Barnfind Unveils Long-Distance, Future-Proof Fiber Transport Platform
Broadcast equipment manufacturer Barnfind Technologies has announced a new frame for its fiber transport platform that adds long-distance and future-proof functionality. The BTF1-41 frame is designed to support emerging signal formats like 4K and IP, making it an ideal solution for a wide range of applications including sports, telemedicine, and government projects.
The BTF1-41 features an extensive network of functions that allows it to transport any signal format. It also includes a built-in GPIO, tally, UMD, and DMX control, as well as a 36 x 36 router and support for multiviewers, signal processing, and compression.
Barnfind's Commitment to Green Practices
Barnfind is committed to green practices by packing numerous functions into one rack unit while keeping power consumption low. The company's new frame reflects this commitment by offering a range of features that make it an efficient solution for broadcasters and other users.
IBC Highlights
The BTF1-41 will be demonstrated at IBC 2018 alongside enhanced versions of Barnfind's core BarnOne and BarnMini families. The improvements include more control options, advanced functionality, and improved configuration capabilities.
Barnfind will also showcase its new web interface, which provides efficient installation, configuration, and operation of one or multiple BarnOne frames. The company's latest firmware release includes significant added functionality via an integrated signal redundancy switch that can be configured for all BarnOne outputs.
Signal Redundancy Switch
The signal redundancy switch supplies full control of signal presence, quality, and status, providing a complex, advanced redundancy system. Functions can be configured and monitored in the new BarnStudio web interface.
BTF1-10-AA Frame
Barnfind's BTF1-10-AA frame offers 8x analog audio input and 8x analog audio output converted to/from MADI. The frame includes a standard main board with 16 x SFP ports and an 8 x BNC top board.
Stage Box Break-out Panel System
Barnfind's new Stage Box Break-out panel allows front panels to be customized based on the required connectors. A selection of eight modules will serve as connection points to one or more BarnOne or BarnMini units.
New HiLo SFP System for 36-Channel CWDM
Barnfind's new HiLo SFP system is designed to meet a need for higher density of signals in one single fiber. By using half of the spacing in each wavelength of the CWDM range, the HiLo SFPs can double the capacity of the traditional CWDM bi-directional transmission.
Barnfind 18 x CAM-CCU on One Fiber
Barnfind's unique CAM-CCU transport solution supports up to 18 cameras on a single fiber thanks to Barnfind's innovative HiLo SFP system. The sophisticated and compact system eliminates the need for heavy and expensive cabling by allowing up to 18 cameras to be multiplexed into one single mode fiber.