Barco E2-Tri-Combo is an advanced image processing platform designed for live events, broadcast, and post-production applications. It combines three powerful engines into a single compact chassis, offering exceptional flexibility and performance. With its modular design, the E2-Tri-Combo can be easily configured to meet specific requirements, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of applications.
Barco E2-Tri-Combo is an advanced image processing platform designed for live events, broadcast, and post-production applications. It combines three powerful engines into a single compact chassis, offering exceptional flexibility and performance. With its modular design, the E2-Tri-Combo can be easily configured to meet specific requirements, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of applications.
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Event Master series link-cable solutions for E2, S3–
4K, and EX
General
Phenomenon
Event Master (EM) products such as E2, S3–4K, and EX support a variety of linking configurations. Because the
units tend to be adjacent to each other in racks, many use cases have been met by the supplied 1-m CXP copper
cables that ship with these units.
With the ability to extend signals over long distances with the EX, and the 5.1 software release that allows more
than two E2 or S3-4K to be linked together in a system, new distance requirements for beyond the 1-meter,
copper-only solutions can occur.
This document provides information on Barco and third party solutions that can be used to address longer
distances between units.
Solution
Copper, fiber, and ruggedized fiber optic cable solutions are available from Barco and several third-party
manufacturers in lengths exceeding 1 meter.
Scope
This phenomenon and solution affects all linking between E2 series, S3–4K series, and EX processors in which
the distance separating the processors is greater than 1 meter.
Link-cable solutions
Copper solutions
Barco provides 1-m copper CXP cables with the E2 Tri-Combo, E2, S3 Tri-Combo, and S3–4K processors only.
(No cables are shipped with other E2, S3, or EX configurations.)
A. ”Must” modification, Barco will provide the necessary
components to perform this modification at no charge.
B. Improves the reliability of the product.
C. Improves the general working conditions of the product.
D. For information only.
Serial Number : 1413
Date : 2019-02-04
Product : E2, S3–4K, and EX
Priority Code* : D
Barco service bulletin
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Image 1-1: CXP cable, 1 meter
With the exception of the 1-m R9004750 CXP cable that ships with E2 Tri-Combo, E2, S3 Tri-
Combo, and S3–4K processors, Barco stocks limited quantities of these items. Lead times from our
suppliers vary from 9 to 16 weeks for these items. It is recommended that end users make their
remote connection plans well in advance of their shows.
Barco makes every effort to keep up with the demand of our customers. Barco does not, however,
guarantee the immediate availability of any of these items. End users may want to procure them
directly from other sources. Make sure to obtain the same specification and model numbers. Barco
has tested only the items listed below for proper functionality, safety, and quality. Barco does not
support any products that have not been tested by Barco.
Image 1-2: Copper CXP cable, 5 meters
Barco has qualified 3-m and 5-m copper cables that can be used for slightly longer distances. The table below
shows the Barco kit number and the underlying qualified manufacturer part numbers for all three copper
solutions. The end user is free to obtain these copper cables from other distribution channels if that is to the end
user’s advantage.
Length Barco Kit p/n Underlying Manufacturer Number
1 m R9004750 Molex 111025-1201
3 m Not available Molex 111025-1203
5 m R9004762 Molex 111025-1205
All Barco cable kits contain one cable. Please be sure to order the correct number of kits for the desired linking
application.
Product to Product Expansion Number of cables required
E2 to E2 4
E2 to S3–4K 2
S3–4K to S3–4K 2
E2 (or S3–4K) to EX 1 per EX chassis with I/O cards; 2x if VPUs are
installed
Please note that, due to the large minimum order quantity from Molex, Barco does not carry the 3-m
cable.
Beyond 5 meters Barco does not consider copper to be a viable solution for the EM links.
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Fiber solutions
Barco has qualified installation grade fiber optic solutions up to 300 meters coupled with industry standard CXP
to MTP fiber Transceiver modules. These solutions allow the greatest flexibility for end users who wish to build
custom-length solutions.
Barco has qualified two transceiver options. The first option is for up to 100 meters, and the second option is for
up to 300 meters. Although Barco has tested these transceivers, users should conduct their own testing to verify
signal integrity prior to deploying these solutions for their applications. Refer to the documentation provided
by the fiber cable or transceiver manufacturer for exact specifications.
MTP cables can have varying amounts of fiber. The EM links require a 24-fiber, MTP terminated,
OM3 cable with type A polarity. Refer to the documentation provided by the fiber cable manufacturer
to confirm proper polarity and connectivity.
Please refer to the Molex drawing for PN: 106284-1030 on the Molex web site to confirm proper
polarity and connectivity for any other vendors’ cables. See the drawing PDF on the web page for
PN: 106284-1030 on the Molex web site https://www.molex.com/molex/home.
Image 1-3: CXP transceiver and fiber cable
We have recently qualified the Finisar Gen3 CXP Optical Transceivers (FTLD10CD3C) for use with
linking Event Master chassis up to 300 meters. This product has been tested to work with existing
100-m install and rugged fiber cables offered by Barco, as well as new 300-m install and rugged
cables.
To link two E2 units together with non-ruggedized fiber cables requires eight transceivers and four MTP
terminated fiber cables of the desired length.
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Image 1-4: Sample non-ruggedized solution with 4-port panels
1. E2 with CXP fiber transceiver modules installed
2. Four MTP 24-fiber cables
The fiber cables should have a female (pinless) connectors on each end.
Rugged fiber solutions
Barco recognizes that the industry standard fiber options described above may not be rugged enough for rental
and staging applications. To that end, there is a solution tailored to use Neutrik’s opticalCON MTP24 ruggedized
cabling.
Barco offers adapter kits to work with the Neutrik OpticalCon MTP24 cables. Barco offers two varieties of
adapter: a four-adapter, rack-mount panel and a single-adapter, throw-down box. Both kits come with the
appropriate fiber-optic jumper cables to connect the Neutrik adapters to the transceivers.
Image 1-5: Ruggedized fiber cable (Barco PN: R9871285) and MTP24 patch cable
The front and rear views of the adapter panel are shown in Image 1-6.
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Image 1-6: Adapter panel—front and rear views (Barco PN: R9871287)
To link two E2s together with ruggedized Neutrik fiber requires:
• Eight transceivers
• Eight short 24-fiber MTP cables (provided with the adapter kits from Barco)
• Four opticalCON MTP 24F OM3 ruggedized cables in the length desired (Barco offers 50-m and 100-m
lengths.)
• Two 1-ru rack-mount adapter panels or 8x single throw-down adapters
Per Neutrik, MCC is the only certified partner for terminating their opticalCON MTP 24 fiber solution.
As an example, Image 1-7 shows how to link two E2 units with this ruggedized solution:
Image 1-7: Sample ruggedized solution with 4-port panels
1. E2 with CXP fiber transceiver modules installed
2. Four MTP 24-fiber patch cables
The patch cable should have a female (pinless) connector on the transceiver end.
The patch cable should have a male (pinned) connector on the adapter end.
3. Barco CXP opticalCON MTP adapter 1RU 4-port panel
4. Four opticalCON MTP 24-fiber ruggedized cables
Single throw-down
In situations where you need only a single fiber, two throw-down adapters, two patch cables, and the required
length of ruggedized fiber cable is all that is needed.
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Image 1-8: Single throw-down adapter (Barco PN: R9871289)
For example, when connecting an E2 processor to an EX extension box, a single CXP connection over fiber is
needed. A throw-down adapter should be placed at each end of the ruggedized fiber cable, and each throw-
down adapter should be connected by a patch cable to the E2 and to the EX. See Image 1-9.
Image 1-9: Sample ruggedized solution with single throw-down adapters
1. E2 with CXP fiber transceiver module installed
2. MTP 24-fiber patch cable
The patch cable should have a female (pinless)
connector on each end.
3. Barco single throw-down adapter
4. OpticalCON MTP 24-fiber ruggedized cable
5. EX with CXP fiber transceiver module installed
Fiber-optic solution part numbers
The table below shows the Barco numbers to order for transceivers, fiber cables, and adapters, as well as the
underlying qualified manufacturer numbers. The end user is free to obtain these fiber transceivers and cables
from other distribution channels, if that is to the end user’s advantage.
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Barco PN
Description
Comment
R9004752 CXP 100–m transceiver (2 per kit) 100–m Finisar transceiver (FTLD10CE1C) or
Broadcom – Avago AFBR-83PDZ, 2 modules
per kit
R9004754 Expansion link fiber cable, 100 meters (1
cable)
Molex 106284-1100, 1 cable per kit
R9004762 Expansion link cable, 5 meters (Copper) 1 cable per kit
R9009202 CXP 300–m transceiver (2 per kit) 300–m Finisar transceiver (FTLD10CD3C), 2
modules per kit
R9871285 Rugged expansion link fiber, 100 meters on
Reel
Requires fiber TX/RX Module kit R9004752
and MTP to OpticalCon MTP24 converter
R9871287 4 Port Rack mount MTP24 to OpticicalCon
MTP24 adapters
Rack mountable converters for expansion link
to MTP24. Incl. Jumpers
R9871289 Throw-down MTP24 to OpticalCon MTP24
adapter
Converts rugged expansion link to MTP 24.
Incl Jumper
The Barco transceiver kit (R9004752) contains two transceivers. Note also that two manufacturers
—Finisar and Broadcom – Avago Technologies—have been qualified to supply this item. Either
brand may be in the kit you purchase from Barco.
The Molex 106284 OM3 cable can be ordered directly from Molex in any length desired up to 100
m, in 5-m increments, which might be advantageous for fixed installations.
The minimum short-term bend radius for the Molex OM3 cable is 89 mm; the minimum long-term
bend radius is 57 mm.
The 30-m/100-m fiber kits contain just one fiber cable of the specified length. The diameter of the
cable is 5.4 mm.
The total length of fiber depends on the solution purchased. Barco offers solutions that have been
tested and work together based on the specifications provided by the manufacturers of these
products. It is recommended that any solutions not provided by Barco should be tested prior to use
with your application.
The table below shows the Barco numbers to order fiber-optic solution kits, as well as the underlying Barco and
qualified manufacturer numbers.
Barco PN
Description
Comment
R9008989 KIT, EM FIBER CABLE, RUGGED, MPO24,
100M
• 100-m rugged fiber cable on reel (Neutrik:
NKO24M-A-3-100)
• MTP transciever kit 100m; incl 2
transcievers (Barco: R9004752; Finisar
FTLD10CE1C)
• Adapter kit; incl MCC C285360 and
Z231044-1m (Barco: R9871289)
R9009010 KIT, EM FIBER CABLE, RUGGED, MPO24,
300M
• 300-m rugged fiber cable on reel (Neutrik:
NKO24M-A-5-300)
• MTP transciever kit 300m; incl 2
transcievers (Barco: R9009202; Finisar
FTLD10CD3C)
• Adapter kit; incl MCC C285360 and
Z231044-1m (Barco: R9871289)
R9009011 KIT, EM INSTALL FIBER CABLE, MPO24,
100M (black)
• MTP24/MTP24 OM3 24F LOOSE TUBE
RISER I/O BLACK (FT24L324FAMM-
0100MT)
• MTP transciever kit 100m; incl 2
transcievers (Barco: R9004752; Finisar
FTLD10CE1C)
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Barco PN
Description
Comment
• Adapter kit; incl MCC C285360 and
Z231044-1m (R9871289)
R9009012 KIT, EM INSTALL FIBER CABLE, MPO24,
300M (black)
• MTP24/MTP24 OM3 24F LOOSE TUBE
RISER I/O BLACK (FT24L324FAMM-
0300MT)
• New transceiver kit 300m; incl 2x
transceiver (Barco: R9009202; Finisar
FTLD10CD3C)
• Adapter kit; incl MCC C285360 and
Z231044-1m (R9871289)
R9871290 MTP24 Fiber optic cleaning kit –
For custom sized lengths of Neutrik OpticalCon MTP24 fiber optic cables or other custom adapter solutions in
North America, you may contact:
Major Custom Cable
Attn: Jake Seyer
281 Lotus Drive
Jackson, MO 63755 USA
www.majorcustomcable.com
Per Neutrik, MCC is the only certified partner in North America for terminating their opticalCON MTP 24
fiber solution.
Outside of North America, please contact Neutrik for a list of dealers or distributors for custom length
solutions.
Active optical solution
An intermediate solution known as “active optical” may be appropriate for some end users.
Barco has not tested or certified any active optical solution for use with EM products. This
information is provided to offer a complete picture of available industry solutions that an end user
may wish to pursue.
An active optical connection comprises two fiber transceivers with the cable pre-attached. It may offer some cost
savings especially at lengths less than 50 meters, because the manufacturer can bin and use optical
components that were not sufficient for the full specifications of a standalone transceiver but that work fine at the
shorter lengths.
Several companies make active optical connections, and they can be found online. Be sure that you are ordering
a CXP 12x bidirectional solution, and please be sure to test before arriving at a show site or installation with an
active optical cable. Because Barco has not qualified any active optical solutions, Barco cannot offer any support
on these options.
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