The FLOW 4K from Science Image is a highly versatile signal converter and optical video receiver and transmitter, all in one compact device.
The FLOW 4K converts 1 channel of 12G-SDI or HDMI 2.0 4K60 and below video sources into any format specified by the user in the range of HD to 4K60, and output through the 12G-SDI or HDMI 2.0 ports.
The Up/Down/Cross conversion function currently supports at least 35 types SMPTE and PAL/NTSC standard formats, with more formats available in the future by way of firmware updates.
To quickly view the device’s settings, a convenient 1.3-inch OLED screen displays the unit’s working status and parameters, input/output format and other content in real time.
The FLOW 4K has built-in HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI optical transceivers for sending and receiving video signals over long distances. Users can choose different optical modules to transmit different distances, with the maximum support of 20 kilometers.
SDI Video Format
| SDI video format | |
| 1.5G/3G-SDI HD video format | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 |
| 6G/12G-SDI/Ultra HD /4K video format | 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60 |
| SDI specification | SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-1 and SMPTE 2082-10 |
HDMI Video Format
| HD video format | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 |
| 4K video format | 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60 |
| SDI video sampling | 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 |
| SDI audio sampling rate | TV standard 48kHz |
| SDI color accuracy | 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 |
| SDI color space | REC 709 BT2020 |
| HDMI color space | REC 709 BT2020 |
| HDMI color accuracy | YUV 4:2:2 and RGB 4:4:4 |
Format Conversions
| Interface | |
| SDI video input | 1 x 1.5G/3G/6G/12G-SDI, adaptive input, automatic switching |
| SDI video output | 1 x 1.5G/3G/6G/12G-SDI, adaptive output, automatic switching |
| HDMI video input | 1 x HDMI 2.0 Type A interface supports up to HDMI 4K60p input, backward compatible |
| HDMI video output | 1 x HDMI 2.0 Type A interface supports maximum HDMI 4K60p output, backward compatible |
| Optical fiber input and output (Optical transceiver function temporarily closed) | 1 x SMPTE optical fiber SFP socket, used to connect different types of Gigabit/10 Gigabit/12G-SDI optical fiber modules |
| RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port | 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet interface |
| LINE IN audio input port | 1 x LINE IN 3.5mm audio input port for external analog audio embedding |
| MIC input and output port | 1 x Mic 3.5mm audio input and output port |
| Display | |
| 1.3 inch OLED screen | 1 x 1.3-inch OLED screen, real-time display of NDI box encoding/decoding status, input/output format and IP and other information, clear at a glance, easy to operate. |
| Physical | |
| size | 125mm x 115mm x 24mm |
| weight | 360g |
| material | all aviation aluminum milling |
| Power supply | |
| Two power supply modes | 5-18V DC power input and POE |
| Power consumption | 10W |
| Environmental | |
| Operating temperature | 5°C to 40°C |
| Storage temperature | -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F) |
| Relative humidity | 0% to 90% non-condensing |
| Packing List | FLOW 4K quick start manual 12V universal power supply (includes four sets of international conversion plugs) |
| Warranty | 1 year limited manufacturer’s warranty |
