Gemini-2 and Gemini-4 Video Link Expanders
Gemini, is an advanced video multiplexer system that allows up to four independent video channels to be transported over a single link. By effectively quadrupling the number of cameras over a standard video connection, Gemini can dramatically save hardware and installation costs. Gemini is compatible with any real-time PAL or NTSC video link, whether coax, fibre-optic or wireless. The Gemini encoder automatically configures itself to the number of active cameras connected, switching on each video field, ensuring the best possible picture update rate at all times. |
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The decoder provides four independent video outputs, together with picture-in-picture options allowing several cameras to be monitored on one or a combination of two screens.
Gemini is ideally suited for expanding the capacity of RF & microwave wireless links as it performs well in difficult reception conditions and also makes best use of the limited number of RF frequencies available. The encoder and decoder units are simple to install, DC powered and housed in rugged watertight housings - ideal for any video surveillance installation.
With Gemini-4 there is now a highly cost effective way of adding capacity to any video surveillance link.
Gemini System Diagram
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Gemini Dimensions and Interfaces
Gemini Picture-in-Picture
Gemini's picture-in-picture (PIP) modes allows up to four cameras to be monitored using one or two screens. This feature is especially useful in surveillance applications where there is a limited number of TV monitors available. There are 16 modes including various quad displays together with side-by-side and picture-in-picture displays.
Some examples of Gemini's picture-in-picture modes are shown below:-
Camera 1 |
Camera 2 |
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Cam 1 over 2 with scale |
Cam 3 beside 4 with scale |
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PIP Cam 1 with insert of Cam 2 |
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Gemini Specification
| Outline Specifications: | |
| Mechanical size | 160 x 90 x 25 mm |
| Operating temperature range | -10 to + 55 deg C |
| Weight | 450g (approx) |
| DC power input | 7 to 32 V DC |
| Encoder power consumption | <3.6 Watts (< 300 mA @ 12 V) |
| Decoder power consumption | <5.0 Watts (<417 mA @ 12 V) |
| EMC compliance | EN5502 Class A & EN50082-1 FCC part 15B class A |
| Standard accessories | User guide, power leads, carrying case |
| Video: | |
| Multiplexing method | Field sequential |
| Number of input / output channels | 4 in, 4 out (configurable 1 to 4) |
| Video standards | PAL or NTSC 525 & 625 lines |
| Video input / output | BNC 1 Vpp 75R |
| Digital sampling | 288 lines by 720 pixels, 16 bits YUV |
| Signal to noise | > 50 dB weighted (> 55dB typ) |
| Lock-in time | < 1 Second (typical) |
| Picture update rate: | 1 camera; 50 fields per sec. (fps) 2 cameras; 25 / 25 fps 3 cameras; 25 / 12.5 / 12.5 fps 4 cameras; 4 x 12.5 fps |
Due to continual product development Ovation Systems reserve the right to change specifications without notice. E&OE.
- Transmits up to four video channels over one link.
- Fast update rate per channel by video field multiplexing.
- Camera friendly: NTSC and PAL compatible without genlock.
- Optimised for use with wireless video surveillance links.
- Small and rugged DC powered units ideal for covert installations.
- Advanced picture-in-picture display options.
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