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Christie Phoenix EP Embedded Processor for Tiled Video Walls

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Christie® Phoenix® EP is a network distributed processor that installs directly into compatible Christie displays. It’s a compact, cost-effective and highly-scalable solution for managing content on distributed displays and data and surveillance oriented video wall systems. Read more

Features

  • Embedded OPS Form Factor: Plugs directly into the expansion slot of compatible displays, eliminating dedicated rack units and long cable runs.
  • Distributed IP Architecture: Utilizes standard Gigabit Ethernet networks to transmit and decode streaming content across display walls.
  • Multi-Stream Decoding: Decodes up to 12 HD or 3 UHD/4K H.264 network streams simultaneously per processor node.
  • Dual-Display Drive Capacity: Powers up to two Full HD (1920 x 1080) displays from a single embedded card.
  • Enterprise Security Protocols: Incorporates IGMPv2, IPv6, and HTTPS/TLS encryption for mission-critical network security.

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Christie® Phoenix® EP is a network distributed processor that installs directly into compatible Christie displays. It’s a compact, cost-effective and highly-scalable solution for managing content on distributed displays and data and surveillance oriented video wall systems. Read more

Features

  • Embedded OPS Form Factor: Plugs directly into the expansion slot of compatible displays, eliminating dedicated rack units and long cable runs.
  • Distributed IP Architecture: Utilizes standard Gigabit Ethernet networks to transmit and decode streaming content across display walls.
  • Multi-Stream Decoding: Decodes up to 12 HD or 3 UHD/4K H.264 network streams simultaneously per processor node.
  • Dual-Display Drive Capacity: Powers up to two Full HD (1920 x 1080) displays from a single embedded card.
  • Enterprise Security Protocols: Incorporates IGMPv2, IPv6, and HTTPS/TLS encryption for mission-critical network security.

About the Christie Phoenix EP Embedded Processor for Tiled Video Walls

The Christie Phoenix EP is an embedded video wall processor node engineered for seamless tiled display wall integration. Designed to slide directly into the Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) slot of compatible Christie displays, the Phoenix EP decentralizes video processing, removing the need for traditional rack-mounted matrix switchers and long signal extenders.

Operating as part of the distributed Christie Phoenix network platform, each EP node ingests audio-visual streams, IP security cameras, and desktop data across a local network. This modular design allows control rooms, command centers, and public displays to scale screen configurations continuously without creating central points of hardware failure.

Key Features

  • Embedded OPS Form Factor: Plugs directly into the expansion slot of compatible displays, eliminating dedicated rack units and long cable runs.
  • Distributed IP Architecture: Utilizes standard Gigabit Ethernet networks to transmit and decode streaming content across display walls.
  • Multi-Stream Decoding: Decodes up to 12 HD or 3 UHD/4K H.264 network streams simultaneously per processor node.
  • Dual-Display Drive Capacity: Powers up to two Full HD (1920 x 1080) displays from a single embedded card.
  • Enterprise Security Protocols: Incorporates IGMPv2, IPv6, and HTTPS/TLS encryption for mission-critical network security.

Christie Phoenix EP Embedded Processor for Tiled Video Walls Specs

Form Factor
Embedded OPS (Open Pluggable Specification) module
Max Display Outputs
Up to 2 Full HD displays per module (1 internal, 1 external HDMI)
Decoding Resolution
Up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz}
Decoding Capacity
Up to 12 HD (1080p) or 3 4K H.264 streams
Network Connectivity
Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Mbit/s})
Supported Protocols
IGMPv2, IPv4, IPv6, RTSP, RTP/UDP, HTTP, TCP/IP
Input Voltage
12V - 19V DC (Power supplied via OPS display slot)
Max Power Consumption
63W (215 BTU/h)

Key Features

  • Embedded OPS Form Factor: Plugs directly into the expansion slot of compatible displays, eliminating dedicated rack units and long cable runs.
  • Distributed IP Architecture: Utilizes standard Gigabit Ethernet networks to transmit and decode streaming content across display walls.
  • Multi-Stream Decoding: Decodes up to 12 HD or 3 UHD/4K H.264 network streams simultaneously per processor node.
  • Dual-Display Drive Capacity: Powers up to two Full HD (1920 x 1080) displays from a single embedded card.
  • Enterprise Security Protocols: Incorporates IGMPv2, IPv6, and HTTPS/TLS encryption for mission-critical network security.

FAQs about Christie Phoenix EP Embedded Processor for Tiled Video Walls

What makes the Christie Phoenix EP different from traditional rack-mount video wall processors?

The Phoenix EP is a compact, embedded processor designed to install directly into the expansion slot on the back of compatible Christie flat panel displays. This eliminates the need for bulky centralized rack processors, long HDMI/DVI matrix extender cables, and dedicated rack space.

How many display panels can a single Christie Phoenix EP node drive?

Each Phoenix EP node directly manages up to 2 Full HD (1920 x 1080) displays—the primary panel it is inserted into via an internal TMDS/HDMI connection, plus one adjacent panel via an external HDMI output.

How does the Phoenix EP handle video source signals over a network?

The unit uses standard Gigabit Ethernet network infrastructure to stream, decode, and present content. It natively decodes H.264 IP streams from surveillance cameras, desktop capture applications, media servers, and other network-attached Phoenix nodes directly at the display.

What is the maximum stream decoding capacity of a Phoenix EP processor?

A single Phoenix EP unit can simultaneously decode up to 12 high-definition H.264 video streams or up to 3 4K/UHD streams (at 30 Hz) with on-screen source labeling and window borders.

Can multiple Phoenix EP processors be combined to form larger video wall arrays?

Yes. Because the Phoenix system uses a distributed, node-based IP architecture, you can scale a video wall to virtually any display count by installing additional Phoenix EP nodes into the display array without creating a single point of system failure.

Does the Phoenix EP support bezel compensation and image scaling for video walls?

Yes. The internal processor automatically applies bezel compensation and scaling across all displays in the wall to ensure seamless image continuity when spanning high-resolution graphics, maps, or video streams across multiple panels.

How is content and layout managed on a Phoenix EP system?

Layouts, source windowing, and audio/video routing are managed using the central Christie Phoenix desktop client software or web interface. Operators can drag, drop, resize, and store display presets across single panels or large multi-screen video walls from anywhere on the network.

Is the Christie Phoenix EP suitable for secure, critical control room environments?

Yes. It supports standard network security protocols, including IGMPv2, RTSP, IPv6, and HTTPS/TLS encryption. Additionally, the architecture is NERC/CIP compliant, making it suitable for utility, security, and government mission-critical operations.

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