Barnfind to Bring Enhanced Fiber Optic Transport Platform, Expanded Stage Box Range

SANDEFJORD, Norway - March 26, 2018 - PRLog -- Barnfind Technologies, manufacturer of a multi-functional, signal neutral fiber transport platform, has announced plans to highlight additions and enhancements to its core BarnOne and BarnMini families at NAB 2018. The company will return to show with more control options, advanced functionality, and improved configuration capabilities, all to be demonstrated on Barnfind's Booth #SL 9630 in South Hall Lower. The improvements also reflect Barnfind's commitment to green practices by packing numerous functions into one rack unit and keeping power consumption as low as possible. Wiggo Evensen, Barnfind CEO, noted that attendees are encouraged to visit the booth and learn first hand why the Company has adopted the new slogan "Barnfind, a network of functions".

Evensen said, "This year Barnfind is delighted to have several different stage boxes on our stand so visitors will have the opportunity to witness real-world examples of our unique platform at work. In addition, our team will be available to demonstrate how we do more with less gear, in less space and with less money, and explain how we've grown from a start-up in 2012, to a global company with 60 international partners that excels in fiber transport, stage box technology, signal redundancy, multiple camera control and much, much more."

NAB Highlights

BarnOne with Web Server and control via Telnet
Barnfind's new web interface provides efficient installation, configuration and operation of one or multiple BarnOne frames. The (free) firmware update allows access to a new version of BarnStudio control software with functionalities also available via OpenGear Dashboard (ROSS Video). The frame now offers Telnet protocol in addition to SNMP for communication for enhanced responsiveness and reliability. Barnfind can be controlled by most 3^rd party control software solutions.

New 12GB Platform

Barnfind expands on its successful BarnMini 11 and BarnMini 12 modules with 4K capacity with the introduction of the BTF1-41 series, its first BarnOne with 12GB capacity and built-in SDI to IP. The series will have the same BarnStudio control system, and offer the same flexible 3rd party control as the existing BarnOne 3G system. In addition, the BTF1-41 series will increase functionality consistently, making it a future-proof platform.

"The BTF1-41 will support users for years to come under the umbrella of a 'network of functions,' added Evensen.  "Visitors will be able to see what the platform can offer now, but also get a glimpse of what it will be capable of in the future."

Signal Redundancy Switch

Barnfind's latest firmware release includes significant added functionality via an integrated signal redundancy switch that can be configured for all BarnOne's outputs. Regardless of signal format, bandwidth, optical or electrical, each individual output can be configured with "alternative" inputs and can all run in parallel or individually. The switch supplies full control of signal presence, quality and status, and provides a complex, advanced redundancy system. Functions can be configured and monitored in the new BarnStudio web interface.

BTF1-10-AA

BTF1-10-AA (https://www.barnfind.no/barnone/barnone-btf1-10AA/) offers 8x analog audio input, 8x analog audio output converted to/from MADI.  The frame includes the standard main board with 16 x SFP ports and 8 x BNC top board included. The BTF1-10-AA offers the same functionality as all BarnOne frames. MADI signals can be identified in the frame for analog audio transport.

BarnOne Stage Box Break-out panel system (https://www.barnfind.no/stagebox/)
Barnfind's new Stage Box Break-out panel allows front panels to be customized based on the required connectors. A selection of eight modules will serve as connection points to one or more BarnOne or BarnMini units. All eight modules and the 2RU chassis are made of solid aluminum, with high performance connectors. Barnfind offers connectors for BNC's, RJ45, XLR female and male, LEMO for Camera and LEMO for CCU, LC's among others This solution makes installations simpler, safer and much more flexible.

New HiLo SFP system for 36-Channel CWDM
Barnfind HiLo SFPs are designed to meet a need for higher density of signals in one single fiber. By using half of the spacing in each wavelength of the CWDM range, the HiLo SFPs can double the capacity of the traditional CWDM bi-directional transmission. This enables a total of 18 bi-directional links (resulting in 36 channels on one single fiber). The HiLo SPFs are designed to be used with a standard optical CWDM multiplexer.

Barnfind 18 x CAM-CCU on one fiber
Barnfind's unique CAM-CCU transport solution (https://www.barnfind.no/camera-to-ccu-using-hilo-technology/) supports up to 18 cameras on a single fiber thanks to Barnfind's innovative HiLo SFP system. The sophisticated and compact system eliminates the need for heavy and expensive cabling by allowing up to 18 cameras to be multiplexed into 1 single mode fiber for bi-directional traffic over long distances. An internal matrix router allows the user to switch any camera to any CCU. Other signals, such as MADI, SDI, SDTI, Ethernet, CVBS, AES, and ASI, can also be multiplexed into the same fiber. The total solution fits in only 2RU per side.


Barnfind is privately owned and has over 60 partners and resellers worldwide.

For further information please visit Barnfind's new website: http://www.barnfind.no.

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Barnfind Technologies contacts:  Wiggo Evensen / CEO / wiggo@barnfind.no

Anil Parmar / Director of Sales /anil@barnfind.no

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