
An SDI coaxial video card featuring two bi-directional 3G SDI Coaxial HDBNC and three dual channel interchangeable 3G SDI Coaxial HDBNC SFP+ modules.
Built with multi-channel UHD 60P, HD 60p, High Dynamic Range (HDR) workflows for SDI over coaxial with the flexibility of hot swapping the SFP+ modules to change the interfaces to High Frame Rate SMPTE 2110/2022, SDI over Fiber, or HDMI support for Video Over IP workflows, broadcast, production and post-production, the new KRONOS Optikos3G CX SDI with its interchangeable SFP+ interfaces is ready for anything that you can throw at it.
| KRONOS Optikos3G CX SDI | |
|---|---|
| Bi-directional SDI (HD-BNC) | 2 |
| Dual Channel SDI SFP+ Module | 3 |
| 1.5G HD/SD-SDI | 8 |
| 3G-SDI (Level A+B) | 8 |
| Dual Link 1.5G (4:2:2:4/4:4:4:4) | YES |
| Dual Link 3G (Level A+B) | YES |
| Interchangeable SFP+ Interfaces (SDI COAX/SDI FIBER/HDMI SFP+ Modules) | 3 |
Optional auxiliary I/O can be added to Optikos 3G CX SDI cards via the STEM port interface and optional EX-1 and EX-2 products. EX-3 provides dedicated LTC via Interlock IO.

Part No. K4202
KRONOS Optikos3G CX SDI


Part No. EX2


Part No. EX1


Part No. EX3


The Bluefish Windows Installer provides professionals with the right tools for card information and ease of use with industry-standard applications.
BlueToolBox provides extensive card information including card states, input and output video modes and colour space, to assist with making sure that signals are being correctly sent to or from the card for troubleshooting purposes.
The installer also provides BlueFirmwareUpdater to easily switch between card firmware modes depending on the application and use requirements.
Bluefish have developed IngeSTore as a multi-channel ingest tool, a version of which will be free with the KRONOS Optikos3G CX SDI card. Capture uncompressed QuickTime, AVI and DVCPRO/HD codecs for free with additional codecs available via licensing.


All Optikos3G CX SDI video I/O cards come with an unlimited 3 year warranty.
Bluefish’s unlimited warranty and extremely low RMA rates are achieved by an industrial manufacturing process that meets the same exacting standards demanded by the US military for IT hardware manufacturing. The assembly process is regularly verified under audit by government bodies and has ISO 9001 accreditation.
For more information and full warranty details, visit the warranty information page.