Extron has begun shipping new Quantum DTP3 input and output cards for its Quantum Ultra II video wall processors, expanding long-distance signal extension options for large-scale and mission-critical installations.

The new Quantum IN4DTP3 and Quantum OUT4DTP3 cards are designed to reduce system complexity when sources or displays are located far from the processor. Both cards support video signals up to 4K/60 at distances of up to 330 feet using twisted pair cabling.

The Quantum IN4DTP3 is a four-input card that removes the need for DTP3 receivers at remote source locations. Each input supports either twisted pair or HDMI formats, and power insertion allows remote powering of DTP3 or DTP transmitters. The Quantum OUT4DTP3 provides four DTP3 outputs, eliminating the need for transmitters when displays are installed far from the processor. Each output also includes a buffered HDMI output to support local displays, streaming or recording equipment, along with power insertion for remote endpoint powering.

“System designers and integrators asked for an easy way to extend signals for remote sources and video wall display devices and now they can,” said Casey Hall, chief marketing officer for Extron. “Our new Quantum DTP3 I/O cards deliver all that is needed and more for Quantum Ultra II systems to integrate perfectly into a wide range of environments, from education and community presentation venues to government and utility command centers.”

The cards allow per-channel selection between DTP3, DTP and XTP twisted pair modes, giving designers flexibility to choose the most appropriate transport technology for each application. Embedded audio can be routed between Quantum input and output cards or sent to a Dante network when paired with a Quantum OUT32AT card. RS-232 control signals can be inserted via the Quantum Ultra II Ethernet control port to enable remote control of source devices.

Quantum Ultra II is Extron’s latest generation video wall processor platform, designed to support high-bandwidth and future-ready installations. The system is built on Extron’s HyperLane video bus, which provides up to 500 gigabits per second of throughput for real-time performance. HDMI 4K PLUS, FOX3 and DTP3 input and output cards support 18 gigabits per second connections with resolutions up to 4K/60 at 4:4:4 and HDCP 2.3 compliance. Quad-path processing allows support for 8K/60 sources.

The platform supports up to 20 canvases with mixed resolutions and screen orientations and includes features such as portrait and landscape output support, output overlap and custom output resolutions. RS-232, USB and Ethernet interfaces are included for direct integration with control systems.