Barco R9004758 S3 VPU Card

Product Overview

The Barco R9004758 S3 VPU card is a Vision Processing Unit module engineered for the Barco Event Master S3 and EX processor chassis. It supplies the dedicated processing horsepower used to drive layers and the processing canvas within those systems. Up to two VPU cards can be installed in a single S3 or EX chassis, letting integrators scale layer count and canvas capacity to match the production. This card is a Barco factory option for the EX, EX Tri-Combo, S3 Standalone, S3 Tri-Combo, S3-4K, S3-4K BTO, and S3-4K Jr platforms.

Product Description

As shown in the product image, the R9004758 S3 VPU card is a board-level module that seats directly into an available VPU slot in a compatible S3 or EX chassis. Each card expands the available layer and canvas processing resources, so adding a second card in a chassis increases the number of mixable layers a system can output. The VPU works alongside the input and output cards installed in the same Event Master chassis, forming the core of a scalable presentation switching and screen management system. Because it is a specific Vision Processing Unit for the S3/EX generation, this card is not interchangeable with the E2 chassis, which uses its own VPU. Integrators building or expanding an Event Master system can pair this card with other Barco processing modules across our Barco collection, and review related VPU and I/O options when speccing a complete rack. Contact Creation Networks for compatibility guidance on existing S3 or EX deployments.

Key Features

• Vision Processing Unit — Provides the dedicated processing used to generate layers and the processing canvas inside Event Master S3 and EX chassis.
• Scalable per chassis — Up to two VPU cards install in a single S3 or EX chassis to increase layer and canvas capacity.
• S3/EX platform support — A factory option for EX, EX Tri-Combo, S3 Standalone, S3 Tri-Combo, S3-4K, S3-4K BTO, and S3-4K Jr.
• Modular card design — Seats in a VPU slot for field installation and expansion of existing Event Master systems.
• Works with Event Master I/O — Operates alongside input and output cards in the same chassis to form a complete screen management system.
• Genuine Barco part — Supplied as Barco article number R9004758 for verified compatibility with supported processors.

Typical Applications

• Live events and concerts — Expands layer capacity for large-format screen management on stage.
• Rental and staging — Adds processing resources to S3 and EX systems deployed for tours and corporate shows.
• Broadcast and studios — Supports complex canvas builds where multiple layers feed display and camera-facing screens.
• Corporate and AV integration — Scales fixed-install Event Master systems in auditoriums and presentation venues.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the S3 VPU card do? It supplies the Vision Processing Unit resources that an S3 or EX chassis uses to render layers and the processing canvas.

How many VPU cards fit in one chassis? Up to two R9004758 VPU cards can be installed in a single S3 or EX chassis.

Is this card compatible with the E2? No. The R9004758 is for the S3 and EX chassis only; the E2 uses its own VPU card.

Which processors accept this card? It is a factory option for EX, EX Tri-Combo, S3 Standalone, S3 Tri-Combo, S3-4K, S3-4K BTO, and S3-4K Jr.

Is this a genuine Barco part? Yes. It is supplied as Barco article number R9004758.