Planar Megapixel Helios – Single 12G-SDI Input Kit

Product Overview

The Planar Megapixel Helios single 12G-SDI input kit is a signal input accessory for the Megapixel HELIOS LED processing platform that powers Planar's premium MicroLED video wall displays. It adds a single 12G-SDI input channel, allowing the HELIOS processor to ingest uncompressed high-bandwidth video over a single coaxial cable. This kit is intended for integrators building broadcast, live event, and high-end fixed-installation LED walls that rely on SDI infrastructure. It is a field-installable expansion that extends the input flexibility of the HELIOS platform.

Product Description

HELIOS is Megapixel's secure LED processing platform, deployed by Planar across Chip-on-Board ultra-fine pixel pitch MicroLED product lines such as the Komodo Series. The platform delivers advanced LED processing in a compact 1U footprint with support for high-resolution inputs up to 8K and a future-ready, upgradeable design. This single 12G-SDI input kit equips a HELIOS processor with one 12G-SDI input port, the SDI standard capable of carrying a full 4K/UHD signal at 60Hz over a single BNC-terminated coax run. SDI remains the backbone of professional broadcast and live production workflows, so adding native 12G-SDI ingest lets the HELIOS-driven LED wall connect directly to cameras, switchers, and routers without external conversion. Because the kit is an input expansion rather than a standalone display, it is specified alongside a HELIOS processor and a compatible Planar LED video wall. Integrators use SDI input when signal runs are long, when latency must stay low, or when existing facility infrastructure is SDI-based. The kit preserves the HELIOS platform's processing capabilities while widening the range of sources it can accept. Browse the full Planar LED and processing lineup in our Planar collection. For exact compatibility with your HELIOS firmware revision and LED display model, contact Creation Networks to confirm.

Key Features

• Single 12G-SDI input — Adds one 12G-SDI channel to a Megapixel HELIOS processor for direct ingest of high-bandwidth video.
• 4K/UHD over single coax — The 12G-SDI standard carries a full 4K/UHD 60Hz signal on a single BNC-terminated cable run.
• HELIOS platform integration — Designed for the secure HELIOS LED processing platform used across Planar MicroLED product lines.
• Broadcast and live production ready — Native SDI ingest connects directly to cameras, switchers, and routers in professional facilities.
• Field-installable expansion — Extends the input flexibility of an existing HELIOS-driven LED video wall.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast studios and on-camera LED video walls
• Live event and concert production environments
• Virtual production stages using SDI infrastructure
• Corporate and command-center LED walls with SDI sources

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this kit do? It adds a single 12G-SDI input channel to a Megapixel HELIOS LED processor, allowing the platform to accept SDI video sources directly.

What signal can 12G-SDI carry? A single 12G-SDI link carries up to a 4K/UHD 60Hz signal over one BNC-terminated coaxial cable.

Is this a standalone product? No. It is an input expansion for a HELIOS processor and is specified alongside a HELIOS unit and a compatible Planar LED video wall.

Which Planar displays use the HELIOS platform? HELIOS powers Planar's premium MicroLED lines such as the Komodo Series. Contact Creation Networks to confirm compatibility with your specific display.

Why choose SDI over other inputs? SDI is preferred for long cable runs, low latency, and integration with existing broadcast and live-production facility infrastructure.