work alongside centralised and distributed video wall controllers, multi-function video centres and decoders.

Each node is a self-contained unit and the system does not need a central server. Every node runs independently, so a single node failing does not stop the rest of the installation. For a facilities team, that means fewer single points of failure to plan around.

Specifications that shape the design

• Video output: one HDMI 1.4 port, maximum 1080p, with listed modes of 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz, 1920 × 1200 at 60 Hz and 1600 × 1200 at 60 Hz.
• Network: one 1 Gbps SFP optical port and one 1000 Mbps Ethernet port, with hot backup between the two.
• Power: PoE following the 802.3at standard, or an external 110 to 240 VAC supply, with power consumption of no more than 30 W.
• Control and I/O: RS-232, RS-485, IO/IR inputs and outputs, a relay terminal, a 3.3 V IR power terminal and four USB 2.0 ports.
• Audio: 3.5 mm audio input and output, dual channel, at 24-bit and 48 kHz.
• Size and weight: 210 × 42 × 180 mm and 1.25 kg net.

Where it fits in Qatar

In a government operations room in Msheireb, one node per display lets staff move between a multi-screen wall and their workstations with a single keyboard and mouse. The KVM seat matrix supports up to 3 × 5 with roaming control, and the system supports up to 500 users with different permission levels, which suits shared control rooms where supervisors and operators need different rights.

In an engineering teaching lab in Education City, lecturers can route a demonstration from a host computer to a wall display in the next room over the campus network. In a hotel conference centre in West Bay, the node can feed a display while the room's lighting and curtains are controlled through the RS-232 and relay connections. Scenarios like these depend on the network design, so the wiring plan should be agreed before installation.

Planning the installation

Plan rack space first. Two nodes fill one rack width, the unit measures 210 × 42 × 180 mm, and a mounting bracket and connecting bracket are supplied. Magnetic mounting is an optional alternative for planar arrangements. Plan the power route too: the node can draw power over PoE or from a 110 to 240 VAC supply, and the supplied power cord should be checked against the BS 1363 sockets at your site before ordering.

The node is rated for 0 °C to 50 °C and 0% to 95% humidity. Summer temperatures in Qatar regularly exceed 45 °C, so mount it in a ventilated or air-conditioned communications room rather than an unventilated cabinet. SmartRooms Qatar offers a free site survey to confirm the environment, cable runs and rack position before the quotation is finalised.

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Tell us how many displays you need, the controllers and hosts involved and where the racks will sit. SmartRooms Qatar supplies the DS-C80K-01HO with delivery across all 8 municipalities of Qatar and professional installation available. Quotations are usually issued within one working day, and we accept purchase orders (LPOs), government tender awards and payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. Request a quote today and we will confirm stock and lead times with your quotation.