Novastar - CVT10 Pro-S

The CVT10 Pro-S is deployed at a very specific point in the LED chain: the point where data must leave a control room or processor to travel a significant distance before reaching the display panels. Rather than routing multiple network links over a long distance, this converter consolidates the data onto a single fibre-optic link, then redistributes it locally to the various display components.

Its architecture is based on two 10G optical ports fitted with hot-swappable modules. The OPT1 port serves as the main link, whilst OPT2 can act as a backup, providing an alternative transmission path. In its Pro-S version, the converter uses single-mode fibre and can achieve a transmission distance of 10 km with a suitable link. The optical modules operate at 1310 nm and support dual-core OS1 or OS2 fibres.

At the other end of the conversion, ten Gigabit Ethernet ports are used to retrieve the various data streams destined for the LED panels. The CVT10 Pro-S can operate in both directions: converting an optical signal into Ethernet outputs or aggregating Ethernet data streams to transmit them over fibre. It can therefore be used with various NovaStar processors and in architectures where the processor does not have the necessary fibre outputs directly available.

The housing has also been designed for more challenging installation conditions than those of a standard IT rack. Its IP65 rating protects the device against dust and water splashes provided that the protective covers are correctly closed and the connections are made in accordance with the conditions of use. This design makes it possible, in particular, to position the converter closer to the stage or screen in certain temporary outdoor set-ups.

With its 2U 19" rack-mount format, etherCON connectors and PowerCON power supply, the CVT10 Pro-S can also be integrated into a touring infrastructure or a fixed installation. It does not process the image itself: its function is to make data distribution more convenient, over longer distances and better suited to the physical layout of the installation.