Barco Event Master E2 Series, User Manual

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About EX
Image 3-4: EX
When linked to the Event Master system (E2 or S3 – 4K) it acts as an input and/or output expansion box to
increase the capacities available to the system. Via the link cable, a fiber extension can be used to extend the
distance between the EX and the E2 or S3 processor. EX allows the user to place the unit close to a large
concentration of sources or outputs (for example, on a stage with demo computers) and use a single cable to
deliver the signals to and from the main processor. EX helps reduce the cost in terms of equipment and labor
hours required to set up an event.
The Ex can also be used as a stand-alone unit to scale, switch, and convert video signals to multiple displays.
As a stand-alone unit it can be thought of as a 4x4 scaling matrix.
EX can use the same modular cards as E2 uses.
About S3 – 4K
Image 3-5: S3
Featuring 12 input channels, 4 PROGRAM outputs, 4 AUX outputs and 2 dedicated Multiviewer outputs, the
S3
– 4K screen management system is a compact version of the E2. Smaller (only 3RU rack mount chassis),
its operation is similar to that the E2, and it is operated in the same manner.
S3 and E2 use the same modular cards.
About S3 – 4K Jr.
Image 3-6: S3 – 4K Jr.
The S3-4K Jr comes with 8 inputs, 4 outputs, and 2 mixers in the same 3 RU form factor as its bigger brother,
the S3-4K. It offers the same performance and features as the S3
– 4K offers, but it is ideally suited for
applications that do not require the full capacity of the S3 – 4K.
S3 – 4K Jr. can use the same modular cards as E2 uses, and you can upgrade the S3-4K Jr. to a fully loaded
S3-4K system at any time; simply purchase and install additional cards into your system.
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