ATEN VE883ARK2 True 4K HDMI Optical Receiver with Long-Distance Fiber Optic Extension

The ATEN VE883ARK2 is a high-performance true 4K HDMI optical receiver designed for professional applications requiring long-distance signal transmission. It extends full 4K video resolutions up to 4096 x 2160 or 3840 x 2160 at 60Hz (4:4:4 chroma subsampling) over a single duplex fiber optic cable, providing lossless and high-quality video, audio, IR, RS-232 control, and Ethernet signals across distances up to 10 kilometers. This capability makes it ideal for control rooms, industrial environments, hospitals, and large conference centers where high-resolution video and reliable connectivity are essential. The receiver's fiber optic technology ensures electrical isolation, immunity to RFI and EMI interference, and preserves signal integrity over extensive distances, eliminating the need for bulky cabling and reducing setup complexity. It features ATEN's proprietary FarSmooth technology, which prevents lagging and freezing by synchronizing output and input rates, maintaining a stable, smooth, and high-quality display that faithfully reproduces the source content without lag or artifacts. Designed for easy integration, the VE883ARK2 supports plug-and-play operation, hot-plugging, and rack-mounting, making it suitable for professional AV and control room installations. It also offers flexible connectivity options with dual USB 2.0 Type-A ports, allowing users to connect peripherals such as keyboards, mice, or other USB devices at a maximum transfer rate of 25MB/sec. The inclusion of IR bi-directional transmission enables remote control of source devices, with IR signals processed one direction at a time within the 30 kHz to 56 kHz range. Additionally, the serial RS-232 port facilitates connection to peripherals like touch screens and barcode scanners, broadening the scope of integration possibilities. The VE883ARK2 comes with built-in ESD protection rated at 8kV / 15kV, ensuring durability and reliability in demanding environments. Firmware upgrades can be performed easily through the provided utility, keeping the device up-to-date with the latest features and security enhancements. Its compact form factor, combined with rack-mount capability, makes the VE883ARK2 an unobtrusive yet powerful solution for extending high-definition signals over long distances in mission-critical settings.

Features:

• Extends HDMI video, audio, IR, RS-232 control, and Ethernet signals over a duplex fiber optic cable across up to 10 km

• Lossless transmission of up to 4096 x 2160 / 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz (4:4:4) signals

• HDMI (3D, Deep Color, True 4K); HDCP 2.2 compliant

• ATEN's exclusive FarSmooth technology - prevents lagging and freezing by matching the output rates to the input rates and ensures the 4K@60Hz video display to be stable, smooth and identical to the source through 10 Gbps bandwidth

• Supports transparent USB 2.0 signals for expanded connectivity with USB peripherals at a maximum transfer rate of 25MB/sec

• Bi-directional IR signal transmission - IR transmission is processed one direction at a time, ranged from 30 kHz to 56 kHz

• s RS-232 serial port for connecting peripherals such as touch screens, and barcode scanners

• Supports batch upgrades using Firmware Upgrade Utility

• Built-in 8 kV / 15 kV ESD protection

• Plug-and-play operation ensures quick setup

• Hot-pluggable design allows easy maintenance and upgrades

• Rack-mountable form factor for professional installations