Barco FSN3G 1802 Preconfigured FSN-1400 Video Processing Chassis - R9004790

Product Overview

The Barco FSN3G 1802 is a preconfigured FSN-1400 video processing and switching chassis built for live events, rental staging and broadcast production. It combines real-time scaling, switching and multi-layer effects in a single 6RU frame, eliminating the need for external processing hardware. The 1802 configuration ships with a full complement of hot-swappable I/O and processing cards, giving operators an 18-input, 28-output switcher out of the box. Paired with a separate control interface, it becomes the centerpiece of a complete video switching system.

Product Description

The FSN3G 1802 (R9004790) is an FSN-1400 chassis bundled with a Native Input Card (NIC), five Universal Input Cards (UIC), two 2D Digital Video Effects (2D-DVE) cards, a Multiviewer (MVR) card, one Universal Output Card (UOC) and one Native Aux Output Card (NAC). As shown in the product images, all processing happens inside the chassis in real time, so sources of mixed formats and resolutions can be mixed and routed without external gear. The UIC scalers accept analog RGBHV/RGBS/RGsB, YPbPr, S-Video, Composite, DVI and SD/HD/3G-SDI signals, while the UOC delivers an "anything in, anything out" output path with pan, zoom and color correction. The integrated Multiviewer monitors up to 16 signals with tally and under-monitor display, reducing rack clutter on show site. Every card is hot-swappable, so configurations can be changed with minimal downtime. The FSN3G integrates well with Barco's broader live-event and image-processing lineup; explore related switchers and processors in our Barco collection.

Key Features

• 18-Input, 28-Output Switching — Full FSN-1400 switching system in a preconfigured 1802 card set.
• Real-Time Internal Processing — All scaling, switching and effects run inside the chassis with no external processing hardware required.
• Universal Scaling Inputs — Five dual-channel UIC cards lock to a wide range of analog, DVI and SD/HD/3G-SDI sources and convert them to the native format.
• Native SDI Input Card — The NIC accepts up to eight SD/HD/3G-SDI inputs with frame synchronization and per-channel color processing.
• 2D Digital Video Effects — Two 2D-DVE cards create picture-in-picture layers with sizing, positioning, cropping, borders and shadows.
• Integrated Multiviewer — The MVR card monitors up to 16 sources with tally, UMD, real-time clock and over 20 layouts in single or dual monitor modes.
• Flexible Output Path — The UOC outputs DVI, analog or SMPTE 3G/HD-SDI at standard or custom resolutions independent of native format.
• Expanded Aux Routing — The NAC adds eight SD/HD/3G-SDI aux outputs on top of the M/E card's native aux outputs.
• Hot-Swappable Modules — All cards can be extracted and inserted without disturbing system operation, reducing show downtime.

Typical Applications

• Live events and corporate general sessions requiring multi-source switching
• Rental and staging companies handling mixed-format source feeds
• Broadcast and production environments needing real-time scaling and multiviewing
• Command, control and video wall feeds requiring flexible routing
• Multi-screen presentation and projection blending setups

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What cards are included in the 1802 configuration? The 1802 ships with one NIC, five UICs, two 2D-DVE cards, one MVR, one UOC and one NAC, providing an 18-input, 28-output switching system.

Does it require a separate control surface? Yes. The FSN3G 1802 is the processing chassis; a separately available control interface completes the switching solution.

Can the card configuration be changed? Yes. All FSN modules are hot-swappable, so cards can be added, removed or rearranged with minimal system downtime.

What signal formats does it accept? The system handles NTSC/PAL, HD and computer signals across SD/HD/3G-SDI, DVI and RGB/analog inputs, scaling them to the native format internally.

How much rack space does it require? The chassis occupies 6RU and weighs 58 lb (26.5 kg).

Is external processing hardware required? No. All video processing is performed inside the FSN-1400 chassis in real time.