Datapath VisionSDI2 Dual SDI Capture Card
The VisionSDI2 from Datapath is a PCI Express x4 independent dual-channel HD-SDI video capture card. The card supports SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI, including 2K digital cinema resolution modes. The VisionSDI2 has a transfer bandwidth of 650MB/s and is suitable for a wide range of applications such as video wall controllers, broadcast, machine vision and advanced medical applications.
The Vision range of capture cards is fully integrated with the Datapath family of video wall products, providing high resolution digital video support. The VisionSDI2 capture card is supplied with a software application for configuring the format of the input sources and displaying the data.
The Datapath VisionSDI2 is a dual-channel HD-SDI video capture card that fits on a PCI Express bus. The capture card supports SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI (including 2K resolution modes).
The VisionSDI2 card is a standalone PCI Express x4 capture card, which offers extreme performance with a transfer bandwidth of 650MB/s. This industry-beating performance makes the VisionSDI2 video capture card ideal for a wide range of applications, including:
- Video wall controllers
- Broadcast
- Industrial machine vision by acquiring SDI camera output
- Advanced medical imaging applications or accurate real-time viewing of surgeries and other types of operations
- The VisionSDI2 capture card integrates seamlessly into the Datapath family of video wall products, providing high resolution digital video support.
Video streaming
The WDM DirectX streaming driver supports the following applications for encoding, recording and streaming video over networks or the Internet:
- Dataton WatchOut
- Microsoft Expression Encoder
- Microsoft Windows® Media Encoder
- VideoLAN VLC
- NorPix StreamPix
- VitualDub
- Adobe Flash Encoder
- VidBlaster
- AMCap and other DirectShow compatible software
For more details, see Datapath's DirectShow SDK documentation, which is supplied as part of a typical installation.
Software
The VisionSDI2 video capture card is supplied with powerful software for configuring the format of input sources and the display of data. Simply connect your external SDI source to the card, run the VisionSDI2 application to automatically detect the video source format and display the captured video in a window on your desktop.
Video-Wall function
The Datapath WallControl-red videowall software allows you to configure your multi-screen, launch video overlays and create a videowall layout configuration. With the full version it is possible to save the layouts and retrieve them for future use and also operate the WallControl-red videowall software on a remote PC via a network connection.
Early replacement and extended warranty
For added security and peace of mind, we invite our customers to take advantage of Datapath's early replacement and extended warranty services. For a small fee, products can be protected with spare parts kits and an optional five-year warranty. For more information, please contact our sales team.
Data sheet
- Video Inputs
- SDI
- Max. Video Resolution
- 625i / 525i - SD
1280x720 - HD
1920x1080 - HD
2048x1080 - 2K
| Board Format | PCI Express x4 plug-in card, 110mm x 170mm PCI Express bus master with scatter gather DMA providing maximum data rate of 650MB/s |
| Connectors | 4 BNC connectors for SDI inputs and outputs |
| Maximum Capture Resolution | 2x 2048x1556 at 24fps, 2x 1920x1080 at 60fps |
| Maximum SDI Bit Rate | 3Gb/s |
| Frame Buffer Memory | 64 MB per channel (total 128 MB). |
| Input Mode Detection | Supports SMPTE - 352 Payload Identifiers |
| Pixel Transfer Formats | RGB: 5-5-5, 5-6-5 or 8-8-8 (24 bit/32 bit) pixels YUV: 4:2:2 MONO: 8 bit |
| Update Rate | User defined, captured frame rate will match the source. Providing max data rate (650 MB/s) is not exceeded Multi-buffered to eliminate tearing artifacts |
| Video Modes | SD-SDI (480i/576i) HD-SDI (up to 1080i) 3G-SDI (up to 1080p 2k Digital Cinema modes |
| Operating System Support | Up to Windows® 10 and Linux support (NOTE: Check Linux specific features with Sales) |
| Power Requirements | Max current at +3.3V - 0.45A Max current at 12V - 0.85A Max power - 12 Watts |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 35 °C/ 32 to 96 °F |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 70 °C/ -4 to 158 °F |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 90% non-condensing |
| Warranty | 3 years |

