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HW02 Series

Modular 8K FPGA Video Wall Processor & Splicing Server

Pure FPGA · 3U / 6U / 14U · Up to 160 Inputs / 128 Outputs · 8K Capture · Up to 192 Layers · Genlock · Web Preview & Control

What is PANIO HW02 Series?

PANIO HW02 Series is a modular 8K FPGA video wall processor, video wall controller and splicing server engineered for mission-critical control rooms, broadcast studios, data visualization centers and large multi-display systems. It is available as HW02-3U (6 input-card / 5 output-card slots), HW02-6U (8 input-card / 8 output-card slots) and HW02-14U (20 input-card / 16 output-card slots). Its pure-hardware FPGA architecture avoids dependence on a general-purpose PC operating system, reducing exposure to OS crashes, malware and driver-related bottlenecks.

For system integrators and AV designers, HW02 combines uncompressed 40Gbps internal cross-point bandwidth with single-channel HDMI 2.1 / DisplayPort 1.4 input up to 8K×4K@30Hz, modular mosaic input up to 8K×2K@60Hz, seamless multi-window processing, Genlock synchronization and real-time browser-based control without client software installation.

Core Architecture at a Glance

Pure FPGA Hardware: Dedicated hardware bus, instant boot, and zero operating-system vulnerability.
Ultra-High Layer Capacity: Up to 192 layers single-chassis (48 layers on 3U, 96 layers on 6U, 192 layers on 14U).
No Client Software Required: Cross-platform Web UI with live input preview and output echo.
Modular Hot-Swapping: Dual hot-backup support across input, output, and control boards. (Dual control card redundancy supported on 6U and 14U models)

Key Capabilities

Professional Processing for Mission-Critical Video Walls

The HW02 Series combines high-density modular I/O, 8K-class capture, multi-layer FPGA processing and centralized AV management in one scalable platform.

8K Ultra-HD Capture

Supports HDMI 2.1 / DP 1.4 inputs up to 8K×4K@30Hz, alongside 8K×2K@60Hz mosaic input mapping across display canvases.

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Massive Layer Density

Up to 24x 2K@60Hz or 6x 4K@60Hz layers per card, totaling up to 192 independent 2K layers on the 14U chassis with free scaling and roaming.

WEB

Zero-Client Web Control

No dedicated PC client software is required. The built-in Web GUI provides configuration, real-time input preview and output monitoring directly in the browser.

SYNC

Genlock Frame Sync & 3D

Support for Genlock external frame synchronization eliminates tearing between multiple screens, paired with active 3D stereoscopic output.

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Seamless Switching

Zero black screen, zero tearing, and zero stutter during input signal switching and preset layout recall.

8-GRP

8 Screen Groups

Supports independent output resolution management across up to 8 screen groups, handling creative and irregular video walls simultaneously.

OSD

OSD & Dynamic Ticker

Custom input source branding OSD and scrolling subtitles with customizable font, background color, and style (up to 8 per screen; 4 on HW02-6U).

HOT

Hardware Hot Redundancy

Industrial thermal monitoring, fan-speed telemetry and hot-standby redundancy across input, output and control cards support high-availability operation.

Integrated Topology

HW02 Integrated AV System Architecture

The HW02 serves as the centralized core of high-end AV command centers, seamlessly consolidating heterogeneous inputs, delivering high-resolution matrix splicing to displays, and feeding local audio and monitoring interfaces.

HW02 Video Wall Processor Audio-Visual Integrated System Connection Diagram

■ Source Inputs (Video/Audio)

Consolidates laptops, media streaming servers, broadcast cameras, and set-top boxes via HDMI 2.0/2.1, DP 1.2/1.4, 12G/3G-SDI, and HDBaseT.

■ Spliced Display Outputs

Powers large fine-pitch LED video displays and multi-screen LCD video walls with pixel-to-pixel resolution, custom refresh rates, and synchronized audio.

■ Control, Monitoring & Audio

Connected via network routers to PC/tablet Web GUIs for real-time live preview, while providing local HDMI confidence monitor feeds and 3.5mm line audio monitoring.

Chassis Portfolio

HW02 3U / 6U / 14U Chassis Comparison

Select the chassis size according to source count, display count, layer density and redundancy requirements—from compact installations to large centralized control systems.

Chassis Model	HW02-3U (Compact)	HW02-6U (Enterprise)	HW02-14U (Mega-Scale)
Rack Height & Form	3U standard 19-inch rack-mount	6U standard 19-inch rack-mount	14U standard 19-inch rack-mount
Input Card Slots	Up to 6 Input Slots	Up to 8 Input Slots	Up to 20 Input Slots
Max Input Channels	44× 2K@60Hz (or 12× 4K@60Hz)	64× 2K@60Hz (or 16× 4K@60Hz)	160× 2K@60Hz (or 40× 4K@60Hz)
Output Card Slots	Up to 5 Output Slots	Up to 8 Output Slots	Up to 16 Output Slots
Max Output Channels	40× 2K@60Hz (or 10× 4K@60Hz)	64× 2K@60Hz (or 16× 4K@60Hz)	128× 2K@60Hz (or 32× 4K@60Hz)
Max 2K Video Layers	Up to 48 Layers	Up to 96 Layers	Up to 192 Layers
Screen Group Management	Up to 8 Screen Groups	Up to 8 Screen Groups	Up to 8 Screen Groups
Web GUI / Live Echo	Built-in (Zero-client Web control)	Built-in (Zero-client Web control)	Built-in (Zero-client Web control)
Genlock Frame Sync	Supported with Enhanced Control Card	Supported with Enhanced Control Card	Supported with Enhanced Control Card
Power Consumption	160 W	320 W	600 W
Input Power Supply	110–240V AC, 47–63Hz
Dimensions (L × W × H)	482.6 × 358.7 × 139.5 mm	484.5 × 405.6 × 265.9 mm	484.5 × 482.6 × 628.5 mm
Net / Gross Weight	10 kg / 13 kg	20 kg / 23 kg	40 kg / 50 kg

Modular Ecosystem

Modular Hot-Pluggable I/O Card Ecosystem

All HW02 models share a unified modular board architecture, allowing flexible combinations of HDMI, DVI, DP, 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, and HDBaseT interfaces.

Modular Input Cards

Card Type	Ports & Resolution	Power
8x HDMI 1.3 Card	8× HDMI-A, 2048×1152@60Hz / 1920×1200@60Hz	5W–10W
4x HDMI 1.3 Card	4× HDMI-A, 2048×1152@60Hz, custom EDID	5W
4x DVI Card	4× DVI-I, 2048×1152@60Hz / 1920×1200@60Hz	5W
2x / 4x HDMI 1.4 Card	2 or 4× HDMI-A, 4096×2160@30Hz (4K30)	5W / 10W
1x / 2x HDMI 2.0 Card	1 or 2× HDMI-A, 4096×2160@60Hz or 7680×1200@60Hz	5W / 10W
1x / 2x DP 1.2 Card	1 or 2× DP, 4096×2160@60Hz or 7680×1200@60Hz	5W / 10W
1x 12G-SDI Card	1× 12G-SDI In + 1× Loop, 4096×2160@60Hz	10W
4x 3G-SDI Card	4× 3G-SDI In + 4× Loop, 1080p@60Hz	10W
HDBaseT 2K / 4K Cards	2 or 4× RJ-45, up to 100m Cat6 transmission	10W–20W
8K Ultra-HD Card	1× HDMI 2.1 or DP 1.4, up to 8K×4K@30Hz	Modular

Modular Output & Control Cards

Card Type	Ports & Resolution	Power
8x HDMI 1.3 Card	8× HDMI-A, 2048×1152@60Hz, custom timing	10W
4x HDMI 1.3 + Audio	4× HDMI-A + 4× 3.5mm de-embedded audio	5W
4x DVI Output Card	4× DVI-I, 2048×1152@60Hz / 1920×1200@60Hz	5W
1x / 2x HDMI 2.0 Output	1 or 2× HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz) + bound 3.5mm audio	5W / 10W
1x / 2x DP 1.2 Output	1 or 2× DP 1.2 (4K@60Hz) + bound 3.5mm audio	5W / 10W
4x / 8x 3G-SDI Output	4 or 8× 3G-SDI, 1080p@60Hz, de-interlacing	5W / 10W
HDBaseT 2K / 4K Output	2 or 4× RJ-45, 100m Cat6 direct transmission	10W–20W
Standard Control Card	Dual RS-232, Gigabit LAN (Web/echo), USB 3.0	Included
Enhanced Control Card	Adds Genlock In/Loop, 3D-Sync, HDMI Monitor	Included

Intelligent Management

Enterprise Multi-Canvas Processing & Control

▸ Screen Grouping (Up to 8 Groups)

Divide the video canvas into up to 8 independent screen groups. Each group supports isolated timing and resolution configurations, enabling simultaneous control of LCD walls, fine-pitch LED canvases, and aux monitors from a single HW02 frame.

▸ Background Pre-Editing Mode

Deploy real-time staging where operators can adjust window positions, scale video sources, and load layout presets in background pre-edit mode without interrupting the live output on the primary display wall.

▸ Automated Polling & Preset Touring

Configure automated input source cycling and layout scene tours with customized dwell intervals. Ideal for automated 24/7 monitoring environments and unattended security operations centers.

Use Cases

Applications for High-Availability Visual Systems

The HW02 Series delivers non-stop stability, low processing latency, and flexible display configurations.

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Command & Dispatch

Centralized matrix switching, multi-window monitoring, and fail-safe redundancy for public safety and emergency rooms.

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Broadcast TV Stations

Genlock frame synchronization, modular 12G/3G-SDI I/O and seamless scene switching support professional broadcast workflows.

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Corporate Executive Hubs

High-resolution 8K/4K presentation canvas, multi-screen grouping, and intuitive tablet Web GUI operation.

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Exhibition & Museums

Irregular video wall mosaic support, dynamic tickers, active 3D output, and continuous preset sequence touring.

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Smart Data Centers

Massive 192-layer real-time data dashboard visualization with hardware health telemetry and remote upgrades.

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Live Staging & Venues

Ultra-scale LED screen driving, output canvas rotation, Genlock frame-locking, and hot-backup board security.

Engineering Specs

HW02 Series Technical Specifications

Parameter	HW02 Series Specifications
Architecture	Pure Hardware FPGA Non-Blocking Cross-Point Switching Architecture
Chassis Options	3U (HW02-3U) / 6U (HW02-6U) / 14U (HW02-14U) standard 19-inch rack-mount frames
Maximum Input Capacity	HW02-3U: 44× 2K \| HW02-6U: 64× 2K \| HW02-14U: 160× 2K@60Hz
Maximum Output Capacity	HW02-3U: 40× 2K \| HW02-6U: 64× 2K \| HW02-14U: 128× 2K@60Hz
Single-Board Capacity	Input: 8× 2K@60Hz / 2× 4K@60Hz / 8K×2K@60Hz mosaic; Output: 8× 2K@60Hz / 2× 4K@60Hz
Maximum Layer Count	HW02-3U: 48 layers \| HW02-6U: 96 layers \| HW02-14U: 192 layers (2K@60Hz)
Per-Board Layer Capacity	Up to 24× 2K@60Hz layers, 12× 4K@30Hz layers, or 6× 4K@60Hz layers per card
8K Capture Capability	Single-port HDMI 2.1 / DP 1.4 up to 8K×4K@30Hz
Screen Grouping	Up to 8 independent screen groups with individual output resolution setups
Video Splicing / Wall Types	LCD Video Walls, LED Display Cabinets, Projector Blending, Irregular & Creative Canvases
Web GUI & Preview	Built-in Gigabit Web server; supports real-time input preview & output echo without extra cards
Switching Latency	Zero-latency pure hardware cross-point switching; no black screen, no tearing
Genlock Synchronization	External Genlock synchronization (IN + LOOP) supported via Enhanced Control Card
Active 3D Support	Supported with 3D-SYNC signal emitter connector on Enhanced Control Card
Audio Capabilities	Embedded HDMI audio support, independent 3.5mm de-embedded line audio outputs
OSD & Subtitles	Input source labeling / character overlay + static/scrolling ticker subtitles (up to 8 per screen)
Hardware Redundancy	Hot backup across input cards, output cards, and control modules
Telemetry & Monitoring	Real-time temperature, voltage, fan tachometers, and firmware status monitoring
Input Power Supply	110–240V AC, 47–63Hz, 1A
Power Consumption	HW02-3U: 160W \| HW02-6U: 320W \| HW02-14U: 600W
Operating Environment	0°C to 45°C, 0% to 80% RH (Non-condensing)
Storage Environment	-20°C to 65°C, 0% to 95% RH (Non-condensing)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	3U: 482.6 × 358.7 × 139.5 mm 6U: 405.6 × 484.5 × 265.9 mm 14U: 482.6 × 484.5 × 628.5 mm
Net Weight	3U: 10 kg \| 6U: 20 kg \| 14U: 40 kg

System FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why choose the pure FPGA hardware architecture of HW02 over PC-based controllers?

PC/IPC-based video wall controllers rely on traditional computer operating systems (Windows/Linux), leaving them vulnerable to blue screens, driver crashes, slow boot cycles, and cyber threats. HW02 uses dedicated FPGA chips for real-time video processing, providing rapid startup, deterministic 60 fps processing and uncompressed non-blocking data routing.

2. Do I need to install client software on operator workstations?

No. The HW02 Series features an embedded Web server. Operators can configure scenes, manage wall layouts, switch sources, and monitor real-time video feeds directly from Google Chrome, Edge, Safari, or tablets without installing any software or plugins.

3. Can HW02 provide real-time input preview and output monitoring?

Yes. Both the Web UI and the Enhanced Control Card support low-latency video feedback. Operators can preview live input sources and monitor the composed video-wall output in real time directly within the browser interface without separate monitoring cards.

4. How does Genlock synchronization eliminate tearing across spliced screens?

When driving fine-pitch LED video walls or large LCD arrays, slight clock drift between graphics outputs causes horizontal tearing. The HW02 Enhanced Control Card accepts a reference blackburst or bi-level/tri-level Genlock signal, locking all output cards to the exact same vertical scan clock.

5. How do the hot-backup modules work during live mission-critical events?

The HW02 system architecture supports hot redundancy for input boards, output boards, and control engines. If a signal cable or input module experiences unexpected failure, the system instantly switches to the designated hot-standby path without interrupting live display canvases.

Designing a High-End Video Wall or Control Center?

Consult with our AV system engineers to tailor your HW02-3U, HW02-6U, or HW02-14U modular chassis configuration. Provide your input sources, display matrix dimensions, EDID parameters, and redundancy requirements for an optimized solution design.

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