
Optical AV Over IP Video System for 10G Networks
UBEX is an optical scaling extender which allows 4K UHD@60Hz 4:4:4 uncompressed signal extension with latency-free multistreaming. The device is designed to use Video Over IP transmission on a 10G Ethernet network, it has standard, 10 Gbps SFP+ optical modules installed, which are field-exchangeable by the user.


UBEX units can connect to create a complex network with the use of a standard Ethernet switch.
An UBEX-MMU-X200 Matrix Management Unit (MMU) is required to control and supervise a virtual matrix, which can be created by connecting UBEX units as input and output endpoints to an Ethernet switch acting as crosspoint.The MMU device can update the firmware of endpoint UBEX units in a virtual matrix application simultaneously, without limitation for the number of devices in the setup.
One of the prime advantages of such new architecture is scalability: the virtual matrix created can have a virtually infinite number of endpoints, limited only by the number of open ports on the Ethernet switch used. Such a virtual matrix can be also extremely asymmetrical, as e.g. it could have only a few (or one) devices on the input side, while an almost unlimited number of output end units.
Using visually lossless compression, UBEX can extend two Full 4K UHD signals over a single, 10 Gbps Ethernet port. This generates substantial cost saving on the required Ethernet switch side, as with UBEX only half the router size is required compared to the needs of similar, 10 Gbps IP based architectures. For video signals which can be transferred within the 10G speed limit of a single optical fiber, a video signal redundancy feature is available employing the second optical fiber channel.
The UBEX design also favors dual-screen applications: each transmitter and each receiver handles 2x HDMI 2.0 video ports.
UBEX can also be used in a point to point setup as a conventional extender pair between endpoints. It is not required to use an Ethernet switch when point to point extension is required.
The Video Wall Wizard for UBEX features quick video wall installation with bezel adjustment and cropping, includes options for various layouts within the video wall matrix and also allows zones for smart management.
The maximum reachable distance is ranging between 400 m and 80km, depending on the type of singlemode or multimode optical modules installed in the device, and on the signal properties.
The internal power source of UBEX has Medical (60601) and ITE (60950) grade classifications for maximum reliability.
Scaling of video signals to match the properties of the target display/sink
Balanced analog audio input and output ports for audio embedding and de-embedding
Metal enclosure
Audio embedding and de-embedding
Adjustable analog audio settings (volume, gain, balance)
Ethernet extension (1 Gbps)
Command injection on RS-232 and IR ports
Supports all VESA and HDTV resolutions
HDR support
Advanced EDID Management
Device control via Ethernet (TCP/IP)
Fully non-blocking switching architecture
Supports HDMI 4K signal formats (4K UHD @60Hz RGB 4:4:4, up to 18 Gbps)
Breakaway audio and video switching (audio and video signals can be routed separately)
HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4 compliant with cross conversion capabilities
HDMI 2.0, HDMI 1.4 and DVI 1.0 compliant
4096x2160@60Hz/4:4:4 maximum resolution (600MHz)
Firmware upgrade through Ethernet
Supports all embedded audio formats (including PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS high bitrate audio)
Uncompressed video up to 18 Gbps datarate (600 MHz pixel clock)
Color subsampling option on outputs (4:4:4 to 4:2:0 downconversion)
Pixel Accurate Reclocking
Automatic or adjustable video format conversion (DVI, HDMI or HDMI deep color)
Front to back cooling airflow
Automatic or adjustable color space and color range conversion
Status LED for extension link detection
Built-in universal power supply
5-pole Phoenix balanced analog audio connectors
Mounting options for rack, furniture or truss

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Contact Our TeamUBEX units can connect to create a complex network with the use of a standard Ethernet switch.
An UBEX-MMU-X200 Matrix Management Unit (MMU) is required to control and supervise a virtual matrix, which can be created by connecting UBEX units as input and output endpoints to an Ethernet switch acting as crosspoint.The MMU device can update the firmware of endpoint UBEX units in a virtual matrix application simultaneously, without limitation for the number of devices in the setup.
One of the prime advantages of such new architecture is scalability: the virtual matrix created can have a virtually infinite number of endpoints, limited only by the number of open ports on the Ethernet switch used. Such a virtual matrix can be also extremely asymmetrical, as e.g. it could have only a few (or one) devices on the input side, while an almost unlimited number of output end units.
Using visually lossless compression, UBEX can extend two Full 4K UHD signals over a single, 10 Gbps Ethernet port. This generates substantial cost saving on the required Ethernet switch side, as with UBEX only half the router size is required compared to the needs of similar, 10 Gbps IP based architectures. For video signals which can be transferred within the 10G speed limit of a single optical fiber, a video signal redundancy feature is available employing the second optical fiber channel.
The UBEX design also favors dual-screen applications: each transmitter and each receiver handles 2x HDMI 2.0 video ports.
UBEX can also be used in a point to point setup as a conventional extender pair between endpoints. It is not required to use an Ethernet switch when point to point extension is required.
The Video Wall Wizard for UBEX features quick video wall installation with bezel adjustment and cropping, includes options for various layouts within the video wall matrix and also allows zones for smart management.
The maximum reachable distance is ranging between 400 m and 80km, depending on the type of singlemode or multimode optical modules installed in the device, and on the signal properties.
The internal power source of UBEX has Medical (60601) and ITE (60950) grade classifications for maximum reliability.
Scaling of video signals to match the properties of the target display/sink
Balanced analog audio input and output ports for audio embedding and de-embedding
Metal enclosure
Audio embedding and de-embedding
Adjustable analog audio settings (volume, gain, balance)
Ethernet extension (1 Gbps)
Command injection on RS-232 and IR ports
Supports all VESA and HDTV resolutions
HDR support
Advanced EDID Management
Device control via Ethernet (TCP/IP)
Fully non-blocking switching architecture
Supports HDMI 4K signal formats (4K UHD @60Hz RGB 4:4:4, up to 18 Gbps)
Breakaway audio and video switching (audio and video signals can be routed separately)
HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4 compliant with cross conversion capabilities
HDMI 2.0, HDMI 1.4 and DVI 1.0 compliant
4096x2160@60Hz/4:4:4 maximum resolution (600MHz)
Firmware upgrade through Ethernet
Supports all embedded audio formats (including PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS high bitrate audio)
Uncompressed video up to 18 Gbps datarate (600 MHz pixel clock)
Color subsampling option on outputs (4:4:4 to 4:2:0 downconversion)
Pixel Accurate Reclocking
Automatic or adjustable video format conversion (DVI, HDMI or HDMI deep color)
Front to back cooling airflow
Automatic or adjustable color space and color range conversion
Status LED for extension link detection
Built-in universal power supply
5-pole Phoenix balanced analog audio connectors
Mounting options for rack, furniture or truss
| Link | 20G |
| Optical | yes |
| Type of videos | HDMI 2.0 |
| Nr. of video inputs | 2 |
| Nr. of video outputs | 2 |
| USB HID (KVM) | no |
| Full USB 2.0 | no |
| Balanced stereo analog audio I/O ports | yes |
| IR I/O and RS.232 control ports | yes |
| 1 Gbps Ethernet | yes |
| Nr. of fibers (W/STANDARD SFP +) | 4 |
| Nr. of fibers (W/BIDI SFP +) | 2 |
| 4K scaling | yes2 |
| Framerate conversion | yes |
| 4K UHD @ 60Hz 4:4:4 | yes |
| 30 bit deep color support | yes |
| Audio embedding and de-embedding | yes |
| Advanced edid management | yes |
| HDCP 2.2 compliant | yes |
| Seamless switching | yes |
| Multiviewer operation mode | yes |
About Penguin Media Solutions
Penguin Media Solutions is a professional audio, video, and lighting design, installation, and maintenance company based in Brighton, UK. As an authorised Martin Audio dealer, we provide high-performance AV systems for commercial venues, hospitality, and event spaces across Brighton, London, and South-East England.
