SKAARHOJ ETH-B4 Link Ethernet interface for B4 lenses

SKAARHOJ ETH-B4 Link

The ETH-B4 Link connects analog B4 broadcast lenses with a 12-pin Hirose connector to the network, providing lens control over Ethernet. Using SKAARHOJ device cores, operators can precisely manage the iris of B4 lenses and access a dedicated tally channel.

Very light and compact, it offers a solution in which the iris control data is transmitted separately from the camera control signals. It has a camera selector switch for ID and IP configuration, analog output on the Hirose-12 connector, a dual-colour tally lamp and a relay output for program tally.

Key features

• Network-based control of B4 lens iris
• Hirose-12 connector for analog broadcast lenses
• Iris control data transmitted separately from camera control
• Camera selector DIP switch for ID and IP management
• Integrated dual-colour tally LED
• Relay output for program tally
• Light and compact form factor
• 100 Mbit Ethernet with PoE
• Designed and made in Denmark

Compatibility

• Analog B4 broadcast lenses with 12-pin Hirose connector
• SKAARHOJ controllers via device cores

In the box

• ETH-B4 Link
• 12 V power supply (PHIHONG PSA15R-120P, 12 V / 1.25 A, 1.5 m cable, plug for the destination country)
• Micro USB cable
• Getting Started Guide

Specifications

• Network: 100 Mbit Ethernet with Power over Ethernet (PoE IEEE 802.3af)
• Power: PoE (IEEE 802.3af/at) or 12 V DC jack 5.5 x 2.1 mm, centre positive
• Service port: Micro USB for firmware updates and manual IP setting
• Lens connection: Hirose 12-pin
• Platform: special firmware
• Dimensions (technical drawing): 86 x 57 mm footprint
• Weight: 110 g
• Recommended (not included): Cat 6 S/FTP Ethernet cable or better