IPEX5100 Series Install Guide
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Product Overview
IPEX5101 Encoder
The Digitalinx IP IPEX5101 encodes / transmits HDMI video up to 4K60 4:4:4 and multi-channel
audio over a 1 gigabit network infrastructure using JPEG2000 encoding with a variable data rate at an
average of 650 Mbps with peak values up to 900Mbps. IPEX5101 offers RJ45 for copper or SFP for Fiber
connections to the network. The IPEX5101 supports video signals up to 4K at 60 Hz 4:4:4 10 bit deep color for
HDR10 support, HDCP 2.2 and multichannel audio support. An analog audio port can embed analog audio
with the video content. The audio port can de-embed stereo 2 channel audio from the HDMI content,
while still passing audio to the HDMI output. The encoder supports control of 3rd party devices via RS232
and IR. The USB host port connection is for connecting USB host devices such as a computer and supports USB
2.0 High Speed up to 150Mbps that can communicate with client side devices connected to a decoder.
The IPEX5101 supports PoE power and can be powered remotely via PoE network switch eliminating the need
for a nearby power outlet.
The IPEX5101 supports Dante audio. The Dante support is a 2 channel output by 2 channel input. By default
the HDMI audio stream is sent to the Dante output. To embed Dante audio to the HDMI stream see the
Arranger manual.
IPEX5101UD-WP Encoder
The Digitalinx IP IPEX5101UD-WP encodes / transmits HDMI / USB or USBC video, audio, USB over a 1
gigabit network infrastructure using JPEG2000 encoding with a variable data rate at an average of 650 Mbps
with peak values up to 900Mbps. The IPEX5101UD-WP supports video signals up to 4K at 60 Hz 4:4:4 10 bit
deep color for HDR10 support, HDCP 2.2 and multichannel audio support. The HDMI and USBC inputs on the
IPEX5101UD-WP are auto switching and follow the last in / first out method and must be physically connected /
disconnected to engage the auto switch. The encoder supports control of 3rd party devices via RS232. The USB
host port connection is for connecting USB host devices such as a computer supporting USB 2.0 High Speed up
to 150Mbps and can communicate with client side devices connected to a decoder. The USB-C port is also a host
port for USB.
The IPEX5101UD-WP supports PoE power and can be powered remotely via PoE network switch eliminating
the need for a nearby power outlet.
The IPEX5101UD-WP supports Dante audio. The Dante support is a 2 channel output by 2 channel input. By
default the HDMI audio stream is sent to the Dante output. To embed Dante audio to the HDMI stream see the
Arranger manual.
