Barco HYDRA can uniquely control up to 60 analog or digital input signals in sync on a single display, operate via a standard web browser, and has advanced alarm and warning features. A single PC can control multiple networked units that display hundreds of signals together.
The Hydra Compact is a multi‑video insert unit that can control up to 60 video inputs. It supports 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios, SDI, HD‑SDI, SECAM, NTSC, PAL, and RGB formats, and includes picture‑in‑picture and alarm functions. The unit can be managed via a PC GUI, SNMP, LAN, and other serial interfaces.
Physical specifications include a 4U rack height, 440 mm width, 483 mm depth, 540 mm overall height, and a weight of 20 kg. Power is supplied by three hot‑swap redundant supplies (100‑240 VAC, 47‑63 Hz) with a consumption of 450 W. The chassis provides 11 input/output slots and a cooling capacity of 1550 BTU. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Rack unit height | 4U |
|---|---|
| Width | 440 mm (17.32 in) |
| Depth | 483 mm (18.98 in) |
| Height | 540 mm (21.30 in) |
| Front panel depth | 35 mm (1.90 in) |
| Power supplies | 3 (hot‑swap, redundant) |
| Input voltage | 100‑240 VAC, 47‑63 Hz |
| Number of I/O slots | 11 |
| Cooling capacity | 1550 BTU |
| Weight | 20 kg (44 lb) |
| Power consumption | 450 W |
It can control up to 60 video inputs.